I am very pleased that you are considering sending your equipment to us to repair. Repair is the smart way to save money. See "Why Keep It Factory" for more details.

The process is really very simple....Just pack the unit well, ship it to us and you will get it back in just a few days.

Ahhh, but the details...

The information below will make the process simple and easy.There are no hidden charges or "Gotcha's". If you have any questions just call toll free 
1-800-572-2880 Weekdays, 8-5:30 Eastern Time, for friendly expert help from a warm body, with NO automated attendant.

Thousands of people across America have trusted us to repair their equipment.For learn more about us see our credentials

     Southern Electronics Guarantees Your Satisfaction! 
         Eric Sundberg, President & Owner, Southern Electronics.

 

1.      PRICING INFORMATION

 

1.      ESTIMATES

2.      Our phone or email estimates are just that, but may vary. Please see the paragraphs just below. Usually the estimate is the correct amount in US dollars for completely remanufacturing your unit. This includes, all parts, labor, freight, handling and a one-year Ironclad, Hassle-Free Warranty. Free freight is for UPS ground shipment within the 48 states. For express return freight, COD Payments or other destinations, please contact us for additional shipping fees and currency conversions. 

 

1.      THE ESTIMATED PRICE IS TOO LOW

2.      In some cases our estimate may be too low. This may be due to an incorrect description, hidden corrosion, unsuccesfull prior repair attempts, undisclosed fluid intrusion or just an honest mistake. If we made an error and our estimate is too low we will contact you. You have the option to OK the charge or decline the repair.  
If you decline the repair for this reason we will return your equipment at NO CHARGE to you.

 

§         THE ESTIMATED PRICE IS TOO HIGH, MINOR REPAIRS

§         If your unit just requires a minor adjustment like a display lamp or other part we may be able to repair it, but not overhaul it, for less than the email estimate. In that case we will contact you and give you the option of:

 

1.      Paying for just the part and partial repair labor. In this case the warranty is limited to just that part and labor for one year. If another problem arises we will apply the amount paid to a complete overhaul. 

2.      OR

§         Approving a full overhaul at the estimated price with full warranty. 

3.      NO TROUBLE FOUND

4.      If your unit does not show a defect under a quick bench inspection, we will contact you with the following options.

1.      We will return your unit at no charge except for the shipping and handling charge of $12.95 However, after discussing it with you and getting a detailed complaint we may advise you that your complaint a partial or full overhaul and quote you a price.

2.      Complete a full environmental test and inspection for $75 including free return shipping. Tested units are disassembled, inspected, tested for 24 hours, reassembled, heat cycled, vibrated (to simulate the environmental conditions within a car) and re-tested on all functions. 

 

1.      If your unit still does not fail we will return it for $75.00 including shipping and handling. 

2.      If you get the unit back and a problem occurs within one year, we will pay for a UPS return freight tag and apply your $75 to the full overhaul. 

 

§         If your unit does fail we will go ahead and completely overhaul for the FULL Email Estimate.

§          

 

To minimize the chance of sending us a unit without a problem, just email us the make, model and year of car the the type of unit and a complete description of the problem to customerservice@southernelectronics.comBEFORE you ship. To save time you can use the same document to send with your repair. 

3.      Please contact us if you have a problem with a unit that we returned and could not find aproblem. That way we can advise about certain checks to be sure the problem is with the unit. We will issue a freight prepaid label so you can return it to us free and apply what you paid to a full overhaul. We will return the unit for $12.95 for freight and handling if a problem still can not be found. 

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3.      SHIPPING INFORMATION

 PREFERRED CARRIER 

1.      We recommend UPS as they handle units carefully and provide the fastest delivery and best security. 

 

1.      If there is a problem UPS has the easiest claim process. 

 

0.      If you receive a unit damaged in shipping, save the box and all the packing, as it will be needed to make your claim.

1.      You must call UPS to intiate the claim, and UPS will come to inspect the box  

2.      To reduce the risk of theft, do not mark "speedometer" or "valuable" on the box. 

3.      UPS will not ship to a PO Box. Since we are not set up for US Mail package return there is an $20.00 extra charge for shipping to a PO Box. COD payment is not possible to a PO Box

4.      For international shipments be sure to indicate on the shipping document that your unit is in for REPAIR to speed Customs 

2.      SHIPPING ADDRESS

3.      You may use your own label or to use the links below 
SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS Inc. 
730-A Research Road 
Richmond, VA 23236 
USA 

 

1.      Print this Acrobat PDF Shipping Label using the Adobe Acrobat Software(tm) found on most computers. Click the link and it will open automatically. If your computer does not have Acrobat, you can download a free copy from: Adobe.com. 

