2022 Toyota Corolla Cross; How To Avoid Buying a Flooded Car Talking Cars (MP3)

This week we share our first impressions of the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross; how it drove on our track, its long roster of advanced safety features, and who this small SUV might appeal to. With major flooding affecting many parts of the country, we discuss all the ways water can damage a car, and give tips on how to spot and avoid a waterlogged vehicle when buying a used car. Other topics this week include: what is the difference between a vehicle refresh and redesign; if bright LED daytime running lights can cause drivers to not turn on their car's headlights; why EVs seem to have less space for tall drivers; and how Consumer Reports decides which vehicles to buy for our test program, and what happens to our cars after testing is completed.
 
 
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - How To Avoid Buying a Flooded Car
08:17 - 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross First Impressions
17:46 - Question #1: What is the difference between a vehicle refresh and a redesign?  
26:00 - Question #2: Are bright LED daytime running lights causing drivers to not turn on their car’s headlights?
29:24 - Question #3: Why does it seem that new EVs have less space for taller drivers?
32:59 - Question #4: How does Consumer Reports decide which vehicles to buy for their test program?
 
 
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Beware a Flood of Flooded Cars
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/beware-the-flood-of-flood-cars/
 
Flooded Cars: How to Spot One Before You Buy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT-WtAltmK8
 
Car Title Resources: 
     National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
      https://vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov/
 
     VinCheck
      https://www.nicb.org/vincheck
 
     CarFax
      https://www.carfax.com/press/resources/flooded-cars
 
 
First Drive: 2022 Toyota Corolla CROss Is a Sensible SUV
https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2022-toyota-corolla-cross-suv-review-a9535254586/
 
Best Cars for Tall People
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/best-cars-and-suvs-for-tall-people-a7931047074/
 
Headlight Testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOr0gqWYIu8
 
Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/

How to Safely Work on Your Car at Home
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/how-to-safely-work-on-your-car-at-home/
 
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
 
 
 
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