Going to buy my first car soon—what brand should I choose that won’t hit me with anti-consumer practices later?

2 years ago by Ascend910 to c/right2repair

I’m planning to buy my first car, but I’m seeing a lot of brands implementing policies that seem to take advantage of their customers. Things like requiring extra subscriptions for basic features, tracking driving habits, and forcing unnecessary data collection have me worried. Are there any car brands out there that don’t engage in these types of anti-consumer practices? I’m looking for a reliable company that respects its customers in the long run. Any advice would be appreciated!

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Death_Equity 54 points 2 years ago

Just buy a used Honda, Mazda, or Toyota that is pre-2016. None of those will have telemetry, subscription features, etc. They do collect data, which is stored locally, but that is required for accident investigations and to adjust the engine control systems.

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brettvitaz 23 points 2 years ago

I hope they keep making those pre 2016 cars!

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MajorHavoc 2 points 2 years ago

I'm counting on it!

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