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"  Most of us are familiar with the OnStar service, which is available on GM vehicles. GM sells more cars than any other manufacturer in the US; but if you own one of the other 81% of cars sold in America and wish you could have the safety and security OnStar affords, you&amp;#039;ve been out of luck- until now. While testing the recently released OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) for the Good Housekeeping Seal - we had the opportunity to experience and try out the many features OnStar has to offer while driving a Toyota!  The OnStar FMV mirror installs in place of the standard rear view mirror on practically any car, costs as little as $200 installed through Best Buy with additional monthly service between $19 - $29. The FMV mirror offers emergency services (including automatic crash response), turn-by-turn GPS, and hands-free calling through Bluetooth. For an additional charge, it can also double as its own cell phone- using satellite technology which in our tests maintained service in areas both Verizon and AT&amp;amp;amp;T lost coverage. Although On Star FMV isn&amp;#039;t integrated into a car in the same way that OnStar would be in a GM vehicle to take advantage of the car&amp;#039;s crash sensors, it has its own internal sensors that sense and report a crash starting at around 10mph. Most internal features are activated via voice commands (like those for setting up a phone) and can take some getting used to. But at any point, an OnStar advisor is available to speak to you and help you out. The advisors we spoke with were universally cordial, helping us with virtually anything we could throw at them- even annoying requests like finding a McDonalds, or more importantly a gas or service station.  During automated navigation, a small drawback is that unlike on the LCD screen on GPS units, turn-by- turn directions with OnStar FMV are presented by voice alone. However, the ability to talk to an advisor hands-free is a safety feature unmatched by most navigation systems. Perhaps, however, drivers will get the most peace of mind knowing they&amp;#039;ll be taken care of in an emergency. If a vehicle malfunctions, roadside assistance is available; in the event of theft, authorities can locate the vehicle; and if a crash occurs, emergency responders are notified immediately. OnStar FMV is an affordable, simple package providing a safe way to navigate on the road and the protection you need in the event of an emergency. We&amp;#039;re proud that OnStar FMV is now a Good Housekeeping Seal holder. For more information on the Good Housekeeping Seal visit. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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