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You should have been /be creeped out by on-star if anything. Every on-star vehicle can be tracked within the triangulation limits of cell towers (aka. within half a mile if not better.)

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In some cars, you can yank the OnStar module without ill effects. If you're not a subscriber, it may be something to look into.

I did this on my father's 2008 GMC Sierra and we replaced it with a BlueStar[1] bluetooth adapter. It works flawlessly and mimics OnStar functionality down to muting the radio and stopping A/C fans for voice control. It's far nicer than most aftermarket Bluetooth mods.

[1] http://www.costartech.com/pb/products/bluestar.html

https://www.google.com/maps/timeline If you run android this is the same thing. It can be turned off but most people will probably have it on.

This is incredibly creepy and pretty useful at the same time...

So which one is it: it’s creepy and you don’t want it in your life, or it’s creepy but not enough to avoid it?

I've found it to be interesting and useful, especially after having an Android phone for multiple years. I can easily go back and see where I went on a particular day, which is particularly useful when rediscovering travel spots

Are you also creeped out by your cellphone?

A bit.

Yes, but the pros outweigh the cons.

I've never owned a smart phone and I turn off my throw away phone when not using it.

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