Remote Car Starter Safety
Remote car starters can be very convenient, especially when the hot summer temperatures make their way in. Starting your car from the comfort of your house to let the air conditioning cool down your car can make sure that you have a pleasant ride. However, there are also certain safety concerns to take into consideration when using a remote starter.
The biggest safety issue with remote starters is carbon monoxide poisoning. If you start your car while it is in the garage, even if the door is open, carbon monoxide can build up, causing a serious issue when you get into your car. Before you start your car with a remote starter, make sure that your car is in an open area to prevent toxic fumes from building up. It is also important to consider how letting your car idle affects the environment. An idling car can create unnecessary amounts of pollution while it is just sitting there.
If you are looking for the right remote starter to install in your car, make sure that it includes these features:

• Features that require you to hold a combination of buttons on the remote in order to start the car to avoid accidental starting.
• Safeguards that will monitor the mechanics of the vehicle and have the ability to stop the engine if there is a mechanical problem or failure.
• Hood hinge cutoff switches that will disable the remote system if the hood of your car is popped to prevent the vehicle from starting while your car is being worked on.
• A system that will turn off the engine when someone taps the brakes, which can help prevent a thief or child from driving away.

For more safety tips for remote car starters, and all your auto insurance needs, contact Young Insurance in Burbank, California.