Choosing a Car Remote Start

There are many reasons to get a car remote start. It can help warm up a vehicle on a cold morning. They allow people to start a car that is parked across the street. Some models allow for keyless entry. Remote starts also help improve security. Depending on a user's ultimate goal, there are many options to choose from for a remote start.

Some research needs to be performed before a remote start is purchased. Users should check the warranty information on their car and the remote start. Companies usually guarantee the starter for as long as the vehicle is owned by the purchaser.

The entire system is under warranty, but the actual remote starter is usually under warranty for only a year or two. Look into the costs of remote start replacements. The vehicle that will have remote start installed needs to have its warranty checked as well. Dealers cannot void a warranty if equipment is added to a car or else they will be breaking the law.

However, dealers can void the warranty if the installation of equipment causes any damages to the vehicle. Professional remote starter companies should be used to avoid any damage to the car or voidance of the warranty.

Transmitter range needs to be a consideration when choosing a remote car starter. Figure out the minimum range desired and choose a starter with at least that much. Also consider trips to malls and restaurants when choosing a range. Sometimes these trips make people wish they had chosen a larger range. The bigger the range, the more satisfied a user will be.

Information about the engine speed sensing mechanism in the starter is also an important feature to research. The monitor will watch an engine's RPMs to avoid damaging a vehicle if the engine has problems starting. The RPM sensor can tell the starter if the car has not started on a cold day and will try to restart the car. Without a sensor, the car may still be cold when people go to drive.

A remote starter with a cutoff safety switch under the hood is vital. This means any time the hood is open, the starter can be manually turned off in order to avoid an injury when working on the car. Installing keyless entry with the starter should be considered if the car does not have it. This gives the starter a wider range, making it easier to lock or unlock doors from farther away.