Benefits and Drawbacks of Keyless Cars

Keyless cars can be incredibly beneficial and convenient to drivers in today’s fast-paced society. We’re always on the go and often have both hands full in the process. Keyless cars allow you to open car doors and even enter your vehicle based on the proximity of the key.

Before you jump on board, though, there are some drawbacks to consider. Arming yourself with the facts about the strengths and weaknesses of a push button start for your car can help you make better-informed decisions when shopping around.

What are Keyless Cars?

Not to be confused with keyless remote start for a vehicle, which relies on you using a button on the fob to start your car, but then requires the key to be inserted into the ignition to drive the car, keyless cars operate without inserting a key into the ignition.

Benefits of Keyless Cars

The term “keyless car” doesn’t mean that you can operate the car without a key at all. In fact, a key is necessary to be on your person near the vehicle in order for it to start.

• It’s incredibly useful for women who carry purses. You know the story. Your keys always sink to the bottom. Leaving you attempting to juggle bags, packages, etc. while fishing them out.
• Keyless entry or keyless ignition provides a huge security boost for women who can open their doors and get in with their keys in purses or in pockets.
• Remote start. Most cars that allow for keyless ignition also have remote start capabilities that allow you to start your car and allow it to be warming up (or cooling down) while it’s still parked in the driveway.

You can even avoid the inconvenience of locking your keys in the car with keyless cars. Now you need to explore the potential considerations.

Drawbacks of Keyless Cars

Keyless cars offer a few noteworthy considerations you should weigh carefully before deciding if this is the right choice for you, including:

• Replacement costs. Key fobs for keyless ignition cars are very expensive to replace if lost or broken.
• Learning curve. There is a learning curve for things like learning how to properly park your vehicle and turn it off when operating a keyless ignition vehicle.
• Theft vulnerability. Keyless start cars are more vulnerable than you realize when it comes to theft risks. However, GPS tracking can help you facilitate the prompt location and return of your keyless car making it a worthwhile investment.

These facts can help you make better-informed decisions about keyless cars and whether they’re the right choice for you.

If you have a keyless car and are looking to add a level of protection against theft, take a look at GPS vehicle tracking. And, if you have any questions about GPS tracking devices, give us a call here at LiveViewGPS at 1-888-544-0494.

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