BillsWatch Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 http://apnews.myway.com//article/20110925/D9PVQ5UG1.html The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection. Nothing on OnStar's website to discontinue monitoring; going to send a notice to Chevy that if they do not put pressure on OnStar that will not purchase any more cars from them since there is no way to remove OnStar gear without mechanic. The spying by OnStar makes it sound like they should be sponsor of Patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I never did understand why anyone would want OnStar. What does OnStar do that a cell phone won't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 http://apnews.myway.com//article/20110925/D9PVQ5UG1.html The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection. Nothing on OnStar's website to discontinue monitoring; going to send a notice to Chevy that if they do not put pressure on OnStar that will not purchase any more cars from them since there is no way to remove OnStar gear without mechanic. The spying by OnStar makes it sound like they should be sponsor of Patriots. Either that or read a contract before you sign it. I realize involving the US Senate in every consumer complaint possible is much more fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I never did understand why anyone would want OnStar. What does OnStar do that a cell phone won't? I lost my cell in the one bad accident I've had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I never did understand why anyone would want OnStar. What does OnStar do that a cell phone won't? I have some sort of OnStar type thing with my car. I don't pay for it so I don't care but I have never used it and probably never will. I guess the only thing it's good for if you're in a wreck it knows when your air bags deploy. You may not be able or even conscious to use your cell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Does removing the OnStar® device or manually disabling it void the car's warranty? If I ever buy a car with OnStar® installed, I'm requesting that the dealer remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 on star has other risks... a local attorney went missing after a party late one night. his wife had onstar track the car and the local police found him in a compromising situation. beware onstar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 http://apnews.myway.com//article/20110925/D9PVQ5UG1.html The OnStar automobile communication service used by 6 million Americans maintains its two-way connection with a customer even after the service is discontinued, while reserving the right to sell data from that connection. Nothing on OnStar's website to discontinue monitoring; going to send a notice to Chevy that if they do not put pressure on OnStar that will not purchase any more cars from them since there is no way to remove OnStar gear without mechanic. The spying by OnStar makes it sound like they should be sponsor of Patriots. Schumer's just upset that OnStar's infringing on rights reserved exclusively for government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Schumer's just upset that OnStar's infringing on rights reserved exclusively for government. NSA stands to lose a ton of jobs if this goes on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 You may not be able or even conscious to use your cell. My daughter has no problem unconsciously using her cell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 My daughter has no problem unconsciously using her cell. Is she conscious or unconscious when she texts those pictures to half the Internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Is she conscious or unconscious when she texts those pictures to half the Internet? which ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Either that or read a contract before you sign it. I realize involving the US Senate in every consumer complaint possible is much more fun though. My wife's Yukon has OnStar in it from before we bought it used. We never signed any contract but thanks for playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 My wife's Yukon has OnStar in it from before we bought it used. We never signed any contract but thanks for playing. Well up until today OnStar was thanking you for playing. Up until today you had to opt out of OnStar to prevent them from collecting information even if the service was cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Is she conscious or unconscious when she texts those pictures to half the Internet? Please give her my number to forward them to also. which ones Don't worry Dad, they're for our own private use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 on star has other risks... a local attorney went missing after a party late one night. his wife had onstar track the car and the local police found him in a compromising situation. beware onstar. I know a guy whose On-star earned him a DUI also. Well, that and the fact he was drinking and driving...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 My wife's Yukon has OnStar in it from before we bought it used. We never signed any contract but thanks for playing. Ummm....there is a famous old Greek phrase called "mea culpa" which means "let the buyer beware". When someone buys a house, land, and/or a used car they are supposed to do what is called a title search. This process takes care of the "mea culpa". Sometimes land has a right of way or an appeasement which allow certain rights to non-owners. Sometimes cars can be followed by OnStar. If you don't do a title search you won't know. Mea culpa indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 WTF are you talking about? title searches to find out if a car I'm buying is going to be tracked by an inactive OnStar subscription? Perhaps it's on me to check to make sure whoever designed the car vents didn't install a webcam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 WTF are you talking about? title searches to find out if a car I'm buying is going to be tracked by an inactive OnStar subscription? Perhaps it's on me to check to make sure whoever designed the car vents didn't install a webcam. Look, buy what you want when you want but if you don't do your homework then be prepared for the unexpected. That is what the term mea culpa means and it has been handed down from generation to generation. Everyone looks over the engine, the tires and the fuel injectors when they buy a car. They should do a title search too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 WTF are you talking about? title searches to find out if a car I'm buying is going to be tracked by an inactive OnStar subscription? Perhaps it's on me to check to make sure whoever designed the car vents didn't install a webcam. Up until this week it was up to you to see if your car was being tracked by an inactive OnStar subscription. You do realize that this is what the whole boruhaha is about don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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