Abstract: An automotive pre-heater is set forth for use in cold climates for warming the interior and selective portions of an automobile prior to starting and operation. A compact housing secured by conventional bracketry to the interior of an automobile is provided. Fan means operated by a programmable timing element provide warmth to the interior of an automobile. Optional heating outlets are provided to further enable pre-warming of selected automobile portions such as the carburetor, battery, and engine block. A windshield defrosting conduit is provided to enable windshield defrosting. The pre-heater is powered electrically from a power source external of the automobile.