Re: Remote car start via phone?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

bigbilltolbert wrote:
> I think that I found something that will do it.  It is made by Audiovox
> and plugs into their starters.  You can then call a phone number and
> put in your pin and it starts the car.  Looks like is it an extra $150,
> but comes with the service for the life of the product.  SInce my last
> starter lasted seven years and was still working when I traded it in,
> that would have only been $1.78 a month.
>
> http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13462&langId=-1
>
> http://www.audiovox.com/manuals/owners/1286916.pdf
>
> I'll post back here if I get one installed and let you know how it
> worked out.
>
> --bbt
>


In Vancouver, if you idle your engine for longer than 3 minutes while
parked anywhere, you're subject to an $80.00 fine.  This has something
to do with lowering emission levels.  This, of course, never even
crossed your mind.  Having a "warm and toasty" car is far more important
after that long plane trip...