2007-12-09 02:58:36 · 6 answers · asked by brenda v 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You still have to put the key in the ignition.
Holds the starter a little too long.
They almost all fail after several months.
You'll have starting problems in the long run and most likely it will be the remote starter relay.
The only good is for getting the heater going on a cold day and/or the A/C on a hot day starting. Depending upon the year of the car you don't have to worry about warming your car up before driving off. Most modern cars these days were built to have the oil pumped and circulated directly towards the pistons at first start. So to say the remote start is good for warming up the car is a little useless unless it's an older model car.
2007-12-09 03:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Other than time, expense, and reliability remote starters are fine. They have been around for many years, but most of the ones I have seen quit working in a couple of years, different reasons. I prefer to start the car myself, and check for flat tires, and make a general walk around the car before driving. It is nice though to come out to a warm, defrosted car on a cold winter day.
2007-12-09 03:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the big one: Electrical problems (nightmares) caused by poor installation.
They will be splicing into your car's wiring harness. Have it done by a reputable installer that stands behind their installation. You don't want some 16 year old hack clipping wires under your dashboard.
I've had two remote starters installed on two different cars for my wife. Both were done by a local Best Buy. Both were done cleanly and professionally. In my case, there is one particular Best Buy in our area that has a reputation for doing a good job, but I have no reason to believe that others won't.
2007-12-09 03:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by vs1400_95 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As stated, if properly installed (this means soldered and properly sealed connections) there are not many negatives. Car starters are designed so if they fail, a key will still work. Most problems are related to installation, not the product.
2007-12-09 03:27:44 · answer #4 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is nobody in the car when it starts to check the gages. Maybe you have no oil pressure. How would you know?
2007-12-09 03:49:49 · answer #5 · answered by Airmech 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
electronic nightmare...get dealer or someone with guarantee,,,dont ask how i know.
2007-12-09 03:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