Don’t try this one at home folks. This is the DIY “remote start” they have over at Lifehacker. It’s a poor-man’s remote start that doesn’t actually start the car, rather it turns on a portable heater ...

A man named Dave has cobbled together a remote car starter that uses a pre-paid phone to start the car’s engine. The launch sequence is initiated when the phone gets a call or when a particular event ...

Wish you could start your car via your cell phone, but don't feel like ponying up the $40k for a Chevrolet Volt or $499 (plus $29 a year) for an aftermarket system from Viper? This hack from a guy ...

Remote starters are a godsend for people who deal with freezing temperatures. Car owners who live in areas where there’s cold weather know how inconvenient it is sitting in a frozen car waiting for it ...

Looking to upgrade your driving experience? Consider investing in a remote starter. With a handy remote starter in your pocket, you can control the environment inside your car before you ever get into ...

In the early 2000s, getting a remote start on a vehicle usually required buying a luxury car, SUV, or truck. However, since the addition of advanced car safety systems in newer vehicles, such as blind ...

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 ...

When it’s cold enough to form icicles on your eyelashes, or fry an omelette on your car’s hood, a little comfort is appreciated. Whether it’s extreme cold or unbearable heat, nothing helps ease that ...