Your remote car starter should be of good quality so that it is worth the money that you have spent on your car. There are some things you should keep...
Your remote car starter should be of good quality so that it is worth the money that you have spent on your car. There are some things you should keep in mind when you buy one,
and you won't have to deal with a device that fails to work or clashes with the security system of your car when you need it to work.
* Make sure that the warranty on your remote starter brain lasts as long as your ownership of the car. A good company will give you such a warranty. The remote control itself usually has a warranty of only a year.
* A good remote starter should have a built-in counter to count the engine RPMs. Every time you use your remote starter, you should get a confirmation that your car has started. This will come handy when, on a cold day, your car doesn't start the first time you push the remote starter button. If there is no monitor for the engine RPMs, then the starter won't know that your car didn't start, and when you reach your car you will find it still cold. Also, a starter with an engine rev monitor can prevent over-revving by shutting down when it finds the RPM level exceeded.
* The range of the transmitter should be long enough for you to start, stop, lock or unlock your car from a long distance. Some remote starter transmitters offer ranges of up to 1500 feet.
* Make sure there is an emergency switch installed inside the hood of your car to cut off the starter if the hood of your car is open. Make it a point to ask your mechanic to install this safety switch for you.
* When you buy a remote starter, make sure you buy it from a shop that specializes in automobile accessories or even remote car starters in particular. You can find remote starters on chain store websites, but these will not be as good as the electronics you buy from a specialty shop.
* Further, it is better to go to the same place for buying and getting your remote starter installed. If there are any problems in the future, you will know exactly where to go to get it fixed. Also, some reputable shops will not install a remote sensor that you have bought somewhere else.
* A common question that car owners ask is whether buying a remote car starter will void their car warranty. You should keep in mind that you will be protected by the Magnuson-Moss Act. It is illegal for the auto-dealer or car manufacturer to void any warranty on your car if you buy an accessory elsewhere after you have bought your car.
* When you buy your remote starter, find out about the special features you can add to your starter. There are features such as key-less entry, heated seats etc. that you could consider buying.
Invest in a good quality remote car starter. Binghamton NY has a number of auto accessory suppliers but make sure you buy yours from a specialist.
