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What incredibly subtle dashboard secret was added to modern cars specifically to save rental drivers from embarrassment?

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What incredibly subtle dashboard secret was added to modern cars specifically to save rental drivers from embarrassment?

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What incredibly subtle dashboard secret was added to modern cars specifically to save rental drivers from embarrassment?
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