Great Gadjet

[Jaydancer]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

[logdog]

How much to install per car?

[retiredguy123]

Another guy who does the same thing is Joe, 845-542-7365. He charges $25.

[billethkid]

Hopefully we will hear from others who have these devices.

[Blueblaze]

Sounds like a great idea. It seems a little creepy to have somebody copy your chip but I don't guess there's any personally identifiable info on it. Still, howcome neither of these guys has a local number?

[retiredguy123]

Sounds like a great idea. It seems a little creepy to have somebody copy your chip but I don't guess there's any personally identifiable info on it. Still, howcome neither of these guys has a local number?
Joe lives in the Villages and uses his cell phone.

[JMintzer]

Sounds like a great idea. It seems a little creepy to have somebody copy your chip but I don't guess there's any personally identifiable info on it. Still, howcome neither of these guys has a local number?

Because, like millions of people, they kept their old number when they moved...

[rhood]

Instructions on YouTube on how to do it.


Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

[Decadeofdave]

Amazon: rfid reader and writer kit with blank cards to duplicate $59

[EdFNJ]

Amazon: rfid reader and writer kit with blank cards to duplicate $59"Cards" won't do it as they don't fit inside your mirror and you have to get the right type. There are dozens of types (different voltages and different chips and different frequencies) and multiple chip/antenna configurations of each "card". Some cards the antennae are too small (lower "power") and some are too big and won't fit. Some coils have more winds and work somewhat better. Best are custom made cards but if you get lucky you might find one that would suffice. Most important part to increase sensitivity is the number of winds vs. diameter of the antenna which can be custom ordered from overseas. There are also various types of readers and they all don't do the proper type of "card.". The one that works here is very "old" and the lowest power of just about anything out there now. ;) If you want to get 300 they are available from custom houses like manufacturers on Alibaba.com

(Not the same "Ed" but working on the same thing)

This is a custom made coil for those interested (NOT a card). You can stick it on the back of a credit card or any used up card and have a spare key.

[EdFNJ]

How much to install per car? When the "Ed" that was mentioned in the OP did mine I had to wait almost 3 months for an appointment. He originally quoted me $35 but when he did it the price became $42 (or $43, don't remember), not sure why but didn't argue. It worked just fine.

LOL, There is ANOTHER "Ed" that will soon have it as well once he gives a couple of freebies out for referrals. ;)

[pklein9747]

We had Ed from TriLine Services install the rfd info in our car side mirror over a year ago and think it's the best $35 we have spent. Works great and no more fumbling to grab the gate card.

[Koapaka]

Hopefully we will hear from others who have these devices.

Had Ed from Tri Line do all 3 vehicles for us as well. BEST money we have spent since we arrived at TV.

[NoMo50]

Does this install inside the mirror housing...i.e., is it visible from the outside?

[DaleDivine]

Does this install inside the mirror housing...i.e., is it visible from the outside?

Inside mirror housing and not visible...
:welcome:

[N44125]

Are our gate cards ‘unique’ or are they ‘generic’? Meaning…is my card different than my neighbor’s. I didn’t think gate cards could track the name of the individual going through the gates.

[Catalina36]

Ok Great, the chip in the mirror seems to be a great idea. I want to know what kind of car you have?? The window motor should not need replacing so quickly as you stated "The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." The window motor should last a long time. It's not like you are opening your car window a hundred times a day. I hope your window motor was covered under warranty.

[Singerlady]

Save your money for the chip. The swipe card works through the window. Just hold it up on the window directly in front of the sensor. Presto! No up and down window. If you’re not directly aligned, just move the card around on the window a little. Been working like this for years.

[CaptainMorgan]

Tri-Line Services installed one in each of our cars. Love them! The mirror in our Econoline Van is higher off the ground than most cars and there are a few gates below 466A with readers that are located a little lower to the ground that are finicky. We live above 466 and they work every time. Just like swiping the real cards the are some readers that are not as sensitive.

[mrf6969]

Our gate card works on some gates through the glass but not others. It seems to depend on the signal strength of the pad itself, not to mention that all the signal pads are at different heights.

