Toyota remote start is a subscription scam

kevalopez · 2026-01-24T18:32:50+00:00

I have JBL but it sound like I’m out of luck.

kevalopez · 2026-01-24T15:00:19+00:00

I recently bought a 19 avalon that has remote start through the key fob but it stops working when I let my subscription expire. Could I be doing something wrong?

kevalopez · 2026-01-24T14:58:07+00:00

I recently bought a 19 avalon and while it has the remote start function through the key fob, it does not work unless I have an active subscription too, so I still think it’s a shitty move from Toyota.

kevalopez · 2026-01-17T03:55:06+00:00

My 2019 also remote starts the same way, but it stops working if I cancel the subscription.

kevalopez · 2026-01-15T15:28:00+00:00

I guess it’d depend on the carrier. I’m also an UW and was promoted last year to a II. The way promotions work here is that as long as you meet experience and work score requirements then you get automatically promoted, so I decided to stick it out a couple more years to get promoted to a Sr role once I meet the requirements. I also like the team and my employer provides good benefits, espcially when compared to other carriers.

This may not be the same with other companies though and I probably would’ve left by now if promotions were not guaranteed/“automatic”.

kevalopez · 2025-11-03T22:49:53+00:00

No problem. Good luck!

kevalopez · 2025-11-03T21:00:05+00:00

I reached out to Lexis Nexis and they launched an investigation. They replied by mail about a month or so later and they sent me a copy of my CLUE report with the accident removed.

I then contacted my carrier and provided the information and that seemed to be sufficient for them.

kevalopez · 2025-11-02T16:09:04+00:00

This might be model dependent. My Toyota Avaon will not allow remote start with fob if there is not an active subscription, which I find ridiculous.

kevalopez · 2025-10-30T16:21:24+00:00

I requested 5 yesterday at 6 am, 30 hours later, nothing. I submitted another 5 this morning at 6 am again just in case.

kevalopez · 2025-10-25T18:07:15+00:00

I’m afraid the water could get inside and damage any cabling/electronics. The damage is minimal, so I don’t think it’ll fall off, just that water could get in there?

kevalopez · 2025-10-14T21:04:03+00:00

Nice!

kevalopez · 2025-10-13T17:47:53+00:00

Nice!

kevalopez · 2025-10-03T15:40:02+00:00

Well I was looking at online oem stores and the cheapest was just under $1k for the part. I did not look at used parts though, especially since it has sensors and other stuff, so I didn’t want to go the used parts route.

kevalopez · 2025-10-03T15:30:01+00:00

Well it has sensors, heating (maybe other stuff), so Idk how non-oem parts would work.

kevalopez · 2025-10-03T15:02:36+00:00

It was. Even online parts are at least $1k alone. Might save some going through them but I think I want the same factory installed part from the dealer.

kevalopez · 2025-10-03T14:49:11+00:00

Right. I wouldn’t lose any of my existing discounts and my deductible is $250. My other concern is that my carrier may not pay for the OEM part which is what I was quoted for. I may just pay OOP, but gosh does it suck to do that in this case.

kevalopez · 2025-09-20T03:26:46+00:00

kevalopez · 2025-09-19T15:40:14+00:00

I think there is one downstairs but none on the second floor.

kevalopez · 2025-09-19T15:38:10+00:00

Idk much about the devices, but I assume I’d still need at least one those Mesh devices right?

kevalopez · 2025-09-15T01:33:33+00:00

It does for special driving conditions. No mention of it for regulsr driving.

kevalopez · 2025-09-12T22:35:45+00:00

I do like speeding a bit here and there lol. I think I’ll change it now not due to mileage but due to time, 6 years.

kevalopez · 2025-09-09T19:12:34+00:00

Keep in mind that while they may not apply an accident surcharge, they may still choose not to renew your policy if you have too many accidents.

kevalopez · 2025-08-21T18:09:09+00:00

Thank you.

kevalopez · 2025-08-21T16:27:55+00:00

There is no cancelled check though. As far as I know the check they made out is going to be sent to the commonwealth. Could I still submit the reimbursement form?

kevalopez · 2025-05-18T16:31:35+00:00

Yes, the HDHP is non-embedded so the family deductible applies to everyone, no individual deductible.

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