Another thing I did one year for Christmas (it did cost money) was to get an automatic starter for my car. I make sure my ac is on and on high and I start it in the house or right when I am at the door of a store. When I get to the car, it's nice and cool.

I'd love an automatic starter, for when I'm out shopping or at the movies or something and am parked outside. At home, I'm lucky that I get to park in the garage (we used to have 5 cars...my dad downsized us when we moved)

My problem is, that I cant get an automatic starter for my car. It's a stick, and to start it, I have to push the clutch in.

I should get an automatic starter for my dad's car (same model car, different transmission) He just got diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. He could push the button when he gets into the parking garage at work, and have the a/c (or heat) started cooling/heating before he gets in.