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Cars didn't need apps in the 1900's and they sure as hell don't need them now.
You don't need a computer to make a car. But you might need most of one to meet fuel economy and safety standards.
Yeah, good people had good ideas and created the computer link that allows your catalytic converter to function properly. As with all good things, some shithead ruined it and put Subaru's remote start behind a paid app. Shit people ruining good things, tale as old as time.
But they force me to pay for parts I can't use without doing things I won't and agreeing to things I don't.