[Kelevision]

Sounds like a great idea. It seems a little creepy to have somebody copy your chip but I don't guess there's any personally identifiable info on it. Still, howcome neither of these guys has a local number?

Even though I have not lived there for 6 years, I still have my CA number and I don’t plan on ever changing it.

[rlcooper70]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you

[Kelevision]

Personally, i wonder why they even have the cards? All anyone has to do is press the red button. Or go through the visitor gate and wave to the guy ( if there is a guy there) it seems pointless to have a card at all. Maybe the gates should just raise as you drive in?

[BlackHarley]

Our gate gets demolished weekly. I'm getting used to sailing through without the hassle. Last time was a doozy, wasting the pedestal, rail and gate arm.

[crash]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

Should last forever if you never open it.

[tvbound]

Personally, i wonder why they even have the cards? All anyone has to do is press the red button. Or go through the visitor gate and wave to the guy ( if there is a guy there) it seems pointless to have a card at all. Maybe the gates should just raise as you drive in?

Having lived in actual gated communities with a bar code permanently on the rear, driver's side window (plus a 24 hour guard for visitors, who wrote down names from driver's license), that was our thought during our first rental. When we finally get there for good, we'll definitely be looking to have something like the OP (and others) have described installed, as needing to lower the window in a thunderstorm is no fun and kind of ridiculous.

[DannoMac]

Hopefully we will hear from others who have these devices.

I had a chip installed by Ed from Tri Line over a year ago. Great investment. Keep my old card in the door side pocket for the rare instance when the gate doesn’t respond (usually because I didn’t have the side view mirror close enough to the reader). You won’t be disappointed.
Someone also asked why he doesn’t have a local number. Ed, like most of us, moved here from another state and carried his number with him. He is local and lives in village of Largo.

[NotGolfer]

We generally can go through the gates by flashing the card through our window without opening it. We have a phone holder on the dash where we keep the card. Rarely do we have to open our window to flash it anymore. Save your money!!

[Captainpd]

Doug. 3523919494. Prompt and 1 year warranty $20

[retiredguy123]

Are our gate cards ‘unique’ or are they ‘generic’? Meaning…is my card different than my neighbor’s. I didn’t think gate cards could track the name of the individual going through the gates.
I am not sure they track who is going through the gates, but the cards are unique. If you lose a card, The Villages will look up the card number of the lost card and will deactivate it before selling you a replacement. And, each house is limited to 4 assigned cards.

[jukerocks]

Save yourself some money people. We’ve been going thru the visitors side of the gate for years now never opening the window to use our card. The guy at the gate needs to earn his keep anyway!

[Girlcopper]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:
Most developments have the codes to gates attached to their headlights or corner of the windshield. Very common

[Sunrise Beach]

I had one installed and it is wonderful for here in The Villages!

[rsmurano]

Doesn’t pressing the red button require you to roll the window down? Isn’t the objective of this thread to not have to roll your window down?

[dolphin]

Hopefully we will hear from others who have these devices.

Work great. Had joe install

[Driver8]

I've heard of these and I was wondering how easy they are to remove, as when you sell or trade in your car.

[Up North]

What happens when you sell the car? Do you have it removed so it's not still "linked" to you?

[retiredguy123]

What happens when you sell the car? Do you have it removed so it's not still "linked" to you?
Yes, you remove it. It is applied with an adhesive. But, when you remove it, it may not function anymore because you could damage the antenna part.

[Paula]

We simply put our gate card in a ziploc and inserted it behind the side view mirror glass. The ziploc prevents it from sliding around. We pull up close to the receiver and presto, the gate opens. No open windows for us!

[GoneFishing]

Thanks for the info!

[rockyhyder]

I agree completely. I used Ed from Tri-Line Services to place it in the drivers side mirror and it works great! I just pull up to the gate card reader, stop and viola the gate opens.

[am.zinger@aol.com]

Hopefully we will hear from others who have these devices.
I have had one for over a year and they work beautifully. I never have to lower my window to use my card. It's especially great on rainy days. I want to say mine cost $35 but don't quote me on that.

[HogPilot]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

Slamming the door hard will also have an effect on the longevity of the window motor. This according to the television show Motor Trend’s service tips.

