Remote engine starters have been available to drivers for several years now, but have generally been the sort of feature you would find in a luxury car. As with most developments, manufacturers are now starting to include remote starters in more models, making them much more mainstream. You may have read about them in auto reviews, but what are the advantages of having this feature?

Your car may have climate control or air-conditioning, but these systems take some time to moderate the temperature inside the car. On a scorching hot summer day, or a freezing winter night, you might be stuck waiting for the air conditioning or heat to kick in. A remote engine starter takes this problem away for you.

By using the remote engine starter, you can get the car engine running and activate the heating or cooling before you even get inside. That gives you the opportunity to stay indoors in the warmth (or the cool) until the car is ready for you. You need only wait a few minutes, but you can enjoy getting into a perfectly cool or warm car. This can be particularly handy if you have young children and babies, or anyone else that is very sensitive to extremes temperatures.

Starting the car remotely can be safer, too. Once the car has warmed up, for example, it’s easier to clear the windows of ice. Brake lights and headlamps will also clear of snow and ice, allowing other cars to see you more easily.

Even simple things can be easier with a remote engine starter. If you have your hands full or you are dealing with children and pets, it isn't always ideal to have to fumble around with a key in the car door. A remote engine starter will start the engine and unlock the doors for you with the simple touch of a button on your key fob.

Remote engine starters are now becoming more common on new cars. If you don't already have one, however, you can talk to our dealership about having one fitted. According to where you live, it could make your life much easier and safer.