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Dave McFly · 10-25-2012, 12:34 AM

My dad just got a 2012 Impala with the 3.6 LFX engine (boy this this is fast for a family sedan!) and he does have keyless entry and remote start is a option. I am curious what would be more cost effective, aftermarket or dealer based install?

derklug · 10-26-2012, 11:58 AM

If you get the factory, or dealer installed remote start, dealership mechanics won't blame the remote start everytime you have an electrical problem. Will save money in the long run in non-warranty covered repairs.

ecko04 · 10-30-2012, 10:03 AM

Aftermarket is the best route! The range on the factory absolutely sucks. As far as the electrical issues the previous poster mentioned, unless those issues can be linked directly to the remote start that's installed, rarely are they, repairs would still need to be made under warranty...that's the law.

Spektrum · 10-30-2012, 10:13 AM

If you go aftermarket have it installed by a reputable shop that takes their time and does it right. I've seen too many times where aftermarket alarms and starters have been installed so poorly that it causes unfortunate problems for the customer down the road.

My Suburban has aftermarket remote start and has had it for 8 years without any problems.

10-25-2012, 12:34 AM	#1
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	adding remote start aftermarket or dealer? My dad just got a 2012 Impala with the 3.6 LFX engine (boy this this is fast for a family sedan!) and he does have keyless entry and remote start is a option. I am curious what would be more cost effective, aftermarket or dealer based install? __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

10-26-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	If you get the factory, or dealer installed remote start, dealership mechanics won't blame the remote start everytime you have an electrical problem. Will save money in the long run in non-warranty covered repairs. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

10-30-2012, 10:03 AM	#3
ecko04 Drives: Too many to list Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East Coast Runner Posts: 878	Aftermarket is the best route! The range on the factory absolutely sucks. As far as the electrical issues the previous poster mentioned, unless those issues can be linked directly to the remote start that's installed, rarely are they, repairs would still need to be made under warranty...that's the law.

10-30-2012, 10:13 AM	#4
Spektrum Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Behind you! Posts: 488 View My Garage	If you go aftermarket have it installed by a reputable shop that takes their time and does it right. I've seen too many times where aftermarket alarms and starters have been installed so poorly that it causes unfortunate problems for the customer down the road. My Suburban has aftermarket remote start and has had it for 8 years without any problems.