LifeSaver Ignition Interlock retains customers by providing a product and service that is more likely to keep folks out of legal compliance, than saving lives. That's the LifeSaver difference!
This is a flawed and fraudulent business model.
I've never paid for a service, month over month, as unreliable and problematic as a LifeSaver device.
1st Appointment: Install location - West Seattle, WA. December 2020.
Technician showed up late. My LifeSaver device was installed incorrectly. My information was entered into their system incorrectly - this resulted in not being found in their system every time I called for assistance. My car had to be towed to a different shop less than 24 hours later because it would not start. I missed a day of work.
2nd Appointment: Install location - Bellevue, WA.
I've developed a good, working relationship with this tech because of the frequency in which I've had problems with their product (monthly), and his responsiveness to address any issues.
After "fixing" what he viewed as an obvious install mistake, my vehicle still would not regularly turn on. After providing a clean breath test, and being prompted to start car, I turned the key, and it killed my battery completely. The technical assistance provided from the 1-800 number was to disconnect and reconnect the battery. This is how I had to start my car for weeks. This is not a safe or reliable way to get around.
3rd Appointment: Bellevue, WA.
Tech #2 completely uninstalled, and reinstalled device. The same issue persisted with less frequency, but has remained. After having been a customer for 16 months, there is no record of my device not working properly in LifeSaver records according to the gentleman in the Records Department (4.28.22).
Additionally, the bracket holding the camera easily falls apart. The screw and locking bolt do not stay connected. The suction cup to the windshield easily falls off. When this happens (weekly), the driver is in violation / out of compliance.
Upon uploading my 180 Day Report to reinstate my driving privileges, Tech #2 stated there is nothing keeping me from having the device removed from my vehicle. A LifeSaver representative on the phone (weeks later, on 4.27.28 ) stated that there was one incident that may keep me from driving without an interlock device. Less than 24 hours later, a different LifeSaver representative on the phone stated that I have dozens of violations over several months, and I would need their device until a 180 Day Compliance Report was successfully completed.
I have 17 years experience working for an auto detailing and concierge service; 15 years working in the restaurant industry; 4 years working in healthcare - expanding Behavior Health Services, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, and Residential Treatment. LifeSaver as a company, is a barrier, not a resource.
If I could do it all over, I would choose another company to work with. If you value your time, money, or livelihood, you should move forward with a company that does too. read more