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retiredguy123 03-29-2021 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1922840)
If you mean hard wired connected somehow that's a negative. My car is less than one year old and not been to the dealer since the day I purchased it. I will tell you this car has enough wiz-bangs it can drive itself. It yells at me to put my hands back onto the steering wheel or will disable features.

Not hard wired, but most newer cars have a built-in modem that allows the manufacturer to connect to it and read the odometer, gas gauge, oil level, and other electronic information on the vehicle. There is probably an app that you can install on your smart phone where you can read the same information and even unlock the doors or start the car with your phone.

rustyp 03-29-2021 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1922847)
Not hard wired, but most newer cars have a built-in modem that allows the manufacturer to connect to it and read the odometer, gas gauge, oil level, and other electronic information on the vehicle. There is probably an app that you can install on your smart phone where you can read the same information and even unlock the doors or start the car with your phone.

What do you mean by connect to it ? Obviously they have wireless feedback that connected to my car to obtain information without my assistance. Thus my point if the data exist how does one wipe it out after the fact IE turn back the odometer.

retiredguy123 03-29-2021 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1922854)
What do you mean by connect to it ? Obviously they have wireless feedback that connected to my car to obtain information without my assistance. Thus my point if the data exist how does one wipe it out after the fact IE turn back the odometer.

I don't know how to turn back the odometer. But, your car has a built-in modem that allows anyone with the IP address and internet access to connect to it and read the available information stored on it. The manufacturer has the IP address for the modem in your car. It is just like any computer or other internet device that you connect to via the internet and share information.

thevillages2013 03-30-2021 05:15 AM

I will just start driving in reverse ! That’ll do it! That’s the ticket! I think I can probably drive better in reverse than some I see driving daily although roundabouts might get tricky and the neck may get a little stiff

Leadbone1 03-30-2021 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1922680)
Since the announcement by Transportation Secretary Buttigieg that he would like to impose a Vehicle Mileage Tax, I have decided to invest heavily into all manufacturers of Digital Rollback Odometer Devices. You can thank me later.

In reality, I read that these devices can easily be made at home. If this tax is put into place I can already think of a lot of ways to get around it.

If they require a mandatory GPS installed in your vehicle, there’s not gonna be much you can do about it. I don’t think this will ever come to pass anyway. Just another typical bonehead idea from this current embarrassing administration!

RouseysMom 03-30-2021 05:33 AM

Didn’t Mayor Pete already ROLL BACK this tax? 🤪

rstebbins 03-30-2021 05:37 AM

They have talked about a tax like this for years. Electric and Hybid cars cause the MPG to go up, so states take in less in gas taxes. So they want to figure another way to tax those high MPG cars since the gasoline tax does not work. Also, anyone with a GM car with OnStar has their mileage and car condition reported to OnStar on a regular basis. I always get emails saying when I need service based on mileage.

jimkerr 03-30-2021 06:10 AM

This is bad investment advice!

Bay Kid 03-30-2021 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1922712)
How will these devices wipe out memory in onboard GPS and connected services devices. Just got a call from the dealer today to schedule service they knew the exact mileage on my car.

Big brother knows everything we are doing. Your phone, alexa, charge cards, etc. Soon they will block us from doing anything they don't like. Just look at our border, any news?

Bay Kid 03-30-2021 06:27 AM

Who already makes more money per gallon? TAX, TAX, TAX

bonrich 03-30-2021 06:33 AM

Sounds like we may have to be a two golf cart household, and park the car.

allsport 03-30-2021 06:41 AM

You do know that is illegal.

Marykschulz 03-30-2021 07:22 AM

Why do so many feel they can disregard laws? They don’t want to pay taxes but will be the first to complain about bad roads. I guess taxes are only for others.

Lindaws 03-30-2021 07:27 AM

Butti is a ..........!

Luckytwo 03-30-2021 08:10 AM

My Car flashing message “Take coffee break”, when driving long distance without break.


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