Are there rules of etiquette you should follow when test driving or purchasing a car? Can installing a dash cam in your vehicle save you money on car insurance? This week, we answer these questions, and discuss other topics, including the rising prices on pickup trucks; why a car recall might show up on services like CARFAX but not on NHTSA.gov; why an auto manufacturer would design a car with tail lights in its bumper. We also suggest a replacement car for a teenager currently driving a Tesla Model Y.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:53 - Question #1: What is the proper dealership etiquette when shopping for a car?
04:45 - Question #2: How do dash cams benefit drivers interns of safety and insurance premium savings?
08:56 - Question #3: Why a car recall might show up on services like CARFAX but not on NHTSA.gov?
12:38 - Question #4: Are the high price tags on trucks due to COVID closures and stock shortages?
17:45 - Question #5: Why auto makers design cars with tail lights built into the bumper where small impacts can damage them?
21:28 - Question #6: What is a good car for a teen driver under $30K?
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How to Buy Your First New or Used Car
https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/how-to-buy-your-first-new-or-used-car/
Dash Cams Can Be Silent Witnesses During Police Traffic Stops and Other Incidents
https://www.consumerreports.org/law-enforcement/dash-cams-can-be-silent-witnesses-during-police-traffic-stops-and-other-incidents/
Car Recall Guide: Your Questions Answered
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/car-recall-guide-questions-answered/
Best New Cars for Teens
https://www.consumerreports.org/new-cars/best-new-cars-for-teens/
4K Review: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTVgcuD2V4
4K Review: 2018 Honda Accord Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRFEpKCeM9w
2020 Subaru Legacy Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosO1qbA7uw
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
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