Remote Start

 Remote Start

 
Remote Start
You intend to get a remote starter, but you are puzzled by the number of models out there. What are the criteria for choosing a good model? Before talking about choice, we must talk about installation. Installing a remote starter should be done by a professional, because it interacts with all of the electrical components in your vehicle, including the dashboard. There are a variety of remote starter models. Your choice depends on your actual needs and your budget. Some models allow several amenities to be combined (locking and unlocking the doors, opening the rear trunk, activating the rear defroster, etc.). You can also combine comfort and safety by choosing a hybrid model (starter / alarm). And, of course, the latest two-way technology that provides visual confirmation of your start.

Here are a few things to consider first and foremost the next time you purchase a remote starter:

Your starter should provide you with visual confirmation when the engine starts (flashing of the parking lights).
A hood switch must be installed to prevent the vehicle from starting if the hood is open. An excellent precaution if you plan to take your vehicle to a mechanic.
Make sure that the system is offered with protection on the brake pedal, preventing anyone from leaving with your vehicle without the ignition key. Otherwise, the engine will shut off automatically.
Make sure the remote starter only operates if the transmission is not in the park position.
Choose a system that allows you to stop starting from the remote (requires less distance).
Unfortunately, using the remote starter encourages people to start their cars long before they are ready to go, so the engine idles unnecessarily and wastes fuel. In most cases, you will only need an idle of no more than 30 seconds in the winter; of course, make sure the windows of the vehicle are clear before setting off. So, there is no need to run your car for 10 minutes.