Do you still have to pay for your car navigation system every year? Experts reveal the hidden pitfalls of car company subscription services

Have you ever encountered the embarrassment of suddenly having to pay an annual fee for the navigation of a new car, requiring an additional subscription for the seat heating function, or even having to watch a 30-second advertisement when turning on the car? Auto industry expert Chen Hao said bluntly in the program: "Many cars have now become a bottomless pit that keeps asking you to pay." From annual Mercedes-Benz navigation fees to rear-wheel steering subscriptions, from hidden feature packages to paid brake and accelerator unlocking, car companies are passing on hardware costs to consumers through software services. This podcast will help you identify which functions are practical and which are income-generating traps, and teach you how to avoid these hidden costs when buying a car - after all, what we buy is a transportation tool, not a "taxi display screen" that needs to be constantly recharged.