• Intoxalock® Ignition Interlock Device

Intoxalock® Ignition Interlock Device

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Intoxalock® Ignition Interlock Device has a rating of 1.0 stars from 501 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Intoxalock® Ignition Interlock Device most frequently mention customer service, worst company, and credit card problems. Intoxalock® Ignition Interlock Device ranks 6063rd among Business Services sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Horrible!”

Yana W.
12/1/20

I had this device literally since Saturday, Nov. 28,2020 until Dec. 1,2020! I have called many many times to complain. Haven't driven my car since Saturday when I put the device in. Wanna know why?! Cause my battery is drained! Finally recharged it this morning, only to be stranded at a store. The battery died again. Now I have to get my car towed. Please stay away from this company. I'm a voluntary account. They have discouraged me greatly from doing the right thing. I have already spent over $200 in Uber rides and a battery charger! For the rep. To tell my end bill is $109 and I only had this device less than 72 hours is beyond me!

Top Critical Review

“Scam company”

Luke J.
10/30/24

I could write a book with all the issue I've had with this company. No idea if the others are better, but no way they can ne worse. Not broke anymore talking to a lawyer tomorrow about the BS violations

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Thumbnail of user nagelprints
Illinois
1 review
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November 21st, 2023

I installed this volentererly in my car. I've had issues of it draining my battery, lock outs because I've unplugged it because it was draining my battery and just a lot of other issues. There is no way to contact the 'company' via email that I can find. Everything is out sourced to an Indian call center where no one knows the answer or I am given different answers each time. I've learned more from having the device than any of the call center folks. What a joke this shame of a company is, what a waste. Do not use them for anything unless you want to continue your pain and suffering. God grant me serenity.

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They gave me a 'service center' 15 miles away, when I asked and said that Google says there's one 1 mile away they acted like it wasn't their fault and mad. Throw this company in the garbage.

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Washington
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January 17th, 2024

After I signed up I looked at the reviews and saw that ther were problems after a year I am tired if the lies after disputing lock out charges they blocked my access to statements and cannot or will not fix it I have filed a complaint with the better business bureau and gone with a different company.

Thumbnail of user bconklin66
Arizona
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November 20th, 2023

I paid $120 for device removal and $269 for early termination to switch to a different device and it was totally worth it. There are too many devices out there with a 3 second blow and rare rolling retests and stow away nicely. This one doesn't even function.

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Thumbnail of user johnm11025
Ohio
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November 21st, 2022

If I could give this place negative stars I would. The "customer service" agents are rude and have no idea what is going on. I have had nothing but trouble with this company, starting with reporting my case to the wrong county, then accusing me of doing something wrong, when the issue was their fault. This place is complete trash.

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California
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July 27th, 2023

These guys are the worst. They sign you up, do a crappy job, do your docs incorrectly, and then there is no way to speak with a human being. Then when you want to end it, they never respond so you have to keep paying lease payment. A bunch of scumbags ripping people off!

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Worst company I have ever dealt with

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Intoxalock IID

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Washington
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November 3rd, 2023

They told us one price and charged us double! Constantly took out more money then they said they were going too! It also caused our car to stop working so now we have to get a new car and lost a bunch of money because they took out twice what they said!Do not use them if you can avoid it! When we called to tell them they were rude and lied and did it again! Horrible company!

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They are liars and thieves!

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Interlock blow and go ruined our car!!

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California
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December 21st, 2022
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I paid all these exorbitant fees to have this inerlock device in for 6 months. I did. Then they sent a notice to DMV saying that I didn't do the entire 6 months. Their typo on my invoice shows my lease date ending sooner but you can see I paid all the way up to June, 2018. I can't get anyone on the phone from the company. They are fraudsters. Now DMV is saying I need to do one more month of interlock device but I have no driver license!

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DO NOT USE INTOXALOCK. THEY ARE CROOKS!

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Thumbnail of user kennethh895
Florida
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February 1st, 2021

This company is nothing more than an extortion racket. They know you don't have a choice and they hit you with all kinds of fees. When the device does what you're already paying them for it to do (not let you start the car if you are over a certain BAC), then they charge you $75 to reset the device. Again, for doing what it's supposed to do. They refuse to refund these fees even when it is their mistake, like the device getting a false failed rolling re-test IMMEDIATELY followed by a passing test? $75 lockout reset fee. The mistake of the vendor (like failing to hook the intoxalock back up correctly after service?) $75 lockout reset fee. Do not use this company unless you want to be charged way more than you expect. Fortunately, this is the only time I've ever needed a service like this and I get the device taken out tomorrow. This company is a complete scam. Use some other company if you need an interlock device. They can't possibly be worse than Intoxalock.