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

I am also providing this service. I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and have many references!

My services are $25 with quantity discounts.

[PattiQ]

:boom:Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."


My card works thru my window.... new to TV and I guess I'm just a newbie with good luck...

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

[PattiQ]

:boom:


My card works thru my window....

[DAVES]

Ok Great, the chip in the mirror seems to be a great idea. I want to know what kind of car you have?? The window motor should not need replacing so quickly as you stated "The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." The window motor should last a long time. It's not like you are opening your car window a hundred times a day. I hope your window motor was covered under warranty.

Re: electric windows.
They are not the same in all cars. I have a chevy. A friend told me the electric windows are a problem in GM. Mine is ONLY 11 years old and works fine. I think the problem is holding the switch on after the window has reached the top or the bottom of it's travel.
The motor is stalled at that point and you can burn it out that way.

[DAVES]

My card works thru my window....

I've heard that from others. Mine does not. Not sure if it is the glass in my car or the strength of our cards. Far from a techno nerd. Stuff like a memory card. I've asked many how it works. It has to be reversible as you can erase it and reprogram it. If, it was/is magnetic it would erase over time and be damaged by common magnetic metal searching devices. Best answer I ever got was voodoo. Truth is people who deal with this stuff do not know how it works either.

[Jaydancer]

How much to install per car?
There are different prices by the amount installed. 1 car $39.00

[obx2003]

So what is the process to copy your personal data from your own gate pass to the new chip? Or is the chip a universal one that doesn't actually track your personal travel within the gates.

[Burgy]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:
You may also simply want to try getting fairly close to the sensor and waving your card slowly back and forth flat tide toward the sensor, without putting the window down. Works about 90% for me.

[Jaydancer]

Are our gate cards ‘unique’ or are they ‘generic’? Meaning…is my card different than my neighbor’s. I didn’t think gate cards could track the name of the individual going through the gates.
No, they are not generic. Each card is specifically assigned to the homeowner when they purchase, and The V can track them. When you move that card is deactivated, so don't let someone else have it

[Jaydancer]

Are our gate cards ‘unique’ or are they ‘generic’? Meaning…is my card different than my neighbor’s. I didn’t think gate cards could track the name of the individual going through the gates.
No, your gate card is not generic. They are specifically assigned to your home when you purchase. If you move the card is deactivated on closing. The V can track you thru the gates.

[Jaydancer]

Save yourself some money people. We’ve been going thru the visitors side of the gate for years now never opening the window to use our card. The guy at the gate needs to earn his keep anyway!
Whatever works for you, but given that the larger number of gates don't have attendants, it doesn't work for me. It's so slick to just drive up and Open Sesame!

[Jaydancer]

So what is the process to copy your personal data from your own gate pass to the new chip? Or is the chip a universal one that doesn't actually track your personal travel within the gates.
The chip information on your white card is copied to a new chip and you get your white card back

[giorgio1948]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:
We have two...one for car and one for cart...works great!..call Ed at 217-433-1394...prepare to wait ~

[Jaydancer]

You may also simply want to try getting fairly close to the sensor and waving your card slowly back and forth flat tide toward the sensor, without putting the window down. Works about 90% for me.
It didn't work for me through the tinted windows. I guess people have developed their own methods to get around the card-open-window issue. For me one of the great things is that I don't have to deal with the card at all, it stays snug in the console.

[metoo21]

I’m intrigued. Why do you need one on a golf cart? Seems one bypasses the gates on the cart path. And where is it placed on the cart? I’m not sure but I don’t think the mirror comes apart for it to be placed inside.

[Jaydancer]

So what is the process to copy your personal data from your own gate pass to the new chip? Or is the chip a universal one that doesn't actually track your personal travel within the gates.
The information on your white card is copied to a new chip. The cards are not generic.

[Jaydancer]

So what is the process to copy your personal data from your own gate pass to the new chip? Or is the chip a universal one that doesn't actually track your personal travel within the gates.
Yes, the information from your white card is copied to a new chip, thereby maintaining the integrity of the Villages system.

