Fuzzo

Can someone give me the no I need to call to cancel tele-aid

Thanks

Pweb

I think you just push the button in your car... and let them know?

MagmaSilk

1-800-756-9678 .... just canceled after the pre-charged me. took like 30 sec.

Fuzzo

thanks

MB-BOB

Here's how I cancelled mine. I believe your initial contract you signed to initiate service says you must cancel in writing, so don't count on a phone call doing the trick...

Cancelling Tele-Aid Procedure

BTW, this thread points out that you will NOT get Tele-Aid error codes after cancelling the service. I've had no codes so far, and I cancelled the first of May.

Accord

How could you guys cancel Tele-Aid! Anytime I go somewhere, I always find a way to make good use of Tele-Aid, be it getting movie showtimes, finding out the hours of a resturant, etc.

MB-BOB

I can't see the value of spending $225 per year simply for the privilege of spending additional per use charges getting movie showtimes, finding out the hours of a restaurant, etc. I usually have that stuff planned before I ever grab for the keys.

I used it twice during the first year... each time to test the remote unlocking feature. That was all. I can afford it, but just don't see the value.

Of course, if I had a stableful of Mercedes-Benzes, and were less than half my current age, I obviously wouldn't care...

ahost

Is the alarm system notification and tracking part of tele-aid? I.e., even if you cancel tele-aid, will they still call you if the alarm starts and then track the car? That is the only part of tele-aid that I ever used. I'm thinking of cancelling tele-aid. Fortunately the credit-card I used when I signed up for tele-aid has been canceled, so when they tried to charge me for the extension (without asking me), the card bounced.

Now, wireless internet in the car -- that would be valuable on the other hand.

Accord

I can think of a few members here who would LOVE to be able to surf MBWorld while driving .

sdcaclint

if you are thinking of using tele aid like lojack, i sure hope the theif isn't smart enough to break the antennea off.

Fuzzo

now that's the only way I'll renew tele-aid

vadim

You can have it right now - all you have to do is to get a GPRS+BlueTooth enabled phone (such as SonyEricsson T68i) and a BlueTooth enabled palmtop (or even a laptop).

You can read more here:

http://www.palm.com/wireless/bluetooth/

MB-BOB

"without asking me" Really? The Tele-Aid contract you signed to get your first year specifically states the contract will renew automatically, year after year, unless you proactively cancel it, in writing, 30-days in advance of the renewal date. Since you signed it, they don't have "to ask" for subsequent years.

I'm not bashing on you, ahost, but it just reminds me that all of us here need to be sure we read the fine print and understand the rules before signing any contract. In the Tele-Aid contract there are at least three rules that others here have misunderstood, as well:

1) User must initiate cancellation
2) Cancellation must be in writing (not verbal)
3) Cancellation notice must be received 30-days before contract expiration.

RTFP, folks!

...I wouldn't have time to drive if I have the internet in my car.

tommy

I think we should add "RTFC" to Mark's favorite, "RTFM".

I think that everyone's gotten too used to just signing everything that's put in front of them without thinking. Now, where did that organ donation form go to?

Having the internet in my car would probably force me to get an automatic. :p

Boo2

How many times do you guys actually use teleaid? Kind of like knowing it's there, but can't find too many reasons to use it.

MarkL

Mine just came up for renewal and I'm still debating.

But, MB-BOB, someone might jump in your window (ala TimmyC230Boy) and force you to drive somewhere -- then what would you do? :p

Tommy, I thought you had coined this synonym

MB-BOB

Depends on where he wanted me to drive. A local T&A pub might not be too bad.

As my luck would have it the idiot wouldn't be as looped/genetically defective as Timmy's, and let me carry on a conversation with Tele-Aid without noticing.

So, I'd have to press auto-open on the passenger side window to distract him while I pull my pistol from under the seat, plug him, and roll him out the door before he got the interior messy.

Then I'd get out my CELL PHONE and report to the police.

Worse case, I'd have to spend 30 years in prison, compared with Timmy at 60+ years

Boo2

This is why I always buy leather, it's easier to clean the mess. Keeping the window open makes sure that, if the bullet penetrates, it goes outside the car without damaging the interior!!!

MagmaSilk

just to clarify ... i called the phone number i provided and u can cancel over the phone ... not to mention i was already charged ... maybe they changed their policy ... i watch to see i get refunded.

and i liked the teleaid service for security and the occasional question but saving up for roll bars ...

Mark08859

Yes.No.

Wouldn't you rather drive your car?

MB-BOB

I'll put a steering wheel in front of my computer (F1 sim) but I won't put a computer in front of my steering wheel...

jswedberg

You mean, like, a BMW 745i?

Lynn

There is no problem with that computer screen in the 745i. It won't be working most of the time.:p

awiner

Just cancelled my tele-aid over the phone. The gentlemen I spoke with says this "new" phone termination procedure is a new thing they have set up recently. We will see if my credit card gets charged next month however...


The best part of the conversation is when he asked me why I was canceling the service. I bluntly just said, "Because the aliens that abducted me told me to". All I got in return was a, "Um. OK".

techbike

ROFL
I guess he had to add that to his telemarketing sheet and the super will have to come up with a response...