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Shop around and ask about hidden fees

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Ignition interlock

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Thumbnail of user hoffmanjustan
Minnesota
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August 1st, 2023

Has has problems with not being told all the violations that come with this device before you take it home because I was told about none of them and if anybody else is having the same problems I'd like you to comment because I'd like to get a petition going stating that these devices are being handed out without permission or instructions on purpose so they can collect money. Does anybody else think that it should be illegal for them to give you this device without teaching you about all the violations first because every violation causes you to pay money and if you do not have money like me then it leaves you without a car or being able to even get the device for quite a while.

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Missouri
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15 helpful votes
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February 15th, 2021

Company will send out information on usage of device. It will then result in you having a problem which they will charge $80 to fix. No customer service they don't even answer phone. When they do you will be transferred to another department which never picks up phone. This company should not be allowed to stay in business. If you go with them they will keep charging you until there is nothing left.

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Avoid

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Massachusetts
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April 11th, 2022

They charged me three times for refusals that went off after I shut the car off and clicked on it to shut it off immediately. You have no recourse, it is complete extortion. Give us money or lose your license and probably get tired and good luck getting it out of impound. They are one of the worst companies. They have a rating or 1.12 1 us as low as you can be.

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California
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January 5th, 2023

They have the worst customer service and they lie about their contracts rates! Don't waste your time or energy with them! What I should have done is ask for a copy their contract before using them, as I got total f$&!ed by them.

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Thumbnail of user carlosm973
Arizona
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December 1st, 2022

This company is basically a scam and finds any way to charge a fee. Dead batteries. Employees that just talk in circles and do nothing for the customer. I was charged for errors on the devices end and have to pay the cheap unprofessional third party companies they use to install these things. On top of that I have to pay the ridiculous fees that have 0 correlation.

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Interlock device. GPS. Camera

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Pennsylvania
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August 11th, 2022
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The customer service is outsourced and you can't speak to anyone until you give them money. There's a fee for everything. The device kills your car battery and they charge you a fee for that. I had to use someone else's card to make a payment and they illegally put it on autopay and took hundreds of dollars without permission and their customer service department lied to me more times than I can count.

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Thumbnail of user michaelo1509
Ohio
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December 27th, 2021
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They tried to scam me out of two $75 lockout fees while I had the device (car was being serviced both times, and Intoxalock had been properly notified). Now, over 3 weeks after the removal of the device and the closure of my account, Intoxalock is still charging me a "Roadside Assistance Fee". I find this criminal, given that they never provided me with any assistance whatsoever, roadside or otherwise, nor did I ever request any such assistance from Intoxalock. Buyer beware. I do not recommend. If you have any other option to using Intoxalock whatsoever, even if the non-Intoxalock option includes jail time, take the non-Intoxalock option.

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Florida
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November 6th, 2023

To begin, the hold time is ridiculous. EVERY single phone call is frustrating, annoying and rarely accomplishes anything. Two weeks ago I was transferred to about 13 different people. They SAY your call is being recorded but IF that is true, does anyone ever listen to the call for "training purposes", unless they specifically train their customer service employees to say they can't help you but they'll connect you to someone who can...then they connect you to someone else who also cannot help you.
After 2 hours on the phone on 10/21/23, one person told me "the company has you on a hamster wheel". Intoxalock KNOWS that their devices are defective, giving the driver erroneous readings which causes violations, which provides Intoxalock with more $$ through the violations and also by keeping the device on the car longer. The company should be investigated for it's practices and the number of faulty or defective devices it installs.

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Thumbnail of user danielbhennessey
Pennsylvania
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September 20th, 2023

This company does not honor what customer service reps say. I have been waiting for an installation form to send to dmv for five weeks, while I am paying for the device and car insurance but can't drive. Every rep says 3-5 business days and are dishonest. I have been waiting for 5 weeks and have called them every week. Customer service is based out of India, difficult to understand, dishonest and dont care. The CEO Kathy Holland does not operate a reputable company. Please delve into actual reviews instead of the five stars advertised on the website. Choose another company. Intoxalock is making money daily while I wait for their form to send to the DMV. I wish a rating of zero was available.