[Jaydancer]

I’m intrigued. Why do you need one on a golf cart? Seems one bypasses the gates on the cart path. And where is it placed on the cart? I’m not sure but I don’t think the mirror comes apart for it to be placed inside.
It is placed on the mirror housing in a small container

[Sugar952]

I never open my car window I simply drive up close to the card reader and hold my card up on the inside of the window and it reads it all the time

[New Adventures]

Yes, we had one installed. It is great! You need to practice a bit with easing up to the sensor but once you get that mastered, you're golden! Cost us $35 and he did multiple cars that day. Very pleased with the service and product.

[EdFNJ]

I've heard of these and I was wondering how easy they are to remove, as when you sell or trade in your car. It's simply taped with duct tape inside the side mirror. That's how the "original Ed" did mine. Black duct tape. Comes out with relative ease

[EdFNJ]

//never mind, misread the post

[JerseyStan]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

This all suspiciously looks like a self-serving infomercial.

[metoo21]

It is placed on the mirror housing in a small container

So easily stealable.

[NoMoSno]

If you want duplicates with programmed info:
CloneMyKey - The Easiest Way To Copy Key Fobs & Cards (https://clonemykey.com/)

Little known fact: road gates are NOT tied to a computer.
Any BLANK (unprogrammed card) HID proximity II will work.
If you have an Ocala Sportsmens Club card it will also work.
Don't believe me? Order these:
2x HID ProxCard II Clamshell Proximity Access Card | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/184036496899)
HID 1326NSSNV ProxCard II Proximity Access Card, Non-Programmed Lot#2206 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/154452109229?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110 018%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.COMPLISTINGS%26ao%3D1%26as c%3D234212%26meid%3D980a9fc0c5ae448ab417e6e1799955 7a%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D18403 6496899%26itm%3D154452109229%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%2 6pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DItemStripV101HighAdFeeWithC ompV3Ranker&_trksid=p2047675.c101196.m2219&amdata=cksum%3A154452109229980a9fc0c5ae448ab417e6e 17999557a%7Cenc%3AAQAGAAACAAAXV9FD8mYIQbm5F0ZTKnDq 4nXbYV1HGvePxuyXrz%252BWQtG%252FQ81XSscsNvSVK3cVZF lm2qDIwJ%252FzDqjzb0e9KKu%252FckYzYuVl6%252BS04Z8L qpqeNX%252BDnKVsr79SiGQyJyeRgX5L26YNSXRpCIWq5zeYa0 zGWXNVvgZ6NhXfO7NdaEXfmMOTX2GMbGYdKwEos3vJhjVahF6S nTJA7XcYN6Ep%252FYsfKdCf%252BqadfoI36voIF66rPfC%25 2BhGRwd6Ybd49QjXgTWuCfNYa8U3eb2QXqkLeNMi5RwYiG0X2A MSwcrfChupL5Jdpl07H1Lkk%252BVcm8%252BOUHo%252F%252 Fq9rzaAprwEtV1%252BxLUDnfiSn5UDx54UrZ%252FhnDSd%25 2FCEj1U%252B2IhdZ2S1VJoX7o%252F3HkgZChUsu7IOf4KncM 7j4yr2vobCmcXmw9oM16omFzkpNr1RdCPaocJ6wHP%252FTp8B 7h9LEiTRgiofY%252B5t%252FTdW52Mp4tzy%252FJTPsUbwuC IQlIK1f1UPxqktCwb2UA7nAnE0nnVuRemX9XSQXa2zQB9cbsWi aRAdSLdeLMxULVpdUe1VHObTds1VrLR8LaRkMGL9KoYglH8SoA fETyfCOUaU3jIGlimbBTaugFABFA8yPrfUox12GOUbDfASfkrX LbGpGYuuIYNkPICS3vFC6SI2n3wZdrGUczOHFu2%252BcA3sdz pN%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675)

Note these blank cards WILL NOT work at gates actually tied to a computer such as Paradise gate, RV storage gates, Hickory Head Hammock gate, any gate without a red button.

[EdFNJ]

So easily stealable. It is INSIDE the mirror. Totally invisible and even IF someone stole it what can they do with it??? Drive through a gate that doesn't need a card anyway?

