Why You Need Remote Start This Winter

Remote car starters allow you to operate your vehicle’s ignition using a key-fob style control from a remote location. If you leave the heating system in the ON position, it turns on when the engine does. Your car can warm up while you finish your morning coffee, without having to make the mad dash outside to start it manually.

When it is many degrees below zero outside, your car is frozen. Fluids are less viscous, which makes for more sluggish operation of the engine, power steering and other systems. Aside from the comfort factor, your vehicle stands to benefit from being warmed up prior to being driven in our bitter Minnesota winters. As your engine heats up, lubrication becomes more effective, coolant begins to circulate, and warm air flows into the otherwise arctic interior of your car. Using standard grade motor oils like 10W-30 or 10W-40 in your engine is fine for most of the year, but automotive experts recommend using thinner motor oil during the winter for easier cold weather starts. Automobile manufacturers also typically recommend using a 50/50 mix of water and anti-freeze for a car’s radiator. However, by increasing the percentage of anti-freeze and decreasing the amount of water in the mix, the chances of your coolant freezing when the thermometer dips are reduced. Coupled with a remote starter, your engine will be happy, you will be warm and your commute will be far more pleasant!

Most remote start systems offer the standard array of features including engine starting, remote visual notification of successful ignition (flashing parking lights), door lock and unlock and power trunk open. Some models have additional convenience and enhanced security functions available including programmable starting, a full alarm system, car locator and/or remote valet, PIN touchpads, interior temperature check, driver paging system, proximity door unlock activation and starter-kill switches to prevent unauthorized operation.

Mobile Installation Services can outfit your vehicle with a Compustar remote starter designed specifically for what you wish to do. Our knowledgeable staff will brief you on all of the available options to determine what fits your needs most precisely. With extensive experience in the installation and configuration of these remote start packages in virtually any type of vehicle, you are one stop away from a more comfortable and safer commute this winter, and for many winters to follow!