customer support is very bad. customer support is very bad. just as good as having none. will never buy again

Wow what service Wow What a service . I bought a Mfd just before lockdown then never fitted it and put it in a cupboard .recently got it out to install in the boat but unfortunately the software needed updating and the chart code wouldn’t load. Knowing the warranty had expired I contacted simrad who happily took the unit back updated the software and checked the maps were now loading correctly . They then returned the unit back to me at no cost to me .I sent it Monday and had it back by Wednesday I offered to pay even if it was just for the postage but they were adamant there was no charge . I couldn’t be happier with this sort of service so a big thank you to Simrad.

I needed an RF 25 N I needed an RF 25 N, rudder reference. I ordered it from a local source, but they couldn't, didn't provide the part or any information. I got tired of waiting and went on line. Simrad said it was in stock. I was skeptical, but ordered anyway. Then I sent an email saying that It is supposed to be in stock. If not cancel. They responded immediatly it shipped. I received it the next day. I couldn't be happier.

I upgraded to the 3S shortly after this… I upgraded to the 3S shortly after this version hit the market. Big mistake! I called Simrad every week, multiple times a week, for about three months. They don't answer or call back when they say they are going to. The equipment will not update and I constantly get a message stating I need to update. With guidance from Simrad, I have reset my system multiple times and still without resolve. If I didn't have about 15K into the system, I would gladly change it out for Garmin. I will never buy Simrad again. They have horrible customer service, they are dishonest and will say anything to get a customer off the phone.

Purchasing through the website is easy… Purchasing through the website is easy and very effective. Simrad should get 5 stars for that. Unfortunately tech support is hard to reach, and although they are very kind and serious, don’t expect a follow up to a problem left unresolved. Great products, but not easy to use, and support needs more staffing.