Confused OnStar User - Best Deal?
11-24-2018, 11:40 PM
#21
Advanced
Thanks. Sort of slimy that the OnStar rep used the credit card I had on file with the dealership that I used to purchase the Jake CAI pre-PDI. Most friends activate the WiFi feature when they take long road trips, but since I have unlimited data on my phone plan, why not just plug in the phone? I get the benefit of simply pressing a button on an emergency or the system recognized a life threatening crash and automatically notifies the emergency responders, but I've never used it on any other vehicles. I checked online and get an annual rate the reduces the cost about 10% vs. monthly, but still crazy high IMO.
Funny how the dealer notifications for service, etc. are good for 10 years.
BTW MSG stands for "Medium Spiral Gray" which was my original C5 Corvette when I joined CF in 2008. I used to have it on my plate, but no one got it. They just thought I liked Chinese food.
Funny how the dealer notifications for service, etc. are good for 10 years.
BTW MSG stands for "Medium Spiral Gray" which was my original C5 Corvette when I joined CF in 2008. I used to have it on my plate, but no one got it. They just thought I liked Chinese food.
11-25-2018, 12:29 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
I get the OnStar safety and security plan...in case of theft or serious accident. I pay for unlimited wi-fi thru my AT&T mobile account. I don’t buy the navigation, the apps on my phone, Waze, Apple Maps & Google Maps work just fine with CarPlay.
Last edited by Silver C7; 11-25-2018 at 12:29 AM.
11-25-2018, 09:17 AM
#23
Moderator
11-25-2018, 12:59 PM
#24
Exception ID 10T
My Florida dealer connected me to onstar while going over the car with me. The onstar person told me I got 30 days free or 3 month free with a credit card. I declined to give them a credit card number and just let it expire at the end of 30 days. I will also let my free one year of Sirius/XM expire at the end of 1 year. One thing about that 5 year free onstar connected access plan, you might want to go online and turn off the Smart Driver option. It collects information about speed, acceleration, and braking. Who knows how that kind of information can come back to haunt you, if say your insurance carrier got hold of it.
11-25-2018, 03:15 PM
#25
Pro
I decided I wanted the Safety & Security plan (I daily drive my C7) and when I called to cancel the full blown service they just gave it to me for the cost of the lesser plan. Sales guy just said call back every six months to get the same deal.
11-25-2018, 08:23 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
I recently renewed my 6-month free plan. $118.00 per year for the OnStar Safety and Security Plan. Seemed reasonable to me.
11-26-2018, 10:19 PM
#27
Melting Slicks
I just tried canceling on line but the site doesn't give me that option. Surprise! So I guess I will need to call on Monday so that I can be put on hold and bounced around for a few minutes as they try to sell me and wear me down. I may consider keeping the service if they offer me a killer annual fee, but I hate monthly service charges.
they will offer a “special” price for a year, it sounds good, but if you pay attention you’ll realize it works out to be regular price by the time they are done with the double talk.
11-27-2018, 09:34 AM
#29
Advanced
The best thing going is the WIFI. I have the unlimited plan which allows streaming of Pandora, XM and others. Much less expensive than paying for XM and the sound quality is much better from Pandora. Plus, since this is the only place I really use data, I don't have to pay the high $$ for the Verizon unliimited.
11-27-2018, 09:53 AM
#30
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Hmm?
In case of an accident, I'll use my cell phone to call 911 and then my wife. If I can't call, I'd need more help than On Star will provide. If my car is stolen, I don't want it to be found. That's why I have insurance. I'll find a new one instead.
11-27-2018, 10:27 AM
#31
Drifting
The best thing going is the WIFI. I have the unlimited plan which allows streaming of Pandora, XM and others. Much less expensive than paying for XM and the sound quality is much better from Pandora. Plus, since this is the only place I really use data, I don't have to pay the high $$ for the Verizon unliimited.