The BEST and WORST Modern Car Features

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In this video we talk about some really good and useful features that modern cars have and some really unnecessary and useless features that modern cars have
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0:00 Intro
0:32 First Good Feature
2:09 Second Good Feature
5:36 Third Good Feature
7:50 Fourth Good Feature
9:58 Fifth Good Feature
12:54 First Bad Feature
16:18 Second Bad Feature
18:33 Third Bad Feature
20:52 Fourth Bad Feature
22:26 Fifth Bad Feature

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@pedrofernandez8729 15 күн бұрын

After watching this video to the end, I went over to my 2010 Yaris, thanked it and gave it a wash and a kiss.

@Prepare2Survive 15 күн бұрын

I just did the same thing to my 2016 Yaris

@toddsmith1617 15 күн бұрын

Did this to my 2010 Civic.

@gabrielguertin9459 15 күн бұрын

Did the same to my 2010 f150

@rafaelbetancourt3551 14 күн бұрын

Hug it please 😅

@withgrowinginsanity198 14 күн бұрын

my 2005 Renault does not have ANY sensors to notice the many kisses I gave her today

@tomdrummy4984 15 күн бұрын

Auto start/stop technology 👎👎

@Spinnaker617 15 күн бұрын

Totally agree tom

@Starman-yt8lj 15 күн бұрын

Hate it

@Asto508 15 күн бұрын

Nobody wants that, even car manufacturers don't want that. They are forced by emission regulations to put that nonsense in.

@is4life862 15 күн бұрын

The worst feature!!

@randylahey1232 15 күн бұрын

Shit you beat me to it

@rodh1404 2 күн бұрын

One of the features you didn't mention that I consider to be bad about modern cars is the tendency to supersize them. It's gotten to the point where some manufacturers have stopped making passenger cars and are instead focusing on "light trucks". If you're mostly just doing a regular commute to work in an office, and go shopping occasionally, then you probably don't need a light truck. There is certainly a use case for those vehicles, but they really shouldn't be as common on the road as they are now.

@timcoleman3421 15 сағат бұрын

I don’t get it with big trucks. I’m not exaggerating when I say our parking lot is half full of trucks. Full size trucks are huge these days. Makes it hard to park around them. These are their daily drivers. Not work trucks. I don’t get it.

@robertehlers3757 9 күн бұрын

Kudos to the Car Care Nut for exposing the worst new features in cars: auto/stop start, electronic door handles, driver monitor systems, and crazy shift methods (e.g. globes, toggle switches, buttons, etc.). I have owned a number of Lexus RX SUVs over the past two decades, but when the lease on my 2021 RX came to an end, I bought the car instead of moving on to a 2024 version. Precisely because it suffers from all of these disastrous features. I hope car manufacturers stop perpetrating these things on us customers.

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 7 күн бұрын

Ditto for me. I will keep my 2019 CR-V LX with the venerable 2.4L engine I purchased brand new. NONE of all this high-tech foolish garbage. Super reliable, beautiful, and drives and handles even better than the day I drove it off the lot! Of course, I do ALL my own maintenance early and thoroughly. I Like AMD, I am a Car Care Nut too!

@bcardamone 6 күн бұрын

And of course these things all add to the purchase price

@michaeleriksen5469 15 күн бұрын

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Airman's Odyssey

@phr3ui559 Күн бұрын

@cliffnolan8741 15 күн бұрын

2012 Toyota Corolla owner. 184000 km. Runs like a Swiss Watch. Regular oil change, tranny fluid, rad fluid, brake service, changed plugs at 160000, all filters etc. I haven't made a car payment for 10 years. Thanks for your channel. That is part of the reason my car runs so well.

@fknbastages 15 күн бұрын

Over 200,000 miles on my 2012 Camry, runs like new. My last RAV4 had 250K miles, ran like new. My 2010 had 500k miles, ran like new.

@JDYTC 15 күн бұрын

Runs like a Grand Seiko 😉

@aaronjaggan 15 күн бұрын

I would say casio.. reliable

@JDYTC 15 күн бұрын

@@aaronjaggan I was doubting between that. But a Quartz Casio does not need any maintenance. And you can throw it against a wall.

@bngr_bngr 15 күн бұрын

Swiss watches don’t really work that great. They are very nice to look at. They are mostly accurate. When I need an accurate watch I wear my G-Shock.

@JamesThomas-dn6hz 11 күн бұрын

I loved column mounted shifters. Having that extra floor room was nice.

@holben27 11 күн бұрын

I really liked it on the early 2000s toyota sequoias. Wish they kept it.

@larryjolicoeur7169 5 күн бұрын

All Teslas have them

@caty863 Күн бұрын

stick shifters have other uses too....to bored moms.

@wezkerlim 12 күн бұрын

3 things i absolutely hate: 1. keyless system - easier to steal 2. starting the car, let the engine run, then use the touchscreen to check engine oil level. this introduces sensor & eliminates dipstick. sensors will damage due to heat & need to be replaced (costly if it's luxury cars), but dipstick won't fail 3. electronic parking brake - again, more electrical parts & components means more things going wrong & failing, meaning they need to be replaced. the good old fashion parking brake utilize your hand & won't fail.

@Reubachi 10 күн бұрын

Did you watch the video, Scotty? I say that because if you watched the video, you’d know how electronic parking brakes actually work (ie, not at all like you describe.)

@jasongrisdale3084 10 күн бұрын

The hand brake fails all the time....again seizing up, stuck with brakes on....the electronic parking brake fails less than the old mechanical crap u like

@wezkerlim 10 күн бұрын

@@jasongrisdale3084 what makes you think the motor won't fail & isn't costly to fix? euro cars like to sell all of these new electronic stuff under an ecosystem & use this opportunity to charge customers a hefty fee when things go wrong. good luck engaging & disengaging your electric brakes when you have low battery voltage or it runs flat. & you just lose 1 tool in your drifting arsenal.

@cxveeeee9311 9 күн бұрын

@@jasongrisdale3084never had handbrake fail … ever … and I hardly used it in my auto cars

@chrisgraham2904 9 күн бұрын

@@jasongrisdale3084 Manual parking brakes were notorious for failure, either by seizing or the exposed cables rusted and broke. The simple reason is because people fail to maintain them. The parking brake mechanism has always been on my list for inspection when each oil change and grease job is performed. Grease the exposed cable and the adjusting mechanism and I've never had a parking brake issue with the 16 vehicles that I've owned.

@mentals555 15 күн бұрын

I dont mind stuff like adaptive cruise, brake hold, etc. What I hate is when you have to turn it off EVERY TIME you start the car rather than being able to switch it off once and be done with it until you want it again.

