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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (2 children)

It's utterly ridiculous. I will not buy a car without AA/Carplay (I don't want Android Automotive).

There's so much wrong with their proposal. I don't want my credentials to persist on a shared car! I already have a device that I take with me that has all the connectivity/data I want.

Basically, if 'forced' to buy a car without AA/Carplay they'd better throw in a suction cup mount to stick over top of of the built in display so I can use the device I already pay for...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

@[email protected]

The true purpose is most likely the car has more of your info. Probably a mix of gathering metrics on their cars and selling your data.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Oh - undoubtedly. And potential revenue stream from services. None of this is for the benefit of the consumer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Some of the aftermarket AA kits are actually pretty decent. we basically have a big tablet mounted over the original dash of the safira .

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Any suggestions? Which do you use?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Can't find the exact model we bought of aliexpress a few years ago. But I'd recommend watching some reviews on the Chinese AA screens. Good working ones are a dime in a dozen sadly.