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just don't forget that whatever the car's computers still record, the maker's diag software will be able to read it out next time the car is at the mechanic
Well, shit.
Any way around that?
Without some serious ECM re-programming from someone that knows what they're doing (which is very unlikely), probably not. Pretty sure they're referencing OBDII protocol (or whatever the current standard is) in this context.
Having said that, it's probably only an issue when taking to the dealer for anything. Your everyday, local mechanic likely only cares about the diagnostic codes that might be active and point to the issue at hand.
Yes, but when there are recalls that need to be handled by the dealership they will get your data.
Honestly, it isn't a huge deal to me other than the fact that there's no way around it. You pay 10s of thousands of dollars for something, yet you still don't fully own it.
and it even spies on you for commercial data mining and whatever other reasons!
but what I said is not only a concern with the dealer's repair shop, see my other response to their comment