Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
by stefanfisk on Monday November 09, 2026 @03:35AM
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In a few years, new cars probably won’t pass inspection or be allowed insurance if their internet access is disabled and not fixed by an authorized technician in a timely manner.
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Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
by Brybry on Monday November 09, 2026 @03:55AM
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Most US states don't have a safety inspection. [1]
The trend might even be moving away from some types of inspections.
For example, Louisiana recently did away with its annual inspection program for all non-commercial, non-school bus vehicles (except for some emissions testing in some locations due to federal clean air act). [2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_inspection_in_the_Unit...
Re:Unlocking any car from X brand in most of the world
by gambiting on Monday November 09, 2026 @04:50AM
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And in the UK you have to report every modification(including this one) to your insurer, or your insurance is null and void. The MOT(annual test) couldn't care any less about any of this or any modifications - as long as your car can pass a set of(very basic) tests, it's legal to use on the road.