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Old 01-30-2007, 08:56 PM   #36 (permalink)
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For what it's worth:

It probably would not be that hard to wrap GM's current codes into a user friendly web interface. We all know the data is there in one of their systems, and it has high availability. How else would all those GM Dealers get it on demand eh?

As long as you're not looking for them to do "Advanced" tracking with their 3rd party carriers, it's just a matter of exposing data they already have.

I mean, that's what people are saying isn't it, "let me track the event codes myself?" Why over complicate it. I would think if they set it up so you must have an order number, that would work. Or you must register first and associate your order with your online profile. That'd work too for those dealers that don't give you your order number. (jerks)

Bottomline: It's a horse apiece. It's easy to do, and there are good reasons to do it. It exposes business data, and that is always a risk. My professional opinion: probably not going to happen anytime soon, unless you get a hold of the right people at GM, AND they give a hoot about your needs and wants.
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