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Remote Car Starters
James Bond had it, now you want it. A remote car starter
allows a driver to turn-on the ignition of his car from
a distance. Sure, maybe it's not on your 007 wristwatch,
but there are a number of solutions out there from companies
like Crimestopper, Audiovox, Directed, Viper, and Python.
So what can you do with these remote engine starters?
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is convenience. You could warm up your car that is out
in frigid weather while you're staying warm indoors. You
could also do the same in blistering hot weather; remotely
turn-on your engine with the A/C switch on so that it's
nice and cool by the time you get in. Another purpose
for remote ignition is security reasons. Whether you're
a male or a female, it's always nice to have your car
ready to go whenever you are, especially when you are
in shady parts of town. And of course, the last purpose
to having remote starters is the show-off factor because
it completes the true wow-element of your vehicle. After
all, who doesn't want to show off like James Bond? |
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There are a few things to be
mindful of. Virtually every remote car start kit includes vehicle
security and of course with that, they include some kind of
remote. The pricing on these remote start security systems depend
mostly on the abilities of the remote. I know it sounds crazy,
but it's the truth. In essence, the price is based upon how
smart your system is.
The more buttons the remote has, the more money it'll cost,
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buttons usually mean more programmable functions
such as keyless entry, arm/disarm, delayed starts, valet mode,
and multi-tone activation. Another consideration is the ability
for the system to communicate 2-way rather than just the typical
1-way. Think of your remote as your pager. 2-Way remotes allow
the system to not only be controlled remotely by the user but
also communicate to the user any disturbance to the car. This
is crucial if you're dining out or shopping at the mall and
your car is out of your sight. 2-Way remotes typically features
a small LCD display to tell you exactly what's going on and
they usually have obvious indicators to represent different
things on your car that is disturbed (if your car is equipped
with the sensors). Some systems indicate glass-breakage indicators
or vicinity alarms to specify exact disturbances.
Another crucial aspect to consider is of course the range of
your remote. Please remember that just because a product say
that they feature a max range of 6000ft. means it's always going
to be consistently 6000ft. Conditions would have to be perfect
to reach that kind of consistency and range. The longest range
I've heard anyone had for these systems is around 1500ft. that's
about 1/4 of a mile. This is great range for you since you could
walk around for 1/4 mile and not have to worry about your precious
car. |
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