26, Report:
#1186969
Posted Date:
Nov 05 2014
SMARTSTART MOUNTAINEER SMART START MY INTERLOCK DEVICE IS REGISTERING FAILED ATTEMPS TO START MY CAR AS VIOLATION EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO ALCOHOL PRESENT AND CHARGING ME A FEE HUNTINGTON West Virginia
I am a WV resident who has a Fl interlock device. i am unable to perform the test properly everytime to start my car. The device assigns points for every failede attempt reguardless of lack of acohol in my system and is locking me out forcing me to pay a $45 unlock fee even though...
Entity
Categories: Unusual Rip-Off
27, Report:
#1184049
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2014
SmartStart Misinformation, Faulty Product, Fines, Nothing you can do about it after install!!! Nannuet NY
Smart Start is an ignition interlock servicing company. They promise to be available around the clock, to provide local service centers, and to reimburse incorrect fees or fines. This simply is not true. DO NOT sign a contract with this company!!
After signing a contract, you may or...
Entity
Categories: Attorneys & Legal Services
28, Report:
#1176368
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2014
Smart Start kept refund - hung up on me kept refund after service was over, hung up, won't return calls Nationwide
I was owed a refund from a lockout charge that occured while getting my car service. It just so happened that my 1 year of interlock requirement was up the following week and my device was removed. The company's credit department told me that they don't handle that kind of thing...
Entity
Categories: Auto Service Stations
29, Report:
#1176358
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2014
Smart Start Interlock It was supposed to a device to get us driving again. Nationwide
Smart Start Interlock Device is supposed to put on the road again. You can pay your dues, yes DWI is wrong, but people make mistakes. I paid my dues. I am a person with a breathing capacity problem. This device is more about exhaling and humming the correct way and strongly, than no...
Entity
Categories: Auto Parts
30, Report:
#1175832
Posted Date:
Sep 10 2014
safe harbor az STAY AWAY AND RUN ,,DONT EVEN CONTACT THEM !!!! scottsdale AZ
This company is the biggest scam out there ,,they will rob you blind until you have nothing left ,,,trust me i know.
I cant believe they are in busniess still. Having a dui is a horrible experience for anyone but finding these guys turned my bad dream into a nightmare.It got so ba...
Entity
Categories: Small Business Services
31, Report:
#1134896
Posted Date:
Mar 30 2014
Smart Start, Inc. Unethical business practices, deceptive marketing, breach of contract. Bellingham, Washington Nationwide
Smart Start provides Ignition Interlock Devices, or IID's, for peole who have had their driver's license suspended or revoked, often for a DUI charge or conviction. I've had their unit in my car for 18 months and have had a great deal of trouble with it. It has repeatedly read a fal...
Entity
Categories: Motor Vehicle Division DMV
32, Report:
#1128199
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2014
Smart Start/ Interlock Device Smart Start Corporate Office Defective Interlock/ False Readings Irving Texas
I got a DUI in 2011, finally after 2-1/2 years I decided to get my life back/ driving privillages. In order for
me to get a valid driver license I first had to install a interlock device which was installed on 2/19/2014 through
Smart Start .I have not had this device for 30 day's ...
Entity
Categories: Auto Rentals
33, Report:
#1123200
Posted Date:
Feb 13 2014
Smart Start Inc. Poor customer relations and service Harrison Township Michigan
I have had an ignition interlock device installed on my vehicle since August of 2011 with an approved provider Smart Start as a result of poor decisions on my behalf. Generally the device has functioned properly the entire time I have had it installed. The device started...
Entity
Categories: DMV - Department of Motor Vehicle
34, Report:
#1119707
Posted Date:
Jan 31 2014
Smart Start Interlock Device is deceptive...it's a piece of S***...false readings...car trouble...OMG Irving Texas
First off...I'm going to apologize in advance for anyone I may offend but I'm going to really vent right now. I got 2 DUI within a certain time span the last being in 2011. I spent 56 days in jail and as of now I would estimate $6-$7 grand in court costs, probation fees,...
Entity
Categories: Motor Vehicle Division
35, Report:
#1118806
Posted Date:
Jan 27 2014
Smart Start- Veronica Martin uncompassionate, scam artist, absolutely heartless person! New Braunfels Texas
After pleading my case, which is highly unusual, to Veronica Martin, I was treated like a piece of dirt and hung up on. My husband has not used the interlock for the past month. he has been incarcerated while waiting for a bed in a 3 month mandated rehab. i am without his inco...
Entity
Categories: Unusual Rip-Off
36, Report:
#1116859
Posted Date:
Jan 20 2014
smart start Keelers automotive I want to sell my car (I have a Buyer) but they were closed on a saturday and could not get any info on the procedure i needed to sell my car!!! I called smart start also but got a guy in texas ( I live in PA??) telford Pennsylvania
First time I was locked out of my car (interlock system) was after having dinner (alcohol free?) with the parents of a friend who just got back from serving overseas in the army. Second time was when I left my car idling outside my work to wish everyone merry christmas! ...
Entity
Categories: Motor Vehicle
37, Report:
#1111874
Posted Date:
Dec 31 2013
Smart Start Inc. Scam -Defective Products Houston Texas
In my line line of work customer service and satisfaction is at the utmost importance. Not only are the products that this company offers costly, they are defective to say the least. I do not condone drinking and driving by any means and encourage people to accept responsibility for...
Entity
Categories: Consumer Services
38, Report:
#1107591
Posted Date:
Dec 17 2013
Smart Start rip off seattle Washington
Hello., I have reciaved a violation by using a Start Smart servise, that i have not commite and have PROOF!, as well as i try to follow all prosidures as requested by smart start and being totally ignored!
