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Review on ๐Ÿš“ Prextex Remote Control Car (2 Pack) โ€“ Police & Race RC Cars for 3 Year Old Boys & Girls โ€“ Toddler Toys, Christmas & Birthday Gifts for 2-3+ Year Olds by Peter Bates

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not too complicated for small kids to use

I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old, and they both enjoy playing with this set together. I specifically got this set with 2 remote controlled cars so they would each get one and not fight over it. The 5 year old picked up how to use the remote immediately. The 2 year old has trouble and gets frustrated.The control buttons are simple, but maybe a little too basic? One button makes the car move ONLY forward. The other makes the car move in reverse, but round, like the motion a car makes when you are backing it out of a parking spot to leave. So there is no straight back reverse button. If you want to back up, you have to do a round reverse to back the car up instead of being able to reverse in a straight line. I find this a little annoying, but I can see how that design choice was made in an attempt to simplify the controls.The cars also sing a song and have lights when you press a button on the vehicle or driver. The police car has an extra sound of sirens, but the song is the same for both cars. The range is pretty good for small kids. Far enough that you don't have to stand right next to the car to make it move, but not so far that the car disappears from your view. I find this just the right range for small kids.I've had the race car version of the remote control cars before, and it did died after about a year of irregular use. I only purchased this set again because I've tried other remote controlled cars with my kids (the mario ones from Costco, random ones from stores like Marshall's) and they are either too much remote control car or not enough. This set is just the right amount for my kids, even though I am holding my breath on the longevity of the cars. So far so good. Will update at the sound of the death knell.

Pros
  • My kids love this.
Cons
  • Limited warranty options in case of product defects or malfunctions

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July 12, 2023
We thought these were really cute, and wanted to introduce our two year old grandson to simple remote control functions. They are good for those things. However, when you turn the cars on, they start to play fairly loud tunes that get our grandson over-excited. There is no way to turn the sound off, and no way to even turn down the volume. This ''noise'' ruins the toy!