A relatively modern technology, remote car starters benefit drivers and passengers with the convenience of starting your car quicker. All it takes now is one click of a button to start your car---allowing drivers to avoid the hassle of inserting and turning a key.
Remote car starters can be inexpensive--as cheap as $50 to $100. This price range mainly depends on the remote car starter's features and range. Multi-function remote starters are more expensive than basic models.
With the high demand of remote car starters, many suppliers and manufacturers are getting into the game. As of 2010, some of the popular brands are Audiovox, Directed, Python and Viper. Many auto manufacturers, such as BMW, Honda and Mercedes, offer high-end cars with remote starters.
Many remote car starters have add-on features that allow them to be compatible on the majority of vehicles. For pre-installed entry systems---that many manufactured vehicles come with---models can be matched up appropriately. Generally, more expensive models have more features, such as automatic and manual transmission capabilities; automatic hot and cold start; and built-in alarm capabilities.
One of the most important features of remote car starters is the range from which they work. Most models feature a range of 15 to 20 feet. Other, more expensive models are available that can reach up to 30 to 40 feet.
Remote starters are generally designed for specific types of transmissions, manual vs. automatic. More expensive remote starters are compatible with both manual and automatic transmissions.
