Auto Start recommendations?
10-02-2018, 09:01 AM
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Auto Start recommendations?
I found it odd that these luxury cars don't have Auto Start, when I can get a GMC or Ford that has auto start standard. I've heard Viper is an option to add auto start. Did you add an after market auto start to your car? How does it work, and what do you recommend? Winter is coming in the North and my wife will be looking to add an after market auto start sometime soon.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
10-02-2018, 11:52 AM
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Yes, sorry...Remote Start. Anyone add Remote start to their Q7? I read somewhere that Viper allows it to integrate with your Audi fob. I'd love to hear from Q7 owners who added remote start.
10-02-2018, 12:35 PM
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I've used the Viper, it works well.
The reason Audi does not offer it has been discussed at length.
VW does offer it on an Atlas because an Atlas is built in the US.
Yes, lots of other brands do lots of things - but they do not build cars like an Audi (yes, I'm a fan and employee). GMC's and Fords are not luxury cars. So it's always a case of choosing what best suits your total needs and wants. Nothing tends to ever satisfy both completely, whether it comes to choosing a car, or anything else in life
The reason Audi does not offer it has been discussed at length.
VW does offer it on an Atlas because an Atlas is built in the US.
Yes, lots of other brands do lots of things - but they do not build cars like an Audi (yes, I'm a fan and employee). GMC's and Fords are not luxury cars. So it's always a case of choosing what best suits your total needs and wants. Nothing tends to ever satisfy both completely, whether it comes to choosing a car, or anything else in life
10-02-2018, 01:16 PM
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I understand why Audi does not offer remote start. I bought the car fully aware of that fact. The question at hand is who has added remote start, and who has insight into adding after market remote start?
10-02-2018, 01:19 PM
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Your post didn't really make that clear from the first sentence
I've only ever had it on a couple cars in the past (one was an Audi). But, I have several clients who have the new Viper systems on their cars (A6, SQ5, A8), and all have been pleased with it. The app functionality seems to work very well, and range was good as I recall.
I've only ever had it on a couple cars in the past (one was an Audi). But, I have several clients who have the new Viper systems on their cars (A6, SQ5, A8), and all have been pleased with it. The app functionality seems to work very well, and range was good as I recall.
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10-03-2018, 06:28 AM
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My dealer recommended Viper, although it was in passing and under their breath. Now I wonder if they would use it as a way to void part of the warranty....
10-03-2018, 06:52 AM
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The place you buy from, is always more important than the widget you buy from them.
Doing aftermarket work to any car is a risk. But it can easily be a calculated one. No different from trying a new restaurant or staying at a hotel you’ve
never been to
10-03-2018, 12:15 PM
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Please search this forum section for "viper". There are a very comprehensive thread with great detail including how to select an installer, pros/cons of fob vs. phone start, pros/cons of using the audi fob to start, affect on the warranty, etc. I'm not going to go into any detail on any of that here since it's covered in the existing thread and easy to find. If that leaves you with further questions, please ask them in that thread.