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Even with ICE cars there's been a long history of manufacturers attempting to lock out third-party repairs and modifications, yet there are plenty of companies who specialise in hacking around those limitations.

In the case of an electric car, which is simpler in a lot of ways, it seems more likely that parts will just be replaced with third-party compatible equivalents; which might naturally lead to a Ship of Theseus situation...



The difference had been that most cars did not have a direct connection to the manufacturer. Tesla has the ability to disable third-party parts and accessories remotely unless you prevent the vehicle from connecting.




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