Auto Remote Starts??

[jennielynn1970]

Anyone have and use any of these on their vehicles?? I'm looking into whether it would be something for my car, I just don't know if they cost of installing it and all the bypasses needed because my car is new, that it's going to be worth it. I have a 2007 Nissa Versa, and it has remote keyless entry, keyless ignition (not push button, but you can turn the ignition w/out putting the key in the ignition, it just has to be on your somewhere).

My mom and dad offered to do this for me for my birthday coming up in 2 weeks, all the shops are quoting $400 minimum, and to me, that's a lot for being able to start your car a few minutes early, which if you are like me and are normally running late, can be helpful, but still.... $400?! One store quoted me almost $800 because of bypasses, and it only came with a security system for the type of car I have. Even Nissan doesn't make one for the Versa yet.

Anyone out there use these and thing they are actually WORTH $400 and up??

[Cinder & Smoke]

One store quoted me almost $800 because of bypasses ...

Even Nissan doesn't make one for the Versa yet.

You need to be VERY careful if you have ANYone "modify" the Factory wiring on
any "late model" car (anything from about 2000 and newer).

"Modifying" the wiring to install alarms or remote starts is usually considered an
"unauthorized tampering" with the Factory wiring, and instantly VOIDS ALL long-term warranties
that the manufacturer is required to provide on all "newer" cars ...
Things like:
* Emissions warranties
* Safety recalls
* Even "defect" recalls can be voided

The aftermarket guys will never "admit" that their modifications can be a problem;
but the Auto Dealers uses aftermarket alarms & remote starts to deny warranty coverage
every chance they get.

/s/ Phred

[catnapper]

Considering your new car, I wouldn't do it. You could seriously void a ton of warranties, which is the main reason why we'd buy a brand new car if we were to get a car.

[gemini9961]

My car (2006 Chevy HHR) came with it and I rarely use it. I live in FL so heating up the car ahead of time is not really necessary. I agree with those who said be careful with blowing any warranty on the car with after market additions.

[GiantSchnauzer]

I had one in my last truck and loved it. I used it for both winter(heat) and summer(A/C) I've yet to get one installed in my current truck. My advice is shop around. Ask around about reputable installers in your area. Most shops will stand behind their installs. I paid about $300 for the system on my last truck. So, $400 isn't that far off considering the ignition you have in your car.

A note on warranties...You cannot be denied coverage by simply having an aftermarket part in your vehicle. If anything goes wrong they MUST be able prove that the aftermarket part caused the problem.
http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?id=60128
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

[Glacier]

I was going to get one, until the only mechanic I've ever trusted told me he'd never work on my truck again. He refuses to work on any vehicle with an automatic starter after watching his co-worker loose several fingers when one started unexpectedly while the vehicle was in for an unrelated problem.

[jennielynn1970]

I'm just so surprised they cost so much... plus, with all the adjustments they'd have to make and comments like "Well, if we did it that way, then anyone could open your car and just drive it off" , it doesn't make me feel too secure getting one, lol.

I told my mom and dad to just save the money and buy me some of those hand warmers that you can get at Cabela's and stuff, and I'll put them on my car seat and stay warm that way. Dad's comment... "They don't make them big enough to fit your butt." Nice.... thanks Dad!