Remote connect on my car is $80/year

 

Yep. Same with my 2020 Highlander. Sorry, I'm not paying to play.
To my mind I shouldn't have to pay for a subscription to remotely unlock and access my own car.

Meanwhile, I'd love it if I could permanently delete any access and/or visibility to Sirius XM on my car.
I should be able to say to the dealer "I don't want it, rip it out". Tried it with my last Chevy, ah, no such luck.

 

Yep. Same with my 2020 Highlander. Sorry, I'm not paying to play.
To my mind I shouldn't have to pay for a subscription to remotely unlock and access my own car.

Meanwhile, I'd love it if I could permanently delete any access and/or visibility to Sirius XM on my car.
I should be able to say to the dealer "I don't want it, rip it out". Tried it with my last Chevy, ah, no such luck.

Does your remote start still work with the key fob?

The subscription fee is using the app on your phone.

 

It amazes me at the length big companies will go to make the shareholders happy, to me all it does is piss people off.

 

I believe even 3rd party remote starters from the app charge you a subscription fee. Because you're using the app through their servers. The key fob shouldn't be charging you anything as that's only communicating directly with the cars receiver. The app is a different story on your phone. As that requires a infrastructure to operate and provide.

 

Only need to subscribe for the keyfob if you bought the car used. Even then, it's only one month needed and you can cancel the app and the fob will continue to work.

The whole industry is trending in the wrong way with this crap.

 

Press your lock button 3x but hold for a few seconds on 3rd click until parking lights come on. Car should start!


Press lock on keyfob 2x. Press 3rd time and hold a few seconds. Parking lights should come on and car should start! I don't pay for a silly app! No way.

 

Sad all these car companies are putting things out as great features because they make great cars and trucks? BUT Its all based on making them money later, isn't it enugh what you pay for a car or truck. When is enough, enough?