They’re less prevalent because it’s more expensive to do really well now, at least with modern cars. You’ll really only see it in dedicated communities. I can’t say if they rely on faceplate removal as a security measure though. Security measures have gotten much better since then.
This isn’t entirely true. I have a backup camera and the audio system is still separate. Screens aren’t all those giant dashboard ones. Some are small ones used to display simple data. Not even touchscreen.
They’re less prevalent because it’s more expensive to do really well now, at least with modern cars. You’ll really only see it in dedicated communities. I can’t say if they rely on faceplate removal as a security measure though. Security measures have gotten much better since then.
Every car in the USA made since 2018 is required to have backup camera from the factory.
So since every car has to have a screen for the camera, auto makers figured they may as well use for the stereo system.
This isn’t entirely true. I have a backup camera and the audio system is still separate. Screens aren’t all those giant dashboard ones. Some are small ones used to display simple data. Not even touchscreen.