02-01-2012, 12:56 PM | #29 |
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It was 10 seconds who cares. Dealers always set you up with the free Onstar for 6months on new and 3 months on used. I have never heard of them just coming on with an OnStar ads..
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02-01-2012, 12:56 PM | #30 | |
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Hey thanks! That was exactly the response I needed to feel a whole lot better about this incident and this community! |
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02-01-2012, 01:23 PM | #31 |
Enjoy the new car . Onstar IMHO can be a useful tool although I can see where they started off on the wrong foot with you .
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02-01-2012, 01:53 PM | #32 |
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mmmm........I think I know what happened.
Look at your steering wheel - see the phone button there with all the other buttons? (I'm in an airport and cannot remember exactly what the button looks like....) -- The first time you call OnStar you get a "welcome to OnStar" with a quick overview....... I suspect you hit that button by mistake as you were driving. I've never heard of OnStar calling you just to tell you about its services. I do hope you'll calm down over this - because OnStar offers a lot of great services - AND - it just may save your life - or those of your loved ones - one day. (...we hope you never have to experience the crash response abilities of OnStar....)
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02-01-2012, 01:55 PM | #33 | |
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I have the phone for back up. They offered me 300 minutes for 9.00 dollars. I have only used it 2x. Once when I forgot my phone at the house and had to call my wife cause I couldn't remember what she wanted from the grocery store and one more time to call my daughter on my way home from work to make sure she got home ok (also forgot to take my cell with me that day). It is great for a back up emergency use and for piece of mind. But to answer your question I don't think that has anything to do with the call that was received. I have had onstar in a few of my vehicles and can't remember them ever calling me in the car. |
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02-01-2012, 01:58 PM | #34 | |
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02-01-2012, 02:04 PM | #35 |
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I received the marketing call as well... being inundated with technology in EVERY area of life I was not surprised. When I really want away from it all I get on the HOG!
OP get ready for all the junk mail you didn't ask for... Last edited by tramtwo; 02-01-2012 at 07:38 PM. |
02-01-2012, 02:34 PM | #36 |
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Lol it still amazes me how little trivial things in everyday life will make us go off. I could understand if you got cut off or had a rock fly and break your windshield but really...mad because your song got interrupted. Now I will admit years ago something like this might have got me mad. Maybe not mad enough to go back to the dealer or threaten to write GM. I guess being in the Army and three deployments has changed my views on things. Not trying to flame you or anything. Just calm down and breath. If you really do not care for the Onstar then just don't renew when the 6 months is up or just disconnect it. But like others have said and not saying it did not happen to you but I have never had Onstar just randomly come on with some ad. And if they did then I would just hit the blue button and hang up.
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02-01-2012, 02:52 PM | #37 | |
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02-01-2012, 02:54 PM | #38 | |
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I honestly don't think the OP is mad about the call itself but rather the principle of it all. Btw, we should be MORE vigilant about this type of stuff in all aspects of life big or small...especially politically. But that's for a different forum. |
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02-01-2012, 03:05 PM | #39 |
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Dude, you blew the perfect opportunity. Here's how it should have gone.
(silenct) {Onstar}Hello, this is your Onstar adviser, how are you today. {You}Bitch, where's my money. I told you to bring me my cash today. (slapping sounds) {You} Got you ho ass back out there and make me some money {Onstar} Uuuuuuuuuuuu, sir {You} Ya, I'm gonna shoot you. You aint making me my money so you needs to die. Get the point??? You should have had some fun with them. On a side note, yes, this is VERY rude. Using the equipment Gm installed to hold you hostage to their sales pitch is unacceptable. They have your mailing address. If they want to reach you they should do so that way. |
02-01-2012, 03:13 PM | #40 |
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GM want's all dealers to do a Welcome call on new and used before the customer leaves with the car during delivery. Dealers are told by GM to enroll the the customer online before they take delivery.
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02-01-2012, 03:24 PM | #41 |
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It's funny Ford Chrysler and Dodge gave the big FU to OnStar when they came calling trying to sell their service to them.. It figures Chevy says YES and all it ends up doing is denying chevy owners the awesome touchscreen technology used in most cars today.. Including Civics!!!
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02-01-2012, 03:26 PM | #42 | |
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Fbodyfather, I don't have bluetooth/steering wheel controls and I have recieved a phone call by OnStar while driving and not initiated by me. I don't remember the context of the conversation but I believe it was a marketing call. It didn't bother me in the slightest, so I do not recall the exact details. |
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