Starting Your Car Inside Your House
Omaha’s recent foray into single digit temperatures may have you wishing for a personal assistant to scrape your windows and start your engine. You can almost imagine yourself getting into a cozy, warm car with a hot cup of to-go coffee. Life would be so much easier if only you didn’t have to sit, shivering, while your car warms up enough to put it in gear.
Your dreams are a reality – remote start kits exist, and they may be cheaper than you expect. Some basic models may be as low as $40 (excluding an installation fee).
Before you shop
Don’t jump right up out of your cozy flannel pjs to go buy one. Choosing a remote start system requires a little research.
- Warranty – Is your vehicle under a warranty of any kind? If so, will installing a remote starter void that warranty? This is a very important consideration. If you’re not affected by this, you will want to look into the warranty of the remote starter itself.
- Features – According to the DMV, some remote starters come with more features, such as security systems, status checks, car locators and more. Are any of these features already active in your vehicle? If so, you don’t need to buy them again in the remote starter system.
- Cost – Take into account everything you want your remote starter system to do, and what installation will be. Make sure you’re buying from a reputable dealership that will guarantee the work.
Remote starters can make those frigid mornings more bearable. And they’re not just for winter. You could enjoy a pre-air conditioned vehicle on those blazing summer days, too.
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