speed camera fine , who knows the rules

[hotponyshoes]

but could also "introduce" system faults and failures. IMO there are plenty of reasons to distrust the motivations & indeed policies & actions of any/all big corporation electronics, software & tracking, & the "intellectual property" arguments that allow Mfrs to retain full control& access to YOUR posessions).

On the other hand, they can fix some of them remotely, mate of mine had something wrong with the hydraulics on some sort of tractor. Basically doing nothing,
Tech support on the phone (probably a subscription warranty service mind)
They managed to do remote diagnostic tests while he sat in it, figured out it was the switch not working, sent a software update to the tractor to male a different switch activate the bit he wanted to use.

Although, if it didn't have a fancy joystick controller and a touchscreen it probably wouldn't have broken anyway.
When you had hydraulics on levers it was easy just to swap enough stuff around to keep you running with just an adjustable spanner..

 

[aesmith]

They want an up to date photo

Both my passport and driving licence were due for renewal at pretty much the same time. When I renewed the driving licence it pulled the photo from my old passport, so new licence has the same photo as the old one.

 

[Dapph2]

No but the insurance company or manufacturer should. Just like the stolen car insurance market. They all just seem to accept it is happening and pass on the cost in extra premium.
But if the stolen gps was made useless there wouldn't be an international market in stolen goods reducing the price for everyone.

Be good if the crittical components in the systems control box was a simple plug in turn key to lock it in place and operate it . On leaving the vehicle unlock and remove the unit .

 

[bricol]

Be good if the crittical components in the systems control box was a simple plug in turn key to lock it in place and operate it . On leaving the vehicle unlock and remove the unit .

And how many would do that? Not many used to do it with easily removed and pocketed radio fronts in cars.

I bet even now, my great uncle would still be tying ignition keys into tractors, combines etc with baler twine so he didn't lose them.

 

[GRW]

Be good if the crittical components in the systems control box was a simple plug in turn key to lock it in place and operate it . On leaving the vehicle unlock and remove the unit .

The cynic in me says why would Mfrs be truly invested in theft security (apart from enough effort to prevent brand negativity that is)?
After all - if a machine gets stolen - it means the operator needs another one, right?

 

[Bravheart]

The cynic in me says why would Mfrs be truly invested in theft security (apart from enough effort to prevent brand negativity that is)?
After all - if a machine gets stolen - it means the operator needs another one, right?

That's exactly it. Same with cars, manufacturers don't care cause they'll sell more replacements, insurance companies don't care cause they'll spread the risk across all premiums and as a bonus those (un)fortunate enough to have something go walkabout think the insurance companies are great with instant replacement.
We're all paying!

 

[gaz1]

And how many would do that? Not many used to do it with easily removed and pocketed radio fronts in cars.

I bet even now, my great uncle would still be tying ignition keys into tractors, combines etc with baler twine so he didn't lose them.

i took mine out and carried mine in the plastic case and i still have the front cover and back unit with the 6cd multi player

the issue stands is the units wasnt coded to the head unit so the back units was still pinchable and thats what happened nowadays they inbuild the stero whilst most stereos are crap to change to something better is a chore and half

The cynic in me says why would Mfrs be truly invested in theft security (apart from enough effort to prevent brand negativity that is)?
After all - if a machine gets stolen - it means the operator needs another one, right?

That's exactly it. Same with cars, manufacturers don't care cause they'll sell more replacements, insurance companies don't care cause they'll spread the risk across all premiums and as a bonus those (un)fortunate enough to have something go walkabout think the insurance companies are great with instant replacement.
We're all paying!

its because farm gear is exclusive and highly expensive its either go to them or forget it

so your held over a pond in a chair either pay up or drown comes to mind

with that being said its down to the companies to protect you and your property as your paying through the nose for there gear
and the company dosnt care

can they stop the theft yes by either frying the device as it dosnt match the units its connected too and they can do this all too easily

the insurance companies and gov both can do something

either open up the buyers market on items or demand better security for these expensive machinery