I would still opt out. If you can ever prove they sold your data in violation of the privacy policy then sue the crap out of them. I do agree, they probably still will do it.
@@Guerrilla727 when they do it enough times eventually circumstances will occur that will conclusively show that the only way this information got out was the car company. Since they are a private company and not the government, a good lawyer could also force them to divulge their trail of information.
As a Software Engineer, "disabling tracking" doesn't really prevent anyone from actually tracking you. They'll still have it enabled. Just look at how many lawsuits Google, Amazon or Ring currently have for violating privacy while pretending they didn't. Don't trust anyone unless you know for a fact how it works.
@@jishcatg Most of them, like those from the late 80s, although some later ones from the early 90s are 4-stroke. A Trabant is effectively a motorbike that has 4 wheels.
Your car is tracking a lot more than you just described in this video and "opting out" didn't change that fact. Even just having the app installed on your phone means they're tracking you. You've got the tip of the iceberg. The only way to not get tracked like that is not to drive a vehicle made after 2010.
For anyone interested theres the report"It's Official: Cars Are Terrible at Privacy and Security" by the Mozilla Foundation that details which manufacture is tracking what. Wait until you read everything they track
legally they have to. if they are found out to not, especially inside eu where gdpr will jump you harder than a bouncing castle, you as a company get screwed over tenfold. i am pretty sure you can ask the eu parliament about this and what they do to ensure companies like these are kept in check @@TedSchoenling
@@nobbyfirefly57 It automatically collects the data, I have lost count of how many companies have been fined for collecting data when people have opted out I suppose to them it's the cost of doing business. Where I'm from you can opt out of cold calls and unsolicited mail which I have done but I still receive unsolicited mail and calls.
@@slapshotjack9806 Everyone is doing something illegal. Do you know how many laws there are? Is it law to keep your safety belt fastened when driving a car? What if you have a stiff neck, so you unbuckle it when backing up? Your car is going to know.
@@oliverheaviside2539 AFAIK the sensor is in the buckle side. There are buckle extensions that you can plug in and extend the seatbelt a little or a lot. Useful for larger people and people with disabilities. One way to know that it's true is if you plug in the buckle from the passenger seat into the buckle for the drivers side and the alarm for the seatbelt won't go on. Been using one since about 2002.
Good luck. The car likely won't operate without them. Or the first time you take it in for service, warranty, or a recall, they'll download everything anyway. Then you'll be fined or penalized.
This is why im happy to maintain and keep my 2001 vehicle going strong. I've owned it for decades and have had zero issues mechanically or electricly outside normal wear and tear. I also have no worries about being tracked or turned into more of a commodity.
Yeah im so glad I was in the custom car business when I was younger. Im thinking I just may buy a shell and put my own engine/trans and ECU and then do my own custom LED touch panels. Thankfully the racing industry is still alive and well and you can get crate motors for decent prices still.
There needs to be a law that if you opt in, you get royalties for anytime your information is bought, sold, exchanged, or used. You are already paying them for the item. That doesn't give them free reign to continue to make money off you, besides say, maintenance.
@@slapshotjack9806 many companies operate this way, you are the product. And I think if companies can get money off me, by selling info, I should get a piece. It's really strange that you are defending companies though. Bet you like paying ever rising subscriptions... and taxes.
@slapshotjack9806 those "activities" and that data would not be possible to sell without your input, therefore you did the work off of which the company is making a profit, therefore, you can argue for compensation. Weird hill to die on, bud.
I expect that her car insurance will inexplicably go up after this. I also don't necessarily believe that unchecked boxes stop them from doing anything they want. You need to disable the actual equipment that collects the data and live without the systems that are disabled.
@@dampierstucco5778They'll raise rates on older cars that don't have the capability of spying on you. They'll do it in the name of safety and price people out of owning older cars.
Good luck. The hardware and software is proprietary, copyrighted, and the aftermarket is being stripped of the ability to legally reverse engineer it. Right to repair laws are rapidly being being eliminated. Luis Rossman is a great source of info on the matter.
