As you make plans to see friends and family this month, be sure to bring Guardian along for added peace of mind
As the weather cools off and the days get shorter after the clocks turn back, there’s an opportunity to celebrate with loved ones that helps punctuate the fall. Thanksgiving is a holiday to look forward to whether you’re staying home or traveling, hunkering down indoors to watch football or going outside for a “turkey trot” 5K, or whatever else you have planned.
In 2020, 57 percent of Americans surveyed said they changed their Thanksgiving plans due to pandemic health concerns. As a result, this year may be busier than usual on the roads as people reconnect over the holiday weekend. A forecast from AAA says that over 48 million Americans are expected to travel by vehicle this Thanksgiving — up 8 percent versus last year. So if you’re traveling, remember to take advantage of OnStar
Download the Guardian app
For holiday travel you might have to rent a vehicle or use a ride-sharing vehicle without OnStar. Fortunately, the OnStar Guardian app allows you to bring along key OnStar safety services, including Mobile Crash Response and Roadside Assistance.
Share Guardian with family members
If your loved ones don’t have OnStar in their own vehicles, there’s good news: You can share the Guardian app with up to seven people.
Share your location with family
Ever stare out at the driveway wondering when your guests will arrive? Are they stuck in traffic, lost or caught in bad weather? With the Guardian app, up to seven family members sharing the app can view each other’s location on a map.
Know you’re covered
Holiday travel can be hectic, especially around Thanksgiving when roads are busy and weather conditions are unpredictable. Fortunately, with OnStar in your vehicle, you have the added peace of mind of knowing you have services like Automatic Crash Response,
In addition, if you get a flat tire, run out of gas, get locked out of your vehicle or have a problem that requires a tow, you can simply request Roadside Assistance.
Keep passengers entertained
The last thing you want is for your passengers to be bored on the car ride to Grandma’s house. With your available in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot
Check conditions before you leave
Delays due to road closures, construction or bad weather can put a damper on your holiday weekend. Before you leave home, check the forecast at your destination, and take a look to find out whether any detours or slowdowns will get in the way of your journey. Of course, when you’re on the road, you can always get some help routing around slowdowns — just push your blue OnStar button and ask an Advisor for directions.
