A remote controlled car starter used in winter to warm the vehicle’s engine prior to a drive. Great for seniors because it minimizes the amount of time spent in a cold car, can help defrost the windows, and minimizes time spent scrapping the windshield.
Advantages
- can start car from the warm comforting indoors of one’s home or workplace
- simple to use
Disadvantages
- batteries need to be replaced from time to time
- need to be within range and have a good line of sight to one’s car to activate the starter