@toriless 13 күн бұрын

Sometimes features can be changed at the dealer, features like how long the lights stay on or which doors unlock when can be changed but only by the dealer.

@tonywright8342 12 күн бұрын

I won’t buy a new car because of what you say. If I can’t turn it off and it stays off permanently, I don’t want it.

@bertblue9683 12 күн бұрын

I've found most of those can be deactivated with your steering wheel controls in the menu. It's not intuitive, but mostly possible

@devilsoffspring5519 12 күн бұрын

That's not a problem with the technology though, that's just shitty product design. We have a Toyota RAV4 and every single time you get in the vehicle, you have to push the little button to enable the cruise control. Every single time. It resets itself to Disabled every time you get in and start the thing. It's a little button on the end of the cruise control lever. You have to remember to push it EVERY time you get in the blasted car! On my old RX-7 Turbo II the cruise enable button only had to be pushed once, it stayed permanently enabled until you pushed it again no matter how many times you drove it.

@Tol_Ga 8 күн бұрын

@@devilsoffspring5519I have a 2010 Honda CRZ and once you push the cruise control button on the steering wheel, it never deactivates. I can see why you are upset 😅

@kenty6973 15 күн бұрын

Totally agree! I hate the "stop/start" that they put on almost all new cars.

@eivis13 15 күн бұрын

Wanna know the worst part about start stop? It never turns the engine off, when it should(eg. going down a hill in neutral), but always turns it off when you need it (just when the light turns green and you're 1st/2nd in line).

@benchmark3332 15 күн бұрын

Car manufactures: This car is now $1000 more expensive because we add this feature that you won't use.

@AB-dr8wq 15 күн бұрын

I paid £120 to code it out. Every time I started the car, it switched back on. Hated it

@vburget 15 күн бұрын

That is the one feature on my 2020 CR-V that I wish I could disable. Fortunately, we don't do much city driving, but it's still very annoying.

@toddsmith1617 15 күн бұрын

One good thing about the parts storage is that they could not put in the start/stop on my 2024 cx5. YES!

@kenweinacht7099 13 күн бұрын

I'm actually one who does read the owners manual. But then I am old. I love paper manuals. And your videos , thank you

@wesleyvansteenburg9970 3 күн бұрын

Nowadays, all car manuals are online. As a young millennial, I read through my new car's manual before I picked it up as it took a month to be delivered.

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 3 күн бұрын

@@wesleyvansteenburg9970 I did too. But as a young senior citizen, I LOVE the paper/book owner's manual. I told the dealer I would NOT purchase the car without it! They got it right away.

@kl3271 12 күн бұрын

I LOVE my 2005 Acura RSX!!! Pure, simple, and reliable. Also, to keep it up to date, the double din space for the infotainment is easily upgradable. Funny that the 3 button and 3 knob HVAC controls are the most genius ergonomic controls I've ever encountered 😂😂😂. Going to keep it for as long as I can❤❤❤

@Johnny444 15 күн бұрын

For HVAC all I want is the 3 physical knobs for fan speed / temp / vents. buttons in the knobs for Recirculate / AC / Defrost.

@andrecampbell691 15 күн бұрын

I'm with you, but unfortunately, you can't buy an HVAC system like that in 2024.

@kevinstarski1598 13 күн бұрын

@@andrecampbell691 Hard to find for sure...

@dcola123 12 күн бұрын

I touch my HVAC twice a year, set to 68 for winter & 72 for summer, works perfect for me. Simpler isn't always better, sometimes it's just simpler.

@DualDice 11 күн бұрын

@@andrecampbell691 Mazdas have great HVAC buttons, a standard stick shifter, and simplified non-touch infotainment systems. Absolutely love that about mine.

@TastySnax12 11 күн бұрын

The GR86 has this

@edjarrett3164 15 күн бұрын

Your discussion about HVAC and touch screens are spot on. I drove a new BMW 3 series loaner home. It was set at maximum cooling and I couldn’t figure out how to change the temp on the touch screen. There were no buttons available, so somehow I was supposed to figure it out. I finally figured out how to change the temp after sitting in my driveway with time to discern. This trend isn’t particularly useful for the average driver.

@eivis13 15 күн бұрын

It wasn't a good option in the gen 2 Prius, it's an even worser option now, since the Prius had most of the climate buttons on the wheel.

@Supertrooper697 15 күн бұрын

@@eivis13 Good thing the new Gen 5 Prius has physical HVAC controls still.

@erikahuxley 15 күн бұрын

I wonder about these screen controls, say you're driving during a cold night and all the inside windows are fogged up, and the touchscreen don't work?

@eivis13 15 күн бұрын

@@Supertrooper697 too bad it made compromises in other places (interior and boot space, hud meant for a Supra rather than a prius, no manual seats with leather, small steering wheel).

@edjarrett3164 15 күн бұрын

@@erikahuxley I agree. Single point of failure with no redundancy isn’t good for anybody. This is where OEM manufacturers are going. I fly aircraft that have backup instruments in the event or primary instrument failure. It is an FAA requirement. A similar standard should be applied to vehicles. While economies of scale are driving these instrument related displays, a better approach needs to be looked at.

@mikefromvernon 3 күн бұрын

As someone who learned to drive in the days before technology and has driven work vans with mega locks, filled in windows to prevent theft I'm going to say I like backup cameras. It doesn't replace being aware of your surroundings and looking around but it's nice to know what's in that blind spot.

@seanns1945 4 күн бұрын

All these features only add to the cost of the vehicle, and to any repairs that need to be done. That is why I love my 5 speed MANUAL transmission, standard brakes, an standard steering. More fun to drive, more human control, better fuel mileage, and keeps you more alert in driving.

@jambon2730 Күн бұрын

That's just your average car in Europe, America is a weird place lol

@victorsvidss 22 сағат бұрын

Automatic cars have become more fuel efficient than manuals 20 years ago bro

@kwokmanchung 15 күн бұрын

When a battery goes dead, I used to be able to disengage the parking brake, shift into neutral, roll down the driver side window giving access to the steering wheel from outside and push/pull/roll the car out of the way, all by myself. That can't be done anymore in a new car.

@ironclaw6969 15 күн бұрын

Even better being able to roll-start a car with a manual transmission.

@cbotten106 15 күн бұрын

@@ironclaw6969 Cars have gotten so heavy you almost need a hill.

@drecksaukerl 15 күн бұрын

@@ironclaw6969 That's truly ancient history. For any manual shift car built after 1975, push starting was not recommended because you could wreck the catalytic converter.

