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BBB Accreditation & Rating
About This Business
BBB Accredited Since: 12/21/2022
Years in Business: 32
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB serving the Heart of Texas
- BBB File Opened:
- 5/11/2004
- Business Started:
- 9/10/1992
- Business Incorporated:
- 9/10/1992
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Alternate Names:
- 1A Smart Start, LLC
- Smart Start Incorporated
- Business Management:
- Mr. Matthew Strausz, CEO
- Mr. Tom Kissler, Manager
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Matthew Strausz, CEO
- Mr. Tom Kissler, Manager
- Customer Contacts
- Mr. Tom Kissler, Manager
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (800) 831-3299
Licensing information
This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Additional Information
- Other Resources
- Texas Department of Public Safety
5805 N Lamar Blvd
Austin TX 78752
Phone Number: (512) 424-2000
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us - Business Categories
- Auto Electric Equipment, Interlock Devices, Safety Equipment, Alcohol Testing
Latest Reviews
Korynn V
"They dont even deserve one star. How do I get put in lock out mode when my car had a dead battery and didnt move or get driven for 8 days?" ... Read full review
Colin W
"I have installed a device at the end of April and still cannot restore my driving privileges because the company refuses to send me a Certification of Installation which is required in **. I call to get the form, and the customer representatives are not helpful." ... Read full review
Brian S
"This company should be shut down I'm on food stamps not once they told me there's programs to help you pay I moved now it's 183 then come to find out they charging my credit card 50 dollars just for s*** and giggles with out my promossoon just look at my stampent 50 doller charges why you a robber 911 smart start using my credit card ok 50 dollars I'm on food stamps then one day the device says you have 72 house or you locked out of a truck I own smart don't own my truck I do not them me ok I go get it caliprated it says it was unplugged twice no I never un plugged ok 208 85 to unlocked the truck I own so I'm on food stamps but smart start own my truck and can bill my credit card for s*** and giiles you need a class action lawsuit a huge your a cropt company you don't own nothing of mine I'll rip that machine out you come get it from my hands dump company class action lawsuit bring it down hard you learn how feed you're kids while living on the streets"
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