General Motors (OnStar) has launched a new aspect to its GM connected car technology, an app called Proactive Alerts which can undertake diagnostic investigations on a vehicle, allowing any faulty parts to be identified and ordered, or warranty repair work to be approved, before the vehicle is taken to a mechanic. The ultimate goal of the technology is to detect and repair any “vehicle-stopping” issues before they become a problem. So far, Proactive Alerts monitors the three components most likely to cause problems – the battery, fuel pump, and starter, and is available in nine 2016 models, although planned to eventually cover all new vehicles.
General Motors (GM) has launched a new aspect to its OnStar connected car technology, an app called Proactive Alerts which can undertake diagnostic investigations on a vehicle, allowing any faulty parts to be identified and ordered, or warranty repair work to be approved, before the vehicle is taken to a mechanic. The ultimate goal of the technology is to detect and repair any “vehicle-stopping” issues before they become a problem. So far, Proactive Alerts monitors the three components most likely to cause problems – the battery, fuel pump, and starter, and is available in nine 2016 models, although planned to eventually cover all new vehicles.