Manufacturer Warranty Information for Your Remote Start System
Your remote start system may include several components, including a Firstech control module, antenna, Compustar remotes, DroneMobile hardware, and DroneMobile cellular service.
These products have different manufacturer warranty terms. This page provides a plain-English overview for eligible products purchased and installed by an authorized Compustar and DroneMobile retailer, including Kickin’ Customs. The official manufacturer warranty terms remain the controlling documents.
Warranty Coverage at a Glance
| Component | Warranty Term | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
|
Firstech Control Module and Antenna |
Limited Lifetime Replacement Warranty |
Replacement of qualifying malfunctioning control modules and antennas for the original purchaser. |
|
Compustar PRO Remote Registered Within 10 Days |
3 Years | Qualifying malfunctioning components and physical defects. |
|
Compustar PRO Remote Not Registered Within 10 Days |
2 Years | Qualifying malfunctioning components and physical defects. |
|
Compustar PRIME, LT, and Other Remote Transmitters |
1 Year | Qualifying malfunctioning components and physical defects. |
|
DroneMobile Hardware with Basic or Monthly Service |
1 Year | Qualifying malfunctioning or defective DroneMobile hardware. |
|
DroneMobile Hardware with Qualifying Annual Subscription |
Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Qualifying malfunctioning or defective DroneMobile hardware while the qualifying annual subscription remains active and the hardware stays in the original vehicle. |
Manufacturer warranty coverage does not include diagnostic work, removal, reinstallation, programming, troubleshooting, or other labor charges.
Manufacturer warranty coverage applies only to eligible products purchased and installed through an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warranty coverage does not include diagnostic, removal, reinstallation, programming, troubleshooting, or other labor charges.
Authorized Product Requirement
Manufacturer warranty coverage applies only to eligible products purchased and installed through an authorized Compustar or DroneMobile retailer.
Products purchased through unauthorized third-party sellers, or products installed outside the authorized dealer network, are not covered by Firstech’s manufacturer warranty.
Kickin’ Customs is an authorized Compustar and DroneMobile retailer and installs eligible systems through the authorized channel.
Firstech Control Module and Antenna Warranty
Firstech control modules and antennas carry a limited lifetime replacement warranty.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. If a qualifying control module or antenna fails, Firstech may provide a direct or comparable replacement component.
The limited lifetime replacement warranty applies to the hardware itself. It does not include diagnostic time, removal, reinstallation, programming, configuration, or other labor charges.
Compustar Remote Warranty
Compustar remote transmitter coverage depends on the remote model and, for Compustar PRO remotes, whether the remote is registered promptly.
Compustar PRO remotes receive:
• Three years of coverage when registered within 10 days of purchase or installation and proof of receipt is provided.
• Two years of coverage when registration is not completed within that period.
Standard Compustar remote transmitters, carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Remote warranty coverage is limited to qualifying malfunctioning components and physical defects. Normal use and normal wear are not covered.
DroneMobile Hardware and Subscription Coverage
DroneMobile hardware is covered separately from the Compustar control module, antenna, and remote transmitters.
All eligible DroneMobile systems include a one-year manufacturer warranty against qualifying malfunctioning or defective hardware.
That hardware coverage may qualify for a limited lifetime warranty when the original owner maintains a qualifying active annual DroneMobile subscription.
Requirements for Limited Lifetime DroneMobile Hardware Coverage
The limited lifetime DroneMobile hardware warranty remains active only while all of the following requirements are met:
• The original owner maintains a qualifying active annual DroneMobile subscription.
• The original DroneMobile hardware remains in the original vehicle.
• The system was purchased from and installed by an authorized DroneMobile retailer.
• The original purchaser continues to own the vehicle.
DroneMobile hardware with a Basic plan or a month-to-month subscription remains covered by the standard one-year hardware warranty.
DroneMobile coverage is non-transferable. It ends if the original owner sells the vehicle or the original hardware is removed and installed in another vehicle.
DroneMobile Cellular, GPS, and App Service
DroneMobile relies on cellular and GPS networks. Cellular coverage, GPS accuracy, app performance, and communication timing can be affected by conditions outside Firstech’s control, including terrain, buildings, network availability, atmospheric conditions, and other service interruptions.
