On Star..
- Thread starter Shaggy
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dietz4ibanez
Admin
I have not used the emergency button... But I loved it when it was free. I don't pay per month.. In my truck a pay for minutes and it seems to prolong our service with the e-mail notification.
Bigredmariner
Adam's Care Specialist
I used it until the free year was up. Then I cheaped out.
dietz4ibanez
Admin
There is nothing wrong with that my friend!
Bigredmariner
Adam's Care Specialist
Don't get me wrong it is a great service and if it was in the wifes vehicle you bet I would have it. But I know how to take care of myself if the vehicle breaks down. Plus I have a cell phone and I'm never more than 15 miles away from the next town.
dietz4ibanez
Admin
Its really only practical for those who have the extra money to spend on these services..
Shanks12
New member
I love having the OnStar for my fiance.. She's not exactly mechanically inclined.. AT ALL..
But its nice to get updates on the car, and let her use it if she is in an emergency without me. We haven't decided if after the first year we will keep it or not..
We did just renew our OnStar Navigation.. It was only like $7.50 a month, and we use it enough that we thought it was worth it.
Siris radio will be one once the 3 months is up... We both have Ipods so no need for that..
But its nice to get updates on the car, and let her use it if she is in an emergency without me. We haven't decided if after the first year we will keep it or not..
We did just renew our OnStar Navigation.. It was only like $7.50 a month, and we use it enough that we thought it was worth it.
Siris radio will be one once the 3 months is up... We both have Ipods so no need for that..
dietz4ibanez
Admin
What kind of vehicle does she drive?
Shanks12
New member
Ahh my bad.. its her 2010 Terrain
dietz4ibanez
Admin
You should get some pictures of it on here when you can!
dietz4ibanez
Admin
I dunno... You tell me! 
Shanks12
New member
I have a pic in one of the threads here.. but since we just got our new camera, I'll get some photo's up soon
dietz4ibanez
Admin
Awesome. We like peektures!
But that does not take away from the fact that shaggy has not posted any photos...
I like it for it being able to connect when even a cell phone could not, like when I am headed up to Yellowstone.
Been on some state HWY that you could drive for an hour without seeing anyone.
Hit a deer, bison, bear or anything like that some dark night or get whacked by a drunk and not be able to call anyone you do have a chance if onstar detects the crash.
From what I have read Onstar has more then just the air bag detectors on the newer cars.
Been on some state HWY that you could drive for an hour without seeing anyone.
Hit a deer, bison, bear or anything like that some dark night or get whacked by a drunk and not be able to call anyone you do have a chance if onstar detects the crash.
From what I have read Onstar has more then just the air bag detectors on the newer cars.
dietz4ibanez
Admin
Oh yeah. I can use mine anywhere.. I have even had full conversations through tunnels without getting disconnected.
rbiggers
Senior Member
It is a wonderful service to have! That being said, I let it run out on my Silverado and never renewed it. Will probably do the same with the Equinox. We just never use it.
dietz4ibanez
Admin
I think the best advice for that is to just keep minutes on your account so you can use the phone. I think that will leave the onstar service open without paying for it monthly.
IMO its not worth it to keep the subscription but I keep my minutes up to date.
IMO its not worth it to keep the subscription but I keep my minutes up to date.
islandreamer
New member
Service is "okay". A few occasions when I had to request driving directions during rush hour, I had to wait on average about 3 to 5 min. for help. After the free trial, I realized that I just don't use it regularly. If you have AAA, a cellphone, keep up with maintenance and don't go off path, you'll bore the operators. I do use it when driving long distance and just pay for that month.
