My new vett (the one i've only seen in photos )has On star.Do they actually send reports to your insurance company? I'm a little worried that the car is suppose to be garaged in New Hampshire but only gets there twice a year ,if that.How close is it actually monitored by ???? (anyone):shrug01:
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On Star question
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Shadow
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I would ask:thumbsup:
There was talk not too long ago about that. Some of the insurance companies were going to offer discounts if your driving habits (mileage, speed, etc) were within certain perameters...you won't qualifiy:lmao::lmao:
Any monitoring and dissemination of your OnStar activities would have to be authorized by you.
Before I'd do that, I would snatch the mutha out and it'd be a Garmin, cell phone and AAA auto club down the road:thumbsup::rofl1:
There was talk not too long ago about that. Some of the insurance companies were going to offer discounts if your driving habits (mileage, speed, etc) were within certain perameters...you won't qualifiy:lmao::lmao:
Any monitoring and dissemination of your OnStar activities would have to be authorized by you.
Before I'd do that, I would snatch the mutha out and it'd be a Garmin, cell phone and AAA auto club down the road:thumbsup::rofl1:
navy2kcoupe
!ereH nI depparT m'I pleH
I wholeheartedly concur!
I've also heard that there is a "black box" in certain vehicles that the law enforcement types can get to to see the last 30 seconds of info before the crash, but I don't know if it's true or not. If it is true, then I would expect that Corvettes, Mustangs, Vipers, etc. would have it. ?????
Andy :wavey:
ironhorse
Road Warrior
You have heard correctly...In cases of death in accidents they can recover 30-45 seconds before a crash to get MPH, braking and deviations in driving conditions...Oh, and yes big brother is watching!!
Ironhorse
Talked with one of my high school class mates (class of 1931) she's been in the insurance business for years .She told me that she has never seen an OnStar report.She was unaware that any insurance company tracks clients .
At my age i'd like to have it ,but I don't want people knowing where I am or what i'm doin'.
At my age i'd like to have it ,but I don't want people knowing where I am or what i'm doin'.
Lou G
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Talked with one of my high school class mates (class of 1931) she's been in the insurance business for years .She told me that she has never seen an OnStar report.She was unaware that any insurance company tracks clients .
At my age i'd like to have it ,but I don't want people knowing where I am or what i'm doin'.
Man, that makes you around 93 yrs old. Good God there is hope for me. I thought I would have to sell the Vette around 80. :thumbsup:
Hell it's not bad ,ya just have to double pamper so ya don't stain the leather seats.:yesnod:
Harbor Master
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Man, if I knew I was going to live that long I would start taking better care of myself. Too late now.:lmao:
Shadow
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:iagree::exactly: depending on the unit and vehicle.
Different makes have different equipment.
Ironhorse is right though. Information can be downloaded under certain circumstances and with certain permissions.
For example, you (we) are "required" by law to cooperate with our insurance carriers when investigating a claim. This includes EUOs or Examinations Under Oath (similar to a deposition), depositions, productions of documents and of course access to the data recorder.
A buddy of mine in Palm Beach is both a law enforcement and civillian auto crash reconstructionist and does expert testimony all over the country and outside as well.
He and I work together on a lot of cases. We worked a vette crash (can't give you the details-sorry) where the driver lost control and it got ugly quick!
He claimed he hit dirt at 35 mph and lost it.....BS!
Also picks up "yaw", braking, accelleration, decelleration, air bag deployment....you get the picture:lmao:
You're somewhat protected by the 5th amendment and law enforcement (unless it's been changed recently) still needs a warrant or subpoena to access it.
Even though you can get away with more lenient evidence gathering in civil traffic case investigation, homicide cases are criminal...criminal law rules apply since the evidence can be used against you.
And if you're thinking of tampering with it, I wouldn't.:NoNo:
IIRC it also aids in controlling certain safety features of the car and your insurance company (or the opposing counsel) will have a field day with you on the stand!