@drecksaukerl 15 күн бұрын

True enough. But excuse me for being Captain Obvious here. When your battery gets old, it's not a bad idea to have it checked and to replace it before it totally craps the bed. Makes this a moot point.

@mrr2041Rags 15 күн бұрын

Bring back the buttons

@mikerepairsstuff 15 күн бұрын

Yes driver distraction from the infotainment screen is stupid level of,”progress”. Thanks for this video.

@kerrylewis2581 15 күн бұрын

I just had a similar conversation with my coworkers-the people who understand what is happening electronically and mechanically drive older or less complicated vehicles. I chose a 2016 V8 F150 because of its simplicity. It has some faults, but they are easy to repair.

@MrDetectivenick 11 күн бұрын

I agree with you on everything. In my work, I get to rent all the high end SUVs with all the latest. I appreciate my 20 year old vehicles so much after that. I have to take my eyes away from the road to change anything. I grew up with a stick shift manual tranny. I miss it.

@kalle5548 4 күн бұрын

Yeah, it's fun and rewarding changing gears, not having computers monitor your every move beep and intervene and an engine that responds immediately, unlike downsized turbo engines :/ (2005 V70 going strong)

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 4 күн бұрын

EXACTLY! Me too!

@riceburner4747 15 күн бұрын

I agree. Im a senior, there are some helpful features, but give me power windows, CD player/FM radio, & I'm a happy camper. 😂🤣 I went from an 86 used Camry with "crank windows" to a 97 w/pwr windows & i had a 12 disc CD player. I thought I died & went to heaven. Lites on the door mìrrors that warn a car out of view is critical. Ppl hate the back up beeps, etc. To me, there are just too many important things in life to be aggravated with. 👍✊️🖖🇺🇸

@perniciouspete4986 15 күн бұрын

Just wait until one or more of your power windows stops working. $$$ just to find out why. Then more $$$ to fix.

@nuthinbutlove 15 күн бұрын

Same here.

@nuthinbutlove 15 күн бұрын

@@perniciouspete4986nine times out of ten it's just a matter of popping the controller out of the door and switching it for a new part. Almost anyone can find a video on KZfaq to show them how. It takes less than an hour. Hopefully she has a younger family member that could do that for her.

@eivis13 15 күн бұрын

@@nuthinbutlove 9 times out of 10 if it's a specialty part and is sought after it's gonna be on the expensive side of the parts list.

@nuthinbutlove 15 күн бұрын

@@eivis13 she has a '97 Camry. One of the reasons Toyota's are so loved is parts are easily accessible which also makes them comparably priced.

@f2john 15 күн бұрын

The stuff not mentioned that I think are very helpful and help with active safety are blind spot warning, parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert. With the bigger blind spots due to bigger pillars and much of the population getting older and not being able to turn their heads as far the blind spot warning is a big help. The parking sensors are nice with trying to berth/park a bigger car or suv. Lastly the rear cross traffic alert is very handy when having to back out into a busy parking lot while parked between 2 bigger crew cab trucks.

@kft4764 15 күн бұрын

Blind spot monitors can be helpful, but properly setup mirrors greatly reduce the need for the additional aid. Some folks have all three mirrors in the car showing the same information. If I'm behind a car and I can see the driver's face in all three mirrors, they aren't getting any more use than if they only had a single mirror.

@haduong5828 15 күн бұрын

Exactly. Those are the safety features we all need. Very helpful

@johncaruana6406 14 күн бұрын

Agree with everything you said. Wish I could turn off cylinder deactivation like I can for auto stop/start.

@GetOffMyyLawn 14 күн бұрын

I totally agree with you... everyone sometimes gets distracted or complacent. With 2 young drivers in my family, i made sure to get the optional blind spot alert and rear cross traffic alert.

@setsunaes 13 күн бұрын

driver aids are NICE very welcomed features. Driver ENFORCEMENT are stupid.

@SS-wm1wy 4 күн бұрын

I have a 2013 mazda 6. Love the HVAC controls, passenger and driver temperature rotary knobs on the side, fan speed knobs in middle. Don't even have to look whike changing it. My 2020 cx5 on the other hand, has temp and fan speed buttons. Better than a touch screen but not better than rotary knobs.

@davcuts2897 15 күн бұрын

I would add to the best a heated steering wheel. It was an option on my car, and I thought it was something that isn't necessary. It might not be, but the first time I used over the winter it felt soooo nice.

@MikeKayK 12 күн бұрын

Not applicable to those who live in warm climates, though.

@Ravi-kc6fl 15 күн бұрын

Agree with this video! What happens to the folks that keep their cars 10+ years, and when the screens are no longer in production?? Efffff

@halamish1 15 күн бұрын

Ali Express

@user-nr2ch9pp2g 14 күн бұрын

Looks like it's going to be unaffordable to keep a car past the warranty period. Plus mechanics going to be in short supply and more expensive.

@lalajee143 14 күн бұрын

Toyota keep parts for 21 years.

@wsopJoe 14 күн бұрын

I have a 2003 Lexus. Screen are still readily available.

@RT-mv7df 11 күн бұрын

@@wsopJoe Those screens get much more expensive than they should be compared to a new screen, b/c every year it sits on shelf someone has to sacrifice space to store it, and also to offset the cost of other parts that never get purchased but were stockpiled anyway.

@angryshoebox 15 күн бұрын

Yes, LOL, I've gotten into the habit of turning off auto start/stop every time I start my car.

@bhushyan 5 күн бұрын

2006 Suzuki Swift owner. 186000 KMs. Runs good. Had auto climate control, ABS. Wide tyres. Peppy engine. Very happy. 2024 cars are costly because of high taxes too

@crosses101 Күн бұрын

Nothing beats the Auto off feature. I have muscle memory to reach for that button as soon as I turn the key. No manufacturer does it well even after being widely adopted 15yrs now. I understand they have to do it to meet regulations, but I have a particular distain for the manufacturers who don't give u the ability to disable it. If it's even just temporarily. Next would be having all the functions through a touch screen and eliminating actual tactile buttons. Next is the electronic shifters. Tow trucks charge a premium for these, and when they do install an override mechanism, thieves exploit them.

@TheFhpapa 15 күн бұрын

“…At 65 mph if you deploy your wings youre gonna fly away” 😂 we need more commentary like these. So relatable

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 14 күн бұрын

I had a 1988 Isuzu Impulse and the power steering was so over assisted that anything over 70 was a white knuckle experience.

@WutipongWongsakuldej 14 күн бұрын

I have a 2008 Honda Jazz (also called Fit in many countries), a GE model if you will. It accelerate well, it's light, it has large body, etc.... If I push it above 130Km/hr, it feels like it's starting to take off. ... I'm no pilot so I don't really know how a plane taking off would feel in a pilot seat, but I bet it'd be similar lol.

