OnStar or AAA? - Page 2

IMadeYouReadThis · 09-15-2017, 03:15 PM

Now this is just my experience and I am Canadian so I don't know what things would be like in the US. But while you're under the 5-year powertrain warranty GM will tow you to the nearest dealership for free.

cellsafemode · 09-15-2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Battlezone580

They're both really cheap, we're talking one Starbucks drink a month. It's in your best interest to buy both!

It's not in my best interest since i'm already paying for the same services as aaa through my car insurance and onstar is garbage. You know onstar's not in your interest because the car manufacturer is shoving it down everyone's throat for free or close to it.

MotownBoy · 09-15-2017, 07:27 PM

Actually, I like the Onstar service though it is a bit pricey.

I too have aaa.

Zeke.Malvo · 09-15-2017, 07:59 PM

I've seen a few times where OnStar has helped solve a few crimes. I remember one where a guy did a hit and run, and OnStar called PD and gave the necessary information. The OnStar car was the hit and run suspect and the crashes were easily able to be pieced together.

Another one I recall was where a guy was doing donuts in the boonies and hit a curb, causing OnStar to call PD. Turned out the guy was also DUI.

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Camman2SS · 09-15-2017, 10:07 PM

I have been wrestling with this myself. My On-Star trial ended and I didn't renew as I did not use anything in that period and couldn't determine what benefits I would get other than money out of my pocket. The only reason I'm even questioning On-Star or AAA is that I want to swap out my run flats for better tires which could leave me with a problem if I get a flat. So, will either be of assistance in this situation or how are others handling non-run flat tires and no spare or donut?

lpe403 · 09-15-2017, 10:11 PM

AAA is great - saved me many times. On Star is probably cool unless your paranoid about Big Brother

NYJets12 · 09-16-2017, 01:59 PM

You get a discount depending on your insurance company check onstar website. Also the state police come faster when you use onstar instead of phoning them. I go to work in the middle of the night and used onstar to call them a few times.

09-15-2017, 07:59 PM	#18
Zeke.Malvo Drives: 1969 Mustang MaCh1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: SJ Posts: 835	I've seen a few times where OnStar has helped solve a few crimes. I remember one where a guy did a hit and run, and OnStar called PD and gave the necessary information. The OnStar car was the hit and run suspect and the crashes were easily able to be pieced together. Another one I recall was where a guy was doing donuts in the boonies and hit a curb, causing OnStar to call PD. Turned out the guy was also DUI. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ 1969 Pro-Touring MaCh 1 - CHP 427w 10.8 comp - 3140 lbs. - 460 rwhp / 490 rwtq T56 Magnum \|\| 14" 6 piston front / 13" 4 piston rear Wilwood brakes \|\| Hydraulic clutch \|\| 9" Detroit Locker \|\| TCP Coilovers \|\| Forgeline Wheels 18x10 275/35 front, 19x12 325/30 rear

09-15-2017, 03:15 PM	#15
IMadeYouReadThis Drives: 02 Camaro SS 6M / 11 GMC Sierra Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	Now this is just my experience and I am Canadian so I don't know what things would be like in the US. But while you're under the 5-year powertrain warranty GM will tow you to the nearest dealership for free.

09-15-2017, 07:27 PM	#17
MotownBoy Drives: 2017 2SS Stick Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sacramento, Ca, Posts: 199	Actually, I like the Onstar service though it is a bit pricey. I too have aaa.

09-15-2017, 10:07 PM	#19
Camman2SS Drives: 2017 Blue 2SS on Order. Build 4/17 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Phoenix Posts: 29	I have been wrestling with this myself. My On-Star trial ended and I didn't renew as I did not use anything in that period and couldn't determine what benefits I would get other than money out of my pocket. The only reason I'm even questioning On-Star or AAA is that I want to swap out my run flats for better tires which could leave me with a problem if I get a flat. So, will either be of assistance in this situation or how are others handling non-run flat tires and no spare or donut?

09-15-2017, 10:11 PM	#20
lpe403 Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 54	AAA is great - saved me many times. On Star is probably cool unless your paranoid about Big Brother

09-16-2017, 01:59 PM	#21
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 783	You get a discount depending on your insurance company check onstar website. Also the state police come faster when you use onstar instead of phoning them. I go to work in the middle of the night and used onstar to call them a few times.

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