SiriusXM has launched a new aftermarket connected car solution for dealers and their customers, developed by its company — Automatic Labs.

The solution delivers connected vehicle service at a cost SiriusXM shared comes in as low as $40 per vehicle, including the device and introductory 6-month subscription.

On top of providing features to drivers like crash alerts and vehicle health and performance monitoring, it also gives dealers the ability “to maintain a connection with their customers long after the initial vehicle sale,” the company shared.

The technology, which Automatic will be demonstrating at the SiriusXM booth at the 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas, also serves to encourage drivers to return to the dealership for their service needs through its Connected Maintenance feature. This gives dealers the ability to send service reminders and maintenance information, vehicle-specific recall notifications and more, directly to a customer’s smartphone.

And drivers can use the Automatic mobile app to book service appointments and receive estimates from the dealership where their car was purchased.

Automatic will also be launching a new 4G hardware device, which will be available for distribution this summer.

Some of the features Automatic delivers to shoppers are as follows:

• Crash Alert: Detects when a serious collision occurs and enables trained responders to contact you, send emergency services and contact a driver’s emergency contact.
• Real-time vehicle location monitoring and sharing: Shows where your car is parked in a crowded lot, and can keep you connected with family out on the road.
• Vehicle health and performance monitoring.
• Direct recall notifications and service reminders: Gives you the ability to book service appointments with your dealer with a few simple clicks.
• Integration with smart home devices: Open your garage door, adjust your thermostat and turn on house lights on your way to or from home.
• Roadside assistance: Sends towing and repair services to your exact location when help is needed. (available summer, 2018)

“We are excited to be entering into this new phase of development for Automatic. Our new series of products offer cutting edge safety and convenience services that consumers are asking for, and drives key first and future service traffic right back to a dealer’s store,” said Stewart Lyons, senior vice president of emerging business at SiriusXM.

“SiriusXM has a long and successful record of working with automotive dealers. As we continue to enhance our connected vehicle services and products, we’ll deliver even more value to them and their customers,” he continued.