AutoLoc ST 8500

Price Paid:  $198.00 from no limit

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2003 SVPRO5

Strengths:
NA

Weaknesses:
NA

Summary:
SVPRO5 is a remote entry kit,it has a small blue box.the instructions were clear but i could not get it to work,on calling the manufacture i was informed they no longer make this model and will not honor the warranty.one of the remotes was defective as well as one of the door bypass switch's.this product is still being sold.There was no refund.

Similar Products Used:
KL600 THIS KIT WORKED WELL BUT I WOULD QUESTION THE WARRANTY.

Price Paid:  $300.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2000 Mazda Miata

Strengths:
Full featured system with all the bells and whistles....

Weaknesses:
Distributor is very unreasonable to work with (Hoffman Automotive Products) - 25% restock fee for ALL returns. They promote this product as an "easy to install kit with complete instructions and free tech support, suitable for the weekend mechanic". The fact was that the instructions were very vague, the kit entirely generic (not customized to my car) and their tech support wasn't even open on weekends (!). They are an industrial distributor, trying to cut-out their own retailers for direct biz, but are not equipped to work with the public - I'd avoid them for this reason alone. It cost me $75 (restocking fee, which was not negotiable, despite their false advertising) and an entire weekend to find this out!

Summary:
If you like this product, then buy it from a dealer who can install it - this is NOT for do-it-yourselfers like me. Working directly with Hoffman Automotive was a frustrating and annoying experience - avoid it at all costs. With so many other choices out there, I might just skip this product entirely so as to avoid any warranty or aftermarket hassle (with this customer un-friendly distributor).

Similar Products Used:
Don't know.