@jrfish007 14 күн бұрын

As some who started driving in the 90’s, which means I was driving late 70’s and 80’s cars, he’s not wrong

@Oyasumi52 14 күн бұрын

Only if your vehicle is a Cessna. 😋

@The_Noticer. 15 күн бұрын

I would argue that on smaller turbocharged engines, start-stop does actually end up hurting it. Because the turbo is spooled up and hot, then the engine and oil pressure is removed. So the oil is boiling in the hot turbo. That can't be good... And in DI engines, likely contribute to oil contamination.

@jamram9924 15 күн бұрын

On Hondas, our independent shop is advising customer to change their engine oil every 4,000 miles (turbocharged engines) and replace their engine coolant every 45-50,000 miles. These simple changes can help extend the life of that engine. I purchased a 2000 Honda Accord from a family member. No turbocharged engines and it runs great.

@hsew 15 күн бұрын

Well if a turbo car with stop/start has electronic oil and water pumps, as well as good engineers (hah!), then ideally those pumps would continue to run and circulate fluids even with the engine off. That is, of course, assuming they programmed it that way…

@The_Noticer. 15 күн бұрын

@@jamram9924 Interesting, I own a 2018 FC1 Civic with the 1.5T. Whats the reason behind changing the coolant more often? Oil I understand. Also, recommendations on the oil?

@jamram9924 15 күн бұрын

@@The_Noticer. Engine coolant keeps the engine cool but also keeps those bearings on the turbocharger cool. These turbocharged engines will generate more heat causing oil and coolant to break down more frequently. We flush the cooling system with distilled water or soft water to avoid mineral build up in the cooling passages of the radiator and heater core. We then use Honda 50/50 engine coolant to refill the cooling system. To some it might be unnecessary or an exaggeration, but we’re seeing too many of these engines with head gasket issues and turbochargers break down before 100,000 miles, something we don’t in a normally aspirated engine.

@drecksaukerl 15 күн бұрын

True. And you only save a few drops of gas in the real world. Just make it 2nd nature to hit the disable button as soon as you start the engine.

@cityatlant1238 Күн бұрын

How about loving the "BLIND SPOT WARNING"? It must have saved me a few times from close calls.

@JJ-wi2uw 14 күн бұрын

Australian here....It seems that with even fairly large vehicles, the interior room for the driver in particular tends to be compromised by overly wide center consoles and overly intrusive door cards/window controls on the driver's door. Headroom in sedan's tends to be terrible and even SUVs with a sunroof can end up compromising headroom, even with seats set at their lowest. Speaking of seats, so many of them seem to be designed for small, slim people. Also, using piano black plastic in car interiors (centre consoles in particular) and shiny silver plastic trims is idiotic.

@SmileyDN 8 күн бұрын

From Melbourne, fully agree, 2022 hilux shiny black and silver on the dash. Even with tint at times is terrible

@2fast4all 15 күн бұрын

Dang the fact you got Scotty to write an actual comment is gold.

@ML_1515 13 күн бұрын

where 😂

@southboundaustral 10 күн бұрын

CCN said Scotty and I immediately went to turn the volume down.

@2fast4all 9 күн бұрын

@@southboundaustral the daily 94 Celica briefing is needed. 😀

@craigcraigster4999 15 күн бұрын

I would add blind spot monitoring/warning to your list of features you like on modern cars AMD, I wish my '06 LS430 had it. On the other hand, I'm so thankful that it doesn't have engine stop/start "technology"!

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 7 күн бұрын

I am SO glad my car does not have blind spot monitoring and so much of that other high-tech crap that will cost a mint later to repair! I say simply do what generations of people have done...Look out the darn window to see if another car is in your blind spot. I would MUCH rather look and be sure than not look and pull right in front of an 18-wheeler because the little blind light was not lit. They do break, you know.

@craigcraigster4999 7 күн бұрын

@@user-ur4wo3tw3i Wow, you completely misinterpreted my post -- notice I said blind spot MONITORING/WARNING, which does not infer relying on "the little blind light being lit" in lieu of turning one's head and checking for vehicles prior to beginning a lane change maneuver (something that was drilled into my head by my dad and my high school Driver's Ed instructor 49 years ago). Blind spot monitoring is meant as an additional safety aid, much like backup cameras and front/rear perimeter sensors -- it is also remarkably reliable (OEM systems, not aftermarket) unless the camera system is physically damaged. At the risk of adding more fuel to your fire, I also wish my LS430 had directional indicators built into the side mirrors as the LS460s have, again to serve as an additional safety measure. Sorry you feel that these systems are "high-tech crap," that's your entitled opinion -- just please don't read into something I wrote which was clearly never intended.

@colombopilot 14 күн бұрын

0: 18:36 I agree, Having a center display for backup camera, navigation and sound system is useful but having the climate control integrated to the center display is more a hassle than a convenience to the driver. Good example is that when you have touch screen volume control you need to look at it to control but when you have a rotating knob, you can just reach for it without losing attention on your driving.

@Ermeeee Күн бұрын

I truly admire the way he try or talk or to conect with his audiance. I think what ever he is saying he loves it

@Michael-yi4mc 15 күн бұрын

I’m keeping my 2000 Toyota van for its simplicity.

@Walkeranz 15 күн бұрын

Sienna gang! 300,000 strong here 💪

@CheapBastard1988 15 күн бұрын

The newer Toyota vans sold in Europe are rebadged Peugeot vans🤮🤮🤮. I've driven those for work, but they are the most cheaply made and unpleasant vans I've ever driven. They're not even RWD, so the bigger Citroën Jumper van (same size as a Sprinter) has a turning circle the size of the moon!

@Michael-yi4mc 15 күн бұрын

@@Walkeranz 👍Mine only has 205 thousand. You gave me hope that mine will reach your goal.

@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 15 күн бұрын

Maintain it and you will be good to go for a long time!

@Michael-yi4mc 15 күн бұрын

@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 👍Good advice!

