Independent and DIY car repair is a cornerstone of American culture and has been largely protected from manufacturer monopoly until very recently. But new DRM and dealer-only diagnostic equipment is threatening that:
https://www.404media.co/the-car-repair-apocalypse-could-soon-be-upon-us/
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