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[beardylondon]

Can anyone recommend a vehicle tracker, which isn’t subscription based?

Cheers!

[bpirie1000]

Apple ipod.......


Plug one into a cigarette lighter then hide it somewhere in the car..

Then use find my i.device to track it..

[DeadSquare]

This might be a useful way to track your car.

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If You’ve Got a New Car, It’s a Data Privacy Nightmare Bad news: your car is a spy. Every major car brand's new internet-connected models flunked privacy and security tests conducted by Mozilla.

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Thomas Germain

UpdatedSeptember 7, 2023

 

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Bad news: your car is a spy. If your vehicle was made in the last few years, you’re probably driving around in a data-harvesting machine that may collect personal information as sensitive as your race, weight, and sexual activity. Volkswagen’s cars reportedly know if you’re fastening your seatbelt and how hard you hit the brakes.

 

That’s according to new findings from Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included project. The nonprofit found that every major car brand fails to adhere to the most basic privacy and security standards in new internet-connected models, and all 25 of the brands Mozilla examined flunked the organization’s test. Mozilla found brands including BMW, Ford, Toyota, Tesla, and Subaru collect data about drivers including race, facial expressions, weight, health information, and where you drive. Some of the cars tested collected data you wouldn’t expect your car to know about, including details about sexual activity, race, and immigration status, according to Mozilla.

 

 

 

[beardylondon]

It’s actually for a quad bike!

[stuart bowes]

I've just ordered a couple of these to put in the kids pockets when we go out places they might get lost

 

https://little-dream...g-finder-device

 

I can't see on the description or reviews anywhere it saying about needing any sort of subscription ?  I guess I'll find out in the next few days or so

[Designer]

I've just ordered a couple of these to put in the kids pockets when we go out places they might get lost

 

 

 

 

Great until you find that they have slipped them into yours and your good lady's pocket before disappearing  .

[stuart bowes]

ha yeah probably... no they'll probably just nick our phones and get into a game of really high tech hide and seek lol

[whistler]

Have a look at a Winnes GPS Tracker. Battery lasts up to 3 months without needing a charge. Operated by an app. 

[JXC Mini GT]

I have a tracker fitted to my Cooper S which costs £100 a year for the subscription, however having the tracker reduced my insurance premium by about £50. 

[floormanager]

I have a tracker fitted to my Cooper S which costs £100 a year for the subscription, however having the tracker reduced my insurance premium by about £50. 

Who you insured with? mine was not that bothered that I had one

[JXC Mini GT]

 

I have a tracker fitted to my Cooper S which costs £100 a year for the subscription, however having the tracker reduced my insurance premium by about £50. 

Who you insured with? mine was not that bothered that I had one

 

Performance direct £87 with agreed value

[Steam]

It’s actually for a quad bike!

Long antenna with a flag attached ??

[Designer]

Long antenna with a flag attached ??

 

 

That would be a SPECTRE 

[Steam]

Actually I was thinking of the kids trolleys at the supermarket.

[Designer]

Actually I was thinking of the kids trolleys at the supermarket.

 

 

They should be banned the number of times my shins have been scared by the little  blighters pushing them.

So should bloody scooters being used by kids in the super markets.

 

Right that's my moan over for today.

 

I think.