What are your opinions about On-Star? Our ’09 came with it installed. After one year the contract ran out and we didn’t renew it. Wifey wanted it, but I told her a cell phone would do just as well. I’ve driven cars for 40 years without it, so I didn’t want or need it. When I bought the car, having On-Star on it did not influence the purchase. To me it was just another unwanted electronic gimmick… (Ho-hum.)
Now, after the service being lapsed for four months, On-Star is offering us another full year of service for free, apparently with no strings attached.
I’ve read that with it activated your car can be tracked at all times, without your knowledge. Are there any real disadvantages to having it?
If you have it, do you use it? Did it influence anyone’s decisions to buy an Aveo?