State Farm launches OnStar-like service called In-Drive

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State Farm has partnered with Huges Telematics to introduce a new vehicle services system called In-Drive. The system offers up emergency response assistance, roadside assistance, stolen vehicle tracking, vehicle diagnostic alerts and maintenance alerts. Buyers can opt in for free after a $10 activation fee, though various packages are available from $5 per month to $14 per month. State Farm hasn't said which services are available at which price point, however.

In addition to the handy services, In-Drive also features a slightly Big Brother aspect. Buyers can receive speed and location alerts on their vehicle while another family member is behind the wheel, and more importantly, State Farm can use the device to monitor your driving habits.

Technically, the insurance agency says that those who opt in can choose to be part of an additional program called Drive Safe and Save. The system will measure everything from the amount of miles you drive to the times of day you take to the wheel as well as your vehicle's acceleration, cornering, braking and average speed. The company says that participating can cut your insurance bill by anywhere from 10 to 50 percent, though its unclear whether or not your rates can jump in the opposite direction should you prove to be a heathen behind the wheel. Click past the jump to check out the press release or head over to the State Farm site for more information.Continue reading State Farm launches OnStar-like service called In-Drive

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[Dash08]

I do not support giving insurance companies more power.

This is a very bad idea.