Many markets require remote start products to pre-heat or pre-cool vehicles due to extreme climate conditions, yet there are many national or local requirements that make it tough for the industry to understand what will be the future direction for this technology. With an emergence of smartphone apps and electric heating systems that let consumers operate climate control functions directly without needing to start the engine, the demand for remote start will be met in the long term by these types of technological advances. In the meantime, there’s an opportunity for OE systems to expand to meet the market need but they need to avoid the legal and security issues. This report will enable you to: • Identify target markets where Remote Start is a sought-after product by consumers • Understand the restrictions on fitment or use of Remote Start in 13 key global markets • Decide future strategies for Remote Start development, its control and the security implications • Understand how to avoid the security risks to vehicles posed by Remote Start using current and new technology
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What does the future hold for remote start systems and how can manufacturers avoid compromising vehicle security? Many markets require remote start products to pre-heat or pre-cool vehicles due to extreme climate conditions, yet there are many national or local requirements that make it tough for the industry to understand what will be the future direction for this technology. With an emergence of smartphone apps and electric heating systems that let consumers operate climate control functions directly without needing to start the engine, the demand for remote start will be met in the long term by these types of technological advances. In the meantime, there’s an opportunity for OE systems to expand to meet the market need but they need to avoid the legal and security issues. OE systems and smartphone OE systems and smartphone apps poised to take over apps poised to take over remote start market... remote start market... SBD Security research SBD Security research This report will help you: Identify target markets where Remote Start is a sought- after product by consumers Understand the restrictions on fitment or use of Remote Start in 13 key global markets Decide future strategies for Remote Start development, its control and the security implications Understand how to avoid the security risks to vehicles posed by Remote Start using current and new technology For additional information please email [email protected]or telephone Juanita on +44 (0) 1908 305101 and she will be happy to deal with your enquiry. This report details the types of Remote Start systems available with examples from different global markets. It also analyses the restrictions that exist against Remote Start, along with the general feeling towards the technology from governments and insurers. SBD’s expert opinion is included on what makes a good Remote Start system, overall market demand and advice on how it should be made as secure as possible for the end user.
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What does the future hold for remote start systems and how can manufacturers avoid compromising vehicle security?
Many markets require remote start products to pre-heat or pre-cool vehicles due to extreme climate conditions, yet there are many national or local requirements that make it tough for the industry to understand what will be the future direction for this technology.
With an emergence of smartphone apps and electric heating systems that let consumers operate climate control functions directly without needing to start the engine, the demand for remote start will be met in the long term by these types of technological advances. In the meantime, there’s an opportunity for OE systems to expand to meet the market need but they need to avoid the legal and security issues.
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This report will help you:
Identify target markets where Remote Start is a sought-after product by consumers
Understand the restrictions on fitment or use of Remote Start in 13 key global markets
Decide future strategies for Remote Start development, its control and the security implications
Understand how to avoid the security risks to vehicles posed by Remote Start using current and new technology
For additional information please email [email protected] or telephone Juanita on +44 (0) 1908 305101 and she will be happy to deal with your enquiry.
This report details the types of Remote Start systems available with examples from different global markets. It also analyses the restrictions that exist against Remote Start, along with the general feeling towards the technology from governments and insurers. SBD’s expert opinion is included on what makes a good Remote Start system, overall market demand and advice on how it should be made as secure as possible for the end user.
Market for remote start is complex...Market for remote start is complex...
Remote engine start provides a convenient way for a driver to warm or cool the interior of their car. This is particular useful in markets which experience extreme climate conditions, particularly where it is very cold. Availability of such systems is much higher in places like Russia, Canada and Alaska where winters are long and harsh but that doesn’t prevent customers from wanting them in other markets such as China where they can be seen as a desirable feature for those that want the latest technologies.
Before the widespread adoption of immobilisers in the early 1990s remote start systems worked very simply, the customer pressed a button on a transmitter which communicated with an ECU in the vehicle to start the engine. An immobiliser prevents this from happening. Since the fitment of electronic immobilisers has increased, suppliers have had to come up with ways of bypassing the immobiliser system and in some cases these bypass methods are crude and pose a significant security risk.
The legality of remote start is something of a mystery in many of the markets where systems can be purchased. In some markets you may be able to buy a system but you can only use it under specific circumstances and in other markets you may be restricted by how long you can use it for. In some markets it’s illegal to use remote start but there are still systems available and there are still people who purchase them.
The market for remote engine start is complex and potentially difficult to understand. This report simplifies it and explains how the systems work, how they integrate with OE security systems and it identifies the solutions necessary to avoid compromising a vehicles’ security.
In the short to medium term there is likely to be an ongoing demand for remote start systems in the identified markets, however, in the long term SBD expect that demand for remote start will be replaced as vehicle manufacturers develop climate control systems that can be operated directly, without the need for the engine to be running. This development is a necessity for electric vehicles and some systems are already available.
