Enter your number to get our free mobile app We know, it's cold outside and while it makes sense to "warm up" your car, it is illegal to do on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. I just got automatic start put on my car and I absolutely love it. It makes my car nice and toasty in the morning, and I'm not freezing on my 75 second drive to work (yes, I have a short drive to work). For those who don't have automatic start, it's very tempting to go out and start your car with your keys to warm it up. While that sounds like a good idea, on the Illinois side it could land you a fine, and for everyone throughout the Quad Cities, it could get your car stolen.