Firstech does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free DroneMobile service. Service interruptions, network outages, delayed communication, or cellular coverage limitations do not create a warranty claim or service refund entitlement.
If you experience repeated service issues, contact Kickin’ Customs so we can help determine whether the concern is related to the vehicle, hardware, configuration, or the cellular network.

What Is Not Covered
The Compustar and DroneMobile manufacturer warranties do not cover:
• Products not purchased and installed through an authorized retailer
• Normal use, normal wear, or cosmetic wear on remote transmitters
• Diagnostic, removal, reinstallation, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, or other labor charges
• Damage caused by improper installation, misuse, abuse, modification, collision, water intrusion, or outside events
• Cellular, GPS, or app-service interruptions
• Lost use, lost time, lost earnings, rental expenses, towing, or other consequential costs
• Vehicle damage or electrical concerns unrelated to a qualifying hardware defect
• Warranty coverage after the original purchaser sells the vehicle, where the applicable warranty is non-transferable
• DroneMobile hardware removed from the original vehicle and reinstalled elsewhere
• Cash refunds or monetary compensation through a manufacturer warranty claim
If a component is determined to be defective and covered, Firstech’s manufacturer warranty remedy is replacement with a direct or comparable component.
Labor and Installation
Firstech’s manufacturer warranties cover qualifying components, not labor.
If warranty service is needed, Kickin’ Customs will inspect the system, identify the component involved, and help coordinate the appropriate warranty replacement process.
Any diagnostic, removal, reinstallation, programming, configuration, or related labor is not included under Firstech’s manufacturer warranty. We will explain any applicable labor before work begins.
How to Request Warranty Service
If you believe a Compustar or DroneMobile component has failed, contact Kickin’ Customs first.
Please have the following available:
• Your name and contact information
• Vehicle year, make, and model
• Approximate installation date
• Original invoice or proof of purchase
• Your Compustar remote model, if applicable
• Your DroneMobile hardware model and subscription information, if applicable
• Confirmation of product registration, when applicable
• A clear description of the concern
Bring the vehicle to Kickin’ Customs for an in-person evaluation. We will diagnose the concern, identify the component involved, and help determine whether manufacturer warranty coverage may apply.
Remote Start FAQs
How long is the warranty on a Compustar remote start?
Firstech control modules and antennas carry a limited lifetime replacement warranty for the original purchaser. Compustar remote transmitters have separate warranty terms based on the remote model and, for PRO remotes, whether registration is completed within 10 days.
How long are Compustar PRO remotes covered?
Compustar PRO remotes have three years of coverage when registered within 10 days of purchase or installation with proof of receipt. Without timely registration, coverage is two years.
How long are PRIME and LT remotes covered?
Compustar PRIME, LT, and other standard remote transmitters carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
How long is DroneMobile hardware covered?
Eligible DroneMobile hardware has a one-year manufacturer warranty. It may qualify for limited lifetime hardware coverage when the original owner maintains a qualifying active annual DroneMobile subscription and the original hardware remains in the original vehicle.
Does a monthly DroneMobile subscription provide lifetime hardware coverage?
No. DroneMobile hardware used with a Basic plan or a month-to-month plan remains covered by the standard one-year manufacturer warranty.
Does the manufacturer warranty cover labor?
No. Firstech’s manufacturer warranty does not include diagnostic work, removal, reinstallation, programming, configuration, troubleshooting, or other labor.
Can I move my DroneMobile hardware to another vehicle and keep the limited lifetime warranty?
No. Moving the original DroneMobile hardware to another vehicle ends eligibility for the limited lifetime DroneMobile hardware warranty.
What should I do if my remote start or DroneMobile system stops working?
Contact Kickin’ Customs and bring the vehicle in for an in-person evaluation. We will identify the concern, determine which component is involved, and explain whether manufacturer warranty coverage may apply.
Need Help With Your System?
Bring your vehicle to Kickin’ Customs for an in-person evaluation. We will diagnose the concern, explain the manufacturer coverage that may apply, and handle the next steps with you.

