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Are Remote Car Starters Bad For Your Vehicle?

Are remote starters a harmless convenience or an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage to your vehicle?
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Your Remote Start Isn't Wrecking Your Engine (But Bad Habits Might Be)

That parking lot panic hits different when you realize you’ve been remote-starting your car twice daily for three years. You’re picturing dollar signs and engine rebuilds, convinced you’ve been slowly ...
GM Authority

GM myBrand Apps Get Neat Countdown Timer For Remote Start Feature

GM has introduced a practical update to its suite of myBrand apps (myBuick, myCadillac, myChevrolet, and myGMC), enhancing the Remote Start feature with a live countdown timer. The update was released ...
The Daily Dot

‘Did you forget to pay your subscription?’: Toyota driver tries to start truck using remote start. There’s just one problem

A Toyota salesperson documented issues with the brand's remote start functionality in a viral TikTok. Adam (@adamoftoyota) accrued over 2.5 million views with his video that appeared to resonate with ...
GM Authority

2023 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Remote Start Kit Unavailable To Order

The remote start kit (RPO code S6P) is currently unavailable to order on both the 2023 Chevy Colorado and the 2023 GMC Canyon, GM Authority has learned from sources familiar with the matter. The ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

CAR TALK: Adjust remote features for a civilized, peaceful neighborhood

DEAR CAR TALK: I live in a nice, quiet neighborhood. My neighbor has a remote starter he uses with his car. Annoyingly, when he starts it remotely, the car horn honks first. Is the honk supposed to ...