Best Car Remote Starters

Although the security system included with this two-way car remote starter is superb, it is but just one aspect of the system. The main use of the system is in having the ability to remotely manage your car, including the ability to start it remotely, which this system offers in a way better than most other models. The kit includes a key fob that contains a small LCD screen that gives you visual information about your car such as its security and operating status as well as easy access to the various functions offered by the system. Not to be left out is the range of the remote, which can work from as far away as 3000 feet from your car, making it one of the longest range systems we've seen.

Along with the LCD screen, the remote offers four buttons that are all clearly marked for their functions, including buttons for locking, unlocking, opening the car trunk, and starting the car. For cars that have a power liftgate, the trunk button can be configured to operate it instead, adding more versatility to this remote. Just be aware, though, that programming additional functions for the buttons isn't very easy to do, so only those with a lot of patience will want to try this. Having said that, this two-way car remote starter kit is one of the best systems available on the market.

Any highly secure system is going to need the latest technology implemented in order to stay ahead of the protection curve, and that is exactly what you get with the Viper 5305V. Included in this kit are sensors that are made using the latest technology, including the Stinger® DoubleGuard® shock sensor, the six-tone Revenger® siren and the Failsafe® starter sensor, which makes it a powerful anti-theft alarm system. The shock sensor is able to detect any kind of attempts to breach the physical integrity of the car, instantly alerting the owner as well as triggering the siren to scare off a would-be car thief. Along with that, the starter sensor serves as a back-up in case the other sensors are breached, helping to add extra protection against theft.

This remote car starter kit comes with a remote that features an LCD screen that displays the current status of your car, and which offers buttons for locking and unlocking the doors, as well as additional buttons for remotely starting your car. The remote has a range of up to 1320 feet, giving you a quarter of a mile of range for keeping tabs on your vehicle. Just be aware that the system needs to be installed by a professional, so you will need to factor the cost of that into the total purchase price of this system. If that is no problem for you, then you should find this two-way remote starter kit to be the complete package for your vehicle.

The advanced features that are offered on this kit go well beyond what is offered on most other remote car starters. You still have the alarm and security functions that are offered by many other devices, but some other features are included as well. For instance, the built-in temperature sensor will constantly keep tabs on the exact temperature of your vehicle's interior, and a parking timer will display the exact amount of time that your car has been parked in a particular spot. This is especially useful for those who live in extreme climates and want to make sure they will enter a car with a comfortable atmosphere, as well as those who need to park in metered parking and want to avoid having to pay extra. These two features alone can really help pay for the cost of the system.

All of these features can be monitored by the advanced remote control, which features an LCD screen that will give you detailed information about your car. The additional key fob provided with the kit gives a single user added control, or allows a second user to have access to your car, whichever is your choice. There is even a free gravity phone holder included in the kit, adding to its convenience. If you decide to spring for this model, rest assured that you will be getting one of the best remote car starter kits available for any car.

Before hitting on all of the great features that this kit offers, let's start off with the bad news first. This remote car starter has a range of only 200 feet, being far shorter than any of the other kits in this review. For most people, however, this is fine, especially those who are more concerned about being able to warm up or cool down their car before they get into it, as the range is still plenty enough for that to happen before you reach your vehicle. Just take note that this kit doesn't control the AC or heating functions in your car, so you will want to make sure these are set to turn on as soon as your car is started.

Despite being a one-way car starter, this kit still has plenty of functionality to offer. Along with the remote start and locking/unlocking capabilities, the remote is able to automatically identify your vehicle. Included in the remote is a self-learning algorithm that gives it the ability to automatically connect to your car without attempting to connect to a different one, a problem that has plagued some other similar models. You won't have to worry about the remote affecting other vehicles, or other remotes affecting yours adding to your vehicle's security. Best of all, though, is that this kit is one of the easiest to install, meaning that those who prefer to save money on installation costs should be able to install it without too much trouble, adding to its overall value. If you are the owner of one of the Ford models of trucks, SUVs, or sedans that are compatible with this model, then you have a clear choice when it comes to the best remote car starter to buy.

Car remotes have long been a sore spot for many people, with many of them featuring buttons that are very hard to press, which can often become even worse over the span of time. Not so for this model, however. The buttons featured on this kit's remotes are very easy to press, and even include some additional features. The four buttons of the remote allow for locking and unlocking the car doors, as well as opening the trunk of your vehicle and starting it. For the car starting function, at the touch of a button, you have the ability to start the car with either a warm start or cold start, which can be useful in certain weather conditions where your car may not respond properly to a remote start. Many other remote car starters don't give you this same flexibility in how you start your car.

One note of caution should be issued about the buttons on the remote. Being so easy to press can be a double-edged sword, as it does make them susceptible to accidental presses while the remote is in your pocket or purse, so extra care should be taken when storing the remote in such a place. Despite this small negative, though, this kit is easy to install and use, and should help provide extra security and convenience for anyone who installs this in their vehicle.