Tesla remotely removed autopilot features from used Tesla without notice (jalopnik.com)

Article summary

A Tesla owner purchased a used Tesla Model S with Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self Driving Capability, but Tesla remotely removed these features after a software update, claiming they were not paid for. The car was originally sold at auction by Tesla to a dealer, who then sold it to the owner. The owner and the dealer claim the features were included in the sale, while Tesla says they were not paid for. The incident raises questions about the ownership and transfer of software features in vehicles.

Main themes

• software ownership
• vehicle features
• remote updates
• consumer rights
• trust and transparency
• resale value

What commenters say

• Tesla's removal of features from a used car without notice is unacceptable and potentially illegal.
• The features were not paid for and Tesla is justified in removing them to correct the error.
• The issue highlights the problems with software-based features in cars and the need for clear ownership and transfer rules.
• Tesla's actions are a form of double-dipping, trying to charge multiple owners for the same feature.
• The company's behavior undermines trust in their products and resale value.
• The ability to remotely update and modify cars can be beneficial, but also poses risks to owners who rely on certain features.
• The incident shows that car manufacturers should not be able to unilaterally remove features from vehicles after sale.
• Clear communication and transparency are necessary to avoid similar disputes in the future.