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It won’t be long until someone finds a way to flash the firmware or install a bootleg sensor or something else. You can already get a lot “chipped” on VAG and BMW cars.


Oh great you just had an accident with modified software in car - we are not covering that.

Truly yours, car insurance company.


I'd rather keep my warranty.


Warranty I don’t care. Insurance on the other hand is useful.




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