OnStar trial?
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Yes but they want your credit card # to sign up.
I refused (NEVER EVER give either OnStar nor Sirius/XM your credit card #)
I refused (NEVER EVER give either OnStar nor Sirius/XM your credit card #)
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Yes, OnStar 3 months and XM radio for 12 months for 2LT. Be sure to call and cancel / negotiate better price before expiration dates.
Last edited by RonC7; Oct 29, 2019 at 10:27 PM. Reason: corrected
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I have received free trials of OnStar on several of my vehicles and never renewed and did not give them a credit card number. But if you do buy a new car, try the service out and see if you like it. For some it is a service they want on the car.
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I did sign up for the 3 month trial...but cancelled it after 2 and got a confirmation # just in case they do start billing my credit card. Not too worried. Also didn't use it in the 2 months...definitely wouldn't pay the $35/month (here in Canada) they want for it.
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Hmm?
If it is a 'free' trial, why do they ask for a CC? That ain't free, that is entirely transparent attempt to obligate you. Minimum your face the hassle of calling and fighting OnStar's hierarchy of sales reps trying to retain you. Truth, I don't get OnStar. I've got a cell phone that does everything OnStar does save maybe lock/unlock my car remotely. How often do I need that? Never. Someone steals the car? I don't want it back so no need for me to help try and find it. Wreck? If I can't call it in, I've got more issues than OnStar will solve. OnStar had a useful purpose when no one had iPhones grafted to their ear. Today, it is yesterday's news. Maybe not worth that?
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Just give them a virtual card - see https://privacy.com for how.
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The biggest drag is the onslaught of calls an emails from OnStar trying to get you back after the trial period. They are damn determined to get some $$ out of you and very relentless. I did the freee 1 month with no CC info involved (thanks salesman). They keep lowering their offers, but also lower their services.
Truth be told, I used the app 2x to lock and unlock my Corvette in the trial month. I was like oouuu cool, but I think I’ll save my money and pass.
Truth be told, I used the app 2x to lock and unlock my Corvette in the trial month. I was like oouuu cool, but I think I’ll save my money and pass.
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When the trial ends you can sign up for various packages. If you don’t I think they still send you a report of some kind. The features I like are the ability to unlock your doors if you get locked out and the ability to track your car and/or disable it if it’s stolen. The emergency SOS feature is a good one too. You can also call for information about the car and they’ll connect you to a GM help line.
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I keep OnStar on the Corvette only for several reasons. 1. I don't have the run flat tires anymore and I use the vette for road trips, so if I get a flat, it's just a button push away for assistance rather than looking up some rip off artist on my cell phone. 2. If someone steals the car, I want the ability to make him go only 15 mph, and a cell phone doesn't allow that. 3. I have factory navigation and the voice activation sucks, plus new maps are $100. I can call and get the advisor to download the turn by turn feature,which works on the HUD and google maps and waze doesn't.