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minus-squaresugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 months agoBetter yet, look up YouTube videos on how to remove the tracking bits. Sometimes it’s pretty easy, like just unplugging a connector or two (e.g. disabling OnStar is usually that easy). Do that research before buying, then remove it once you buy.
minus-squareSteveFromMySpace@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 months agoOn older cars this is generally safe but cars from like…2021 onward this gets a bit dicier.
Better yet, look up YouTube videos on how to remove the tracking bits. Sometimes it’s pretty easy, like just unplugging a connector or two (e.g. disabling OnStar is usually that easy). Do that research before buying, then remove it once you buy.
On older cars this is generally safe but cars from like…2021 onward this gets a bit dicier.