Topic: OnStar getting upgrade for pinpoint accuracy in emergencies

[bluedevil]

In the event of a crash, vehicle sensors gather up information and connects an OnStar adviser to a vehicle. OnStar can then contact emergency services and provide information regarding the severity of the crash, with information about airbags deployed and type of impact.

In the past, OnStar advisers would have to give emergency services a detailed description of the location of the accident.
Subscribers to the telematics system will benefit from new technology that will enable OnStar to electronically transmit precise longitude and longitude coordinates directly to the 911 center. Where available, the Automatic Location Identification (ALI) data display will show the authorities exactly where you're located, with almost zero opportunity for error.

While OnStar didn't always sound like such a great deal, real-time directions and accident assist makes it a near must have for anyone owning a GM vehicle. Now GM just needs to sell the service to other automakers so the General can make a tidy profit off of its investment.

[mhough]

Good read.... 

[Donnie1]

We have OnStar and I was skeptical about renewing after the first year. I am glad I did. We have used it several times when the check engine came on and I love the email updates I get about how the vehicle is doing maintenance wise. I think it may be a good selling point if we ever decide to sell it, I can pull up the entire history of the vehicle that even shows when the oil was changed and an average of how many miles are driven daily. We also have minutes on it so we can use it as a phone if we are ever somewhere where there is no cell reception.

Basically, We are believers in OnStar.