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Duncan.

I fully understand the nature of forums and the debate that generallly ensues.

However my post was not to discuss/debate whether remote start is even needed, but for information, not personal opinion on whether something is needed or not.

Just because you (and others) may not see it as useful doesn't make it any less useful to me, anyone else or indeed the people elsewhere in the world that have an option for remote start already.

I thank the posters who have actually provided information, including legality/insurance issues.

Perhaps Duncan, if you have nothing of actual use to the original post I'd suggest keeping away.

In my opinion insurers take a pretty idiotic view on remote start, it's not the same as starting your car on the drive and then going back inside and I think it's laughable to even mention the two in the same sentence.

The whole point in remote start is that the car is still locked and the alarm is armed - if any sort of break in occurs the engine dies, the car cannot be moved without the key in place.

I haven't come across any instances of the remote start feature being installed in UK cars myself, because the dealers probably wouldn't help and I don't know how insurance companies would react to it (although I do think most wouldn't allow it). I'd recommend speaking to your insurer before buying anything, and might be worth having a look on the US forums about this as I think it's an actual option over there.

Thanks for a constructive reply!

I understand peoples "concerns" over the insurance, my question was initially to ascertain if it was actually an option.

I'll investigate, I think you're right as the remote start module I have seen is from the States.

Appreciate your post.

Your insurers would refuse to pay out. Can't understand the lack of logic in people who insist on starting their cars on the driveway then go back inside to wait for it to defrost.

If you enjoy standing outside in the freezing cold defrosting your car, and then sitting in it freezing, that's fine. Or even if you enjoy sitting in it waiting for it to defog - great.

I prefer not to, especially when I am trying to get out the house with a one year old

Thanks for the useful/helpful response Duncan, much appreciated

Um, in answer to that...

Because it starts the car remotely!!

Sarcasm aside, I would find it useful to avoid having to go down to the car outside when icy/fogged up turning it on. Then going back up to the house and waiting.

Maybe it's just lazy but any time extra in bed or having to brave elements, for me is a gift!

If anyone has any constructive answers please let me know

Hi

I have seen on t'interweb that there seems to be an OEM (and I'm sure others) Remote Engine Start for the 400h.

This would be very handy.

Has anyone got one?

Thanks

anyone had theirs replaced (front)

Mine will need doing shortly and Lexus price was astronomical compared to a couple of local places.

Any suggestions as to where people have had theres done (if a national chain), or even if it's worth paying for say brembo?

Cheers

Hi

another newbie question for the 400h

I have just gone to clear the snow of the car and the headlight washers are stuck out and won't go in??

Any ideas?

Thanks

EDIT - seems I found the answer by searching more

thanks for the replies, not been out since.

lol, having the owners manual would help.

was not with the car and on order from lexus, found a PDF but it's USA/CANADA

cheers, Im in east sussex too.

Done some more research on the "B" position and it may help with engine braking.

We'll see

Hi

Newbie, just picked up a 400h and taken me 4 hours to do the 45 minute journey home as the roads are like an ice rink.

I have done an initial search, but heres my question...

How, with a CVT box do you control your downhill descent without breaking?

I have just come from an audi Tiptronic and kept in "manual" and changed down to 2nd or even 1st to control descent.

With the Lexus it has been pretty scary on the way back down hill.

I am not sure if the "B" position is supposed to help?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, before I venture out into the ice rink again!

Thanks