[EdFNJ]

If you want duplicates with programmed info:
CloneMyKey - The Easiest Way To Copy Key Fobs & Cards (https://clonemykey.com/)

Little known fact: road gates are NOT tied to a computer.
Any BLANK (unprogrammed card) HID proximity II will work.
If you have an Ocala Sportsmens Club card it will also work.
Don't believe me? Order these:
2x HID ProxCard II Clamshell Proximity Access Card | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/184036496899)

Note these blank cards WILL NOT work at gates actually tied to a computer such as Paradise gate, RV storage gates, Hickory Head Hammock gate.
Except you have to mail "CloneyMyKey" your card for them to duplicate them. Just sending them the numbers (if you can read them) won't work. I tried that already with them a long time ago plus this thread is about NOT having a card in your hand to have to deal with. You can't bury those cards in your sideview mirror and if you open them up the antenna is too big to use the "insides." Been there, done that. :)

Interesting factoid though :) I have a couple unprogrammed cards and will try that trick. Not sure if those specific eBay cards will work (have you tried them) because there are multiple types of HID cards and most are not compatible (not readable) with this ancient system.

[NoMoSno]

Except you have to mail "CloneyMyKey" your card for them to duplicate them. Just sending them the numbers (if you can read them) won't work. I tried that already with them a long time ago plus this thread is about NOT having a card in your hand to have to deal with. You can't bury those cards in your sideview mirror and if you open them up the antenna is too big to use the "insides." Been there, done that. :)

Interesting factoid though :) I have a couple unprogrammed cards and will try that trick. Not sure if those specific eBay cards will work (have you tried them) because there are multiple types of HID cards and most are not compatible (not readable) with this ancient system.
You need a HID prox ll card.
Yes I bought a box, they work fine.
Yes I've sent a card in for duplication worked fine.
Order the "rubber watch" cut bands off, tape inside mirror.
A "key Fob" would also fit in the mirror.

[Sherry8bal]

I just get close to each gate opener and use my key card through the window without rolling it down, etc. It works every time and no need to waste more money on this stuff.

[Davonu]

I just get close to each gate opener and use my key card through the window without rolling it down, etc. It works every time and no need to waste more money on this stuff.
What to you is waste to some might be convenience with some value.

[EdFNJ]

I just get close to each gate opener and use my key card through the window without rolling it down, etc. It works every time and no need to waste more money on this stuff. Do you like beer? Or wine? I don't. It's a waste of money. One persons "waste of money" is another persons "fun." If that's the case why would you even "waste your time" participating in this thread ?

[EdFNJ]

You need a HID prox ll card.
Yes I bought a box, they work fine.
Yes I've sent a card in for duplication worked fine.
Order the "rubber watch" cut bands off, tape inside mirror.
A "key Fob" would also fit in the mirror. Tried the key fobs and found them too thick and way too weak for many applications. I'm pretty sure I tried (there were so many) the HID2 unsuccessfully but don't remember. Solved the problem with a custom made sticker backed tag w/custom wound antenna. Antenna coil has extra winds which made them a bit more sensitive and less selective to where they were placed. Also VERY thin.

[Blueblaze]

Even though I have not lived there for 6 years, I still have my CA number and I don’t plan on ever changing it.

I don't plan on changing mine, either. The easiest way to identify a scam call is it's from my old area code and its not already in my address book.

My point, though, was that if I had a business copying people's gate entry cards, I'd get a phone with a local number, just to make myself look more legitimate. Am I the only guy paranoid enough to wonder what is on that chip?

[michtofla]

Slick gadjet but I haven’t used my gate card for many years. I just go in the visitors gate. Greeter says have a nice day and opens the gate for me. Works every time.


Slick gadgetQUOTE=Jaydancer;2003541]Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:[/QUOTE]

[BigSteph]

Tried the key fobs and found them too thick and way too weak for many applications. I'm pretty sure I tried (there were so many) the HID2 unsuccessfully but don't remember. Solved the problem with a custom made sticker backed tag w/custom wound antenna. Antenna coil has extra winds which made them a bit more sensitive and less selective to where they were placed. Also VERY thin.

I read this thread earlier today on TOTV, and spent the next few hours reading about 125mhz, Wiegand standard, H10301, HID 1326, 7410 cards, 7610 fobs, etc.