The CIA can also use “safety features” to remotely control your car (this isn’t a conspiracy theory, this has been confirmed in leaks). Plus push to start makes me forget my keys. Used cars are going to become incredibly valuable.
I the coming years we are going to see two groups of privacy-focused individuals: 1. People who buy older vehicles so they can’t be tracked. 2. People who buy newer vehicles and pull them apart to remove the invasive spyware so they can’t be tracked.
How does push to start cause you to forget your keys? The car will not start unless you have your keys with you. I just keep my keys in my pocket and never take them out.
Most cellphones (not all) are a personal tracking device that lets you make calls and other stuff. But you have options with a phone, like driving with it in a Faraday bag if you want, that you don't have with vehicle snoop-tech.
Simple answer is buy a car from the mid 90s\early 2000 and work on it yourself, no tracking on those. Extra points if it’s diesel and doesn’t have an ECU.
It's also vulnerable in the case of an EMP (whether that be intentional by humans or from the sun.) so an old school diesel is the only thing drivable afterwards.
@@openeyes-411Which is why they're legislating them of the road in the name of carbon emissions. It's only a matter of time before older cars are uninsurable because they lack "safety" features.
"She's confused but she's got the spirit" Wish more people realized that modern cars are packed with tracking stuff which is usually not discussed at the dealership
Thank God i drive a 1996 Volvo. Cant be tracked, cant be turned off remotley, can run on vegetable oil and can haul as much as a ford ranger while beeing as luxurious as a mercedes. Best car ever
I'm a data analyst, you don't want to share your data? Ok don't use your credit card, bank, cellphone and move to a place with no electricity. That's the only way.
Yeah. Ever go into those "unsubscribe" functions on unsolicited e-mails and find yourself with twice as many unsolicited e-mails afterward? I don't think clicking on those gets rid of anything.
and she also shows her face online, her car, what kinda smartphone she has etc xD it's so funny when people think they are safe from data collection by declining a few things and turning off a few options.
The cellphone is her choice. The snoop-tech in her new vehicle was not her choice as to it being included or not. She can travel with her phone in a Faraday bag or box if she wants. It's her choice. That's the difference.
@@ricfax uhuh so the Car, which will track way less GPS Info is a Problem, but the Smartphone which listens ALL THE TIME and Tracks GPS and all Data ALL the time isn't a Problem. That's Like saying a gunshot with a .22 is a Problem, but a 9mm isn't.
@@pgreg8528 : Phones can be put in a Faraday bag or simply left at home. Believe it or not, there was a time people didn't carry phones and some don't always carry them now.
Listen all! Once you create an account via the app or web browser to get services, then every Capitalist in this entire world will have your personal details. Period!.
The government is gonna find a way to get that data no matter what. The real issue is that the data is being sold to insurance companies, who will then raise rates based on your driving habits as reported by your car. So if someone's kid runs out in front of your car, or you get stuck behind someone with really bad braking habits, congratulations! Your premium just went up!
Well, my neighbor had his new $80k tundra stolen from his driveway. police said they couldn't do anything about it. Toyota tracked the car, and it was recovered quickly. So there's definitely some value.
I wonder if changing software or even hardware will lead to the car not being able to run. Like they built it so that unless you're transmitting data they won't let you drive.
get a programmable standalone ecu, it replaces the ecu (computer) in the car with one that only controls the engine and can be tuned or looked through completely without any restriction at all. doing that would disable every single thing the old ecu controlled though, so you might need more control modules for whatever the car needs that isn't controlled by the standalone.
No one 'is programming those driverless cars. They're using our data to program them. That's why if you really pay attention to the self-driving cars, they drive like us.
It’s awful that car companies do this. Good to be aware it’s happening. Unfortunately your car is only a tiny part of the problem. Phones and apps are a far larger source of data leakage, generating revenue for many companies.