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Choose a different company as Intoxalock is all about making money and delaying services.

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Thumbnail of user tommyk94
Colorado
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2 helpful votes
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December 12th, 2022

Ive had to use a couple of different interlock services, Intoxalock is hands down the worst! Rates are cheaper than most but do not be deceived! This device charges you for things like turning the key before blowing! Company insists you leave the vehicle on a trickle charger if you are not driving, it draws power constantly. When it has successfully drained your vehicle battery prepare for power interruption and towing charges, will ultimately fall on you. Their main office is overseas so you'll also have the pleasure of navigating their phone trees and useless technicians who will try and rush you off the phone. This business sole success lies in its ability to extract cash from your pocket at every turn!

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DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE, monthly rate is cheap but the fees will more than cover the difference!

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Thumbnail of user dianaw349
Texas
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February 25th, 2021

Intoxalock does not help the dealership or us. Dealership calls and spends much time trying to resolve lock out as they do with other companies with like devises... no luck. I as the customer contact company and after lengthy discussion with agent reading state statutes to me can charge me $40 for a two hour window to take truck to be calibrated and then maybe we can get repairs done. I was reminded that repairs are required to be scheduled well in advance and by the way I need to sign a new contract which has to be mailed back before any work can begin. So I guess a month from now with all their fees and paperwork completed I might get my vehicle out of the shop(they may charge me rent). Seriously does anyone believe that is in any way fair or anyway to run a company. ( the rating should be minus 2 stars)

Thumbnail of user daniellep512
Iowa
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February 28th, 2022
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Customer service over seas like everything else in this world of America you do not get the same information from one person. Blew over got a lock out from food blew within one minute disputed the 80.25 charge due to being told if it's 5 minutes or less it wouldn't be a violation still was obviously their equipment is faulty as to left the dentist blew a. 44 but still ended up starting the car makes no sense at all even the service guy at the original install said it was a money thing with the Intoxalock. Already pay an arm and a leg granted yeah along the lines messed up but why do people need to be penalized right down to the bone?

Thumbnail of user zekiellomelin113
California
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July 17th, 2023

I have had the run around with this company and have been charged for things that I shouldn't have which I called and had it corrected however upon closing my account I reached out to them to close it months ago when I got my license back and to no avail. They have bills that don't add up and or are just put on just because. I have been told that I was able to close my account at $140 and now I'm getting a bill for $275 and I'm blown away. I've been on hold now for 45 minutes and the time before that it was almost an hour. You reach people that shuffle you back and forth. If you read this do not put yourself through this chaos …. It's not worth your sanity or bank!

Thumbnail of user amberl490
Florida
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April 7th, 2022

This company sucks…I have been impacted greatly by Covid as I am in sales and don't make the same money. I'm a single mother and doing things on my own…. I had trouble paying and needed relief…they have no sympathy. I've met two ladies that were able to help verses all the times I've called about lockouts and other questions I needed answered. The customer service sucks so bad…the device goes off while your driving which is a safety hazard. If you can avoid getting this don't get it.

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Illinois
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October 17th, 2022

Well I'd love to know why I haven't gotten this removed yet. I've requested it at least twice. Have heard anything. Roadside assistance is just a fee. I'd say I've been price gouged. Charged for there broken machine. It's simply great if you want to have a wreck trying to blow in an overpriced breathalyzer.

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When and how to get it out.

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California
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July 29th, 2022

This company has made my life a nightmare for the last 3 weeks I have had their equipment in my truck. 2 lockout from 4 faulty handhelds and draining my battery only to require you to keep having it towed amd paying them $85 plus $50 to get back on the road for issues that arent even my fault! How are they even still in business?!

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Texas
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December 15th, 2023

I have Intoxalock and have a monthly 'data processing fee' of $3.25. Not sure why this isn't included in the total amount they steal from me every month. I called billing and the only explanation they could give me was that 'that's the fee we charge for processing the data.' Ooooohhhhhhh that clears it up. This company is littered with knuckle draggers.

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While this company is undoubtedly one of the worst companies in existence, riddled with the scummiest people this country can cough up, I'm not sure it's worse than it's competition. Just a despicable industry capitalizing on people in their worst and most vulnerable moments.

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