Sam C.
USE ANY OTHER INTERLOCK COMPANY
I am currently on hold with customer service and have been for 75 minutes and counting. I have had my intrerlock device for 9 months. The first few months it took me some time to get used to, but no major issues. As soon as the weather started to get cold (I live in Pennsylvania, and it can get quite chilly here), I started having major device malfunctions. I am currently on my 3rd device in 6 weeks because of device malfunctions. Here's the best part - they're never even the same issues! I've had a device with issues that strange codes pop up and then a substantial number of days are magically gone, a device where there are strange noises coming from the steering column and then days are magically subtracted, a device where I would get a "FAIL" message before I had even blown into it, and this device that I'm currently on hold regarding just gives random messages every time I blow into it and also transmitted the message that I was disconnecting my handset. This one really upset me because I don't even know how the handset disconnects and I resolved myself to just biting the bullet and getting through my interlock period as painlessly as possible. Just a few hours ago, I left my house, blew into the device to start my car, got a "PASS" message no problem. I go to the ATM down the road from my home, leave the ATM, the device asks for a rolling reset blow. I blow into the device well within the timeframe allowed, and almost immediately get a "FAIL" message. I roll my eyes because I am just so tired of the device issues. I pull over to the side of a busy expressway, turn the device off, and get a "WARN" message. Note: nothing had been near my mouth or the device since this journey started less than ten minutes ago and prior to leaving my house there was no food, beverages, toothpaste, mouthwash, or anything else that could have caused any issues. Three minutes after I had started the device again, it asks for another rolling reset blow. I once again blow into the device, and instantly get a "PASS" message. Note: these events all happened within the course of 15 minutes or less. So the readings that this device transmitted was that in a 15 minute period, I was sober, drunk, then blew trace amounts of alcohol, then was sober again. The experience and the way that this company does business is deplorable and I'm not sure how they're still permitted as a vendor. The only good thing about this experience is that the boys at the service center that I use are excellent and understanding. If you ever need to contact customer service - brace yourself. You will be on hold for several hours, and they are rarely able to provide any assistance whatsoever. Even though I am 75% through my interlock period, I have begun looking at other vendors because I am not going to let this company's faulty devices add time to the period that PENNDOT has designated, which is exactly what will happen if Guardian Interlock devices continue to constantly use faulty equipment which transmits incorrect information to the DMV. I have been asked a few times who my vendor is, and I have told every single one of these people that I don't know anything about other vendors, but they have to be better than these people.
Response from Guardian InterlockJan 28, 2019
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing hardships with your interlock device. We want to be able to see how we can best assist you and get you back on the road with ease. Someone from our management team is looking into this and will be in contact with you shortly to see how we can help you through this difficult time.