I'd rip the module out just cause you turn or signed to opt out means nothing you got to find the module box that stores a GPS device and it records your driving habits
As a mechanic... This just pisses me off. Besides making it way harder for me to work on newer cars, they're taking advantage in every way possible...its beyond messed up. Don't buy new cars and force them to rethink their practices. Or just outright sue them. Disgusting
This ain't it chief, you need to disable all updates to the car's software and then remove all the stuff that's used to transmit data to them. (some might be into the OS itself)
The same lady using a cell phone is worried about her car collecting data. If you really want to go off grid…either buy a used car with no bells or whistles…one that just gets you from point A to B OR Move to a walkable community and live there where a car is not absolutely needed OR join a commune that is living off the Earth and uses as little technology as possible. If you have a cell phone (which she does) …CHECK, owns and drives a current model car of which has tons of bells and whistles CHECK…more than likely at least lives in the suburbs 10-20 minutes away from the largest town and probably is a commuter to that job, with cameras and maybe toll booths that collect data and or have surveillance cameras, speed cameras and red light cameras to boot….come on, the best way to not be tracked is not to use ANY tech and live in the woods or mountains or somewhere off-grid…otherwise you are going to always be tracked, survived and monitored. The fact that she even bought her car from the Toyota dealer means, there was an exchange of information and the car doesn’t have to be the scape goat in this story…the dealership could also pass on info. Some of them have cameras in their stores too. Should have bought it private , it would have kept you off the radar a little bit versus buying from any dealer. This is as the kids say….CAP!!!
We need more content like this. I don't think people are very aware. And opting out is just trusting the company. All the mechanisms for tracking are still there. Oh and how about that remote kill switch that is soon to be legally required.
Love this!!!!! I do the same 😂. Just bought a 2021 used card and amazed at how much data was being collected back then now it's just worse. Everyone needs to know this. Thanks!!
This is all smoke and mirrors. Opting out will not stop them from gathering and selling this data. They will just do it anyway despite your objections.
The late '90s was a terrific time for Toyotas! I had an 02 Solara and I still miss that thing. (Car was based on the 97-01 Camry) Everything just worked and it's was actually responsive and fun to drive too. Great (unmodified) stereo too.
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582the antenna is a good thing; you want it there. Aside from letting you listen to radio for pleasure, being able to get AM radio is a safety booster in a disaster or an emergency, like a blizzard or earthquake. It's other hardware like microphones, SIM chips, and satellite transmission infrastructure that's the problem.
@@Threedog1963 so basically the radio module that makes the signal gets damaged. Because under normal operation the antenna transmits that power into the air. But if there isn't an antenna, a lot of that power will bounce back and damage it. Unplugging the power connector or removing the fuse would be a much safer way of doing it. If you have a good understanding of cars you might even be able to reprogram the unit to not send your data back. Since it probably uses internet connection for that this is the only way of still keeping such things working
I guarantee you my '88 Sierra and '76 Goldwing are not spying on me - no computers no problems... Yes I'm aware an '88 Sierra has modules, but they can't track me or share data
"is your car spying on you?" No, because my vehicles are 34 & 38 years old. A side benefit is being able to do my own repairs without needing expensive programmers, tools, or analyzers.
Yeah "Opting Out" doesn't actually work.. you need to actually DISABLE the data collection at the car. get rid of any SIM and all of that.
That’s next on my list!
How do you do that? Would removing the antenna work?
I would still opt out. If you can ever prove they sold your data in violation of the privacy policy then sue the crap out of them. I do agree, they probably still will do it.
@@michaellowe3665Yeah like you could ever prove something like that.
@@Guerrilla727 when they do it enough times eventually circumstances will occur that will conclusively show that the only way this information got out was the car company. Since they are a private company and not the government, a good lawyer could also force them to divulge their trail of information.
Seems like a perfect ad against ever buying a new car.
This guy ☝️ gets it!
Buy a 2003 Corolla and fix it every time it breaks. That's my recommendation.
Which is why they're forcing old cars off the road. Good luck buying quality replacement parts to make repairs.