I like the idea of the custom thin sticker with extra winds for sensitivity.

The cost of doing this as a project is outside my comfort level. The cost of having someone put in a couple for me is a discretionary spend and something I'll consider down the road.

Keep us posted on your work. Competition creates innovation and sometimes lower cost to entry for consumers. Of course, the other guy is gonna hate you :)

[joelfmi]

Instructions on YouTube on how to do it. Check with The village office about this company and consumer affairs.

[JMintzer]

Slick gadjet but I haven’t used my gate card for many years. I just go in the visitors gate. Greeter says have a nice day and opens the gate for me. Works every time.

Ooooh! Mr. Hoity Toity, with his gate greeter...

Hell, we don't even have a visitor's lane! :boxing2::icon_wink::boxing2:

[Jaydancer]

Another guy who does the same thing is Joe, 845-542-7365. He charges $25.
Not Licensed. Not insured, likely under the table and off the books......that's why.
Don't complain about The Villages employing illegal workers, you're doing it too.

[Jaydancer]

Not Licensed. Not insured......that's why.

[Jaydancer]

Sounds like a great idea. It seems a little creepy to have somebody copy your chip but I don't guess there's any personally identifiable info on it. Still, howcome neither of these guys has a local number?

NOBODY has a local number these days. We all have the cell number we have been carrying for more years than we lived in the Villages! Tri Line Services is a bona fide business owned by a Villager. The business pays for the License, the FL business taxes, and for insurance to cover both the company and the customer and will show you their certificates if asked.
Hence the "under the table, no insurance, no license, no taxes, not recognized by the v " person who copied the original pops up and undercuts.

[Jaydancer]

Doug. 3523919494. Prompt and 1 year warranty $20

Does Doug..
Have a business license?
Pay taxes?
Have insurance?

I would guess not!
Most probably off the books.
And we complain about the illegals employed by The Villages!

[Jaydancer]

I read this thread earlier today on TOTV, and spent the next few hours reading about 125mhz, Wiegand standard, H10301, HID 1326, 7410 cards, 7610 fobs, etc.

I like the idea of the custom thin sticker with extra winds for sensitivity.

The cost of doing this as a project is outside my comfort level. The cost of having someone put in a couple for me is a discretionary spend and something I'll consider down the road.

Keep us posted on your work. Competition creates innovation and sometimes lower cost to entry for consumers. Of course, the other guy is gonna hate you :)
Only problem is that business taxes and insurance never go down and Tri Line is a bona fide business, not just some guy with a truck!

[Jaydancer]

Check with The village office about this company and consumer affairs.
It is NOT a scam, you can check with any organization or entity you choose. You will find Tri Line Services is a bona fide business with a FL Business License that pays its taxes. As for the Villages, call them by all means. They will encourage you to go with the LEGAL company.

[NoMoSno]

It is NOT a scam, you can check with any organization or entity you choose. You will find Tri Line Services is a bona fide business with a FL Business License that pays its taxes. As for the Villages, call them by all means. They will encourage you to go with the LEGAL company.
The Villages likely does not condone copying gate cards.

[Jaydancer]

I don't plan on changing mine, either. The easiest way to identify a scam call is it's from my old area code and its not already in my address book.

My point, though, was that if I had a business copying people's gate entry cards, I'd get a phone with a local number, just to make myself look more legitimate. Am I the only guy paranoid enough to wonder what is on that chip?
Then surely you would not support the under the table operators working out of the back of their truck. Now that would be worrisome.

[Jaydancer]

Doug. 3523919494. Prompt and 1 year warranty $20

Does Doug..
Have a business license?
Pay taxes?
Have insurance?

I would guess not!
Most probably off the books.
And we complain about the illegals employed by The Villages!

[paulcallaway]

Instructions on YouTube on how to do it.

Can you tell me the name of the YouTube video?

