A system and method simplifying, combining and improving vehicle and personal diagnostic monitoring and reporting, automatic vehicle emergency event notification, personal emergency distress notification, vehicle and personal location notification, vehicle and personal threat notification and remote vehicle operation (door locks, lights, horn and other systems). System and method include a device within the vehicle, or carried by an individual, and having a wireless communication capability, providing two way communication of data via a hand-held device or key fob, and a remote call center capable of storing, analyzing and assessing services required and communicating back the results of that assessment. Services would include roadside mechanic assistance, towing, informed Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) notification (including assessment of severity of emergency) and threat notification.