Episode description
This week is an all-questions episode, where we answer as many audience questions as possible. Topics include recommending a vehicle to a first-time car buyer moving to the U.S. from Switzerland; what is the future of tire-pressure monitoring systems; can the higher price tag of a Corolla Hybrid be made back pretty quickly with fuel savings vs. the regular Corolla; why fender-benders are getting pricier to repair; and we end by giving advice about which vehicles are best-suited to elderly drivers.
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SHOW NOTES
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01:07 - Question #1: What are some tips for buying a car for the first time?
06:22 - Question #2: What is the future of TPMS?
10:42 - Question #3: Is Mazda Miata a viable option for a daily commuter car?
13:10 - Question #4: can the higher price tag of a Corolla Hybrid be made back pretty quickly with fuel savings vs. the regular Corolla?
15:55 - Question #5: Is it smart to wait a year on purchasing a newly redesign model?
18:05 - Question #6: Why do newer cars have a higher repair price?
19:50 - Question #7: Which 3-row hybrid or electric luxury SUV is best suited for a family?
23:44 - Question #8: Which tires are best suited for climates with fluctuating temperatures?
25:42 - Question #9: What are the top rated vehicles for senior drivers?
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The Hidden Cost of Car Safety Features
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair/the-hidden-cost-of-car-safety-features/
The 25 New Cars for Senior Drivers
https://www.consumerreports.org/elderly-driving/top-25-new-cars-for-senior-drivers/
2015 Lexus NX Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtJ-m-rI3K8
2018 Lexus RX350L Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTrmC8jw57o
4K Review: 2018 Audi Q5 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRuYN4SQx4s
4K Review: 2018 BMW X3 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogONHegJwXk
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TywnfIheZ-k
2019 Kia Sorento Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K01h_FPkmkQ
2020 Kia Soul Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9mEQcbgync
Redesigned Mazda MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk
4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4
2016 Volvo XC90 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyQWKK3nUlw
Chrysler Pacifica Redefines the Minivan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACuDfSHfh2I
2013 Subaru BRZ first look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnSnRgRUopE
2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymKOcVk7Iw
2016 Tesla Model X Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhvTUDuEds
2019 Toyota Avalon Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsYrBRbjUok
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV_57znwZsA
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