Remote Car Starter Questions

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Robert11 - 13 Mar 2007 19:28 GMT

Hello:

What a terrific group.

Am thinking that a remote car starter would make a great birthday gift for a
member of our family.
We live in the northeast, and the idea of their being able to start the car
and warm it up a bit before using in
the winter sounds like a perfect gift for them.

Questions:

Which are the "best" brands of these things ?

Typical price, installed ?

Do they work "well" "

Transferable (easily) to their next car ?

Any caveats or hookers to their use or purchase, or other questions, I
should be asking ?

Much thanks,
Bob

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HLS@nospam.nix - 13 Mar 2007 20:51 GMT

"Robert11" <rgsros@notme.com> wrote in message

> Any caveats or hookers to their use or purchase, or other questions, I
> should be asking ?
>
> Much thanks,
> Bob

Caveats, there are...
Some cars are difficult, if not darn near impossible, to install these on so
that
they work as intended.

IMO, you should really research your application and intended aftermarket
unit for compatibility before you commit...And if you do commit, it is
probably
best if you take it to an expert for installation.

This does not come from my personal experience, but rather from a number
of people, including professional mechanics, who have discussed it here
on this site.

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cuhulin@webtv.net - 14 Mar 2007 19:19 GMT

I have seen news reports on tv before about people who start their
vehicles in the cold mornings and then they go back into their homes for
another cup of coffee while their vehicles are sitting out there and
warming up.Quite a few vehicles have been stolen in exactly that
way.Makes it easy for the car thieves.
cuhulin

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Steve W. - 14 Mar 2007 19:46 GMT

> I have seen news reports on tv before about people who start their
> vehicles in the cold mornings and then they go back into their homes for
> another cup of coffee while their vehicles are sitting out there and
> warming up.Quite a few vehicles have been stolen in exactly that
> way.Makes it easy for the car thieves.
> cuhulin

That is when they use the keys to warm up the vehicle. A good remote
start system will shut down the engine. For instance the one I have will
shut down the engine (and fuel pump) if you try to open the hood, try to
shift out of park, hit the brake pedal or more than 10 minutes has passed.

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Steve W.
Near Cooperstown, New York

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to
skid in sideways, BBQ in one hand, martini in the other, body
thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "WOO HOO what a ride!"

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ponchonutty - 14 Mar 2007 22:35 GMT

Robert, there are 2 main componets to the remote start system of which
BOTH are equally as important. 1st, is the installer and method of
install. 2nd is the product. Obviously if one or the other is
inferior, you've wasted your money.

Like already stated, the type of car is the number one thing installers
will want to know and will base the price on it. A '98 Neon won't cost
as much as a 2006 Escalade not because either one is harder than the
other (actually the Escalade is easier!) but that there's interfaces
needed for the Caddy.

Yes, ALL remote starters will keep the car running AND secured because
as soon as you press the brake, it stalls out and you can not restart.

I like to recomend www.Compustar.com products. www.directed.com
products would be my 2nd pick. Both are about the same price. For a
decent Compustar (1w900fm-s) remote start with lifetime warranty,
keyless, light flash, trunk pop(if applicable), 2 remotes, and about
1/5 mile range would be about $225 for the Neon and $325 for the Caddy.

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