26 min
2019 Mercedes A-Class Test Results; Why Windshield Replacements Are More Expensive Talking Cars (MP3)
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We've completed testing of the 2019 Mercedes A-Class, and discuss how it performed at our track - does the small sedan live up to the luxury nameplate? We also discuss Ford's issues with its Explorer and Aviator models, and why problems with a brand new car aren't as uncommon as you might think. And why are windshield replacements becoming more expensive? We answer that, as well as questions about our tire testing, and the lack of Japanese cars on European roads in our audience Q&A segment.
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SHOW NOTES
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0:40 - The all-new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator experience production problems
6:44 - CR’s test results of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
12:20 - Preview Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
13:03 - Send us your questions at TalkingCars@icloud.com!
13:23 - Video Question #1: Will tires of the same make, model and brand perform differently on front-wheel, rear-wheel and AWD cars?
17:04 - Video Question #2: Will it take longer to replace a windshield on a new Subaru Forester?
22:11 - Question #3: Why aren’t there as many ‘reliable’ vehicles on the road in Europe versus the United States?
LINKS
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2020 Ford Explorer First Impressions; Talking Cars #216: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsYFGPyX9F0
2017 Genesis G70 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0
2020 Lincoln Aviator First Impressions | Talking Cars #221: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3R3Uwsr77s
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6l5FVyFGD8
2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymKOcVk7Iw
2020 Kia Telluride | Talking Cars #196: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tVIA945WE
Wet Tire Testing at CR’s Test Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTNMhBiflLc
We've completed testing of the 2019 Mercedes A-Class, and discuss how it performed at our track - does the small sedan live up to the luxury nameplate? We also discuss Ford's issues with its Explorer and Aviator models, and why problems with a brand new car aren't as uncommon as you might think. And why are windshield replacements becoming more expensive? We answer that, as well as questions about our tire testing, and the lack of Japanese cars on European roads in our audience Q&A segment.
—————————————————
Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts!
Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2
Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2
Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly!
From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team!
We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/
Subscribe to Talking Cars on
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6
Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez
Follow Us on Social:
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2
Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo
Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ
SHOW NOTES
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0:40 - The all-new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator experience production problems
6:44 - CR’s test results of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
12:20 - Preview Mercedes-Benz CLA 250
13:03 - Send us your questions at TalkingCars@icloud.com!
13:23 - Video Question #1: Will tires of the same make, model and brand perform differently on front-wheel, rear-wheel and AWD cars?
17:04 - Video Question #2: Will it take longer to replace a windshield on a new Subaru Forester?
22:11 - Question #3: Why aren’t there as many ‘reliable’ vehicles on the road in Europe versus the United States?
LINKS
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2020 Ford Explorer First Impressions; Talking Cars #216: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsYFGPyX9F0
2017 Genesis G70 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0
2020 Lincoln Aviator First Impressions | Talking Cars #221: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3R3Uwsr77s
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6l5FVyFGD8
2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymKOcVk7Iw
2020 Kia Telluride | Talking Cars #196: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tVIA945WE
Wet Tire Testing at CR’s Test Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTNMhBiflLc
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