[retiredguy123]

///

[retiredguy123]

It is NOT a scam, you can check with any organization or entity you choose. You will find Tri Line Services is a bona fide business with a FL Business License that pays its taxes. As for the Villages, call them by all means. They will encourage you to go with the LEGAL company.
To clarify, Tri Line Services, LLC is a registered "limited liability company" in Florida, with an "L" document number. An LLC is not a Florida business license, and does not require any taxes other than paying a registration fee. When searched on the official Florida business license lookup website, that name does not indicate that they have a Florida business license. But, that is probably because making gate cards does not require a state license in Florida, like some trades. Obtaining an LLC designation is basically a name registration, not a business license. And, you don't need an LLC to operate a business. I don't think the other people mentioned as gate card makers on this thread are doing anything illegal or different from Tri Line. If Tri Line does have a Florida business license, can you please post the license number? I could not find one.

[rhood]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cloning+rfid+card

Can you tell me the name of the YouTube video?

[JMintzer]

Does Doug..
Have a business license?
Pay taxes?
Have insurance?

I would guess not!
Most probably off the books.
And we complain about the illegals employed by The Villages!

So you're saying he may not have a business license and no insurance? And that he doesn't pay his taxes?

[EdFNJ]

Not Licensed. Not insured, likely under the table and off the books......that's why.
Don't complain about The Villages employing illegal workers, you're doing it too.
No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?

[retiredguy123]

No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?
I agree. I cannot find any requirement for a state or county business license to sell gate cards to individuals in The Villages. The OP claims that Tri Line Services has a Florida business license, but searches of the business name and owner's name on the Florida license lookup website do not show any license. I would assume that all of the people referred to on this thread are operating legally, unless proven otherwise. I don't think it's fair to claim that any of the recommended businesses are not operating legally unless there is some proof.

[JMintzer]

No idea about that guy specifically although he did do my first gate pass without any complaints but there are also millions of "REAL AMERICANS" (obviously that's what you are referring to) who try to make a few bucks "on the side" without having to go through hell setting up businesses with the state or feds to collect $50 or so to tighten someone's loose toilet seat especially since you likely can't find a "real" business who wouldn't make you wait for 3 months to show up and charge you $200 for the job. Everything isn't black and white (for most people anyway). One would guess that there are quite a few folks here in TV trying to make a few extra bucks using some of their "pre-retirement" knowledge. Somehow I doubt they are all setting up corporations. Frankly I'd be more concerned over the Jeff Bezos' of the world who pay zero tax then a guy selling gate cards for $40 whether he is "licensed by the state" or not. Are you part of the "2 ladies in a golf cart with a clipboard legitimate business checking division"?

Except Bezos paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income last year...

[Spepper]

I just had The Villages Black Smith install one on my wifes car and it works great. His # is 352 530 5984

[EdFNJ]

Except Bezos paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income last year... Yes he did. Was really thinking Amazon but since his $973 million was arguably .98% rate it was like paying nothing for him. Thanks for keeping me in line. :) Wait! Maybe I was thinking of 2007. Right! Bezos paid no federal income tax in 2007, ProPublica found, even though he added $3.8 billion to his fortune that year. Yep, that was it. 2007!!!!

Bezos, chief executive of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post, paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income, as his wealth soared by $99 billion, resulting in a 0.98% “true tax rate.”

Richest Americans—Including Bezos, Musk And Buffett—Paid Federal Income Taxes Equaling Just 3.4% Of $401 Billion In New Wealth, Bombshell Report Shows (https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2021/06/08/richest-americans-including-bezos-musk-and-buffett-paid-federal-income-taxes-equaling-just-34-of-401-billion-in-new-wealth-bombshell-report-shows/?sh=470c4ff7fe1b)

[Red Rose]

Ed from Tri Line did ours and 4 of our neighbors' about a year ago. We all love it!!

[Altavia]

if gates were configured to operate like the exit gates the cards could be eliminated.

They do this on some gates during construction.

[JMintzer]

Yes he did. Was really thinking Amazon but since his $973 million was arguably .98% rate it was like paying nothing for him. Thanks for keeping me in line. :) Wait! Maybe I was thinking of 2007. Right! Bezos paid no federal income tax in 2007, ProPublica found, even though he added $3.8 billion to his fortune that year. Yep, that was it. 2007!!!!

Bezos, chief executive of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post, paid $973 million in taxes on $4.22 billion in income, as his wealth soared by $99 billion, resulting in a 0.98% “true tax rate.”

