Episode

#2656: Remote Nonstarter

Podcast: The Best of Car Talk
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 2255
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Summary

Gladys was gifted a remote starter for those cold winter days in upstate New York. But the promise of a warmed up interior on those icy cold mornings has given way to rumors about wrecked engines and voided warranties. To install or not to install: that is the question on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy