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Most, if not all car companies collect and profile your data, how can I improve my privacy when buying a modern car?
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E: if you have the disposable funds or the skills you can do an EV conversion.
Wouldn’t be surprised if it kept all the data internally and then published it to their servers when you go for to a service center or do maintenance.
If they aren't already will be only a matter of time before they do this
The catch is it'll be enshittified as soon as it can.
Keeping an eye on it since no other company is offering a similar lack of connectivity, but also not going to be surprised if it doesn't deliver on its promises.
The sad thing is you paid to get a car with a TCU, then paid a mechnic to remove it. Assuming you're not a mechnic/hobbist yourself.
It's good that Mozilla is shaming car companies and shining a spotlight on the issue. Journalists need to ask about tracking and privacy when a new car model comes out. Buyer should ask sellers the same.
no, I paid to get a car without that telemetry, as it would be part of the condition of sale
people don't need to just accept what the dealer says. they can tell them to fuck off and go buy somewhere else
I often find "free market baby" doesn't work with monopolies, or if all companies are doing the same evil thing.
true, effectiveness is not guaranteed
but you can still opt out entirely. bought a 2012 without that bullshit just yesterday
I find myself often paying more for less these days. The Slate truck isn't really a great deal either when comparing to something like the new Chevy Equinox EV.
Alternatively, if you can't remove the modem, find and remove the antenna. And if you can't remove the antenna try and surround it with a metal, like aluminum foil.
Slate trucks loot a little bit too gimicky for me, and I'm not sure if it's coming to my country either.