The Future of Technology in Cars
“Need to check traffic conditions? Or your email? You can visit the Internet from the driver’s seat of your car. Lost? Onstar will guide you to your destination. Tired? Hungry ? OnStar’s concierge service will handle hotel and restaurant reservations. Stranded? OnStar will contact the nearest tow truck service and send help to any location. Important phone call to make? Just call out the number and you’re connected, all at your fingertips twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year.”
These are just a few of the many advantages of having OnStar in your automobile. General Motors first introduced OnStar in the Northstar Cadillac’s in 1996, and now it is available to most cars. “OnStar is based on cellular telephone and global positioning system (GPS) technologies, and, although it has na vigation capabilities, it is far more than an onboard navigation system.” This means it is like a personal valet, but only a phone call away. OnStar has a protected security also, as you press the OnStar button the human operator on the other end asks for your personal password, once this is verified all services are available to you. OnStar provides human operators, all the time, not computers to help you. Once your password is verified the caller’s identification and location appears on the operator’s screen. Depending on your question the operator has a list of restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and basically anything in the area that you are calling from.
OnStar is more than just a navigation system; because of the computer-activated system the OnStar operator can remotely unlock your car, or beep the horn. All the owner has to do is call from a payphone or cel...
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Even though all these features are helpful some are not too crazy about them. Some do not like my ford touch because of phone pairing troubles and more. Many older people do not like it because there are no knobs or buttons to manually turn things on and off in their vehicles. Then some think the system is just too complicated and hard to use and prefer not to have this feature in their vehicle. Then consumers are saying it is distracting to drivers it is almost like playing with a small tablet while operating a vehicle. There have also been consumer reports of freezing screens and system up dating issues and low satisfaction review ratings. Many individuals are disappointed in the system and prefer more standard features on their ford vehicles.
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In addition to towing, we offer full service to travelers and locals who experience roadside difficulties. We even set up a secure password with you that only the driver and you know. Our concern is your safety and the security of both you and your vehicle, and our professional drivers wear company uniforms with their name embroidered above the pocket. You are always free to call us and verify any additional details or security questions, even if the driver is standing there.
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