Frequently Asked Questions
Pulse® is an award winning solid state electronic rear end collision avoidance system designed for use in automobiles and light duty trucks manufactured after 1991. When you press the brake pedal in your car, Pulse® causes the “3rd” brake light (a.k.a. Center High Mount Stop Lamp, or “CHMSL” for short) to pulse four times, warning the driver behind you that you are slowing down or stopping. 37% of all accidents are rear end collisions, and 28% of those are deemed to be a “total loss” by an insurance adjustor.
A recent DOT study demonstrated that approximately 90% of all rear end collisions are avoidable if the trailing driver had just one extra second of warning.*
Through its network of new and used automobile dealers, Pulse® comes with a 5-year, unlimited mileage, no questions asked, product replacement warranty for manufacturing defects, as well as an optional additional Total Loss Protection benefit at participating dealerships. Ask your dealer for details.
A recent DOT study demonstrated that approximately 90% of rear end collisions are avoidable if the following driver had one more second of warning.* Almost everyone has had their lives significantly affected by a rear end collision (whether personally or someone close). Pulse® can provide the extra warning that keeps you / your family safe from rear end collisions. By providing a visual alert, Pulse® is demonstrated in DOT and manufacturer studies to improve the reaction time of the driver behind you and to get the attention of distracted drivers focused back on the road.
Pulse® has no effect on your braking system whatsoever. It is an award winning, solid state electronic device that connects to the electrical system of your car and functions independently of your braking system.
Quality and quality control are core values of Williams & Lake and its Pulse® product. 100% of the Pulse® safer braking technology units are tested by the manufacturer prior to shipping to your dealer. While it is common for most manufacturers to randomly sample one unit out of 10,000 (for example), our manufacturer hand tests every individual unit. However, the units were designed such that if they did fail, then your 3rd brake light would operate normally, as if the unit was not there. In reality, it is much more likely that the bulb for your 3rd brake light has burned out than you would experience a failure of the Pulse® solid state electronic unit.
No, it is against the law for the vehicle manufacturer to void the warranty based on having Pulse® on your car. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 USC 2302(C)) states that, “Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle.” The only piece of equipment affected by Pulse® is a light bulb.
Pulse® isn’t much bigger than a stick of gum, and it’s normally installed in a convenient location near the 3rd brake light.
DASHCAMS:
WITH CRIME AND CAR CRASHES OUT OF CONTROL DASHCAMS ARE NOW THE #1 MOST WANTED NEW CAR ACCESSORY
DASHCAMS PROTECT® PROTECTS YOUR PRIVACY, UNLIKE OTHER DASHCAMS
Other dashcams automatically record audio inside the vehicle, including conversations with passengers who do not know they are being recorded. Recording someone’s conversation without their knowledge is a CRIME in many jurisdictions. To protect you from inadvertently committing a crime, DASHCAMS PROTECT® brand dashcams have NO MICROPHONE whatsoever. Thus, DASHCAMS PROTECT® never records audio, and automatically protects all passengers’ privacy and legal rights.
Likewise, DASHCAMS PROTECT® brand dashcams do not record video of the interior of the vehicle. Instead, DASHCAMS PROTECT® brand dashcams are focused solely on the road ahead of you, with a wide angle 140 degree lens and industry-leading Ultra-High-Definition video. Unlike other dashcams that spy on you and your passengers, DASHCAMS PROTECT® automatically protects you and your passengers’ privacy.
DASHCAMS PROTECT® – WATCHING THE ROAD, NOT YOU™
DASHCAMS PROTECT® IS AN EASY, RELIABLE, TURN-KEY SOLUTION
Dashcams are a worldwide trend that is taking off in the US, coinciding with rampant increases in unsafe driving and road rage. Consumers want dashcams to protect themselves on the road and to create memorable videos, but they are confused by the many options with many different feature sets. Also, the installation, use, and apps for conventional dashcams are too complex.
DashCams Protect® takes the guesswork and hassle out of selecting, installing, and using dashcams by providing a top quality 4k system with the most desired features, preinstalled in your new vehicle solely by new car dealerships authorized and trained by Safety F1rst®. Features of the 4K1™ system include Ultra High Definition 4k video recording, automatic sensing and recording of events, GPS, and wireless connectivity to an easy-to-use app on your smartphone to view and share videos. The entire system including its wiring is hidden from view.
Other dashcam systems require customers to select from countless options in the marketplace, then obtain, format, and install microSD cards, update software, find and download an app, and figure out how to link and operate the system. In contrast, the DashCams Protect® system has all components preinstalled, preformatted, updated, and ready to use, with a trained representative showing customers how to use the system in person.
Ask your dealership for a demonstration of the DashCams Protect® system today and see how they can protect you and your family by providing Video When It Counts®.
Make sure your next new vehicle is equipped with DashCams Protect®.
DASHCAM TECHNOLOGY SIMPLIFIED®
WITHOUT DASHCAM FOOTAGE, IT’S HE-SAID SHE-SAID
A crash is bad news. The news is worse when you or loved ones are unfairly blamed for someone else’s actions:
- Dishonest people take advantage of you.
- You end up paying a large insurance deductible.
- Your insurance rates skyrocket.
- You get sued.
- Your driving record suffers.
- All because NO ONE BELIEVES YOU.
It’s your word against theirs –
Unless you’ve got VIDEO WHEN IT COUNTS®
Although dashcams may not directly prevent car accidents, they do put you back in control by catching others on camera when they cause an accident in front of you, cause you to crash, or assault you or your loved ones on the road.
Also, if you’re pulled over for an alleged traffic violation you didn’t commit, recorded dashcam footage can help you get out of a ticket on the spot.
Ultra-high quality, GPS and time-stamped dashcam footage can prove what actually happened, protect your rights, and significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
Additionally, dashcams can be fun, allowing you to share interesting, funny, and sometimes downright incredible videos with friends and family, or on social media, all right from your phone.
The price of the DASHCAMS PROTECT® system for your vehicle is negligible compared to the potential cost of collision repair and insurance rate increases, let alone any legal fees associated with defending yourself. Capturing the world on camera as you drive provides a feeling of calm and control, because you know that no matter what happens, you will have caught it on camera.
BE BELIEVED™