March 28th, 2019 – (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON): Firstech, maker of Compustar remote start and security solutions, has announced that it will begin shipping the new SKSXC Volvo Smart Key Starter by Mid City Engineering on April 1st, 2019. The SKSXC is the industry’s first ever vehicle-specific remote start solution for newer Volvo vehicles, supporting popular models like the S60 (2019), S90 (2017-19), XC90 (2015-19).
The SKSXC Smart Key Starter delivers remote start functionality and, once installed, drivers will be able to use a factory or aftermarket remote transmitter to start their Volvo’s engine.
In developing the SKSXC, Mid City Engineering partnered with Firstech to add full support for Firstech remote kits such as the Compustar PRO T11, the company’s flagship 2-way model. In addition, the SKSXCsupports DroneMobile, Firstech’s smartphone app solution for unlimited range remote start and GPSTracking.
Firstech and Mid City Engineering’s partnership dates back to 2010 when the Smart Key Starter for Mercedes-Benz vehicles first featured support for Compustar remote kits and DroneMobile. “The release ofthe SKSXC will kick off the next decade of our partnership with Mid City Engineering,” shares Justin Lee,Firstech’s marketing director. “We are excited for Compustar dealers to finally tap into the market of Volvodrivers demanding remote start.”
The SKSXC Smart Key Starter carries an MSRP of $199.99 (installation not included) and will be available through Firstech and Firstech Authorized Distributors by April 1st, 2019. Readers interested in learning more about the SKSXC or other remote start solutions should visit www.myfirstech.com to learn more.
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About Firstech
Firstech is an award-winning connected car company from Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1998, primarily focusing on aftermarket remote car starters and security systems. Firstech has been votedthe “Top Vendor in Security, Safety, and Convenience” products by the Mobile Electronics RetailersAssociation of America for five consecutive years from 2014 through 2018.