@dennislau2227 15 күн бұрын

Add'l likes: 1) dashboard screen displaying a view of the side mirror (right or left depending on the side the signal light is on (high end Hyundai/ Kia / Genesis products) 2) side mirrors tilting down when reverse is engaged so we can park probably (my old neck doesn't turn well anymore) 3) 360 camera, same reason as #2 Dislike: features that require subscription after the initial grace period. For Pete's sake, they already built that into the car which I paid for

@TheBlobik 4 күн бұрын

I always thought I will enjoy point 2, but when I bought a car that has both 2 & 3 I disabled 2, as I feel like the 360 camera does good enough job of providing me info on things that are close, and the mirrors are more useful to see in the distance (in case something approaches fast for example)

@anoopsharma3486 14 күн бұрын

Great episode I hate shifty shifter, give me good ol mechanical shifter Hate monster screens Hate Low profile tires on economic cars , like on Camry, why? No spare tire in name of mpg improvement

@QuyenNguyen-cp4eq 14 күн бұрын

I agree with all these points. Here are some more: 1. Lack of button/dials 2. Turbo/CVT unnecessary 3. Bigger rims/mileage inefficiency 19" wheels standard on Prius?!? 4. Plastic parts 5. Leasing cars vs BUYING 6. Self-driving features 7. Cruise control should be one button to set. why do you need to first turn it on and then set your speed? when RESUMING speed, why cant the car gradually catch up?!? 8. Moonroofs leaks 9. car size increase vs fuel economy… do we need that tank to go to the mall or food shopping? 10. performance chasers vs practicality 11. face recognition for driver settings. when things go bad 12. lack of manual transmissions for "sports" car 13. Electronic display speedometers and tachometer. Expensive if it goes bad.

@southboundaustral 10 күн бұрын

Why do some Toyota's now have 4cyl turbo engines bc lame Toyota didn't want to pay for 6cyl engine block foundry's - purely a capital cost, cost saving measure. And now I'm looking elsewhere for a new 6 cyl - and frankly not really with any luck.

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 4 күн бұрын

I AGREE with your entire list!

@jerryq1000 15 күн бұрын

I swear, you are in my head! The "we don't like" are exactly why, when we replaced a car last year, some badges weren't even considered! The DUMB "dial a gear" shift systems being one of the main considerations. I have only experienced the infotainment issue with dealership loaners, and it is too much of an adventure just to regulate the damn temp to have to navigate those screens. Well done!!

@donniev8181 14 күн бұрын

No transmission dipstick would be one of mine.

@user-fg5rs4hm8t 15 күн бұрын

You are the best automotive educator, really love your videos.

@danettej4796 14 күн бұрын

I’m old school but now I understand better on how these new vehicles features work. Thank you. I really like how you explain all these features and things work on vehicles. 👍😁

@davidkaminski615 13 сағат бұрын

My '02 Sequoia wasn't originally equipped with a back-up camera and I upgraded the radio head unit explicitly to install one, and it's been the most useful addition to it. As an added bonus, the head unit also included a Nav system, bluetooth calling and streaming, and even can play dvds (watching Star Wars on a small 5" screen is hilarious, but sounds great through the JBL speakers). The unit looks well integrated into the dash avoiding the "Stuck on iPad" look so many screens have now.

@jonesmw10 15 күн бұрын

It's a love hate relationship with adaptive cruise control. If you're on a highway that has exits on a turn, I've found that it will misinterpret an exiting vehicle not in my lane as being in front of me and slam on the brakes. It can be pretty dangerous when this occurs.

@IAMAUSER 15 күн бұрын

It should not do that. Maybe it needs calibration!

@riceburner4747 15 күн бұрын

@@IAMAUSER If u put control on 3 blocks, it IS too sensitive. Maybe one block better. When I'm on a highway, I was sensitive.

@k9under 15 күн бұрын

wow.

@naveenthemachine 15 күн бұрын

I’ve seen that before but usually just gently pressing the brake pedal fixed that and then o just hit resume

@SergiuM42 15 күн бұрын

Use your turn signals as you are legally supposed to and you won’t have any issues.

@bme7491 15 күн бұрын

Start/stop works great on my Prius and I'm used to it. However, it is usually crap when they put it on non-hybrids with the delay and engine shudder on the restart.

@atticstattic 15 күн бұрын

Got a '23 Corolla Cross, there's no delay or shudder - completely seamless operation.

@bme7491 14 күн бұрын

@@atticstattic I'll probably get a new Prius.

@atticstattic 13 күн бұрын

@bme7491 My point is that a lot of recent engineering magic erases the difference in how start/stop operates between hybrids and non-hybrids.

@JustinDaniels 6 күн бұрын

Start-stop on hybrids is totally different to on ICE vehicles.

@bme7491 6 күн бұрын

@@JustinDaniels Yes, I was well aware of that.

@sgnt9337 15 күн бұрын

totally agree! Especially auto parking brakes. I got the importance of using one (including pulling it/setting it prior to letting off the brakes when parking) drilled into my head when I got my license. By the way, car cameras have turned me into a parking perfectionist.

@Vishwanathks58 17 сағат бұрын

Very useful information which not many auto journalists don’t care to share.

@baseball4697 15 күн бұрын

Love your “Get off my lawn!” segment. Other than a better backup camera/screen, I think I’ll keep my real key, real shifter 2013 V6 Highlander. Btw. The other hidden cost is the insurance to fix these fancy features when you get in an accident.

@stevecarvalho3675 15 күн бұрын

I'm with you. Love the regular shifters. I have two Acura RdX' older ones with the "sticks". Rotary dial ridiculous.

@richardzmiejko3285 9 күн бұрын

I hate the infotainment screens that are mounted on top of the dash. It's a deal breaker for me. I also dread being forced into having a CVT transmission.

@christophermurphy2394 9 сағат бұрын

As a driving instructor many years ago, I taught the students in case of brake failure, put the car in neutral, and pull up on the hand brake while holding the button in or push the foot parking brake to stop the car. My question is, can you do this still do this by engaging the electronic parking brake? I enjoy your videos, keep them coming ,

@aquamatt 15 күн бұрын

Thank you sir. Kind of makes me happy my car is still rocking a tape deck.

@devilsoffspring5519 7 күн бұрын

Tape decks are a pain in the ass in cars. Ever had one eat a tape? Whole f@cking dashboard has to come apart. Dismantle tape deck and clear tape. Test tape deck. Reinstall, including re-assembly of entire f@cking dashboard. When you're finally done, one of the speakers doesn't work :) Only reason I kept the tape deck in my car for so long is because it was a sports car (RX-7) with a stiff suspension, and CD players tend to skip when you hit bumps!

@forester057 7 күн бұрын

Tapes really were terrible though. You don’t like that song? Too bad - it takes 30 seconds to skip to the next song. Might as well just bear it. Oh it ate the irreplaceable old tape. Guess I’ll drive in silence.

@devilsoffspring5519 5 күн бұрын

@@forester057 That's why you never, ever play irreplaceable tapes. You make a copy and play the copy.

@jameswhite1319 15 күн бұрын

Glad to see your channel has grown so much

@nelsontroya 14 күн бұрын

Love your channel, it is very helpful for me. Hate electronic parking brakes, had very bad and scary experience with it, and yes always use it. Thank you very much , keep on with your excellent help.

