OnStar or AAA?
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Joined: Oct 2015
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From: St Louis Area IL
Check with your insurance carrier. They may have service equivalent to AAA and should be cheaper since you are a policy holder. If not,. AAA over OnStar.
I second the comment on getting the AAA gold, the default towing mileage is a joke.
Lastly if you can determine the local police department, call their non emergency line, as I understand it, the police have priority access to towing services.
I second the comment on getting the AAA gold, the default towing mileage is a joke.
Lastly if you can determine the local police department, call their non emergency line, as I understand it, the police have priority access to towing services.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Marlborough Ma
Just checked, page 335 in manual. Lock out service, fuel, flat tire service. ( no spare so no help here.). Tow.
Last edited by weathermaker; Nov 5, 2020 at 07:27 AM.
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,128
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From: St Louis Area IL
I had originally thought they were using satellite technology until I looked it up and saw it was Verizon cellular. I guess they would have a larger antenna and can push out more watts than a cellphone.
We have three Fords that use Sync. To get the same features as OnStar, you have to link your cellphone to the vehicle to access their travel service for directions or emergency's. I have never activated OnStar in my Corvette. I also have never been in any location outdoors where my AT&T phone couldn't get a signal to make a call, and I have traveled through 46 States. But I have lost data access out in the desert or on lonely highways in Wyoming though.
We have three Fords that use Sync. To get the same features as OnStar, you have to link your cellphone to the vehicle to access their travel service for directions or emergency's. I have never activated OnStar in my Corvette. I also have never been in any location outdoors where my AT&T phone couldn't get a signal to make a call, and I have traveled through 46 States. But I have lost data access out in the desert or on lonely highways in Wyoming though.
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Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 122
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From: IOWA
anyone use the road side assistance that comes with the GMPP platinum extended warranty plan? I think the car has to be disabled, not just flat tire??
Last edited by bjniceguy; Nov 5, 2020 at 08:05 PM.
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
I had originally thought they were using satellite technology until I looked it up and saw it was Verizon cellular. I guess they would have a larger antenna and can push out more watts than a cellphone.
We have three Fords that use Sync. To get the same features as OnStar, you have to link your cellphone to the vehicle to access their travel service for directions or emergency's. I have never activated OnStar in my Corvette. I also have never been in any location outdoors where my AT&T phone couldn't get a signal to make a call, and I have traveled through 46 States. But I have lost data access out in the desert or on lonely highways in Wyoming though.
We have three Fords that use Sync. To get the same features as OnStar, you have to link your cellphone to the vehicle to access their travel service for directions or emergency's. I have never activated OnStar in my Corvette. I also have never been in any location outdoors where my AT&T phone couldn't get a signal to make a call, and I have traveled through 46 States. But I have lost data access out in the desert or on lonely highways in Wyoming though.
Between canyons and distant boonies we traveled, I'd say that at least a quarter of the time was spent without cellphone contact. We use Verizon and they usually have good service.
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