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Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by LorenPechtel »

GekkePrutser wrote: post #27
AmVess wrote: post #25

Remote starter. They are hack jobs to install. 435 MHz is the frequency the remote uses to start the car.

What is the usecase for a remote starter? I don't really understand why someone would want this. Could even be dangerous if it's left in gear.

I've looked at remote start systems. The specs always require an automatic transmission. The use case is simple: Today's high is 111F (44C), if the car is parked in the sun it's going to be a lot warmer than that inside. In those conditions we typically open the doors and wait a little bit before entering--using a remote start to turn the AC on a minute or two before getting in would be nice.

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by riffic »

jowsie wrote: post #24

If you google KARR Honda or KARR Alarm you should find some better information. I found identical looking devices by using Google Lens and focusing on just the black box with the green button. https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/08/never-buy-car-alar... https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisit/comments/rnr48t/found_unde... https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/7m9dv9/mysterious_b...

I wouldn't buy a new car without demanding this to be removed and restored to factory condition at the pre-delivery inspection.

used cars, on the other hand, are a different story. complain to American Honda perhaps? Contact info for anyone's convenience:

https://owners.honda.com/help/customer-relations

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Honda Automobile Customer Service

Mail Stop: CHI-5

1919 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90501-2746

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by gambiting »

franga2000 wrote: post #219
gambiting wrote: post #217

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Replacing parts in a laptop absolutely does not void your warranty no matter what the manufacturer says.

What do you mean "no matter what the manufacturer says"? If the manufacturer says your warranty is void - it is. If they broke a law in doing so is a separate issue that you would have to battle out in court. When your 800$ laptop's speakers start buzzing and the service center says you need to pay 80$ for the repair because the tamper seal on the RAM was broken, are you really going to spend 30k and a year of your f…

>>are you really going to spend 30k and a year of your free time

Are there no small claims courts where you live? Ombudmans? It really isn't a huge deal, nor is it very expensive. It's not 30k - more like $50. And not a year, usually few weeks at most.

>>? If the manufacturer says your warranty is void - it is.

No, it isn't, that's the whole point.

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by greggsy »

tombrossman wrote: post #244

OP, check your camera settings and maybe replace the images with ones containing less metadata. No contact info in your bio or I would have privately notified you. Privacy is difficult, so good luck to you. (edited to make comment less specific)

Ironic that they tracked themselves, but less overt ways of informing OP…

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by tombrossman »

greggsy wrote: post #246
tombrossman wrote: post #244

OP, check your camera settings and maybe replace the images with ones containing less metadata. No contact info in your bio or I would have privately notified you. Privacy is difficult, so good luck to you. (edited to make comment less specific)

Ironic that they tracked themselves, but less overt ways of informing OP…

Thanks and good point.

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by temp_praneshp »

api wrote: post #239
hedora wrote: post #218

Earlier quoted context omitted.

When we bought a brand new GMC, Dealer A installed a counterfeit backup camera. Half a tank of gas later, Dealer B claimed the warranty was void because of the camera. We brought it in because the radio kept freaking out and it would drain the battery if left off over night. There was an active recall for both those issues. Dealer C fixed them by installing a firmware update.

Has anyone ever had an actual good experience with an auto dealer?

We got a car two weeks ago, the experience at the Acura dealership was pretty good (of course, we got presented the bullshit warranty stuff in the finance manager's room, but we were able to turn everything down for a couple of minutes and things were ok).

We also had a good time at a Toyota dealership, but any car buying with them had a $6290 markup....

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by devoutsalsa »

temp_praneshp wrote: post #248
api wrote: post #239

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Has anyone ever had an actual good experience with an auto dealer?

We got a car two weeks ago, the experience at the Acura dealership was pretty good (of course, we got presented the bullshit warranty stuff in the finance manager's room, but we were able to turn everything down for a couple of minutes and things were ok). We also had a good time at a Toyota dealership, but any car buying with them had a $6290 markup....

Next time try generating the sales documentation using markdown.

Re: Help me identify possible tracking device found in my car

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Post by heavyset_go »

incompatible wrote: post #179
buran77 wrote: post #178

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Joke aside, your car probably has a mobile connection by now and even the dealer/manufacturer has access to the data which means authorities don't need more than to purchase it. So you might want to leave the car at home too. And the smartwatch.

Actually, I don't have a car. Is there any good way to check for trackers embedded into shoe soles?

You joke, but some shoes have RFID tags in the soles.
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