I know this exact sequence, because I've seen it with Volvo as well. Any car that's using AAOS now, really.
The manufacturer has a checklist for "delivering" the car to the customer. Usually that's stuff like taking off the shipping labels and checking the systems. But now it also includes training th customer on the car's infotainment system and the mobile app.
The dealer doesn't get credit for the car unless the checklist is complete. So they demand the customer log in so the training can be held.
I created a dummy gMail account at the dealer to get this done. Haven't used it since.
There's probably a way to opt out of all of it, but I have no idea how or where you do it.
> I know this exact sequence, because I've seen it with Volvo as well.
I have an AAOS Volvo. At no point was I ever asked by a dealership to create or log in with a Google account. Google accounts are not required unless you want to use Google Assistant or download things from the Play Store. If you want to use the Volvo On Call app then you need a Volvo ID instead, which the dealership did offer help with.
Your comment is a bit jumbled: it’s definitely a red flag. Are you saying that it’s not a real requirement but something the dealer misunderstood or is making up?
The manufacturer has a checklist for "delivering" the car to the customer. Usually that's stuff like taking off the shipping labels and checking the systems. But now it also includes training th customer on the car's infotainment system and the mobile app.
The dealer doesn't get credit for the car unless the checklist is complete. So they demand the customer log in so the training can be held.
I created a dummy gMail account at the dealer to get this done. Haven't used it since.
There's probably a way to opt out of all of it, but I have no idea how or where you do it.