My Name is Nikita Prokopenko and while following the 4 month compliense p...
Entity
Categories: Auto Service Stations
39, Report:
#1105211
Posted Date:
Dec 07 2013
Smart Start Faulty Equipment Chicago Illinois
I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to drive again regardless if it was with a BAID or not. I had a pretty pleasant experience with Smart Start when I was calling to schedule the appointment. I went to the mechanic shop that they recommended and I ended up having to pa...
Entity
Categories: Motor Vehicle Division
40, Report:
#1067775
Posted Date:
Jul 17 2013
Smart Start Terrible Company, Terrible Product Internet
This company does not support its product. I have had nothing but problems with my Smart Start unit since it was installed six months ago. The unit goes off every two minutes, and at least every five minutes - sometimes it just goes off without a countdown at all. I find myself focu...
Entity
Categories: Auto Parts
41, Report:
#1067757
Posted Date:
Jul 17 2013
Smart Start Terrible Company, Terrible Service, Terrible Product!! Internet
This company has the worst service and the worst product I have ever experienced. I have had nothing but trouble since this breathalyzer unit was installed in my car. It goes off sometimes every two minutes, sometimes every five minutes, and sometimes just all of a sudden. I have mi...
Entity
Categories: Auto Parts
42, Report:
#1038106
Posted Date:
Mar 26 2013
Smart Start Inc. Screwed up my car because of negligence Irving, Texas
SmartStart installed a breathalyzer on my car on two separate occasions. The first time they installed the unit on my car it was brand-new in only had 1600 miles on it. When installing the wiring on the car they cut the wire harness going from the cabin of the car to the engine comp...
Entity
Categories: Electrical Services
43, Report:
#1020430
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2013
Della Auto Group Della Honda Its in writing but that doesn't matter! Plattsburgh, New York
Spoke with Terry Mack sales manager. I was brought into the office by sales person ***** ******. I sat down and then began to speak with Mr Mack. I said Im sure ***** has discussed my concern about the car start that was installed vs the car starter that was sign...
Entity
Categories: Auto Dealers
44, Report:
#997757
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2013
Smart Start Rip Offs and false readings Irving, Texas
I allowed smart start to install the ignition interlock device in my vehicle for use by my husband. This is my vehicle, not his, it is my sole possession. The is more dangerous than texting and driving. If the courts believe someone should not drive because t...
Entity
Categories: Car Parts & Accessories
45, Report:
#932984
Posted Date:
Jan 01 2013
Smart Start Interlock Higher costs, and not user friendly. Reads iancurate often! Internet
3 words about Smart start, sucks, sucks, sucks! Over priced, not user friendly. Inacuarate readings that cost you $50.00 each time even though you blow again in less then A min. and pass again. They never refund your money for inacurate readings. Look around for a different company....
Entity
Categories: Legal Process Servers
46, Report:
#985606
Posted Date:
Dec 22 2012
Smart Start of California Smart Start Iginition Interlock Non-existant customer service - horrible experiences - AVOID SMART START Internet, California
Installed their IID device in my daughters truck. From the start - the only time you will be able to reach them on the phone is for the initial sales call. Once they have your money - you are on your own with any of their devices. They rely on a network of installers and autho...
Entity
Categories: Auto Repair Service
47, Report:
#966408
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2012
Smart Start Interlock SmartStart Interlock HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, MALFUNCTIONING DEVICES, CAR TOWED, Internet
DO NOT BUY YOUR INTERLOCK DEVICE FROM SMART START INC. DO NOT BUY YOUR INTERLOCK DEVICE FROM SMART START INC. DO NOT BUY YOUR INTERLOCK DEVICE FROM SMART START INC. DO NOT BUY YOUR INTERLOCK DEVICE FROM SMART START INC. DO NOT BUY YOUR INTERLOCK DEVICE FROM SMART START INC. FOR THOS...
Entity
Categories: Drunk Drivers
48, Report:
#923585
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2012
Smart Start Installed Interlock, Car Immediately Runs Poorly, Then Employees Stonewall, Lie and Even Yell at and Threaten Me, the Person Whose Car they Ruined Scottsdale, Arizona
What this company did to me is beyond the pale. In 2009 I got a DUI. Shame on me, I know. No one was hurt and no one could have gotten hurt--the circumstances were ridiculous but that's neither here nor there.
In this state, after a DUI the perp must put interlock in the car. So ...
Entity
Categories: Motor Vehicle
49, Report:
#914964
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2012
Sears Homes Services Sears at Home HUNG UP - DISRESPECTFUL - NOT HELPFUL - POINTED BLAME TO REPAIRMAN Internet
Have a KENMORE ELITE dishwasher that is not starting up correctly. Contacted Sears At Home (Sears Home Services) and purchased their SMART START WARRANTY which cost ~$230 for the dishwasher which will cover the dishwasher repair and a 1 year warranty. So far so good.
The appointm...
Entity
Categories: Appliances
50, Report:
#877797
Posted Date:
May 14 2012
Directed Electronics Viper Car Alarms, Python Auto Security Misrepresentation, Arbitrarily Changes Terms/Conditions, Refuses to Transfer Service. Vista, California
On or about July 7, 2011 I purchased from an authorized dealer a $1300 Viper 5901 Alarm System, with almost every option available for my car. I opted to get the Smart Start system which allows me to control the vehicle alarms functions from a app on my android phone, as well as rec...
Entity
Categories: Auto Security