Hi, I drive a 2019 Mercedes GLC that I have to pay a subscription for in order to use the remote starter…I know most are doing this but I HATE it…not only bc I hate being “app dependent” but bc I notice that if the gas tank is less than half a tank, it will tell me that there is low fuel and cannot start. I NEVER had this issue when I used the Viper engine starters and had a simple remote to turn it on…

So, this may be a dumb question, but can I install my own remote starter over an existing one? Thanks Everyone

  • Momentofclarity_2022@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Honestly the whole move to subscription services in a car means I will now buy bare bones cars. But I’m sure they’ll charge for seats soon.

  • AstronautGuy42@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Hey you’re really posting on the wrong sub. Going to get a lot of internet car circle jerkers rather than actual helpful answers.

    I’d ask on the MB subreddit instead

  • AaronDJD@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You don’t need an excuse. Remote start is sweet, and SAAS is terrible! Viper is kinda dead and compustar is the bees knees now. A good shop can almost certainly install it on your car. Just call around and inquire.

  • rrr3212@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    TBH, I pay for the subscription on my e class. Is it annoying, Yea. But I spend more money on other dumb things in a month that totals way more than the subscriptions.

  • fl3600@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    this is not the worst, some car manufacturers in China will disable a car when the brake pads reach a certain depth, and only dealers can fix the brakes, so you are effectively charged per brake use.

  • tOSdude@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My best advice would be to see if Mercedes has a key fob with a dedicated remote start button. Many of these paywalled systems still work fine with a physical key, it’s just the app that requires extra payment.

    Have you checked your owner’s manual to see if there are instructions or something?

  • Drgonmite@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Reading this thread has me wondering if I am the only person with a garage on the house and parks in it .

  • MidniteOG@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    A subscription? For remote start? Oh lawds, makes me love my 00 American made even more

  • pglggrg@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Remember you can just install an aftermarket one. And most integrate to your own OEM remote.

    At some point it’ll become cheaper than paying for it every month. What is the app pricing like?