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[–] TomB19@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (4 children)

When my wife bought a new Mazda, the dealer made her sign a form that said the remote start app would only be free for one year. He told her it was just boiler plate; the remote start app would be free forever. I knew when she bought the vehicle the remote start app would be a monthly charge starting in precisely one year. lol!

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[–] echodot@feddit.uk 3 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

My parents have a car with remote start, and I've never been able to understand what the advantages are supposed to be. The only time that they've ever used it was when they first got it, and were playing with it.

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[–] inmate_p01135809@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

The advantages are starting your car remotely in the hot or cold months to pre-cool/preheat the cabin, defrost the windows, etc. and let the engine warm up for a couple of minutes.

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[–] TomB19@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

I'm going to take a wild guess that you live somewhere that doesn't freeze. lol!

Kudos to you. Where we live, it's cold AF.

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[–] femtek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago

I use it everyday in the summer and winter months. Cools/heats the car for 10min before turning off again. Also can be used to keep my dog cool if I have to pop into a place real quick.

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