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Automakers don't want you to be able to modify/repair your own car anymore
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:31 pm
Automakers are supporting provisions in copyright law that could prohibit home mechanics and car enthusiasts from repairing and modifying their own vehicles.
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Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:33 pm to LSUDVM1999
I don't mess with BMW and Porsche anymore because of this. Forcing you to go to the stealership.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:40 pm to dagrippa
quote:
BMW
Worst car I've ever owned.
It's ridiculous they try to force people to the dealership.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:42 pm to LSUDVM1999
So they want more of your $$$, what a surprise.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:45 pm to LSUDVM1999
Ridiculous
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:47 pm to Boats n Hose
I don't work on my own car or modify my own cars either so it won't affect me at all. I already pay people to do that stuff as is
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:47 pm to LSUDVM1999
Most people have know this for years. It's practically impossible to do anything other than basic maintenance on today's cars. Matter of fact, it's probably been this way for at least the last ten years.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:48 pm to LSUDVM1999
They are fricking stupid to think they can tell people what do with one of their most expensive purchases in life.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:49 pm to High C
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:49 pm to LSUDVM1999
quote:Frick no they don't. It used to take me 5 minutes to change a burnt headlamp bulb. Now I have to remove the grill and/or front bumper to change the damn thing.
Automakers don't want you to be able to modify/repair your own car anymore
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:51 pm to LSUDVM1999
And automakers lobby like no one else, so we're fricked.
MOAR GOVERNMENT! YEEEEAAH!
MOAR GOVERNMENT! YEEEEAAH!
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:52 pm to roadGator
Freaking fuel pressure sensor it out on mine truck..and I need an inspection sticker.
Sensors are always failing when you need an inspection sticker.
How come the check engine light never fails
Sensors are always failing when you need an inspection sticker.
How come the check engine light never fails
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:54 pm to LSUDVM1999
I hate working on newer cars, especially newer Fords with aluminum body and any model Audi.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:55 pm to Kajungee
My sister drives a BMW and has never had a trip to the dealership under $700.
Freaking rip off
Freaking rip off
Posted on 4/23/15 at 1:55 pm to LSUDVM1999
Interesting, so perhaps someone not on the automaker's payroll would be legally barred from diagnosing factory defects and safety hazards that could lead to a recall.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:06 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Headlight replaced try having to replace the entire light assembly and it can only be ordered through the dealership.
Check engine light been on in my truck for 8 years and it always passes inspection. Even with blackout tint all the way around and illegal exhaust (no cats or mufflers just dual exhaust straight off the headers with 18" glasspaks).
Check engine light been on in my truck for 8 years and it always passes inspection. Even with blackout tint all the way around and illegal exhaust (no cats or mufflers just dual exhaust straight off the headers with 18" glasspaks).
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:10 pm to The Torch
quote:2005 5 series with 38,000 miles in 2007 - heater went out - $3,200.00 later drove the mofo off of Brian Harris lot. Never again, traded in on a Landcruiser.
My sister drives a BMW and has never had a trip to the dealership under $700. Freaking rip off
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:13 pm to Dead End
quote:
BMW
Worst car I've ever owned.
Best car I've ever owned. By a long shot too.
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:13 pm to skinny domino
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Never again, traded in on a Landcruiser.
ma boy
Posted on 4/23/15 at 2:28 pm to LSUDVM1999
I don't see this happening. Beyond pissing off every weekend mechanic and car enthusiast, I'm sure every auto parts store, Walmart and independent car service shops will be lobbying against this
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