@beng32112 2 күн бұрын

I absolutely love the adaptive cruise control and lane assist. I drive an hour interstate to work every day and it has saved me several times. The electronic parking brake isn't bad either. Very easy to service.

@bryanwalker7031 15 күн бұрын

2015 Tundra WITHOUT adaptive cruise and 2022 4Runner daily driver WITH adaptive cruise. Transitioning between the pair of them and using cruise control, you NEED to pay attention to the fact that you don't have that radar on the Tundra. I've turned off all of the warnings like 'Lane Change' that I could turn off on the 4Runner. I am quite proficient at colouring inside the lines LOL.

@truracer20 15 күн бұрын

@2:20 Scotty Kilmer is self important. A legend in his own mind.

@FeckTheRuZZ 15 күн бұрын

He was good a few years back but seems now he's running out of his transmission fluid.

@junior17medval 15 күн бұрын

I guess you can say he is not running on all cylinders 😂

@donniev8181 14 күн бұрын

It's weird how people think they know better than a 50 year veteran mechanic lol. How many people has he helped in those 50 years I wonder?

@JohnSmith-ti2kp 14 күн бұрын

@@donniev8181 His video title the other day was, indicated he was quitting, so I unsubscribed.

@donniev8181 14 күн бұрын

@@JohnSmith-ti2kp dude cmon, he's a 70 year old youtuber that puts out multiple videos per day. Catchy click bait titles pull views in, views equal money. You need to remember it's his job.

@Panchinator90 Күн бұрын

When I got my 2007 mustang the car toys guy REALLY tried selling me a touch screen stereo system. I very adamantly said no. Touch screens have no business in a car. You need physical buttons that can be memorized and felt out without demanding you take your eyes off the road. I can't believe how they have been standardized

@rightlanehog3151 15 күн бұрын

AMD, This video has been both helpful and informative. After careful consideration, I gave it a thumbs up. 👍👍😉

@zacapps5029 15 күн бұрын

I am importing a Toyota Crown Athlete 60th Anniversary Edition from Japan into Canada this summer and driving across the country. I will be driving by Chicago, if you'd like a 13th generation Toyota Crown Athlete on your channel let me know. I'd make the drive to get the chance to meet you and get a chance to hear you talk about the Crown, maybe do some maintenance. Thank you Ahmed

@berrywin 15 күн бұрын

I agree with you 100% for all features! That is why I will keep My 1999 Camry as long as possible!

@riceburner4747 15 күн бұрын

I miss my 97 4cyl Camry. Had 265,000 miles. I bought USED & live in a rust belt, & it was rotting out. Engine didn't blow oil & ran like a top. I could park it anywhere & didn't care if ppl bang my doors (I did, just not like my newer Prius).😉 I remember jumper wire to diagnose/troubleshoot. 😕

@smamq 15 күн бұрын

2000 Camry here, absolutely adore it. Only reason why I would ever wanna get something newer is that the newer cars, although are usually totalled in accidents, do a much better job at keeping you safe. For now, I will still cherish my car though.

@dogsense3773 15 күн бұрын

In san francisco there's 100s of old 90s camrys

@TW-ud6sb 15 күн бұрын

Anyone else enjoying the 3.5 liter Camry? I’m driving my late Father in law’s 2014 XLE with 68,000 kms. It’s mint and a smooth ride!

@smamq 15 күн бұрын

@@TW-ud6sb 2014 is one of my fav looking ones. A close friend has it but 4cyl version

@pebbIe5 6 күн бұрын

I'm a licenced auto technician for Nissan. Over 10 years now. Somehow even with my experience, I still love to watch your videos. They're so entertaining, but also your facts are accurate and I agree with 99% of your content in your channel. Good on you for sharing your knowledge on KZfaq. Keep it up brother. With love from Canada. Oh and yes I drive a Toyota, most of us Nissan techs drive Toyotas. Just goes to show the quality and reliability of Toyotas. Cheers

@opticallyaustin 12 күн бұрын

I can’t believe how crystal clear your videos are now

@brucekrolikowski2882 15 күн бұрын

Thanks AMD, great video, great subject 👍

@mitchellbroaddus9120 15 күн бұрын

Adaptive cruise control. Nothing like involuntarily braking hard on a curve, simply due to oncoming traffic in their proper lane!

@tobias_dahlberg 15 күн бұрын

Just a bad system in that case. There are really good ones and really bad ones.

@yowser8780 15 күн бұрын

Couple near-misses in mine. Off ramp on a curve. Adaptive applies brakes due to the car pulling off... and sometimes severe braking. With a big semi in the rear view mirror... that is really bad !

@ramiroescamilla7263 15 күн бұрын

Never had the problem.on my Camry or Tacoma.

@smamq 15 күн бұрын

@@yowser8780 That's extremely scary. I also wouldn't use any cruise control on a ramp, ramps are dangerous in general

@mitchellbroaddus9120 15 күн бұрын

@ramiroescamilla7263 both my 2020 Platinum Tundra, and 2020 Camry SE, do it .

@Icepick7484 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for a great program. The more technology in a car the farther we get from actually driving the car. This becoming a lost art! I’m an old fart but, I enjoyed rowing through the gears. It made me pay attention to driving not just steering!

@mitchellbroaddus9120 15 күн бұрын

I do appreciate improved suspensions.

@andgate2000 11 күн бұрын

Define improved.

@mitchellbroaddus9120 11 күн бұрын

@@andgate2000 better overall handling/ride quality.

@carenthusiast1629 15 күн бұрын

The backup camera is a crucial safety feature, and mandating its inclusion was definitely the right call.

@jamram9924 15 күн бұрын

I have a 2000 Honda Accord that I am slowly restoring. I installed a new head unit (radio) and it had a rear view camera output. I installed a rear view camera and it helps with parking. I don’t solely depend on the camera either.

@Prepare2Survive 15 күн бұрын

Government mandates for anything is never a good thing. If something truly is a good idea, like backup cameras, absolutely no force is needed. The govt. has a long history of forcing bad ideas onto everyone so please don't encourage them.