2.      Print this HTML Web Shipping Label, but the layout may be slightly distorted.  

4.      RETURN INFORMATION 

5.      You may send a handwritten note or use these links to our forms. Just be sure to include the information listed below and pack with the unit. Use either the Acorbat PDF return Form or the HTML Return Form, but the layout may be slightly distorted. 

 

1.      Your full name

2.      Your email address. This is usually the easiest way to contact you.

 

0.      Be sure to double-check the email address for mistakes.

1.      Your email is not shared with third parties, see ourPrivacy Statement

3.      Return Shipping Address: Include: 

 

0.      Your Name

1.      Company Name (If Applicable)

2.      Apartment or Suite number

3.      Street Address

4.      City

5.      State

6.      Zip Code or Province

7.      Country  

4.      A detailed description of the problem. The more details the better. For example does the problem occur on AM? FM? Cassette? CD? One or All Speakers? Hot? Cold? Always? etc. 

5.      A weekday, daytime telephone number. Please include your time zone, area code and country code. 

6.      A copy of our email reply estimate, or a statement of our phone estimate. We will repair and return your unit for the estimated maximum or less unless you request a firm quote before we start. See Pricing

7.      Payment Information: credit card information, payment, COD request, or Request For Quote 

4.      HOW TO PACK

 

1.      Pack the equipment well in a sturdy box leaving 3 inches clearance minimum on all sides. Shippers will not pay for damaged units that are poorly packed. Bubble wrap works great. Wrap the unit three or four times than tape and place in a snug box. You may also use Kraft(tm) paper, poly air bags or foam rubber for shock absorption and separation from the box sides. Do not use Styrofoam (tm) peanuts, or other such material as the unit will shift in the box and can be damaged.

2.      On older radios with volume and tone shafts, be sure to provide extra protection like cardboard tubes or spacers, as they are damaged easily and often irreplaceable.

3.      Be sure to insure the unit well, at UPS it's just a $0.35 per hundred dollars of value. The first hundred is free. If you are sending a vintage unit, err on the high side, as they are to replace or value...

4.      To save a trip to UPS, just contact Us and we can send you a prepaid UPS "ARS" tag. After you receive the tag just call your local UPS office to schedule a pickup. They will come to any business location even if the location does not have regular pickups.

5.      We can ship to a P.O. Box or Military address for $20 in addition to the email estimate, but COD payment is not possible.  

5.      PAYMENT INFORMATION

6.      PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD IS PREFERRED.

1.      THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY 
On credit cards, no charges are made until the work is ready to ship. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. If you feel more secure you may call in ahead with the information or request for us to call you after we get the unit, but this will slow things down. Please include:

1.      The type of card 

2.      The credit card number 

3.      The expiration date 

4.      The exact spelling of the name on the card 

5.      The address where bills for the credit card are received. 

2.      PRE-PAYMENT BY CHECK

3.      , WILL ADD SEVERAL DAYS TO THE PROCESS 
NOTE: Unless you tell us not to, we will deposit your check when we get your unit, to speed up the process. For personal checks, company checks, and money orders just send in the amount of the estimate. We will work on your unit right away, but we will wait 14 days for the check to clear before we ship your unit back. For security, we will send refunds by US mail for overpayments forMinor Repairs or No Trouble Found.

 

 

 

1.      FOR PAYMENT AFTER YOU SEND THE UNIT YOU MAY REQUEST A FREE QUOTE, 

2.      BUT THIS IS THE SLOWEST WAY 
You may just send the unit in with the above information and we will send you a free quote.

 

0.      Be sure to send payment promptly. If we do not receive payment within 90 days we will presume you declined the repair we will dispose of the unit. See Declined Repairs and our Legal Notice 

3.      COD PAYMENTS. (Cash On Delivery)

4.      THIS IS AS FAST THE CHARGE CARD METHOD, BUT ADDS $15.00 (the UPS fee), AND MUST PAID IN CERTIFIED FUNDS 
COD is a available for Cash or Certified Funds only and return shipments must be to a physical address within the USA. There is an additional $15.00 fee that UPS charges for this service. 

0.      The shipping carrier will return CODs to us that are not accepted and paid for after 3 attempts. If you do not arrange payment within 90 days we will dispose of your unit. See ourLegal Notice. 

5.      INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS

6.      For international shipments prepaid cash or wiring of funds is preferred. Payment by credit card requires a $25.00 verification fee.

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7.      OTHER DETAILS 

8.      IRONCLAD HASSLE-FREE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY*

1.       Although we have to detail warranty limitations to "keep it legal", we stand behind every repair we do and will see to it that we make it right. 
Southern Electronics Guarantees Your Satisfaction With Our Service! 
Eric Sundberg, President & Owner, Southern Electronics.

