Free Onstar
04-12-2011, 12:39 PM
#1
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Join Date: 01-10-2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 681
Free Onstar
I just got an email offering free Onstar for 6 months, along with a free entry to win a new GM car. I'm wondering if I should opt for this. The only time I had a legitimate need for Onstar was when my door lock got stuck in the halfway position and the battery was dead in my remote. Onstar would not open the door as I had not renewed my contract, but instead sent a tow truck, that I was still covered for (what a waste of resources). Other than that, my smart phone has free navigation, do I even want Onstar if it's free?
I know I would not want a new GM car, as I never buy from companies that have gone bankrupt int he past.
Any good reasons for Onstar? Please share
I know I would not want a new GM car, as I never buy from companies that have gone bankrupt int he past.
Any good reasons for Onstar? Please share
04-12-2011, 03:43 PM
#2
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Join Date: 06-22-2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 387
Why not? Just make sure you call them and remove any credit card number they have of yours or they will auto - renew after the 6 months are up. I noticed my account was up for auto renew after the one free year that came with the car. Needless to say I made them remove my credit card number. I'm letting onstar expire...for now.
04-12-2011, 06:51 PM
#3
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Join Date: 05-09-2006
Location: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 6,805
I've used it in 2 vehicles, since they were new. Actually it's just a luxury, however.
I also have the Onstar phone activated. About a month ago, they offered me unlimited phone use for $10/mo. I didn't elect it since I hardly use the 300 minutes I already have (probably change with vacation coming up).
I also have the Onstar phone activated. About a month ago, they offered me unlimited phone use for $10/mo. I didn't elect it since I hardly use the 300 minutes I already have (probably change with vacation coming up).
04-12-2011, 07:54 PM
#4
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Join Date: 11-15-2008
Location: Newburgh, NY
Posts: 1,599
We received the same e-mail for 6-months free OnStar for my son's 2009 Cobalt.
GM is probably trying to hook past subscribers, but I don't think that it will work, because each owner already knows if it provides value it or not for each of their particular needs.
I have it on my HHR until the end of the summer, but I don't think that I will renew it. Their rates are not worth the $$ for me...
GM is probably trying to hook past subscribers, but I don't think that it will work, because each owner already knows if it provides value it or not for each of their particular needs.
I have it on my HHR until the end of the summer, but I don't think that I will renew it. Their rates are not worth the $$ for me...
04-12-2011, 11:58 PM
#5
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Join Date: 01-09-2007
Location: SE USA
Posts: 15,932
I'm currently free riding on the 6 month deal..
If someone gets the free for 6 month deal. And doesn't plan to keep it going, you must notify them at least 1 month ahead of the 6 month point for processing the cancellation...
So I've been told..
If someone gets the free for 6 month deal. And doesn't plan to keep it going, you must notify them at least 1 month ahead of the 6 month point for processing the cancellation...
So I've been told..
Last edited by sleeper; 04-14-2011 at 12:20 AM.
