Best Car Electrical Repair, Diagnostic & Inspection in Winnipeg, MB

Remote starts are easy to use: simply press a button on your remote or smartphone from your location indoors and the car turns on. You also have the capability to turn off your car using your remote if your plans have changed. Once initiated, the parking lights will flash to confirm the signal was successful and the vehicle will stay locked until you unlock it. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to actually turn your key in the ignition in order to put your car into gear.

There are many remote starter models that come with extra features that can further enhance the convenience of a remote starter system. Added features include: keyless entry, security alarm, trunk release, temperature sensors that automatically start the car when the temperature falls to a set level, the ability to start your car from anywhere in the world via your SmartPhone with Autostart branded SmartStart. You can remote start, control, or locate your car just by pushing a button on your smartphone. If you are interested, drop by and let us help you find a solution that fits your needs and your car.

The process generally takes 3-5 hours depending on the complexity of the vehicle, the convenience feature to be install and the type of remote starter unit that is going in to the car.

A bypass module, also known as an immobilizer/data interface, is a piece of hardware that typically works in conjunction with the remote starter to ensure that the remote starter functions properly in a particular vehicle. The module may be more specific to your make and model vehicle, whereas the remote starter hardware may be universal for almost any vehicle. For some vehicles, a bypass module alone will function as both a bypass module and remote starter. Most vehicles manufactured after the 1998 will require a bypass module.

It will depend on your skill level. Installing a remote car starter or security alarm system is not as complicated as putting man on the moon. However, it can be tricky depending on type of car you own, so most people do leave it to the professionals. At GS Electronics, we have done thousands of installations and over the years these experiences have made us an experts. If you own a car, chances are we have probably install a remote starter system on a similar car like yours before, so you can trust our experience to ensure you receive the highest quality installation possible.