Newbie_2_MB

I've had my GL almost 2 months now. As it was going through the car wash the other day, a thought struck me. What if the brainiacs at the car wash lock my keys in my GL? I hadn't enrolled in Tele Aid yet and worse, didn't have their phone number programmed into my cell phone so if my keys did get locked in the car, I wouldn't have any way to call them.

So, on the way home from work the other day, I pressed the "i" button and updated my info. with Tele Aid. The rep. told me about the Tele Aid version of Low Jack. My GL came with Low Jack installed, but it's $700 to activate it. Anybody have experience with the Tele Aid "low jack" vs. the real Low Jack?

My first year with Tele Aid is free and I have no idea how much it costs after that point. Is it worth whatever the annual fee is for the basic Tele Aid service?

Talking with the Tele Aid person is what brought up my interest in the "puck", too. I was amazed at how clear the call was; it didn't sound like the old speakerphone I had in my 1992 Honda Accord.

boxboss

For me, it's not worth squat!

I've had the GL for 2 weeks now and everytime I press the "i" button, I get a message telling me to make a roaming call I need to give them a cc number. I've called the dealer and the 800 Tele-aid number and was told a week ago that their carrier (Verizon) was having issues in MS but would have them resolved by last weekend. So far...nothing! Good thing I haven't needed any aid the last two weeks!

FireGuy

I love it and its one of the reasons I have an MB. Mine was set up at time of purchase and there was no extra charge of $700 for anit-theft location. Its part of the basic service and my insurance company gave me a discount because it it...

oknish

Did you go from that to GL? Too much of a coincidence, if you did. I went from a 92 Prelude to GL.

oknish

+1

Mine was also activated at the time I got the car and I have yet to use it. Maybe I should let it run out of gas once just so I can use it

jpeardm

OnStar, Tele-Aide, LoJack, I always reluctantly give in and pay-up for these services in my vehicles. I guess it's worth it when you need it like any sort of insurance. You're car gets stolen, "I should've had LoJack", breakdown in the middle of nowhere, "I should've bought TeleAide", lock the keys in, "I should've paid for OnStar". They're all way overpriced services but they know that and I pay anyway.

StevethePilot

When my wife popped the hose on the 320, she hit the little wrench button. They offered her little help. Now, just because she's had one worthless encounter with them, does that mean it's useless?

While I doubt that someone will try to steal my GL, I also doubted someone would steal my flight bag from the back of my LX by breaking the glass, and take my logbook, my certificate, and some books, leaving my expensive headset. At that point, I would've loved OnStar or whatever for my flight bag.

mbslk350

TeleAid is like life insurance. Seems like a waste of money until you need it. But when you really need it, you're glad you paid the bucks to get it.

Examples:
- Keys locked in the car along with the dog. I've heard stories of dogs jumping on the door and locking the car from the inside. Oops.
- Severe auto accident when you're too injured to call 911 or can't find your phone in the mess. TeleAid calls automatically and gives your location and vehicle description.

jpeardm

Yeah I guess it just keeps going these days, I just paid 8K for a plasma TV so what's another $500 for an extended warranty, Ins agent talks me into earthquake coverage for my homeowners (Boston?), I have AAA in case the tele-aide doesn't work, long term health care, etc, etc, etc. I guess I'm a sucker for perhaps a false peace of mind??

Newbie_2_MB

No, after the '92 Accord I went to a '96 Explorer, then an '03 Explorer than an '05 Expedition. The Accord was the only one with an in-car cell phone w/speakerphone. For the rest of the vehicles, I migrated to a hand-held cell phone.

What a change for you, from the '92 Prelude to the GL!!

Newbie_2_MB

OK, you sold me right there! My dogs are my kids and while they are relegated to the back part of the vehicle, they can wriggle out of the barricade I have back there & end up in the middle row of seats (happened last weekend). I'd be a wreck if they were locked in the car with the keys inside.

oknish

Tell me all about it My kids finally have "leg room" when being driven in my car. And, even better, I have better chances of car sales guys talking to me now

StevethePilot

Ya gotta keep that barrier tight!

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hiddenvalue

I think it is worth it for $240 a year.

Newbie_2_MB

Beautiful fur kids you have! I'm not familiar with that breed.

I have 2 Labs and volunteer with a Labrador Retriever rescue group.

StevethePilot

We have a bit of good information on the website. Also AKC.org. Rarest of the toy breeds.

(to myself)

boxboss

Pictures of some of mine - excellent examples of a nonworking breed...

StevethePilot

oknish

+10000