Right to Repair

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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Going to buy my first car soon—what brand should I choose that won’t hit me with anti-consumer practices later? (lemmy.ml)

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I’m planning to buy my first car, but I’m seeing a lot of brands implementing policies that seem to take advantage of their customers. Things like requiring extra subscriptions for basic features, tracking driving habits, and forcing unnecessary data collection have me worried. Are there any car brands out there that don’t engage in these types of anti-consumer practices? I’m looking for a reliable company that respects its customers in the long run. Any advice would be appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Look for a used luxury car being sold by the first owner.

The car was probably garaged and well maintained.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Unless it's a Lexus, do not do that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't know much about cars so I thought Lexus is Toyota's high end brand? Is there something wrong with them? Do they use Ford parts or something?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

From what I know, they are just very expensive to repair/ work on. Also difficult to work on which requires a well trained mechanic

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I won't have the money for the repair then :(

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Oh what I meant was only get a lexus. Don't get a mercedes or BMW. Lexus is mostly Toyota parts and incredibly reliable.