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1. rkosully says:
   March 23, 2012 at 1:52 pm

   I did not end up signing up for the service, but I’ll still consider it or something similar in the future…
2. Teresa says:
   March 22, 2012 at 8:40 pm

   DID THEY GET A REFUND FOR IT SCINCE IT DIDN’T WORK?@MELANIE
3. Teresa says:
   March 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm

   I AM WITH YOU ON TAHT ONE@ RKOSULLY.
4. Teresa says:
   March 22, 2012 at 8:37 pm

   MY SISTER IN LAW WORKS AT A CAR DEALERSHIP AND REPAIR.PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS CALLING HER TO MAKE APPTS CAUSE THE ONSTAR SAID SO BUT REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE AREN’T NEEDED.I GUESS THE GOOD OUTWEIGHS THE BAD BEING YOU CAN GET HELP RIGHT AWAY SHOULD YOU BE INCAPACITAED AND COULDN’T CALL FOR HELP.
5. Melanie says:
   March 22, 2012 at 7:51 pm

   Major disadvantage: Doesn’t always work when you need it to.
6. Melanie says:
   March 22, 2012 at 7:50 pm

   My folks were in a really bad accident… they had Onstar, but it didn’t do ANYTHING for them… and their car was totaled. What a waste of money for a service that didn’t perform.
7. rkosully says:
   December 21, 2011 at 10:39 pm

   I’m glad you haven’t had to use it too! It must be nice to know it’s available just in case, though!
8. Michelle says:
   December 15, 2011 at 7:15 pm

   I have OnStar and have not ever had to use it. I am glad for that. I do feel more comfortable and safe taking long trips with the kids alone, though. Just knowing it’s there is a great boost.
9. rkosully says:
   November 28, 2011 at 2:02 am

   I am still officially undecided about this. I hate signing up for something expensive just out of fear that something bad will happen if I don’t…
10. Caitlin says:
    November 17, 2011 at 12:11 am

    Thanks for sharing the points of views on this.
11. rkosully says:
    November 16, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Good questions, Michelle; I am always wary of contracts that can change. Also, I’m not terribly concerned about my car being stolen; though I would certainly appreciate assistance during a crash…
12. Michelle says:
    November 16, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    The monthly fee and figuring out the terms of that contract is a downside. Can they raise the rate each year? Are there different subscription price points?
13. Mary says:
    November 16, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I don’t know. I have never had On Star but it does sound very useful!

    Mary
14. Jenni says:
    November 16, 2011 at 1:29 am

    thanks for the info Tara!!
15. Hope L says:
    November 15, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    Wow, sounds like a great program; thanks for the information Tara!
16. bridget3420 says:
    November 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I’m not using it, so I guess I’m no help:(
17. rkosully says:
    November 14, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Thanks Tara. It sounds appealing…I’ll have to figure out if it’s compatible with my car…
18. Tara says:
    November 13, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    I don’t think there are any disadvantages other than you have to pay a monthly fee.
    It is basically a safety and protection feature you can add to your car.
    Advantages:
    1) If you are in a wreck it will notify officials for you even if you are unable to respond. So if you are injured and can’t speak Onstar will call the police for you and let them know your exact location (it uses GPS to pinpoint where you are at).
    2) if you are in a wreck but are ok and can respond you can tell them you don’t need anyone sent to your location (so you don’t have to worry about the police being sent when you accidentally back into your own mailbox :-O )
    3)If your car is stolen Onstar can track where you car is located using GPS so the vehicle can be recovered.
    4) you can push a button and be connected with a rep and they can give you turn-by-turn directions to where ever you want to go.

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