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Those stickers on gadgets that say you'll void your warranty if they're removed? You've probably come to expect them whenever you purchase a new device. The FTC has just made clear, however, that those warranty notices are illegal when it fired off warning letters to six companies that market and sell automobiles, mobile devices and video game consoles in the US. It didn't mention which automakers and tech corporations they are, but since the list includes companies that make video game consoles, Sony and Microsoft could be two of them.
[...] Thomas B. Pahl, Acting Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a statement:
"Provisions that tie warranty coverage to the use of particular products or services harm both consumers who pay more for them as well as the small businesses who offer competing products and services."
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/11/ftc-warranty-warning/
(Score: 2) by Spamalope on Friday April 13 2018, @12:49PM
Rich Rebuilds channel on You tube is a reasonable source for info.
If you're in a state with a right to repair law you can get (very expensively) the software to get the car going.
Once catch is that Tesla restricts parts access. Insurance companies label cars a salvage after minor damage because of that expense (dented fender/bumper cover for a totaled car). Tesla blocks any parts ordering or repair of cars that are so labeled. You can't even get the phone app. No safety recalls will be performed, you can't even buy the parts to repair a defect. (I'm not aware of any other manufacturer that does this)