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PoorMansCamaro · 08-06-2010, 10:36 AM

I'm sure this is in the wrong section and probably asked already, so i apologize for that.

Anyway, you are supposed to get 3 months free xm radio, right? After that, do they normally turn off your free prescription, or do they continue it and just charge you unless you call and cancel? I don't recall ever giving them my credit card info...

HeatherR · 08-06-2010, 10:39 AM

To be safe I would call and make sure they know to cancel (even if they don't have your cc info). I have had XM for years and since their merger with SIRIUS their practices have become very shady. It took me 5 phone calls and 6 months to get a car i traded in taken off my account (I called the day I traded it in with the new car's info), so even if you get charges taken off, etc. it is very frustrating....Save yourself some frustration!

*mlee* · 08-06-2010, 10:45 AM

It will just turn off on it's own and you will get the annoying computer 877 calls. There is a $77 per year option you can choose if you want to keep it.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-06-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee

It will just turn off on it's own and you will get the annoying computer 877 calls. There is a $77 per year option you can choose if you want to keep it.

hmmmm...interesting, because I bought my car and had xm since day one and that was on April 24th...

I'm contemplating calling them and making sure i'm not getting charged, but I don't want to because it's free right now as far as i know. Even though I know it's the right thing to do to call.

SSLarry · 08-06-2010, 10:51 AM

I just renewed yesterday. The do not have my credit card info or my phone number (they called the car's verizon phone number). They mentioned that my subscript was about to expire in a week (three month trial) and without haggling, they offered me $30 for six months. I agreed, but asked them to invoice me. I will not give those people my credit card number. They said sure but it will cost $2.00 invoicing fee. Sounded good to me.

RedDawn · 08-06-2010, 10:54 AM

They just turned it off and then I got a free trial a couple of months later.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-06-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

I just renewed yesterday. The do not have my credit card info or my phone number (they called the car's verizon phone number). They mentioned that my subscript was about to expire in a week (three month trial) and without haggling, they offered me $30 for six months. I agreed, but asked them to invoice me. I will not give those people my credit card number. They said sure but it will cost $2.00 invoicing fee. Sounded good to me.

I haven't even gotten a call.

*mlee* · 08-06-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

hmmmm...interesting, because I bought my car and had xm since day one and that was on April 24th...

I'm contemplating calling them and making sure i'm not getting charged, but I don't want to because it's free right now as far as i know. Even though I know it's the right thing to do to call.

I actually bought 2 GM vehicles a month apart this year. One just got cut off and the other is about 5 days overdue. I know it will be cut off soon and it's up to them to do it. Just enjoy it while you can.

On the Tahoe that was cut off I got the $77 offer in the mail. This can also be requested over the phone.

It will get cut off... just might not be in a timely manner and you won't get charged.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-06-2010, 10:58 AM

Awesome, thanks!

Mark Myles · 08-06-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

It will just turn off on it's own and you will get the annoying computer 877 calls. There is a $77 per year option you can choose if you want to keep it.

My XM turned off last week. I called from the car asking them WTF and they wanted to charge me $160...lol. Needless to say, I told the lady that price was higher than the balls on a giraffe. So now I wait for a better deal, or purchase a ipod.

M

*mlee* · 08-06-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Myles

My XM turned off last week. I called from the car asking them WTF and they wanted to charge me $160...lol. Needless to say, I told the lady that price was higher than the balls on a giraffe. So now I wait for a better deal, or purchase a ipod.

M

Others on here have stated all you have to do is ask them for the $77 deal and they will give it to you. I'd do a lifetime before I did $160

Mark Myles · 08-06-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Others on here have stated all you have to do is ask them for the $77 deal and they will give it to you. I'd do a lifetime before I did $160

LOL....I tried, but she wouldn't go down on price. I asked her 3 different times if that was the best they could do, also mentioned I have it in my suburban for less.

M

The Stig · 08-06-2010, 12:47 PM

Usually they will start calling you to see if you will renew your subscription, if you don't then they cancel it on you.

Lbness · 08-06-2010, 12:50 PM

as Long as we are on it I can't get 100 STERN or any of the good Serius stations even though I paid for em

08-06-2010, 10:36 AM	#1
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	Question about XM I'm sure this is in the wrong section and probably asked already, so i apologize for that. Anyway, you are supposed to get 3 months free xm radio, right? After that, do they normally turn off your free prescription, or do they continue it and just charge you unless you call and cancel? I don't recall ever giving them my credit card info... __________________

08-06-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	It will just turn off on it's own and you will get the annoying computer 877 calls. There is a $77 per year option you can choose if you want to keep it. __________________

08-06-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
RedDawn Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Cyber Gray Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 32 View My Garage	They just turned it off and then I got a free trial a couple of months later. __________________

08-06-2010, 10:58 AM	#9
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	Awesome, thanks! __________________

08-06-2010, 12:47 PM	#13
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Usually they will start calling you to see if you will renew your subscription, if you don't then they cancel it on you. __________________

08-06-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 769 View My Garage	To be safe I would call and make sure they know to cancel (even if they don't have your cc info). I have had XM for years and since their merger with SIRIUS their practices have become very shady. It took me 5 phone calls and 6 months to get a car i traded in taken off my account (I called the day I traded it in with the new car's info), so even if you get charges taken off, etc. it is very frustrating....Save yourself some frustration!

08-06-2010, 10:51 AM	#5
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	I just renewed yesterday. The do not have my credit card info or my phone number (they called the car's verizon phone number). They mentioned that my subscript was about to expire in a week (three month trial) and without haggling, they offered me $30 for six months. I agreed, but asked them to invoice me. I will not give those people my credit card number. They said sure but it will cost $2.00 invoicing fee. Sounded good to me.

08-06-2010, 12:50 PM	#14
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	as Long as we are on it I can't get 100 STERN or any of the good Serius stations even though I paid for em __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

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