A Remote Start System that actually comes standard with your vehicle is a very nice and convenient extra. But, please understand that with this remote start system you are throwing whatever factory security you have out the window. The reason is, your vehicle can still be scanned and not only disarmed and unlocked like the regular remote alarm systems, but with this remote start system your vehicle can now also be started.

The Ravelco Anti Theft Device will not work with any Remote Start System. (factory or aftermarket) The only way that a vehicle fitted with a Ravelco Anti Theft Device will work with a remote starter system is by leaving the Ravelco plug in the Ravelco unit installed in their vehicle - thus defeating any security whatsoever.

If you have the factory remote start button on your keyless entry control that came from the factory with your vehicle you are fortunate. The problem is on the vehicles that have the aftermarket remote start systems installed because the installer/company of the remote start system will have to bypass your factory security system that comes standard with your vehicle in order for a non factory remote start to work correctly.  

Time tested has shown us that unless your vehicle actually comes from the factory with a remote starter, you will have problems with it. Most if not all are made overseas very cheaply and constantly have problems. Most installers ruin you vehicle's wiring while installing these systems. Many problems arise from these systems. Beware!!! 

We receive many requests on Ravelco installations in very cold below zero areas. After finding out that their remote start will not work with a Ravelco installed some people have chose not to install the Ravelco. They say that because of the extreme cold they had to have and use the remote start capabilities. Sadly, the same customer will contact us at a later date requesting the Ravelco to be installed on the their new vehicle. During the installation, we find out that their last truck was stolen.    

You need to make a choice - do you want to keep your vehicle from being stolen or do you want to be able start your vehicle from your house? Some people think this is cool having their vehicle start while it is sitting there by itself in the parking lot . . . but they won't think this way for long when they come out one day and their vehicle is gone because it was started remotely by a thief!  The choice is yours.