Repossession going electronic with remote vehicle disablers
Missing a payment on your car might get a whole lot dicier in the near future as more and more dealerships are equipping vehicles with devices capable of disabling vehicles remotely. Termed “electronic reposession,” drivers will be reminded to pay the car’s bill thanks to a non-stop series of annoying beeps if payment hasn’t been received within 24 hours of the due date. Consumers’ rights advocates point out that motorists could be stranded somewhere dangerous or late for work thanks to a remotely disabled car and worry that billing errors have the potential to render some cars undriveable even though the bills have been paid on time, but car dealerships and even some consumers think the tradeoff is worth it
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Repossession going electronic with remote vehicle disablers