Yeah my newest car I don’t drive any more is 2016 and my other car is 2001
As a Software Engineer, "disabling tracking" doesn't really prevent anyone from actually tracking you. They'll still have it enabled. Just look at how many lawsuits Google, Amazon or Ring currently have for violating privacy while pretending they didn't. Don't trust anyone unless you know for a fact how it works.
And I'm surprised that nothing is happening with them because... yknow.... Lobbies...
How nice of them to write "Your privacy, our priority", when they hid the opt out option deep in the sub menues.
Seems like your best bet would be to find the antenna and disconnect it.
@@Strideo1that probably means I won’t be able to do remote start
Haha I read "as a software engineer" and thought for a sec that I was reading the description of a Jira ticket
my car doesn't spy on me because, I drive a 1988 Trabant 601.This thing doesn't even have a fuel gauge
Have you checked the trunk? There’s a stasi agent hiding there taking notes
TRABANT FOR LIFE, THOSE DINKY LIL ENGINES ARE UNKILLABLE
@@yalcncanturk3815 aren't they 2-cycle engines like a lawn mower?
@@jishcatg Most of them, like those from the late 80s, although some later ones from the early 90s are 4-stroke. A Trabant is effectively a motorbike that has 4 wheels.
Priceless
U could sell it for 50,000.00!
Your car is tracking a lot more than you just described in this video and "opting out" didn't change that fact. Even just having the app installed on your phone means they're tracking you. You've got the tip of the iceberg. The only way to not get tracked like that is not to drive a vehicle made after 2010.
Too late for some models.
For anyone interested theres the report"It's Official: Cars Are Terrible at Privacy and Security" by the Mozilla Foundation that details which manufacture is tracking what. Wait until you read everything they track
Which is why they're moving to force older vehicles off the road.
Time to open a business that removes the tracking software and hardware for a fee
Play it safe and buy a vehicle from the year 2005 or earlier.
Disgraceful, that you have to opt out instead of having the possibility to opt in.
hilarious that people think "Opting out" keeps the car from collecting and sending data....
legally they have to. if they are found out to not, especially inside eu where gdpr will jump you harder than a bouncing castle, you as a company get screwed over tenfold. i am pretty sure you can ask the eu parliament about this and what they do to ensure companies like these are kept in check @@TedSchoenling
The car company never opts out, regardless of your opting status
it's only going to get much worse
It makes sense when it concerns safety features methinks.
Handing out your VIN on 3rd party sites doesn't help your case.
These sites are surely honeypots from federal agencies or corporate entities that sell her data too
This shit should be illegal
You opted out but it still collects the data, most companies just outright lie because they are constantly getting away with it.
Does it still send them the data either way or does it do nothing until the company asks for the data manually?
@@nobbyfirefly57 It automatically collects the data, I have lost count of how many companies have been fined for collecting data when people have opted out I suppose to them it's the cost of doing business.
Where I'm from you can opt out of cold calls and unsolicited mail which I have done but I still receive unsolicited mail and calls.
Wow. Can't believe my car is such a snitch.
@@slapshotjack9806
Everyone is doing something illegal. Do you know how many laws there are? Is it law to keep your safety belt fastened when driving a car? What if you have a stiff neck, so you unbuckle it when backing up? Your car is going to know.
@@slapshotjack9806: Right. Don't forget to take all your covid boosters. 🐑
@@slapshotjack9806TH-cam “You have the right to remain innocent”
Read the book “Three Felonies A Day”
Know the difference between law and justice.
@@fazole Buckle the seat belt before you get in and sit on it.
@@oliverheaviside2539 AFAIK the sensor is in the buckle side. There are buckle extensions that you can plug in and extend the seatbelt a little or a lot. Useful for larger people and people with disabilities. One way to know that it's true is if you plug in the buckle from the passenger seat into the buckle for the drivers side and the alarm for the seatbelt won't go on. Been using one since about 2002.
