I agree. Far too much stuff there and I think it is there " because we can" and it ties owners to dealers.
There are safety related items that I agree with. Linking certain sensor outputs to the system to prevent catastrophic failures is good but how many such monitors are necessary?
On the Kia I can get das readouts of fuel consumption. I use the mpg as an occasional check. There is an instantaneous reading...why? Who on earth looks down at it whilst driving? Do I really need to know my mpg in the instant I press down on the pedal? Do I watch it to manage mpg? How daft is that?
I have a HP all in one printer. I refill my cartridges. The printer software detects replacement cartridges and won't recognise my refills. Ok, perhaps a safeguard for warranty etc but also a restrictive practice. I don't actually NEED the cartridge status option so no real issue, I ignore the messages. Printer works fine.
I have an Autel Maxiscan that I use on the Morgan. It helped solve some problems with non crtical warning light illuminations. It identified the fault and deleted it. I seem to have cured the problem as no faults showing for 2 years. How many modern cars would allow this with that type of device? How many independant garages will be able to work on these cars?
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