The 911 operator would know your location, given you or somebody else could operate your cell phone.
2007-04-09 13:47:34 · 6 answers · asked by Beavis 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not all 911 centers have that technology yet, but most do.
OnStar is a "middleman" company when it comes to emergencies. You can call 911 yourself much faster then OnStar can receive a signal then find out who handles that area and then transfer the call to the appropriate 911 center.
I'm 31 years old and have never locked my keys in my car so that isn't a selling point for me.
My dealership has "diagnostic" tools to find any problems with my car when I bring it in, so that also is not a selling point for me.
2007-04-10 15:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by the_mr911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to make the call to get help, your GPS cell phone is probably the way to go. This is especially better if you anticipate needing help when you are not in the vehicle. I see this as a great option if you plan on being very mobile, versus staying in the car.
As for the On-Star system, as the other responder stated, if you are in an accident and cannot call yourself, the system should automatically call for help and provide your location. Also, you've seen or heard about the added benefit of getting the vehicle unlocked if you leave your keys in the vehicle. It also is supposed to help get a diagnostic check if you are having problems. Lastly, I've heard of On-Star helping people get their cars back if they've been stolen, hopefully before it is dismantled.
2007-04-09 15:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Lawrence R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every city's 911 call center is set up to get the GPS from the phone.
2007-04-11 10:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by david786 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need On-Star so big brother can keep an eye on you and your location
I;m sorry but I dislike onstar with a passion, especially with the OBD-III system due out soon.. I refuse even to drive anything past 1994 in protest of some of the new technology and right-to-privacy issues with current and upcoming systems. On-star is the gateway to a loss of privacy, to know where you are at anytime w/o your permission is somethign i do not like. I hate to sound like a tin foil hat type, but i liek my privacy
2007-04-09 14:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, on-star is cellular based. EXCEPT, your portable cell phone is limited to 0.6 watts of power where as On-star can transmit as high as 3 or 5 watts. (I don't remember which)
With a permanent antenna on top of the car, it has a far better range.
Also, with regular cell phone, YOU have to call. On-star is semi-automatic when you have accidents and you are too injured to make a call yourself.
2007-04-09 13:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you dont have your cell phone, it is right in your car
2007-04-09 16:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jazzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