I would argue that the only way to stop the tracking is to physically uninstall the antenna / telematics hardware.
This ☝️☝️
Good luck. The car likely won't operate without them. Or the first time you take it in for service, warranty, or a recall, they'll download everything anyway. Then you'll be fined or penalized.
This is why im happy to maintain and keep my 2001 vehicle going strong. I've owned it for decades and have had zero issues mechanically or electricly outside normal wear and tear. I also have no worries about being tracked or turned into more of a commodity.
Yeah im so glad I was in the custom car business when I was younger. Im thinking I just may buy a shell and put my own engine/trans and ECU and then do my own custom LED touch panels. Thankfully the racing industry is still alive and well and you can get crate motors for decent prices still.
There needs to be a law that if you opt in, you get royalties for anytime your information is bought, sold, exchanged, or used. You are already paying them for the item. That doesn't give them free reign to continue to make money off you, besides say, maintenance.
@@slapshotjack9806 many companies operate this way, you are the product. And I think if companies can get money off me, by selling info, I should get a piece. It's really strange that you are defending companies though. Bet you like paying ever rising subscriptions... and taxes.
@@slapshotjack9806 That is also personal information.
@slapshotjack9806 those "activities" and that data would not be possible to sell without your input, therefore you did the work off of which the company is making a profit, therefore, you can argue for compensation.
Weird hill to die on, bud.
@@slapshotjack9806fed spotted
@@slapshotjack9806they literally are sharing personal information and the activities you do are in fact, personal information.
I expect that her car insurance will inexplicably go up after this. I also don't necessarily believe that unchecked boxes stop them from doing anything they want. You need to disable the actual equipment that collects the data and live without the systems that are disabled.
There are ways to create micro-insulated Faraday shields. :D
Insurance all already going up because of the data collection.
@@dampierstucco5778They'll raise rates on older cars that don't have the capability of spying on you. They'll do it in the name of safety and price people out of owning older cars.
Good luck. The hardware and software is proprietary, copyrighted, and the aftermarket is being stripped of the ability to legally reverse engineer it. Right to repair laws are rapidly being being eliminated. Luis Rossman is a great source of info on the matter.
Yep. You just know they're going to "find" a reason to up her rates! Then give a BS excuse if she questions them. Very sad.
It is cute that you think that opting out will accomplish much of anything.
The CIA can also use “safety features” to remotely control your car (this isn’t a conspiracy theory, this has been confirmed in leaks). Plus push to start makes me forget my keys. Used cars are going to become incredibly valuable.
I the coming years we are going to see two groups of privacy-focused individuals:
1. People who buy older vehicles so they can’t be tracked.
2. People who buy newer vehicles and pull them apart to remove the invasive spyware so they can’t be tracked.
Yeah, you have to have a car with the "safety features" that are controllable to begin with.
How do you get into your car without the keys? I assume the fob is attached to them
How does push to start cause you to forget your keys? The car will not start unless you have your keys with you. I just keep my keys in my pocket and never take them out.
@@FreedomTalkMedia helps to be an idiot as well.
Find the modem and disconnect it.
Good luck starting your car
Pull the safety connect fuse that connects the LTE modem
also just get a older car its that easy
Old cars are qbout to get a price bump lol
ANALOG FOR LIFE
Yea until its not, try finding a clean old car in the rust belt.
@slapshotjack9806
**German accent**
"If you have nozing to hide, zen you have nozing to fear"
@@Alias3141😂😂😂
"I'm driving a cell phone" is about right.
Most cellphones (not all) are a personal tracking device that lets you make calls and other stuff. But you have options with a phone, like driving with it in a Faraday bag if you want, that you don't have with vehicle snoop-tech.
@@ricfaxFacts.
@@ricfaxFact.
You're driving a digital goo lag.
Simple answer is buy a car from the mid 90s\early 2000 and work on it yourself, no tracking on those. Extra points if it’s diesel and doesn’t have an ECU.
What's wrong with the ecu?
