Abstract: A remote control automobile engine starting apparatus has a remote control unit with a transceiver for transmitting engine starting and automobile heater and air conditioner control signals to a remotely controlled starting circuit within the automobile. The starting circuit makes a first attempt at starting the automobile engine and, if the first attempt fails, a second attempt is automatically made. Safety features include a hood switch, automatic door locks, a remotely controlled engine kill switch, and a timer for stopping the engine after it has run for a predetermined period of time.