Anybody Else Had A Problem With......

Myron Piatek · 07-13-2012, 03:29 PM

Jim,

I was able to "renew" my Altronics PerformAire contingency qualification for 2 years after the initial 3 year qualification from the purchase date. It costs quite a bit less than a new unit and may or may not include a software update. I'm not sure. I have had to remind them on a few occasions over the years, but always got paid. Their "Associate sponsor" status also may not pay at each race listed in the event categories. They seem to have an asterick (*) next to their name but don't recall what it means.

I know it's frustrating to have a perfectly working product but with a 3 year contingency life. But that's the way many companies have to do it in these economic times. Holley carbs has a 5 year limit with IHRA also. But you also can't always expect a company to pay for years and years on the same individual item. You pay $400+ for slicks, but they can wear out in a year or less and you have to buy another set. Nobody complains there. It's just the nature of some products as well as the abilities and marketing plans of some companies..

I'm thankful that we have companies that still do provide contingencies because many have fallen by the wayside. Then there is the abuse which is probably why we have to jump through some hoops because of a few bad apples.

1855sc · 07-13-2012, 04:11 PM

Altronics weather Center with paging option/wind sensor= $2200.00

The problem I had was, we purchased the product in 2005, won an event the next weekend, but didnt send in/ sign up online for contingentcy in the amount of time before the win. ok, i get it.
When we called, they signed my husband up then.
2 weeks later I win, but this time, no money because we only have one pager. Because we are husband and wife, we are considered a "team" and must purchase an ADDITIONAl pager @ $250.00. Now, I just spent $2200 and really didnt know we were considered a "team". But those are only part of his rules.
I will not purchase anything more from this company.

Chad Rhodes · 07-13-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1855sc

Altronics weather Center with paging option/wind sensor= $2200.00

The problem I had was, we purchased the product in 2005, won an event the next weekend, but didnt send in/ sign up online for contingentcy in the amount of time before the win. ok, i get it.
When we called, they signed my husband up then.
2 weeks later I win, but this time, no money because we only have one pager. Because we are husband and wife, we are considered a "team" and must purchase an ADDITIONAl pager @ $250.00. Now, I just spent $2200 and really didnt know we were considered a "team". But those are only part of his rules.
I will not purchase anything more from this company.

That's some shady stuff there

Greg Hill · 07-13-2012, 06:43 PM

Comutech pays extermely well. Never had a problem with them.

07-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#1
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Anybody Else Had A Problem With...... Jim, I was able to "renew" my Altronics PerformAire contingency qualification for 2 years after the initial 3 year qualification from the purchase date. It costs quite a bit less than a new unit and may or may not include a software update. I'm not sure. I have had to remind them on a few occasions over the years, but always got paid. Their "Associate sponsor" status also may not pay at each race listed in the event categories. They seem to have an asterick (*) next to their name but don't recall what it means. I know it's frustrating to have a perfectly working product but with a 3 year contingency life. But that's the way many companies have to do it in these economic times. Holley carbs has a 5 year limit with IHRA also. But you also can't always expect a company to pay for years and years on the same individual item. You pay $400+ for slicks, but they can wear out in a year or less and you have to buy another set. Nobody complains there. It's just the nature of some products as well as the abilities and marketing plans of some companies.. I'm thankful that we have companies that still do provide contingencies because many have fallen by the wayside. Then there is the abuse which is probably why we have to jump through some hoops because of a few bad apples.

07-13-2012, 04:11 PM	#2
1855sc Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 214 Likes: 16 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Anybody Else Had A Problem With...... Altronics weather Center with paging option/wind sensor= $2200.00 The problem I had was, we purchased the product in 2005, won an event the next weekend, but didnt send in/ sign up online for contingentcy in the amount of time before the win. ok, i get it. When we called, they signed my husband up then. 2 weeks later I win, but this time, no money because we only have one pager. Because we are husband and wife, we are considered a "team" and must purchase an ADDITIONAl pager @ $250.00. Now, I just spent $2200 and really didnt know we were considered a "team". But those are only part of his rules. I will not purchase anything more from this company.

07-13-2012, 06:43 PM	#4
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Anybody Else Had A Problem With...... Comutech pays extermely well. Never had a problem with them. __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK