Electronics

[patbz]

We just purchased a car with On Star.  After the trial period should we keep it; do you know of any discounts?

[PinkyPetunia]

I have not kept OnStar after the free period.  We never used it at all.  The renewal fee was kind of high IMO.  

[World Traveler]

I don't know of any discounts. But if I recall, you pay a little less if you purchase a year in advance as opposed to being charged monthly.

I love OnStar and use it regularly when driving out of town, when trying to find a new place (doctor, etc.), or especially in inclement weather when it is hard to see due to heavy fog, for instance. 

And if I ever lock my keys inside the car or someone has stolen my car, OnStar can unlock the door or find where my car has been taken. 

I appreciate the monthly reports that OnStar sends me, letting me know what needs to be taken care of. For instance, I had no idea that one of my tires was so low. Didn't feel like the tire was low; no problem driving the car. But it alerted me to the fact that there may be a problem (and there was....nail slowly allowing air to leak out).

[drizzellla]

My husband uses On Star when he can't get reception on his cell phone. His cabin is behind a mountain so no one gets to use their cell phones when they are there. On Star is no problem.

[GCR18]

I haven't used the on star in my car.  I have a friend who would never be without it.

[blklab70]

Don’t know of discounts but want to tell you that I would not be without it. It is my security blanket! I have a fear of getting lost and I know my satellite in the sky is always there. Need to contact police easily, On Star is just a button away. Need to check your engine or hear a sound, call on Star and have them check it. It is well worth the cost!

[Goodie2shoes]

I purchased my SUV in 2013 with a trial of Onstar and I just renewed it and got a discount for paying the full year price vs monthly charge. I would not be without it, have never had to use it but I do feel safer since I can contact them if needed in an emergency on the road. I also like the monthly emails with the status of any vehicle issues, oil life status and tire pressure readings.  I think it is well worth it for me. Hope that helps

[151949]

You can purchase different levels of ONSTAR.  We have it just for the phone for an emergency. Not all the aspects. For instance we can call to get a door unlocked, or if we have an accident they will call 911. But that's all.Much cheaper.