Abracadabra: Astroflex 1105 Remote Start System

Have your children asked why do you say "Roll down the window?" or "Crank the motor?" Hopefully this will provide a glimpse into the future of all automobile starting.

Ever wish you could wave a magic wand and rid your car of the stifling heat or ice covered windshield? How many times have you jumped inside your burning hot or freezing cold vehicle and thought "Next time I'm going to start it up early and leave it running so I can get the climate right - before my passengers and I mount up for short uncomfortable ride."?

Let's face it – time comes at a premium. Rarely is there a moment for trekking outside to pre-start your car. Not only does it take time and forethought, but for security and safety reasons – leaving your car running with the keys in it may not be the best option.

Astroflex has stepped up to the plate and provided a solution on many levels. The Remote Auto Starter 1105 will start your car remotely, the device fits on your key chain, and it provides the security and safety features today's conscious consumer demands. All this is currently available - at a reasonable price to boot. The end result is more comfort for you and your passengers and piece of mind for the driver.

As long as you are within 1500 feet of your ride - even inside your home without so much as having to put on your bathrobe - you can start your vehicle and with the touch of a button effortlessly get your engine running. Hot summer day? Leave your air conditioning in the on position and avoid sticking to the hot leather seats or struggling to breathe in your 100 + degree fiery inferno. Do cold frosty mornings consistently make you 10 minutes late for work? Toss your windshield scraper in the trash and avoid the bleeding knuckles and shivering misery during the mad dash to the office or the sprint to take the kids to school. The starting device also travels with you.

A small plastic key chain houses 5 buttons and in most cases replaces your old keyless remote. Your installer will program the device to lock and unlock your doors, open your trunk, start your vehicle and stop your engine. The remote can also be taught to leave your car running for 2, 4, 8 or 18 minutes. Lastly, it has a panic button that will set off your car alarm in case of an emergency – like identifying your car in a parking lot.

My first objection when hearing of the Astroflex 1105 was, "What happens if someone walks by and decides they want my car?" No worries - the steering wheel stays locked and the car goes nowhere without the keys.

The Astroflex 1105 has an MSRP of $169.00 uninstalled. Having a great installer is key. Make sure they are an Astroflex dealer as they have an amazing computer software program called the AstroChart, which updates their authorized installers on how to address each new vehicle as it becomes available. This removes the guesswork and insures a neat and reliable installation.

Personally, I love this product. I had it installed on my wife's van. For me - this means I don't have to scrape 2 windshields before I go in to the office – or have to turn around and go home when I realize that I had forgotten my real job on my way work... knowing that my children will be cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter – sure that's worth a few hundred dollars.

Still not a believer? Well I think Grampa, from Walton's mountain, felt the same way when Jim Bob ordered the electric start for the work truck. Next time you're turning the key in your car while gasping for breath on a hot day or shivering in the winter time – think of the tales of the dark ages when you had to turn a manual crank to get the motor running or even lower the window. One day in the not too distant future your grand kids may wind up telling the same story about the olden days when you had to be inside your vehicle to get it started. www.astroflex.com