Knock-off VCDS: just....no.

Nuje

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Given the number of VW bits and pieces I've perused (and purchased) over at Aliexpress, they decided to show me an ad for one of the knock-off VCDS cables.
And holy caveats, Batman, get a load of this:


"Turn off your virus scanner"....just trust us....the people who make a business of stealing other people's IP and selling it.

I mean, if you can't trust a thief, who can you trust, amirite?
 

Tdijarhead

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They should steal some English grammar lessons first.

I see (read) that often. People typing on their small phone screens and then failing to proofread what they and Mrs Auto Correct have written. I’m guilty myself on occasion.
 

J_dude

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I see (read) that often. People typing on their small phone screens and then failing to proofread what they and Mrs Auto Correct have written. I’m guilty myself on occasion.
Lol I know what you mean but the example above is NOT an autocorrect victim, that's straight up google translate! 🤣🤣
 

privateTDIjet

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Given the number of VW bits and pieces I've perused (and purchased) over at Aliexpress, they decided to show me an ad for one of the knock-off VCDS cables.
And holy caveats, Batman, get a load of this:


"Turn off your virus scanner"....just trust us....the people who make a business of stealing other people's IP and selling it.

I mean, if you can't trust a thief, who can you trust, amirite?
I think the whole mechanic population of Slovakia couldnt care less about a silly chinese virus 😁
 
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