Don’t give up your old car

In the near future: The car’s AI surveillance camera says, „I have detected a passenger in your car whose social credit score is too low. You are not allowed to transport this passenger. Tell him to exit the car.” You: „Car, please take me to the Patriot Convention.” Car: „Sorry, Dave. I can’t do that.” Car: „Please confirm that you have received your monthly injection before using this car.” Car: „I have detected that you haven’t paid your taxes yet. I cannot drive you across the border.” Car: „You seem agitated today, Dave. I can’t let you drive this car.” Car: „Please blow into this tube to prove that your blood alcohol content meets the required standard before I can activate the car.” When you lose control over your tools and appliances, you also lose control over your life. Now you know why car scrap yards are going up in flames all over the place: they don’t want you to maintain your old car. You haven’t seen anything yet; this is just the beginning.