@@Mika-ph6kuit may store data in the case of a accident
@@Mika-ph6kuit stores data in a crash
It's also vulnerable in the case of an EMP (whether that be intentional by humans or from the sun.) so an old school diesel is the only thing drivable afterwards.
@@openeyes-411Which is why they're legislating them of the road in the name of carbon emissions. It's only a matter of time before older cars are uninsurable because they lack "safety" features.
Once you've paired your smartphone to your car, you are doomed.
Not if you mod your car. Jailbreak is the way to go
"She's confused but she's got the spirit"
Wish more people realized that modern cars are packed with tracking stuff which is usually not discussed at the dealership
Thank God i drive a 1996 Volvo. Cant be tracked, cant be turned off remotley, can run on vegetable oil and can haul as much as a ford ranger while beeing as luxurious as a mercedes. Best car ever
This is why a mint condition or fully restored older vehicle is better than a new one.
I'm a data analyst, you don't want to share your data? Ok don't use your credit card, bank, cellphone and move to a place with no electricity. That's the only way.
Your credi card is not telling someone how you drive.
@@fazole right, if you're so worried about people knowing how you drive than where you live, your phone. Then you got it all wrong.
This is why I prefer "pre-electronic" vehicles. Zero gov regulation
Yeah. Ever go into those "unsubscribe" functions on unsolicited e-mails and find yourself with twice as many unsolicited e-mails afterward? I don't think clicking on those gets rid of anything.
Look at the cost of these vehicles, and then they still want to make money by invading your privacy.
Yep. Talk about corporate greed!
So glad I only have cars that are over 10 years old. Ultra reliable, zero nannies and paid for.
Meanwhile, her cell phone does even more than her car. 😂😂😂
and she also shows her face online, her car, what kinda smartphone she has etc xD it's so funny when people think they are safe from data collection by declining a few things and turning off a few options.
The cellphone is her choice. The snoop-tech in her new vehicle was not her choice as to it being included or not. She can travel with her phone in a Faraday bag or box if she wants. It's her choice. That's the difference.
@@ricfax uhuh so the Car, which will track way less GPS Info is a Problem, but the Smartphone which listens ALL THE TIME and Tracks GPS and all Data ALL the time isn't a Problem. That's Like saying a gunshot with a .22 is a Problem, but a 9mm isn't.
@@pgreg8528 : Phones can be put in a Faraday bag or simply left at home. Believe it or not, there was a time people didn't carry phones and some don't always carry them now.
@@ricfax “some don’t always carry one now” I don’t believe you.
Listen all! Once you create an account via the app or web browser to get services, then every Capitalist in this entire world will have your personal details. Period!.
Yes, that “smartphone on wheels” analogy is why I am not interested in many cars newer than about 2013.
You turned off the benefits of connected features. You did not turn off any spying. They still have the data.
So glad that my cars, bikes still have carburetors.
No computers.
And you're still being surveilled !
The government is gonna find a way to get that data no matter what. The real issue is that the data is being sold to insurance companies, who will then raise rates based on your driving habits as reported by your car. So if someone's kid runs out in front of your car, or you get stuck behind someone with really bad braking habits, congratulations! Your premium just went up!
@@slapshotjack9806 Just saying that doesn't make it true.
@@slapshotjack9806 Okay Mr. anonymous internet user with no cited sources. We'll just take your word for it then!
@@ChickenPizzaTheir already trying to do it!
Well, my neighbor had his new $80k tundra stolen from his driveway. police said they couldn't do anything about it. Toyota tracked the car, and it was recovered quickly. So there's definitely some value.
A faraday cage over the antenna might help
I'm never buying a new car.
Translation: get an older car.
As soon as you downloaded the app, you're toast
Another reason to drive a restored classic
I wonder if changing software or even hardware will lead to the car not being able to run. Like they built it so that unless you're transmitting data they won't let you drive.
get a programmable standalone ecu, it replaces the ecu (computer) in the car with one that only controls the engine and can be tuned or looked through completely without any restriction at all. doing that would disable every single thing the old ecu controlled though, so you might need more control modules for whatever the car needs that isn't controlled by the standalone.
