Remote Starters Make Amazing and Practical Holiday Gift Ideas

There are few things more satisfying than picking out the perfect holiday gifts for our family and friends. That said, figuring out what that perfect gift might be can be a daunting task—do you go with something fun, or something practical? It seems like the best presents hit that sweet spot of offering both, and that's why this holiday season we're seeing such a huge surge in interest for remote car starters.

Considering their functionality it's not tough to figure out the practical appeal of remote starter systems. After a quick and painless installation process, the lucky recipient can start their car from the warmth of their home…or up to a mile away, if they're coming back from a hike in the winter wonderland and want to hop into a toasty car. There are few tasks less appealing than scraping the windshield while your car warms up in frigid weather, so watch out for the giant grin spreading across the recipient's face as they realize they'll never have to do it again.

Now that the technology behind remote car starters has been perfected, they have become available in a range of brands and models, so you can choose from a range of features. If you your lucky friend or family member is a techie who loves playing with their phone, we suggest one of the options that synchs with a smartphone right out of the box. Both the Viper SmartStart and the CompuStar Drone are designed to integrate with smartphones, and feature easy-to-use apps.

One of the most popular features we see people gravitating toward is a security enhancement. Investing in a remote start with security customization just makes sense—installing these systems doesn't actually take much longer, and the increased protection will also give the car owner an increased peace of mind. Two of the best choices in this department are the Compustar Prime G9 and the Viper 5806V for those who would prefer a dedicated remote starter system, but security options are also available for smartphone systems like the Drone and Startsmart.

These are but a few of the many options, too. There is a remote starter system for every need and price range. Small wonder these systems are in such high demand, and across virtually every demographic. It doesn't matter if the person you're shopping for is young or old, or a full-time student, a full-time employee, or a full-time parent—everyone is excited to gain access to this cutting-edge technology!

The holidays are a magical season, a time of warmth and light and showing our loved ones how much they mean to us. What could be more magical than warming up your loved one's car with the click of a button or the tap of an app? This is the gift that keeps on giving, too—the same gift that enables them to remotely warm up their car on New Year's Day will allow them to cool down their car from a distance on a blistering Fourth of July.

So come on down to one of our locations in Omaha or Elkhorn so we can help you pick the perfect gift, or hop online to browse our many options. Stereo West Autotoys is a national leader in all things automotive, but we're a local team first and foremost, and we look forward to helping you make this year the most memorable ever. From our family to yours, happy holidays!