Yes, you can get a remote starter for your leased vehicle. However, the dealership will usually not install it.
If you install it yourself, this may void your warranty and your lease agreement. Even if you have the dealership install it, they may charge you extra or refuse to do it.
Pay close attention to your lease agreement before adding a remote start system.
Most dealerships don’t allow remote starters in leased cars.
Most dealerships don’t allow remote starters in leased cars. If you want to add a remote starter to your leased car, you will have to do it yourself.
If you’re lucky enough that your dealership allows remote starters on leased cars, then it’s a good idea to ask them about having one installed when you turn in your lease and start shopping for a new vehicle.
You could damage your car’s wiring.
If you’re not a professional, it’s best to leave this job to the pros. The last thing you want is to damage your car’s wiring and pay for repairs out of pocket.
The dealer could void your warranty.
The dealer could void your warranty. If you add a remote starter to your leased car and have some problem with it, the dealership may not be able to fix your vehicle in the future.
If your car is leased, you may not be allowed to add a remote starter.
If you lease a car, the vehicle is not yours, and you are renting it from the company that owns it (the leasing company). That means you do not completely control how the car looks and operates.
Leasing companies do not want their vehicles damaged by unauthorized modifications such as remote starters.
The dealership may be able to install a remote starter for you.
The dealership may be able to install a remote starter for you, and they’ll have to install a new radio, key fob, antenna, and battery.
The total cost of this project will vary depending on your car’s make and model, but it will likely come out somewhere in the ballpark of $1000 or more.
Adding a remote start system to your leased car may violate your lease agreement and cause problems in the future.
If you decide to add a remote start system, it’s essential to know that doing so could void your warranty and possibly even your lease agreement.
Conclusion
If you want to add a remote starter to your vehicle, it’s usually best to contact the dealership directly. An employee at the dealership may be able to tell you whether or not there is a way around the restrictions of your lease agreement. You can always buy a new car with a remote start when your lease ends if all else fails.
