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[–] Telodzrum 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Most cars can be remotely unlocked. Anything with an emergency crash detection system or even just an emergency button (usually on the rear view mirror or ceiling console certainly can.

[–] FlyingSquid 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Are they usually remotely unlockable by the car company? Because that sounds bad.

[–] Telodzrum 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Yes, specifically by the teams assigned to these products. Things like OnStar have been able to remotely unlock the vehicle to provide access to first responders for decades.

[–] EmpathicVagrant -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That’s a third party with access, not the manufacturing brand though.

[–] Telodzrum 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Not at all, OnStar is a wholly owned subsidiary of GM.

[–] EmpathicVagrant 3 points 4 days ago

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