The more complex control that is required for direct operation of the climate control means that a more complex interface is required. Early market indicators are that smartphone interfaces linked with key fobs or telematics systems could replace the control of this function on the vehicle keyfob, but there is still a market for OE key fob systems over the next few years.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Executive summary1. Executive summary 1.1 Introduction1.1 Introduction 1.2 Conclusions1.2 Conclusions 1.2.1 Availability1.2.1 Availability 1.2.2 Restrictions1.2.2 Restrictions 1.2.3 Security1.2.3 Security 2. Types of Remote Engine Start System2. Types of Remote Engine Start System 2.1 Remote Start Systems for vehicles without an 2.1 Remote Start Systems for vehicles without an immobiliserimmobiliser 2.2 Remote Start Systems for vehicles with an 2.2 Remote Start Systems for vehicles with an immobiliserimmobiliser 2.3 Activation of Remote Start Systems2.3 Activation of Remote Start Systems 2.4 Safety interlocks2.4 Safety interlocks 2.5 De2.5 De--activation of Remote Start Systemsactivation of Remote Start Systems 2.6 Development summary2.6 Development summary 3. Demand for Remote Engine Start3. Demand for Remote Engine Start 3.1 Other uses for Feature3.1 Other uses for Feature 3.2 Alternative solutions3.2 Alternative solutions 4. The global market situation4. The global market situation 4.1 Australia4.1 Australia 4.2 Brazil4.2 Brazil 4.3 Canada4.3 Canada 4.4 China4.4 China 4.5 France4.5 France 4.6 Germany4.6 Germany 4.7 Japan4.7 Japan 4.8 Malaysia4.8 Malaysia 4.9 Netherlands4.9 Netherlands 4.10 Russia4.10 Russia 4.11 Sweden4.11 Sweden 4.12 UK4.12 UK 4.13 USA4.13 USA 4.14 Summary of restrictions and availability4.14 Summary of restrictions and availability 5. Security risks associated with Remote Engine Start5. Security risks associated with Remote Engine Start 5.1 Engine left running5.1 Engine left running 5.2 False initiation5.2 False initiation 5.3 Theft from the vehicle5.3 Theft from the vehicle 5.4 Comparative analysis of different solutions 5.4 Comparative analysis of different solutions against the identified security risksagainst the identified security risks 5.5 SBD recommendations5.5 SBD recommendations
6. Examples of Remote Start Systems6. Examples of Remote Start Systems 6.1 Systems for non6.1 Systems for non--immobilized vehiclesimmobilized vehicles 6.2 Key6.2 Key--inin--aa--box systemsbox systems 6.3 Software bypass systems6.3 Software bypass systems 6.4 Other Aftermarket Remote Start Systems6.4 Other Aftermarket Remote Start Systems 6.5 Smartphone operation upgrades for Remote 6.5 Smartphone operation upgrades for Remote Start SystemsStart Systems LIST OF FIGURESLIST OF FIGURES Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Summary of OE Remote Start availabilitySummary of OE Remote Start availability Fig. 2Fig. 2 RF activiation of Remote StartRF activiation of Remote Start Fig. 3Fig. 3 Marketing for the Viper SmartStart SystemMarketing for the Viper SmartStart System Fig. 4Fig. 4 Marketing for the Drone Mobile SystemMarketing for the Drone Mobile System Fig. 5Fig. 5 Remote Start development over timeRemote Start development over time Fig. 6Fig. 6 Average annual global temperaturesAverage annual global temperatures Fig. 7Fig. 7 Webasto fuel burning heaterWebasto fuel burning heater Fig. 8Fig. 8 Toyota Prius solar sunroofToyota Prius solar sunroof Fig. 9Fig. 9 Remote Start availability and restrictionsRemote Start availability and restrictions Fig. 10Fig. 10 Analysis of the different solutions against Analysis of the different solutions against identified security risksidentified security risks Fig. 11Fig. 11 Summary of Remote Start Systems for nonSummary of Remote Start Systems for non-- immobilised vehiclesimmobilised vehicles Fig. 12Fig. 12 Summary of Remote Start Systems that use a Summary of Remote Start Systems that use a “key“key--inin--aa--box” bypassbox” bypass Fig. 13Fig. 13 Summary of Remote Start Systems that use a Summary of Remote Start Systems that use a software bypasssoftware bypass Fig. 14Fig. 14 Summary of other aftermarket Remote Start Summary of other aftermarket Remote Start Systems (bypass method unknown)Systems (bypass method unknown) Fig. 15Fig. 15 Summary of available Smartphone upgrade Summary of available Smartphone upgrade modulesmodules
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Paul MacSweeney - Vehicle Security Project Engineer
Paul graduated from Hertfordshire University with a degree in Automotive Engineering. Before joining SBD, Paul worked for a major global OE, training technicians on all aspects of modern automotive technology. He has been closely involved in managing the UK insurance group rating process for several of SBD’s clients and he is currently, based at SBD’s Japan offices working direct with vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers to support their global security and cost of ownership strategies.
Related Reports Enhanced Key Fobs – The Driver Interface Outside the Vehicle An enhanced key fob is one that gives the user an interface that they can use when away from the vehicle to operate different functions or to check on the status of vehicle systems. This report investigates the features and functionality of these key fobs and explores the technologies that will enable the introduction of enhanced key fobs in the future, and the barriers they are currently aiming to overcome. The report also identifies the factors SBD believes are influencing the direction of enhanced key fob development and the solutions we believe could become commonplace within the next 5 years. Reference SBD/SEC/2260 RF Interference and the Future for Vehicle Entry As keyfob technology has improved over the past twenty years, background interference has become less of an issue, however there are still areas of Europe where interference is a problem and for drivers of smart key vehicles it can also prevent the car being started causing a major inconvenience. The latest SBD research in vehicle security shows that thieves know that even the latest keyfob systems are vulnerable to simple RF blocking techniques. Whilst background interference may not be the issue it once was, organised theft gangs are now regularly exploiting driver reliance upon RF transmissions in order to steal possessions from vehicles. Reference SBD/SEC/2263 Vehicle crime in the 21st century and the impact of electronic theft methods This report provides a global overview of the changing theft patterns since the 1990s. It includes an analysis of the impact of readily-available information on the internet, changes in legislation and the effect of the world recession to provide a comprehensive picture of vehicle crime and what the future holds. Reference SBD/SEC/2196
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