@Ted_Kenzoku 15 күн бұрын

@@Prepare2Survive Yes it is. it's called protecting its citizens against companies that only care about profit and not the well being of their customers if it didn't make sense financially to add back up cameras companies wouldn't add it. or they would add it as an extra option to get more out of it. especially on budget cars where they try to advertise it with the lowest possible msrp stripping the base models from everything they can then adding things to higher trims

@StephenHeuman 15 күн бұрын

Except in this case when it was better that it was mandated All cars would def not have backup cameras like they do now if it was not mandated. Simply because car manufacturers would not want the added expense of it. Thankfully the govt mandated it and we are all safer for it

@jamram9924 15 күн бұрын

@@StephenHeuman Safer? That’s subjective. When the federal government mandated third brake lights back in the late 80s, the government estimated rear end collisions would diminish. After a 20 years, a study (something you can find online) showed that percentage was less than 1%. I’m not against these ideas but I don’t want to become over dependent on them. They assist the driver but too many drivers put their entire trust on these devices, like back up cameras and still hit objects, cars, etc. Some have limited field view, no depth gauge and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

@andreiaroutiounov3158 20 сағат бұрын

Paddle shifters in the minivan turn to be quite handy when driving in the mountains.

@valig17 14 күн бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you. The break hold also helps in very crowded areas when you are going with 5km/h in a long trail of cars. That will be tiresome for young and elderly people all the same.

@oneplus2ins 15 күн бұрын

Watch Redline Reviews and you'll understand what exactly AMD means when he says "journalist reviewers' faults"..

@ThomasD66 15 күн бұрын

My wife's car has a head's up display and I love it. It is so much better to not have to take your eyes off the road to know your speed, the current speed limit, or your fuels status. I've mentioned it to a lot of people and most seem to fear that they will be a distraction, but with just a little time behind the wheel you learn to focus it out and really only see it when you want to. Compared to the complexity of the infotainment systems it is really fairly simple and more cars should have them.

@DecrepitBiden 15 күн бұрын

They sell an aftermarket device that adds HUD if your car doesn't have it.

@naveenthemachine 15 күн бұрын

My car w a heads up display shows a lot of info. Like the safety tech warning messages drowsy indicator audio info navigation directions and even as a bonus, the parking sensors

@elaineloon5979 15 күн бұрын

HUD is a gem I love it too! Only thing is when you put on your sunglasses, it is hardly visible 😢

@bbking0064 14 күн бұрын

@@elaineloon5979 Buy sunglasses that are not polarized and you should be fine.

@danek893 14 күн бұрын

I wonder how long that will last with sunbaked all day!

@unwrangler11 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for a great presentation!

@GraemeRobinson 15 күн бұрын

Very interesting video - I agree with much of what you say about unnecessary features. In fact its something that has made me decide to keep my old Toyota a bit longer and invest some love in it by upgrading the head unit, installing satnav, and even cruise control. I like having a knob control fanspeed. Modern features like adaptive cruise, brake hold and independent rear suspension are all desireable, but really I can live without them. What I really need is reliable safe transport and this is something my Toyota has always delivered in spades.

@romanc.5074 15 күн бұрын

I did not like the idea of a backup camera but after buying a 2024 Rav4 I changed my mind. The view is super clear and wide enough, and the warning censoring is very helpful. 👍💯

@jmpattillo 15 күн бұрын

It’s amazing all the things they can do with ABS software. The Toyota electronic limited-slip differential, crawl control, and downhill assist are all just ABS software

@guymann4016 14 күн бұрын

I agree completely. Also, solid lighting and camera setup.

@didarosman8821 10 күн бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and I learned a ton of important info from you. Kepp up the good work we love your videos

@devendrasahid4392 15 күн бұрын

I/m always using the parking hand brake on my 18' Rav4 which a is very simple an effective way to reduce the strain on transmission and makes shifting so much smooter. I Always hated that jerking/grinding thumping noise when shifting from park to reverse. Just a handy habit I learned from a youtuber.

@naveenthemachine 15 күн бұрын

I experience a jerky feeling when shifting from park to reverse especially on an incline. We have an 18 rav4 as well and a 2020 Camry w the electric parking brake

@devendrasahid4392 15 күн бұрын

Used to get that feeling before I started using my hand brake regularly to put the car weight to hold on the rotors instead of straining out the transmission when parking on inclined pavements.

@Shawn-ky2tw 14 күн бұрын

How do you use a hand break to make shifting smoother? You mean when pulling out of park due to reduced strain on the parking pawl?

@MikeKayK 12 күн бұрын

@@Shawn-ky2tw Yeah that's what he's talking about. No more "bang" from a loaded up parking pawl being disengaged, since the brakes are still holding the car.

@018CCHC 15 күн бұрын

Not yet senior but brake hold so nice for when waiting at a traffic light with a steep incline or decline. Car just sits without having to worry about rolling back or forward while holding heavy foot pressure on pedal.

@lexusguy9127 15 күн бұрын

I use it all the time.... including radar cruise.

@bobbyjones2112 15 күн бұрын

That’s a great video. I love your videos. They’re awesome, and you’re 100% right on every one of these things! 😂

@drj6418 14 күн бұрын

Wonderful presentation as always! I am one of those rare people who read the owners manual from cover to cover whenever I get a new car!

@matw1x 15 күн бұрын

Backup cams, birdsview cam and safety sensors are a godsend.

@naveenthemachine 15 күн бұрын

Agreed. Thr 360 camera really helps me park The only thing that scares me is that I’ve heard the front bumper camera get destroyed by rocks hitting it and AMD meant in an older video on that feature that fixing it requires an impeccable amount of care and patience

@smamq 15 күн бұрын

Big fan of these, but I am always scared on how much those sensors will cost because bumpers are usually the first thing gone in an accident

@eivis13 15 күн бұрын

still don't get why you need birds eye view. Back and front cameras yeas, but you have side mirrors for the side.

@smamq 15 күн бұрын

@@eivis13 depending on the car, is good for corner/bumpers

@ualfltdispatch 15 күн бұрын

Our 2021 Highlander lags engaging the parking brake enough after the vehicle is in park, that the vehicle will rest on the parking pawl BEFORE the electronic parking brake is fully engaged, defeating it's purpose. My 2023 4runner kept it simple. Manual foot parking brake. Before parking, she is put in neutral, parking brake applied, THEN put in to park. Happy transmission. I do miss my 77 Buick Electra 225 4-door though. Ah, the good ol days 😢

@atticstattic 15 күн бұрын

Parking _pawl_

@mikeporro3311 12 күн бұрын

4 Runner simplicity and reliability say g-bye. Say hello to turbos and giant touch screen tablet sticking up above dash.

@ualfltdispatch 12 күн бұрын

@@mikeporro3311 agreed. That's why I got one of the last years with the 6.

@gerhardbudaker9371 14 күн бұрын

You sir are so full of practical wisdom! If anyone could and should design vehicles, it should be you!

