Auto Remote Starts??

[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!

[Karen]

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!

Well, tell him he should get you a large dog - let dog into car, dog will almost always try to assume the driver's seat. leave dog in car for five munites, the seat will be nice and warm ... then you just have to try to persuade the dog to then surrender the driver's seat!

[jennielynn1970]

OOOH... now that would be a good excuse to get that dog that I want, lol. I think a Rottie would warm up that seat really well!! Sigh.... maybe one of these days!