Is Remote Start Worth It

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Living on the East Coast, we’re lucky enough to experience all four seasons. While we’re glad we get the variety, we also never know what kind of weather we’re going to get. In the summer, it could be extremely humid, muggy, and unbearably hot, and in the winter months, it can be freezing cold, damp, and dreary. It can take what feels like forever to cool the car down or warm it up before beginning the drive. What if we told you that you don’t have to worry about burning your legs on the leather seats or chattering teeth in the cold mornings? If you’re wondering: is remote start worth it? We’re here to explain how our remote start works and how it will help make your drives much more comfortable and overall enjoyable. Contact Sound FX to learn more and speak with our experts about our remote start products!

Benefits of Remote Start

Let’s dive into the pros and cons of remote starts. We’ll begin with the pros because there really isn’t any downside to making your car more efficient! Our state-of-the-art remote start systems can connect to the cellular network in addition to the keychain remote. This means you can control everything from your smartphone and enjoy a limitless range. Still wondering, “is remote start worth it?” We believe having peace of mind is! One of the major pros of having a remote start is staying connected to your car at all times. Here are some of the other benefits of having a remote start for your vehicle:

  • Start your car from anywhere
  • Regulating your car’s temperature. Say goodbye to sweating and shivering when you first hop in your vehicle!
  • Melting snow and ice off of your car using the defroster. Now that you can remote start your car, this function will be much more efficient on those cold winter mornings.
  • Better for the engine. Giving your engine a chance to warm up before cruising off is extremely beneficial for your motor’s health.
  • Preset cabin temperature. With the press of a button, your fine-tuned settings kick into place, and you’re ready to go.
  • Added security. You can start your car without leaving your keys in it!
  • Locate your car in a busy parking lot within seconds
  • Keyless entry options
  • Available GPS functions
Benefits of Remote Start
Pros & Cons of Remote Start

How It Works

If you’re on the fence about whether remote start is worth it, we’ll take you through our process so you can understand how simple it is!

1. First, we install the system in your vehicle.

2. Secondly, you download the remote control app to your smartphone, and we help to pair it with your vehicle. After this, no one will have access to your vehicle but you.

3. If you want to use your smartphone to control your vehicle, open the app and tap the on-screen “buttons” just as you would with the handheld remote control.

4. Lastly, you will receive a visual confirmation that your car has received the command.

Remote Start Add-Ons

Horn Confirmation

Trunk/Hatch Pop

Extended Run Time Of Up To 60 Minutes

Viper SmartStart

Explore our top-selling Viper Remote Starters here.

Viper SmartStart Module

You can add a Viper SmartStart module to any compatible Viper system to make your system SmartStart ready.

Features

  • SmartStart-ready
  • Keyless entry
  • Virtually unlimited range!

Viper SmartStart GPS Module

You can add a Viper SmartStart module to any compatible Viper system to make your system SmartStart ready. This GPS module will also enable the SmartStart GPS location-based features.

Features

  • SmartStart-ready
  • SmartStart GPS Enabled
  • Location/Speed Tracking
  • Keyless entry
  • Virtually unlimited range!

SmartStart For Apple Watch

SmartStart For Android Wear

Frequently Asked Questions

Will having a remote car starter installed void a vehicle’s warranty?

This is probably the biggest remote car starter question clients have, and the one with the most misunderstanding and misinformation surrounding it. The simple answer is that having a Remote Car Starter will not void your warranty. The Magnuson Act Laws are in place to allow you to have devices like remote starters installed in your vehicle.Sound FX will help you select a reputable remote start system manufacturer and have it installed by there award-winning technicians. In fact, many local car dealers will use Sound FX to install remote starters in the vehicles at the time of purchase when they were not already factory installed in the vehicle.

What is a Interface Module, or Bypass? Why do I need it?

Most newer vehicles have factory anti-theft systems that use “chipped keys or transponder keys to start the car. In order for a remote starter to start the car, an Interface Module or “Bypass” is used so that when the Remote Start is activated the system will allow the vehicle to start. Interface Modules are also increasingly required to work with newer vehicles computers and start sequences, beyond the basic Power and Start wiring that was needed 30 years ago when we started doing remote car starters!

Can you install a Remote Starter in a car with a Manual Transmission?

Yes, our Manual Transmission Remote Starter systems have been specially designed to work in vehicles with Manual Transmissions or “Stick Shifts”.

Can you install a Remote Starter in a car with PTS or Push To Start Button?

Yes, our Remote Car Starter systems that have been specially designed to work in vehicles with Push To Start or “PTS”.

Can you install a Remote Starter in diesel trucks or cars?

Yes, our Remote Car Starter systems have specially designed circuits to allow for your glow plugs to warm before starting, and even have Turbo Cool Down modes to allow you to exit the vehicle and leave the engine running while your Turbo cools down.

Can somebody steal my car while it is running with the Remote Starter?

No. While the remote start system is running your steering wheel lock, transmission lock and key transponder system (if equipped) all remain active. If a valid key is not inserted into your vehicle’s ignition and turned to the “on or run” position, the remote start system will shut the engine down as soon as the brake pedal is touched.

What should I bring with me on the day my Remote Starter is being installed?

We ask that you bring all of the keys you have for your vehicle, and any remotes you have for the vehicle. Many Interface Modules for newer cars require both keys at the time of installation for programming. Other than that, just bring your excitement!

Can I have a Remote Car Stater installed if I have a factory Car Alarm or Security System?

Yes, our remote starter systems and Interface Modules can be integrated to work with factory installed security systems or car alarms.

Remote Start Your Engines!

If you’re still wondering: is remote start worth it? Our expert remote installers will speak with you one on one to give you all the details on getting a remote start for your vehicle. Contact Sound FX today to discover our remote start solutions and our state-of-the-art products!

Remote Start Your Engines!

If you’re still wondering: is remote start worth it? Our expert remote installers will speak with you one on one to give you all the details on getting a remote start for your vehicle. Contact Sound FX today to discover our remote start solutions and our state-of-the-art products!

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Lewes, DE 19958

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