Automotive Reviews

I have ordered two of these thinking they would make a good gift for two friends who are moderate do it yourself guys. With both orders the box it arrived in was in fine condition, and the boxes were packaged with cushioning to prevent shifting within the box. Also with both orders when I opened the case this kit comes in, I found the contents had shifted and had either been scarred or broken. I'm just glad I was curious enough to open the case before I wrapped it! For 45 or so bucks I knew it wouldn't be bulletproof, but I did figure it might withstand the trip from whatever country they made these cheap things in. I don't think I'm going to bother trying a third time

Piece of Junk. It broke after the second time of use!! Costomer service rep is rude.

I bought the vector cooler warmer (16 can version, same item), and tried it out. The metal element inside got cold, but it couldn't chill a small bottle of water after 3 hours- no way it was 40 degrees belwo my room temp of 75 degrees. No wonder this thing is always on clearance. It did a little better on metal cans of soda directly touching the element, but not by much. The manual says for best results the food should be put in cold, or with an icepack, but as soon as it's shut off theres no insulation to keep the food cold, so the food quickly reaches room temp, according to the manual! Besides if I have to put in pre-chilled food and icepacks Im beter off using my insulated cooler which works, and is much more space efficient! Plus, the cooler only ostensibly brings the temp down to up to 40 degrees below ambient temp ( after 3 hours). I guess in a car where the temps go up to 130 degrees in the sun it would keep the food at 90 or so. I bought it for fifteen dol. on clearance , but returned it today. It simply wasn't worth the price. I would stay clear of this product. The only exeption I can think of is for someone who needs it only for metal cans of soda or beer and can wait several hours for a cool drink, although a cooler would still be more practical and cost effective.