@@bettafish541Good luck. CARB is going nationwide. They'll no longer be available.
This is why my car is from 2002.
You’re afraid of getting tracked? Get yourself a pre 2000s car and get rid of your phone.
Yeah you're still being tracked. You're just now also tracked by the app. It needs to be physically unplugged.
Loved my Honda Element. I am hoping Honda comes to their senses and sees the light. They need to bring back the Element in EV form.
Ten thousand curses upon the families of data brokers
No one 'is programming those driverless cars. They're using our data to program them. That's why if you really pay attention to the self-driving cars, they drive like us.
A 1970 c10 won’t spy on you
I need further elaboration on how to stop my car from spying on me
Just buy a used car
I currently drive a 1988, but I’m asking for future looking
@@TheYumChannel eh any new car or even used one after like 2020 will have some kind of smart features so there no telling 🤷♂️
@@TheYumChannel I’d keep that ‘88 running as long as possible! What are you driving?
Ghost cars, you guys. Need to be able to build new cars from a kit and leave all that SIM and data-collecting 💩 out.
I remember the days when a vehicle was for transportation.
Hangin' on to my old pickup.😊
I think we should use our money to push the market towards cars that DON'T collect your infomation...
That's straight out from Watch Dogs 2
Posting out doesn't disable it. It's like saying I declare bankruptcy, and not doing the paper work.
I. DECLARE. BANKRUPTCYYYY!
I didn't say it, I _declared_ it.
Simple: don't buy new cars.
And this is why I drive an 18yr old vehicle
Thank God I have a 97 pontiac. No spying here lol
My refrigerator and dishwasher spy’s me as well. This crap needs to stop.😮
I did NOT expect to fall in love this morning but I did. Wow! I'm positively awestruck at this beautiful woman.
Im liking my old 80s truck more and more with each passing day.
i wonder if my car from 1999 does this
My atos from 2007 surely is not onto this, right?
Plug your VIN into the website mentioned in the video. It will tell you.
@@Threedog1963😂
Nope! Too old for this.
@@Robbie-sk6vc sweetheart. I am being sarcastic. of course it doesn't.
or .. rejuvenate your favorite non tracking vehicle with an Edison Motors conversion
Disconnect the Sat antenna also.
Clicking those buttons on your phone probably fixed it.
It’s awful that car companies do this. Good to be aware it’s happening. Unfortunately your car is only a tiny part of the problem. Phones and apps are a far larger source of data leakage, generating revenue for many companies.
This is a major privacy violation. I'd inform Toyota, to remove that software from the vehicle or I'll take my business elsewhere.
Problem is, everyone else is doing it too!
1987 chevy truck, that thing is allergic to my phone😂.
I'd rip the module out just cause you turn or signed to opt out means nothing you got to find the module box that stores a GPS device and it records your driving habits
Look in one of your fuse boxes for the label “DCM” - data communication module. And pull the fuse
This is why I still drive around my minty fresh 2011 Lexus IS350. Never getting rid of it.
Another reason why older cars are better
Appreciating my 1990’s vehicle more and more because it doesn’t have the “bells & whistles”!
Step one: buy a vintage car.
Disabling these systems violates the warranty, which is the only financial incentive to buy a new car at all.
Thats an excessive amount of tracking. I would rather have cars be simpler, like they used to be
Agreed. But the Feds won't allow them to make simple cars now!
I laughed when the first thing you did was download the manufacturers app
As a mechanic... This just pisses me off. Besides making it way harder for me to work on newer cars, they're taking advantage in every way possible...its beyond messed up.
Don't buy new cars and force them to rethink their practices. Or just outright sue them.
