Remote Start

[AHarvey]

I have been thinking of adding a remote start system to our cars in the household, especially now the cold mornings are here.

Only ones I can seem to find are full alarm systems and the golf has the factory alarm and immobiliser that I don't need to replace. The other cars have 3rd party systems and again, don't fancy having it all replaced.

Can anyone suggest a solution?

 

[AHarvey]

Seems like an interesting debate.

I know my Corrado says that you should start and move off straight away but not sure about the golf or the actual reasoning behind it. But then the Corrado manual states that you shouldn't drive with your hand on the gear stick.

The Golf in questions is a 1.6 mk4 petrol to the person that asked. Also, I am not keen on starting with a key and leaving the spare in, all it takes is for someone to smash the window and they have the car.

I can't see how a remote start is a potential security risk though, purely because it can't be moved due to the immobilizer. And the main reason for doing it is purely to de-ice it. If fitting a 3rd party alarm system is needed then it's an option for the older cars, not sure about the golf though.