Wednesday, August 17, 2005
GM to Use OnStar to Notify Owners of Recalls, By Ken Thomas Associated Press Writer.
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp., moving beyond the U.S. mail, said it will begin this month to notify car and truck owners of recall notices through its OnStar in-vehicle communications service.They will notify the owners if the auto hasn't been brought in within 60 days of notification. I prefer to get my notification (first, second, and/or third) through the mail, thank you very much! While it might be a good idea for the people who want this service, I prefer not being tracked. In fact, if they ever want to put chips in us, I will fight it, tooth and nail!
As an option, OnStar service costs $695 - roughly $500 for the hardware and $200 for the first year's subscription fee, said OnStar spokesman Terry Sullivan. After the first year, the subscription price is $16.95 a month, Sullivan said. He noted the retention rate for service is more than 60 percent.Gotta pay to be tracked, even. Good! That leaves me out:)
