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Is it legal for BMW owners to enable heated car seats without paying the subscription fee?

Its been recently reported that: BMW is now selling subscriptions for heated seats in a number of countries — the latest example of the company’s adoption of microtransactions for high-end car features. A monthly subscription to heat your BMW’s…
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What happens if your child sells your car?

There's a strip in Calvin & Hobbes where Calvin attempts to sell his mother's car. Briefly, Calvin (who's six years old) pesters his mother for money, but is told "no". Calvin asks for soap instead, and his mother is trying to work so she says "yes"…
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What happens if an insurance company does not mention a critical clause of a policy during a telephone purchase?

Suppose one phones an insurance company and arrange and pays for car insurance. One then receives the documentation and there is an additional clause that was not mentioned that invalidates the insurance. Is this clause valid? The story that…
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When do I own a car (private sale)

Let's say I buy a car in a private sale. I pay the seller, and we fill out the change of ownership form. Some time later (or perhaps the next day), the seller will post the form, and it will probably be another day before the authorities receive and…
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Renting a car and liability

Let's say someone (Person A) rents out a car to someone else (Person B). They sign a contract that states that the renter of the car (Person B) cannot hold the owner (Person A) financially liable for anything that happens while the other person…
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is there a limit of speed cops can go on a high speed pursuit?

Let's have the following scenario, where a police officer is trying to pull a car over, but the car decides to try to run away. HOW fast is the police officer legally allowed to go when chasing the car?
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When does a "range extender" become a "hybrid"?

Some companies sell their vehicles as "hybrid" vehicles, in that they take both an electric plug and fossil fuels to make them go. Some are referred to as "Self Charging Hybrids", as they do not have an external electrical connection to charge the…
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Must car rental agencies provide the state minimum liability insurance or ensure that the customer has it when renting a car in the USA?

I was going through car rental agency SIXT's ToS to understand whether they provide any liability insurance coverage if one doesn't add one of their protection options when renting a car. I read in their ToS: SIXT does not extend any of its motor…
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Must car rentals accept at least one payment method without a surcharge?

This question is about paying the car hire fee only, not about making the security deposit (for which a credit card is understandably required). Context: at least one Australian car rental company is applying mandatory credit/debit card surcharges.…
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Would vehicle insurance be valid if someone else, other than the person whose name the insurance is under, drives it?

Suppose I buy a car and I take insurance on it under my name. I let my friend drive, and he gets into an accident. Would I be able to file for insurance?
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Renting a vehicle and grand theft auto

Let's say hypothetically someone rents a vehicle to another person. They sign a contract and the other individual agrees to pay $300 to the person at the start of every month. The contract also states that if they are two months late on rent the car…
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Previously owned car is now abandoned

I sold a car in January of 2022. The car was registered to the new owner legally at the DMV. Fast forward to April of 2023 I get a letter in the mail saying I’m the owner per their record and the car has been abandoned. I contacted the buyer and…
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Toronto - legal to fix car in home garage?

Is it legal for someone to fix up old cars in their home garage in Toronto (north York specifically)? Including painting the car, engine etc, essentially trying to bring a dead car back to life.
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How are damages calculated if replacement requires purchase of unnecessary parts?

I own a sports car and was recently rear-ended by someone who has accepted full liability. My insurance is trying to price out the repair cost of my car and assures me I will not be out of pocket anything. However, there is one wrinkle. I have a…
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Mistake on car insurance policy about use of car (commuting/social)

After buying my car insurance, with me as the main driver and my husband and daughter as other named drivers, there is a mistake in the policy. My husband uses the car for pleasure and commuting to work, but they put him as only social. I, the…
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