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2022 Compustar Remote Start Buyers Guide

2022 Compustar Remote Start Buyers Guide

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Remote Car Starter Myths

Remote Starters are among the most popular products sold at Sound World in Green Bay Over the years, we have seen many car starter myths and misconceptions about this exciting product category. Follow along as we dispel the Top Ten remote car starter myths

1. A remote car starter will void my cars warranty.

The Great Lie: A Remote Start Will Void My Car Warranty

For as long as Remote Car starters have been around, the falsehood that “remote starters will void your car warranty” has also been around. It’s plainly and simply not true. A federal law – the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act, passed by Congress in 1975 – that provides: “Warranties, written or implied, cannot be conditioned on the consumer’s use of any article or service identified by brand, trade, or corporate name.”

You can check out the website the Federal Trade Commission has established HERE.

Basically, the law says that a vehicle manufacturer can’t void your warranty simply because aftermarket parts have been installed or someone other than the dealer performs your service work, unless the manufacturer has been able to convince the FTC that the restriction is in the public interest. This is rare because it’s a very high hurdle to pass!

Shady Sales Tactics

Sometimes, someone trying to void a warranty follows up with a line like, “Well, your warranty will be voided if you buy a remote start from Sound World, but if you buy it from us, your warranty will still exist.” If you hear something like this, you may want to politely turn around and walk away from the person because:

1. They don’t know what they are talking about.
2. They are trying to take advantage of you.

What Should You Do?

We’ve had this conversation thousands of times. If an employee at a dealership tells you that your car warranty will be voided if you install a remote start from someplace other than the dealership, ask them to put it in writing. Of the thousands and thousands of times we’ve asked to get it in writing, not once have we seen it put on paper.

3. A remote car start is “bad” for my engine.

In the simplest of terms, a remote start runs your engine the same way the engine runs when you start the vehicle with a key or key fob. When you allow your vehicle to warm up before driving away, the fluids in your engine will lubricate critical engine components better.

4. A remote car starter wastes fuel.

Again, a remote start runs your engine the same way as starting with a key or key fob, using the same amount of fuel. Have you ever noticed that your vehicle runs better once it is warmed up? Chances are the fuel used to warm it up will be offset significantly by the increased efficiency.

5. A remote car starter is “easy” to install.

Modern vehicle electrical systems use some of the most sophisticated electronics available. Everything is networked together. When installed properly, a remote starter works great, but when done improperly, it can cost thousands of dollars in damage. This is not an area where you want to try and save a few dollars. Go with a pro.

6. I can’t put a remote car starter on my car because of a chip in the key.

Since 1997, Sound World has been safely starting vehicles that use “transponder style” keys. We don’t disable this anti-theft device, but rather work with it.

7. Can someone jump in my car and drive off with it while remote started?

No. All of the safety features present in your vehicle are still there. Things like the shift lock and steering wheel lock are still active, and your doors can be locked. In addition, if you get in the vehicle and press the brake pedal, the remote starter will shut down.

8. I lease a vehicle – can I have a remote start installed?

Absolutely. We will install your automatic starter and, at the end of the lease, can remove it for you and potentially install it in your next vehicle.

9. My car starts with a push button instead of a key.

No problem. There are very few cars on the road today in which we can’t properly interface a remote start. In fact, we specialize in installing remote car starters in vehicles the other guys won’t touch.

Now That We Have Dispelled The Remote Car Starter Myths, Call For Your Appointment Today!

Now that you know a remote car starter can be installed in your vehicle safely, the next step is a visit to Sound World Green Bay For more than 20 years, we have been known as the remote starter experts. Our team will work one on one with you to find the best solution for your needs. If you would like more details before your visit, please feel free to contact us.

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Remote Car Starters: What You Need to Know

If you live anywhere but Los Angeles or Miami, you understand the struggle of sitting in a frozen car on a cold, winter morning. That is, unless you’ve remote started your car.

A remote starter, otherwise known as a “car starter”, “auto starter”, or “remote start system”, is an electronic device that allows you to start your vehicle’s engine from outside of your vehicle. Using this device, you can warm up your car on those cold winter mornings, or even cool down your seats during the summer.

How Does It Work?
Remote starters are fairly complex products that require professional installation. In simple terms, a standard remote start system includes two primary components:

1. A controller, or module that is installed inside of your vehicle.

2. A remote that you attach to your keychain and use to start your car.

These two items: the controller and the remote work together to start your car so that your car’s heating or A/C system can “warm up” before you start driving.

Is it Safe for My Car?
Compustar remote car starters are compatible with over 90% of vehicles on the road, including manual-transmissions, diesels, select hybrids, and luxury makes. And more importantly, installing our systems will not affect your vehicle’s manufacturers warranty (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 1975).

On top of being safe for your car, Compustar remote starters also have built-in safety features that prevent 100% of car theft. When you remote start your car, your engine is on, but the car cannot be driven unless you have the key physically inside of the vehicle. Otherwise, the moment someone touches the brakes, the vehicle will shut down.

Can I, or my Friend, Install it Ourselves?
If either you or your friend are MECP-certified, professionally-trained 12-volt electricians, then absolutely! Otherwise, leave it to the pros at Sound World Green Bay.