Emergency Privacy Mode for Valet or Mechanic – Protect Your Car Data MyMechanic

What is Emergency Privacy Mode?

Think of it as a digital glovebox lock when someone else drives or services the car.

• Hides recent GPS destinations and clears visible nav history.
• Restricts access to synced phone data like contacts and call logs.
• Optionally locks access behind a PIN on systems that support it.

Why it matters in Malaysia

• Valet and workshop handovers are common at hotels, malls, and service bays.
• Privacy Mode reduces exposure of home addresses and contact lists.
• It’s a simple step that prevents accidental or improper data access.

How to enable Privacy/Valet Mode

Steps differ by brand—model‑specific guidance can be provided during coordination.

• Open Settings on the infotainment screen.
• Look for Privacy Mode / Guest Mode / Valet Mode and activate.
• If supported, set a PIN to prevent changes until you return.
• If the feature doesn’t exist, manually clear recent destinations and unsync phones temporarily.

• Timely reminders before handoff to valet/mechanic.
• Step‑through help to locate and activate privacy features.
• Coordination for any parallel roadside assistance needed—tyres, batteries, towing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final word

Cars carry personal data like phones do. With a quick privacy step and MyMechanic coordination, handovers to valets and workshops stay professional and private—on both sides of the border.

Frequently Asked Questions