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Why Remote Car Starter Range Is Important

09/14/2015 By John Schwartz

One of the most important features to consider when buying a remote car starter is range. The staff at Perfectionist Autosound & Security are experts in remote car starters, and we have literally done tens of thousands of remote car starters. Our team has seen every possible scenario for when clients will want to start their vehicles, so we know how much range you are going to need. Here’s why you need plenty of range in your remote car starter.

If you have never owned a remote car starter, then you probably think that you will only want to use it to start your vehicle from home. Since you probably don’t park your vehicle very far from the house, a basic system will give you all the range you need to do that. Your assessment would be accurate if that was the only place you were going to use it.

Spoil Yourself With A Long Range Remote Car Starter System

Here is a reality. Once you go out to that warm, remote-started vehicle one time, you won’t ever want to go out to a cold one again! And once you enjoy not having to scrape ice off your windows, why would you ever want to do that again?

Keep this in mind, though. Over the course of an average week, what is the farthest you will ever be from your vehicle? Say, for example, you’re at work, the shopping center, church, school, out to dinner, etc. Any of these locations is likely to put your vehicle farther away from you than your driveway at home. Any place where your vehicle may sit for 45 minutes or longer should be considered a spot from which you will want to remote-start it. You may not need to run it as long as first thing in the morning, but why would you want it to be cold if you have paid to have something installed that is supposed to warm it up?

Incredible 3 Mile Remote Car Starter Range is Now Available

The good news is that we have systems that will safely start your vehicle from up to 3 miles away. That’s right: 3 miles. Compustar has released its T11 system, which has more than three times more range than the competition. We have more than a dozen different models, including this system, so we are sure to have a system that will fit your range needs.

Unlimited Range By Drone

Maybe you are the kind of person who doesn’t like having extra remotes with your keys. No problem. Our drone system is smartphone-based, and can start your vehicle from anywhere, as long as your phone has Internet service. Our system in your vehicle has Internet access. We call this the unlimited range system.

We invite you to stop by Perfectionist Autosound & Security with your vehicle. Let us show you why Mobile Electronics magazine has named us the Retailer of the Year for the whole USA. Our team of experts will work with you to find the perfect system for your needs, and our highly skilled installers will perform the most reliable installation available anywhere.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

Manual Transmission Remote Starter: Yes We Can!

09/12/2015 By John Schwartz

Many people think that you can only remote start a vehicle that has an automatic transmission. The reality is that Perfectionist Autosound & Security has been safely remote starting manual transmission vehicles for a long time. Now you’re thinking, “What happens if I leave my vehicle in gear?” That is a great question. We have designed several safeguards into our remote car starters to ensure your vehicle will never start if it is in gear.

Here Is How The Manual Transmission Remote Start Sequence Works

When you arrive at your destination, you simply pull into your parking spot. While the vehicle is still running, you engage the parking brake with your foot still on the brake pedal. All you have to do is wait 3 to 4 seconds before turning off the ignition. When you turn off the ignition, the vehicle will keep running because the remote starter has engaged. It knows to do this because of the sequence of pressing on the brake pedal while engaging the parking brake. You now exit the vehicle. When the last door closes, the vehicle will automatically lock the doors and shut off the engine. At this point, the vehicle will remote-start when you are ready, as it knows you got out of the vehicle while it was running, which meant the vehicle had to be in neutral. Pretty simple, huh?

Manual Transmission Remote Starter Safety Goes To Another Level

But let’s take your safety to the next level. When Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security installs a remote car starter on a manual transmission vehicle, we also use a special sensor known as a digital tilt & motion sensor. Here is what that sensor does for you: If you ask the vehicle to remote-start and, for some rare reason, it does, even though you didn’t go through the proper setup procedure, this sensor has your back. It will sense as little as 3 inches of movement, and instantly kill the ignition. There is no way your manual transmission vehicle is ever going to start in gear when you choose Perfectionist to install your remote starter.

Come See What Makes Us Different

Our team is composed of the finest installers in Alaska and backed up by a company that has twice been named the Top Mobile Electronics Retailer in the USA by Mobile Electronics magazine. We invite you to stop by our state-of-the-art facility with your vehicle. One of our team members will take all the time needed to help you choose the best remote car starter for your needs.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.

Remote Car Starter Communication Systems Explained

09/12/2015 By John Schwartz

Here at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security, we sell lots of remote car starters to our clients here in Anchorage, Alaska. It is part of our DNA. And one of the most common questions is, “What is the difference between a one-way and a two-way remote car starter?” Let’s explore the differences and advantages of both types of remote car starter communication systems.

1-Way Remote Car Starter Systems

One-way systems are where it all began. In simple terms, a one-way system is just like your factory-installed keyless entry system: You push a button on your remote control and the remote communicates with the vehicle. Pretty simple. The advantage of a one-way system is the price. It is less expensive to install than a two-way system. These also come in a wide variety of ranges, from basic systems designed to start your vehicle from your home to systems with ranges of up to a mile away.

2-Way Remote Car Starter Systems

Two-way systems came on the scene in the late 1990s and have steadily been growing in popularity. In a two-way system, the remote control communicates with the vehicle and the vehicle communicates back to the remote. This means you will know exactly what is going on with your vehicle. Imagine this scenario: You push the start button on your remote control, and almost instantly you hear a beep. That’s the vehicle telling you that it has received the command. About 5 to 10 seconds later, when the vehicle has started, the system sends you a second confirmation telling you it is running. Depending upon the system you choose, you will also have an LED screen that illuminates or an LCD display that actually shows you the car is running.

You may now be asking yourself, “Why do I care if the remote tells me that my car is running? I can just look out the window of my house and tell.” What we know from experience is that, after you go out to a warm vehicle one time, you will never want to get in a cold vehicle again, so now, you have to think about all the places your vehicle will sit over an average week, and then you realize how many times it will not be in eyesight. That makes having confirmation a great thing.

Another benefit of a two-way system is knowing your vehicle is locked. Have you ever gotten out of your vehicle, been distracted by a phone call and not remembering whether you locked your doors once you are a good distance away from your vehicle? No problem. You just keep on walking and press the lock button on the two-way system you got from Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security. The remote will instantly get confirmation that the doors are locked, and that your vehicle is safe and secure.

Should you decide to add the security function to your remote car starter, your two-way system also will let you know if anyone tampers with your vehicle. That alone is great for peace of mind.

T-11 Remote Offers 3 Mile Range

Range is always a popular topic up here in Alaska, and our two-way systems have the longest range available. The new Compustar T-11 system works over up to 3 miles of range! And it comes packaged in a remote that is water-resistant and can take a beating, unlike anything you have seen before.

Smartphone Control With Drone

For some people, carrying an extra remote is a hassle, yet they love the idea of the two-way confirmation. For you, we offer the Drone. It allows your smartphone to control your remote start and/or alarm system from anywhere the phone has Internet access and your vehicle’s system can access the Internet. You simply fire up the app on your phone, tap the virtual button and you are good to go. The phone will give you notifications of any function you desire.

Stop By Today

We invite you to stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security with your vehicle and get to know us. Let us show you firsthand why we are a multi-year winner of the Mobile Electronics magazine Retailer of the Year honor for the whole USA. Our team will work one on one with you to design and install the system that best fits your unique needs.

You can also contact us here for more information about any of our products and services.