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Easiest way to control your data is to pull the telemetry unit out of of your car and never take the car to the dealership. This isn't easy, but it's worth it.

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There should be an "airplane mode" for cars.

not the “flying cars” we wanted, but it’s the “flying cars” we need

There’s still telemetry from map apps. I just flat out kill location services on my phone these days.

> never take the car to the dealership. This isn't easy, but it's worth it.

How much is the first 3 years of maintenance worth?

So far less than $200 for the basic stuff like oil, filters. I’ve spent maybe about $600-$800 total in ~5 years because I got new tires. I bought new.

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