Their id.PUSH+ Push Button Start Kit provides classic car owners the luxury of having keyless entry with the ability to start your car by simply pushing a button.

Push-button start has been, until recently, considered a luxury feature. That’s no surprise — starting your car with the press of a button feels like the height of convenience.

Usually, that means a fresh coat of exclusive paint, color-matched interior trim, a set of nice wheels, and a body kit, but the upcoming Scion tC Release Series 7.0 also gets some new cabin tech.

Separately, an incident involving a push-button start in a Lexus in 2009 killed 79-year-old Ernest Codelia Jr. and left his companion, Mary Rivera, brain-damaged.

Toyota’s push-button start systems became an issue in its massive recalls of 2009 and 2010 because they had to be held for three seconds to turn off the engine, and in an emergency, the driver ...

Wrapped up in the conversation over Toyota’s record-setting recall for 3.8 million vehicles last week, USA Today auto writer Chris Woodyard introduces concerns about the push-start button.

Switching to a push-button start car offers undeniable convenience, security, and modernity. However, the decision ultimately depends on your lifestyle, budget, and personal preferences.

For instance, the button for number 1 also illuminates to tell you if the battery is low, while the button for number 2 in the start code also turns the headlights on and off.