Disgusting
This ain't it chief, you need to disable all updates to the car's software and then remove all the stuff that's used to transmit data to them. (some might be into the OS itself)
The same lady using a cell phone is worried about her car collecting data. If you really want to go off grid…either buy a used car with no bells or whistles…one that just gets you from point A to B
OR
Move to a walkable community and live there where a car is not absolutely needed OR join a commune that is living off the Earth and uses as little technology as possible.
If you have a cell phone (which she does) …CHECK, owns and drives a current model car of which has tons of bells and whistles CHECK…more than likely at least lives in the suburbs 10-20 minutes away from the largest town and probably is a commuter to that job, with cameras and maybe toll booths that collect data and or have surveillance cameras, speed cameras and red light cameras to boot….come on, the best way to not be tracked is not to use ANY tech and live in the woods or mountains or somewhere off-grid…otherwise you are going to always be tracked, survived and monitored.
The fact that she even bought her car from the Toyota dealer means, there was an exchange of information and the car doesn’t have to be the scape goat in this story…the dealership could also pass on info. Some of them have cameras in their stores too. Should have bought it private
, it would have kept you off the radar a little bit versus buying from any dealer.
This is as the kids say….CAP!!!
The only way to opt out is to refuse to purchase a vehicle set up with spyware. Or to remove it physically from the vehicle after you already own it.
Heh. Chinese EV drivers were living with that for a long time
Bingo!
We need more content like this. I don't think people are very aware. And opting out is just trusting the company. All the mechanisms for tracking are still there. Oh and how about that remote kill switch that is soon to be legally required.
Gotta pull them fuses if you don’t want to be tracked.
How to stop your car from spying on you. Buy a classic car! lol
The last good cars in the world were already manufactured some time ago.
Love this!!!!! I do the same 😂. Just bought a 2021 used card and amazed at how much data was being collected back then now it's just worse. Everyone needs to know this. Thanks!!
This is all smoke and mirrors. Opting out will not stop them from gathering and selling this data. They will just do it anyway despite your objections.
Should have kept that Honda element…
This is why I have a 1998 Cummins.
Well... My Toyota is a manual from 2001... Still has a casette tape deck and is dumber than a brick but is to amazing to replace! 😂
The late '90s was a terrific time for Toyotas! I had an 02 Solara and I still miss that thing. (Car was based on the 97-01 Camry)
Everything just worked and it's was actually responsive and fun to drive too. Great (unmodified) stereo too.
Johnny English. Drive a 1980's Aston Martin and toss the cell phone. Total stealth mode. Lol
I like her!
Shouldn’t you remove or disable the antenna?
Removing the antenna can damage the module that uses it. It might also be used for other things like gps, radio...
@@cmdraljaz77 How can you disable it without removing it then? Is there a fuse?
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582the antenna is a good thing; you want it there. Aside from letting you listen to radio for pleasure, being able to get AM radio is a safety booster in a disaster or an emergency, like a blizzard or earthquake. It's other hardware like microphones, SIM chips, and satellite transmission infrastructure that's the problem.
@@cmdraljaz77 How does unscrewing the antenna from the base damage anything? But, I get it. I like listening to the radio, so the antenna stays.
@@Threedog1963 so basically the radio module that makes the signal gets damaged. Because under normal operation the antenna transmits that power into the air. But if there isn't an antenna, a lot of that power will bounce back and damage it.
Unplugging the power connector or removing the fuse would be a much safer way of doing it. If you have a good understanding of cars you might even be able to reprogram the unit to not send your data back. Since it probably uses internet connection for that this is the only way of still keeping such things working
I guarantee you my '88 Sierra and '76 Goldwing are not spying on me - no computers no problems...
Yes I'm aware an '88 Sierra has modules, but they can't track me or share data
I'm keeping my 21YO pickup.
"is your car spying on you?" No, because my vehicles are 34 & 38 years old. A side benefit is being able to do my own repairs without needing expensive programmers, tools, or analyzers.
Daily driving a car from the 80s is crazy, id rather be tracked than drive almost any car from 1989
Very soon your car will give you speeding tickets
Big brother spying on you.