In theory, the ability to remotely start your car without leaving your home by pressing a few buttons on your key fob seems like a win-win proposition. But like many things that seem too good to be ...

Remote start systems promise safer departures, better visibility, and even improved battery performance in brutal climates, ...

Remote start wastes fuel if you idle too long. Modern engines need 30 seconds, not 15 minutes. Here's how to stay warm without burning cash.

From Alexa-equipped Fords to blind spot monitoring, today's cars come with a lot of features, so many, in fact, that it can often be hard to keep up with all of them. Remote start is one of the most ...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s compilation of anti-idling regulations, dozens of states and localities have some kind of idling rule on the books that either limits the time a ...

A Toyota salesperson documented issues with the brand’s remote start functionality in a viral TikTok. Adam (@adamoftoyota) accrued over 2.5 million views with his video that appeared to resonate with ...

Dear Car Talk: I live in a nice, quiet neighborhood. My neighbor has a remote starter he uses with his car. Annoyingly, when he remote starts it, the car horn honks first. Is the honk supposed to wake ...