Richest Americans—Including Bezos, Musk And Buffett—Paid Federal Income Taxes Equaling Just 3.4% Of $401 Billion In New Wealth, Bombshell Report Shows (https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2021/06/08/richest-americans-including-bezos-musk-and-buffett-paid-federal-income-taxes-equaling-just-34-of-401-billion-in-new-wealth-bombshell-report-shows/?sh=470c4ff7fe1b)


His "wealth" soared on paper... It's not realized until he sells the stock. THEN, he is taxed on that money...

My home up north is worth 7 figures... Doesn't help me but groceries until I sell it...

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

How much to install per car?
I am also providing this service. I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and have many references!

My services are $25 with quantity discounts.

[PurePeach]

Passing on some useful (I think) information for Villagers.

A month or so ago I had to take one my cars in to the dealer to have the driver side window motor replaced. The car is not very old and I asked the technician how long do they generally last. His response surprised me. He said "Not very long in the Villages." I was quite shocked at that, and he went on to say "You guys do so much opening and closing this window that we do a lot of these replacements, we have to keep extra stock in the parts dept."

Well, that set me thinking and some while later a neighbor told me about a small company here in The V that had been installing "Villages Gate Passes" in the mirror of your car. This chip, which is programmed to match your white gate card, allows you to pull up to the gate, stop for 2 seconds and the gate goes up. It's simply brilliant!

Since this appeared too good to be true I called the company, 'Tri Line Services', and spoke to a gentleman named Ed who explained how it works, I asked a great many questions resulting in the information that you keep your white card, and yes The Villages knows about his service.His company is Licensed to do business in Florida and is also insured and has been installing chips since he developed the gadget 2 years ago. He said they have a 100% money back warranty for the product performance.

That seemed on the 'up and up' to me and so I made an appointment to have the gadget installed in one of my cars. A gentleman came, he was on time and courteous.He handed me the company business card and said he was here to install my gate pass. He installed the chip and had me go test it at the closest gate, it worked perfectly. It was just so slick to be able to drive up close to the reader and have the gate open like magic!

Of course when I came back I asked if he had time to do our other car, and do they work on golf carts? The answer to both Q's was "Yes, certainly Ma'am, I would be happy to." Now I have 3 vehicles equipped with 'magic chips' - that's what I call them - and am absolutely ecstatic, never wind down the window in the rain or let the a/c out in the heat, and my new window motor should last a lot longer. That's what you call a win win.

If you are interested call ED at Tri Line Services and he will tell you all about it.
ED 217-433-1394

Enjoy!

:bigbow:

I personally know Ed Ingalls from Tri Line and have one of these chips. Ed is an honorable person, intelligent, and a go-getter! He’s a resident of The Villages. My chip works beautifully and Ed stands behind their performance 100%. He is licensed and insured – are the other guys mentioned in this string? They are $39 ea, but if you have a group of 4 (I think) or more, they drop to $35. You will love it!

[retiredguy123]

I personally know Ed Ingalls from Tri Line and have one of these chips. Ed is an honorable person, intelligent, and a go-getter! He’s a resident of The Villages. My chip works beautifully and Ed stands behind their performance 100%. He is licensed and insured – are the other guys mentioned in this string? They are $39 ea, but if you have a group of 4 (I think) or more, they drop to $35. You will love it!
I don't think anyone needs a license to sell gate cards. But, I did a search on the Florida license lookup website, and I could not find a license for Tri Line or the owner. Do you have Tri Line's license number?

[daniel200]

After reading this in the forum, I decided to try out my gate pass. I took some double sided adhesive tape and attached my Villages gate pass to the little triangular window in front of the driver side window of my vehicle. It works! I’ve had this installed around 3 weeks now and it has worked at every gate I’ve tried. No more fumbling for a card or rolling down your window. Just approach the gate box slowly and stop when the card is directly facing the box. The gate will open! No need to purchase anything (except some tape)

[eremite06]

Where exactly on the outside mirror does the sticker go?

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

Where exactly on the outside mirror does the sticker go?

I also install these chips. They are installed on the inside of the mirror housing and are not visible.
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