 

1.      ENTIRE UNIT WARRANTED

2.      Our warranty covers all parts, labor and shipping on the ENTIRE UNIT not just the parts we replace, unless the unit is abused. This is a "limited" warranty, but we will do what it takes to get your unit fixed for no additional money. On older units or special circumstances we may limit the warranty further. 

1.      If we repair a unit for a reduced charge the warranty is reduced also. See Minor Repairs or No Trouble Found sections above, on how we handle these. 

2.      *WARRANTY LIMITATIONS. The Fine Print Our Lawyers Require:

 

1.      WARRANTY PERIOD

2.      The one-year warranty period is started from the day the unit is shipped back to you. 

 

§         WARRANTY EXTENSIONS: 

§         No additional warranty periods are extended unless additional charges are made.

 

§         LIMITATION OF OUR LIABILITY

§         Our liability for this repair, whether in contract, tort or any other legal theory, is limited to, and will not exceed the replacement cost of the unit or $1500, whichever is less. In no event will we be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, whether based on breach of contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise. 

 

 

§         LEGAL VENUE & APPLICABLE LAW

§         Our repairs may be received from all 50 states and around the world. Each of these places has a different set of laws making it impossible to keep track of all of these laws and their requirements. Therefore you agree that our repair contract will be governed by:

 

1.      The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, unless pre-empted by Federal law.

2.      In addition, you agree and consent that if there is ever any legal action taken against us, it will be in the Courts of Chesterfield, Virginia, or in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Virginia. These Courts will have exclusive jurisdiction and be the exclusive venue for any such legal actions.  

§         WARRANTY VOIDED BY DAMAGE

§         Our warranty is voided if the unit is damaged by misuse or abuse. Some examples are listed below. Since we don't believe anyone does these things on purpose, we will attempt to repair the unit if possible at a discounted cost, considering you are still our customer. If repair is not possible we will offer a replacement at a reduced price from retail. Since some damage may be invisible, we hold the final determination of warranty coverage. Possible causes of damage that will void our warranty: 

 

1.      Physical damage. For example, you drop the unit.

2.      Abuse. For example you pry a CD magazine out

3.      with a screw driver damaging the mechanism. 

 

§         Improperly jump starting the vehicle

§         Charging a battery while still connected to the vehicle

§         Over fusing the unit power wires

§         Reverse polarity

§         Shorting the speaker wires to each other or to the car body

§         Fluid intrusion

§         Theft or Vandalism

§         Fire, flood or acts of God.

§          

  
  

3.      LEGAL INFORMATION

 

1.      LOCATION. Southern Electronics' Inc. storefront location is at 730-A Research Rd. Richmond, VA, 23236 USA.

2.      Southern Electronics is the trade name for Navtronix LLC, a Virginia Corporation. Our corporate administrative address in Richmond, VA. and our registered agent is Wayne Hartke Esq., Hartke & Hartke, 7367 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043, US  

 

2.      PRIVACY STATEMENT

1.       

§         CUSTOMER INFORMATION

§         All customer information will only be used by Southern Electronics and not disclosed to any third party except unless required by a court of law with competent jurisdiction

 

§         CONTACTING CUSTOMERS BY EMAIL

§         Customers may be contacted by email to expedite the repair and to follow up on warranty or recalls.

 

§         CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

§         Credit card information is not kept in a computerized database. Information is recorded on paper and filed securely as required by the charge companies to document charges and disputes 

3.      ABOUT SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS:

4.      Southern is trusted by car dealers and other service shops nationwide to repair their

1.      customer's audio systems, speedometers and instrument clusters. 

 

§         Our installers and technicians are factory trained and certified with an average of 15 years 

§         experience. They know car electronics. 

§         Our customer service people are knowledgeable automotive professionals, not order takers. 

§         We are a member of the Richmond, VA Better Business Bureau

§         Southern Electronics is owned by Eric Sundberg, who's credentials include: 

 

3.      30 years of hands on car audio and speedometer repair experience. 

4.      Recipient of Ford Motor Company's Q1 award 

5.      Former member of the GM, Ford and Chrysler (President) Radio Distributor Councils. 

6.      Wrote the Vehicle Radio Diagnostic Manual for Ford Motor Company and developed

7.      test equipment for Ford that is still used at car dealers today. 

§         USA, FCC First Class Radiotelephone Engineering License, w/Radar 

§         USA, Amateur Extra Class License Holder, KA4T 

§         Certified Master Electronics Technician, CET 

§         Has supervised the repair of over 500,000 (really!)radios, cd and cassette players and speedometers over the past 30 years.

 

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