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diff --git a/content/entry/avoiding-automobile-surveillance.md b/content/entry/avoiding-automobile-surveillance.md index e186351..0e3e948 100644 --- a/content/entry/avoiding-automobile-surveillance.md +++ b/content/entry/avoiding-automobile-surveillance.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ My first piece of advice is don't buy a connected car. By connected car I mean a If you already own a connected car, the best advice I can give is to trade it in for an old car. Until then read the owner's manual and find out how to deactivate as many of the connected features as you can. Never pair your phone with your car. Disable Bluetooth and cellular connections on the car if possible. # Eliminate Remote Diagnostics -Unfortunately even some old vehicles have remote diagnostics systems that collect and transmit vehicle sensor data wirelessly to the dealership, insurer, manufacturer or [thugs](/glossary/#thug). I'll cover these by category starting with the dealership. +Unfortunately even some old vehicles have remote diagnostics systems that collect and transmit vehicle sensor data wirelessly to the dealership, insurer, manufacturer or [thugs](/glossary/). I'll cover these by category starting with the dealership. ## Dealership Tracking Automotive dealerships have [GPS tracking devices](https://www.spireon.com/gps-auto-tracking/) attached to cars primarily to prevent theft. When you buy a car, assume it has one and make the dealership agree to remove it as part of the terms of purchase before you buy the vehicle. Once you've bought the car from the dealership, there's no reason they need GPS tracking on it. |