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All of Your Ignition Interlock Questions Answered

Answers to many of your questions about Ignition Interlocks and more can be found in our Smart Start blog. As a trusted industry leader recognized by State Authorities, national organizations and media publications throughout the years, Smart Start continues to help drivers stay safe on the road.

Smart Start customer using their Ignition Interlock Device

What If I Have Asthma and Need To Blow Into An Interlock Device?

June 16, 2017

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There is one thing that clients know about Smart Start, and that’s reliability with excellent customer service. This means we try to make sure your Interlock Device program is seamless from start to finish. We do understand that some clients…

Smart Start SMART Mobile Portable Alcohol Monitoring Device

4 advantages to your court-ordered portable alcohol monitoring device

June 15, 2017

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If you are ordered to use Smart Start’s SMART Mobile as your portable device, your program will be seamless with the best in alcohol monitoring technology. Here’s a few advantages why your court-ordered SMART Mobile means ease of use,…

Customer holding a Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device in car

How Can I Avoid an Alcohol Violation in My Ignition Interlock Device?

June 14, 2017

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Your Interlock Device can record all types of violations that could occur. That's why one of the most common questions we get is regarding how you can avoid an alcohol violation on your Ignition Interlock Device. Your Interlock will detect…

Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device mounted on car dashboard

I Need An Ignition Interlock Device But Don’t Have A Vehicle – What Do I Do?

June 14, 2017

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Smart Start offers the best in alcohol monitoring technology so our clients can get back on the road. Many people come to us based on a court or state order that requires them to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in their vehicle. That…

WARN, FAIL or VIOLATION message on an Ignition Interlock Device

June 13, 2017

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At Smart Start, a successful and seamless Interlock Device program is our number one goal for all our clients. We do understand, however, that a warn, fail or violation message on your Ignition Interlock Device could occur as a test result on…

Customer with Smart Start Ignition Interlock Installation Technician

Will This Interlock Device Void My Vehicle’s Warranty?

June 13, 2017

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Getting an Interlock Device installed in your vehicle can seem a little worrisome. If it is going to be a part of your vehicle, will an Interlock Device void a vehicle’s warranty? The short answer, when installing an Interlock Device, is no. Why?…