If you’re like most people you probably don’t think much about OnStar unless you’re a GM car owner. OnStar is a subscription-based service that uses GPS and cellular technology to provide services like hands-free calling turn-by-turn navigation and emergency assistance. It’s a great service to have if you’re a GM car owner but what if you’re not? Can OnStar still help you?
The short answer is yes OnStar can still find your car if it’s not activated. OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (SVLA) service uses a combination of GPS and cellular technology to track down your car if it’s been stolen. Even if your car doesn’t have an OnStar subscription the SVLA service can still be used to track down your car.
Of course there are some caveats. The first is that you have to report your car stolen to OnStar. You can do this by calling OnStar’s customer service number or by using the OnStar mobile app. Once you’ve reported your car stolen OnStar will begin working to track it down.
The second caveat is that OnStar can only track down your car if it’s in the United States Canada or Mexico. So if your car is stolen and taken to another country OnStar won’t be able to help you.
The third and final caveat is that OnStar can only track down your car if it’s turned on. If your car is turned off OnStar won’t be able to track it. This is because OnStar’s tracking system relies on the car’s GPS system which only works when the car is turned on.
So there you have it. OnStar can help you find your car if it’s been stolen but only if it’s turned on and in the United States Canada or Mexico. If your car is stolen and taken to another country or turned off OnStar won’t be able to help you.
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Can OnStar find my car if it’s not activated?
No OnStar cannot find your car if it’s not activated.
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Do I need to have OnStar in order to use the Find My Car feature?
Yes you need to have an active OnStar subscription in order to use the Find My Car feature.
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What if I can’t remember where I parked my car?
If you can’t remember where you parked your car OnStar can help you locate it.
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How does OnStar Find My Car work?
OnStar Find My Car uses GPS technology to locate your vehicle.
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Is there a charge for using OnStar Find My Car?
No there is no charge for using OnStar Find My Car.
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What if my car is stolen?
If your car is stolen OnStar can help you locate it.
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What if I am in an accident?
If you are in an accident OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if my car breaks down?
If your car breaks down OnStar can help you locate it.
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What if I am having car trouble?
If you are having car trouble OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if I am lost?
If you are lost OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if I am stranded?
If you are stranded OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if my battery is dead?
If your battery is dead OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if I have a flat tire?
If you have a flat tire OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if I run out of gas?
If you run out of gas OnStar can help you locate your car.
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What if I am in a situation where I need help?
If you are in a situation where you need help OnStar can help you locate your car.
