With the weather quickly cooling off, the staff here at The Audio Garage thought it would be a good time to provide some remote car starter FAQ’s. Remote car starters are wonderful devices that can save you time and make you more comfortable. Our clients often have many questions about starters, so let’s look at answering some.
Does the Brand of Remote Starter Matter?
This answer is two-fold. From an installation standpoint, premium brands like Viper offer a wide variety of inputs and outputs that let us interface with a wider variety of vehicles. In terms of functionality, you may experience increased range over equivalently rated products and the remotes are often more durable.
I’m Handy, Can I Install the Remote Starter Myself?
While we don’t doubt your prowess under the dash, remote starter installations often require programming several different modules. Only authorized dealers have access to the websites to perform this process. Our technicians have installed hundreds of starters. We know what wires to connect to and where to mount equipment, and can optimize the performance and reliability of the system better than people with limited experience can.
What Warranty is Included with My Starter?
Most of the remote starters we sell carry a lifetime warranty on the control module and a one-year warranty on accessories like the remotes and the antenna. We back all of our labor with a lifetime warranty. We have been in business since 2004 and plan on being around for many more decades to serve our clients.
Will Having a Remote Car Starter Installed Void My Vehicle’s Warranty?
The short answer is no, as long as it is installed properly. Just as mechanics are experts at repairing suspension and drivetrain issues, our technicians are specialists in working with automotive electrical systems. The way we integrate the starter into your vehicle ensures that all factory electrical and electronic systems continue to work flawlessly. This topic ties back into some of the earlier questions in the Remote Car Starter FAQ’s.
Can a Remote Car Starter Be Installed on a Vehicle with a Manual Transmission?
Absolutely! Several of the Viper remote starters we offer are compatible with manual transmission vehicles. When you park your car, you just have to perform a quick-and-easy process that ensures the transmission is in neutral.
Do Your Starters Work with Push-to-Start Ignition Systems?
In most cases, yes. The data integration modules we use talk to the vehicle computer and let it know that it’s safe to start. In most applications, you can simply unlock the door, get in and drive away. Some vehicles do shut down the engine when the door is opened, but it will already have warmed up.
Wrapping Up Remote Car Starter FAQ’s With Starter Options
There are many other options available to integrate with your new remote starter. In many vehicles, we can set your system so it will activate the rear-window defroster and heated seats automatically if the vehicle interior is cold when started. We can integrate with many power sliding door and power tailgate functions for added convenience. Some vehicles will allow us to roll up all the windows when the doors are locked. Finally, we have remote starters with built-in security systems to help protect your vehicle against damage and theft. The options vary by vehicle, so ask our sales team what is available, or send us an e-mail using our contact form.
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