@andremontmartin7207 9 күн бұрын

Good morning, I don't think I'm a special case, but I always carefully read the manuals for our cars, manuals that are increasingly provided due to the increase in technology applied to these cars. Having its .pdf version on your smartphone is also very interesting, in certain cases. And throughout the life of the vehicle, I will quite often reread certain passages, because not systematically using all the functions that you describe, I sometimes have doubts or forget about the functioning of these technologies. Thank you for your reminder about all this equipment that equips our Toyotas. I always appreciate your practical videos, which you won't find anywhere else. Of France.

@bigsam7717 15 күн бұрын

auto hold is great for us tall guys that have knees that need a quick stretch at some lights. great tech

@naveenthemachine 15 күн бұрын

Agreed. I use it in my Camry all the time. I got used to turning it on whenever I start the car And as a bonus if I’m at a light for a few minutes the parking brake will automatically engage and disable brake hold so I don’t roll away

@flipcoin6301 13 күн бұрын

There is a delay when accelerating from stop. If your leg is tired, use other leg on brake pedal.

@Narcissist86 12 күн бұрын

@@flipcoin6301Really just seems like an implementation issue.

@johngibson3594 15 күн бұрын

Adaptive cruise is great until the jerks weave in front of you so close while cutting across all lanes. All of these features are ok till the electronics goes screwy and u get an intermittent issues. We see car manufacturers doing software updates all the time I miss the simple days when you could change your stereos and weren’t stuck with these expensive things that have issues.

@BMWAddictE90 15 күн бұрын

I took my mom’s 2020 Mazda 6 on a long roadtrip awhile back. The adaptive cruise control did great the handful of times people cut over. Immediate breaking response to avoid a collision (still was ready to break myself if it didn’t do it). Guess it depends on the manufacturer though

@bilokenneth 15 күн бұрын

This is not a problem with adaptive cruise control. If a jerk weaves in front of you so closely, you will still brake without adaptive cruise control lol

@rayRay-pw6gz 15 күн бұрын

Two points. Once on the highway I was on the far right doing 45 mph trying to get into the far left lane ( 4 lanes) I had my turn signal on wiTh about 100ft open in front of me . As I tried to switch lanes a car coming up did a fast two lane move to the right and caught me off guard, as I was still looking in my side mirror and turning back my car automatically braked to stop me from rear ending the braking car. On my twice a year two day drive 1,400 miles my adaptive cruise control was always in use.

@donniev8181 14 күн бұрын

You can always use standard cruise instead.

@gregorygray7359 10 күн бұрын

I completely agree with this video you hit the nail on the head well done

@madlucio70 10 күн бұрын

Your points about the shifters are spot on. I love my 2023 Crosstrek floor shifter. Simple and manual all the way for that. I cannot stand the new "turn a dial or lift up / push down + turn" to shift.

@ironclaw6969 15 күн бұрын

Videos like this really make me appreciate my older car that has none of this brain-dead garbage. Yes, it burdens me to actually drive the car, but that hasn't been a problem for decades, nor do I expect it to become a problem. There have been times that I've considered retrofitting some of the better stuff into my older vehicle, I also don't want the added distraction On the other hand, I really do enjoy being able to adjust everything in the car by touch without taking my eyes off of the road There really is no substitute for analog knobs and switches that can be found and adjusted by feel. Additionally, I don't mind my car idleing while it's sitting still, that just means it's also maintaining oil pressure and the internal parts are being properly lubricated. On top of that, I rather like that it's always firing on all cylinders as that means the heat distribution in the block is even and you don't have sealing surfaces being distorted by thermal expansion and contraction during normal operation because some cylinders are hot and others are not. But the best thing is the payment. I bought the car for my wife in fall of 2003 and finished making payments in 2007 and from there it's been routine maintenance and occasional repairs. The old girl costs almost nothing to own.

@Spacedog_42 15 күн бұрын

We have a family friend who has been a Toyota Service Manager for 20+ years. I have a manual parking brake in my car. He said that when parking, always shift to Neutral first while foot is on brake pedal. Then engage parking brake and take foot off brake pedal to let car roll onto parking brake. Finally, put foot on brake pedal and shift to Park. That allows the car to already be resting on the parking brake and not put pressure on the parking pawl. Most people engage parking brake after they shift to park, but when you do it before it is better for the pawl in the long run.

@mentals555 15 күн бұрын

I have never seen or heard of a parking pawl wearing out. This reminds me of that trend where people said you shouldn't use the ratcheting mechanism of the mechanical parking brake because it will wear out. It's a non-issue

@Spacedog_42 15 күн бұрын

@@mentals555 the pawl mechanism is relatively strong, but everyone should still use parking brake to prevent damage on the pawl over time. It can definitely wear down and break if you don’t use the parking brake especially on hills. I’ve seen it once on a 2007 Ford F150 that I test drove in 2021. It just continued to roll when I put it in park without the parking brake.

@mentals555 14 күн бұрын

@@Spacedog_42 so you witnessed it one time on a relatively new vehicle? When people don't use their parking brake for decades with no problem? Whatever caused that was probably one instance of putting it in park while still moving and snapping it

@1021julian 12 күн бұрын

Another great video with so much sense.

@Cork1958 14 күн бұрын

Exactly my thoughts , I love the features you love and hate the ones you hate . Thanks for,the video

@joyhappiness 15 күн бұрын

The Car Care GOAT

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 4 күн бұрын

HE's GREAT, isn't he!?

@wttwtg4165 15 күн бұрын

Another thing to consider with the driver monitor system, and possibly lane keep assist features, is the automakers selling your data to companies and then passing it on to your insurance company for them to raise your rates. They are already doing this with hard throttle and braking application, looking at you GM/Honda/Kia/Hyundai, and often raising your rates or dropping you altogether.

@poluticon 13 күн бұрын

I had to get rid of my 2000 4Runner because of rust so I bought a 2018 Camry and I agree with you on how great a lot of these new features are. Adaptive Cruse Control, backup camera, blind spot monitoring, all of these features have been so great to have.

@thomasroberts8024 15 күн бұрын

Radar Cruise Control....... I use it only on long highway trips. That way if I'm "relaxed" and fail to accurately judge the closing speed to the vehicle ahead, the robot will remind me. Otherwise, at least on my 2018 RX, it will apply brakes prematurely in a situation I have already calculated the answer to and vigorously and unnecessarily SLOW DOWN! Therefore, although I use "Speed Control" all the time, I hold the activation button down until it bypasses radar and selects good old fashioned normal cruise. And my neck is so stiff that the backup camera with cross traffic alert is a gift from above! Love it.

@pedrofernandez8729 15 күн бұрын

Like: Smart cruise control, hate: everything else.

@user-ur4wo3tw3i 4 күн бұрын

Me too! Same thing!