Every year, Consumer Reports releases the results of its auto reliability survey, collecting data from hundreds of thousands of our members. We share the process of collecting this data, as well as some highlights from this year's results. The 2020 Land Rover Defender is a recent addition to our test program, and we share our first impressions on this resurrected and rugged luxury off-roader SUV. We also answer questions about NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) shields on cars, possible solutions to end a burdensome car lease, and at what point a child can safely ride in a vehicle without a booster seat.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey Results
09:25 - 2020 Land Rover Defender First Impressions
19:13 - Question #1: Do NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) shield help with preventing rust and corrosion on a vehicle?
21:27 - Question #2: Which vehicle would be a competent replacement for a 2003 Toyota Highlander?
25:25 - Question #3: Is there a possible solution to ending a burdensome car lease?
27:09 - Question #4: At what point a child can safely ride in a vehicle without a booster seat?
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CR Auto Reliability
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-car-reliability-guide/
Coronavirus Resource Hub
https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
Car Care During Coronavirus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53CdG_7nDcU
Booster Sets: Why Your Big Kid May Still Need a Booster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5h6kzWEyTU
2020 Subaru Outback Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovW5kMBdLB0
2017 Honda Ridgeline Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJJeNbqaQAM
4K Review: 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8
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