Features that don’t belong in cars…..

[@hitbyGROSJEAN]

Bring back immobilizer keys, mechanical hand brakes, naturally aspirated engines, geared transmissions, transmission dipsticks NOWWWWWWW.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

I feel you on most of these. But I love my key-fob lol. And geared transmissions are still a thing if you buy certain makes/models. The anything with the 2.0L turbo or J-series V6 all come with a 9/10-speed transmission. And some Honda/Acura transmissions may still have a dipstick.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@hitbyGROSJEAN I like key fobs but hate how easy it has made it for thieves. There’s still plenty of geared transmissions. I like turbo engines on the sportier high end models but the average car should have naturally aspirated engines which some still do.

[@samaabe7510]

Sounds like Mazda.

[@MrDaveaccord]

Number one is auto stop/start. Thank God you can shut it off but why can't you PERMANENTLY shut it off through the vehicle software? Every time I start my Acura Integra you have to push a button to disable it. It's ridiculous.

[@henrybrandt1057]

Completely agree. At least Honda/Acura still have a button to disable. More and more vehicles don't even have that.

[@BCautosolutions]

Yeah I’m with you for sure. I may or may not have a solution. I’m in the process of testing something 👀

[@MikeSims1103]

It's for emissions, not fuel savings. I have my Individual Mode in my TLX Type S (ie, Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport++) configured to have it off.

[@sdalexander8505]

There are aftermarket modules you can plug into the connectors to trick it into thinking you press the button. Works great on my Ridgeline. Will cost around 100$

[@madams8632]

Really what year is your Tegy if you don't mind my asking? I thought the '24s did away with that feature

[@Blank00]

Now with 2025 Odyssey refresh, all Hondas and Acuras have all-physical HVAC controls. This is how the right mix should be done, not a small second touch panel like what you find in the latest Korean cars. The last bunch of buttons Honda needs to put back are steering wheel mounted answer/hang-up phone buttons. I wouldn’t mind if those buttons are poorly integrated (as found on the 9th gen Civic)

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Blank00 agreed 💯

[@ganzonomy]

A sunroof Why increase a cars center of gravity and introduce a way for water to get in, and a potential spontaneous shatter point? There's a reason i love the Camry TRD. V6, cat back, no folding seat, no sunroof. Everything helps stiffen the structure.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@ganzonomy I’m actively looking for someone to replace my Tlx roof with a carbon roof delete.

[@btmedic04]

I agree with every one of your points. Huds are cool in fighter jets, not commuter cars 😂 two things i would add are: 1. the pedal dance required to turn certain features or settings on/off completely (im looking at you, Traction control system). Give me a physical button that actually does what i need it to do. And 2: electronic parking/emergency brake. I live in northern Ohio, and sometimes in the winter, you need that manual e brake to save your ass when theres 6-10 inches of snow on the ground. Hopefully, i dont have to try to flip that little lever on and off real quick in one of those situations this winter

[@BCautosolutions]

@@btmedic04 I agree with you and maybe I’ll make a part 2 to this video? Thoughts?

[@btmedic04]

@BCautosolutions heck yeah brother! If you decide to make it, I'll definitely watch it!

[@BCautosolutions]

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[@UncleOodoo]

Spare tires are a must!!!!!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@UncleOodoo agreed but less and less in cars

[@goldenalbatross9462]

I don’t think a HUD would be distracting. Unless you need to squint to see it, you don’t need to take your eyes off the road. I just don’t think it’s the most necessary feature. I loved speedometer of the 2008 civic I drove and I wouldn’t say it’s too dissimilar. It’s above the cluster, much closer your point of focus, the road. Lane departure is turned off with blinkers. I turn it off but it’s not hard to keep it from constantly annoying you.

[@BCautosolutions]

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[@schifoso]

All good points. Some of your pseudo rant made me chuckle. Sun roofs - why can't they offer features without also having to add weight and take away headroom. Same goes for fake leather seats - good quality cloth seats are better in the heat and in the cold and should be an option on higher models. There's also the huge rims on the higher models. Because when you're baller you want your spine constantly jarred.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Hey I love my Moonroof lol. It allows me to feel the air and stay cool and not have to use the A/C (wasting fuel).

[@midwestfarm757]

I've never had an issue with my honda sunroofs, however my newest car has a giant 2nd panoramic glass roof and my worry is that big panel shattering. Everyone claims its a must have or the car isn't cool.

[@scotttan6377]

2017 ACURA MDX - don't like having to step on brakes to put it in neutral especially when going through the car wash . Reaction time has to be near perfect . ( lol )

[@BCautosolutions]

@@scotttan6377 I hear ya

[@midwestfarm757]

my carwash has signs that say do not push brake. So when I shift from neutral to drive on my pilot I have to use the brake.

[@Blank00]

Similar to baking too many controls into the touchscreen, capacitive panels suck too. Good thing Honda got rid of that when they redesigned the HRV and put back the volume knob, but my main concern is that Nissan and Infiniti are now adopting this trend, and Honda is expected to partner with Nissan and Mitsubishi.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Blank00 I sure hope they don’t. I may have to step away and do my own thing if that happens

[@Blank00]

@@BCautosolutions personally, I hope they do, so Honda can put hard buttons back into Nissans, and supply Nissan with better CVTs, 10ATs, and hybrid powertrains. Honda’s hybrids are basically Nissan hybrids that handle highway speeds better, and they are even more similar to Mitsubishi hybrids. Nissan’s bigger crossovers have the questionable ZF9, which Honda previously had trouble with and replaced with 10AT.

[@midwestfarm757]

2019 Pilot, I hate the phone charger (Dealer says its my fault it doesn't work) I hate push button shifter. I hate how sensitive radar cruise control is, no matter what it wants to give me too many car lengths of space so others can cut me off. I hate how going from Reverse to Drive its delayed. I also pulled a u turn on a highway and back left tire contacted a curb and we jumped up a bit and it delayed acceleration for a few seconds accelerating. Delayed acceleration isn't a good feeling when cars are coming.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@midwestfarm757 I share all your dislikes with my pilot

[@MikeSims1103]

Do you have a recommendation for the spare tire, even if just a donut, that will fit in our (TLX Type S) trunks where all teh foam and fix a flat is?

[@JayDrums_Music]

Modern Spare

[@BCautosolutions]

@@JayDrums_Music 💯

[@Blank00]

What are your thoughts on the HUD’s predecessor: the two tier dash found on 2006-2015 Civics and 2nd gen Insight?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@Blank00 I prefer it over the HUD

[@reyperez3424]

My 87 Crown Victoria had all the features I need If you need the extra driving features , you shouldn’t have a driver license to begin with

[@BCautosolutions]

@@reyperez3424 yup.

[@pepeshopping]

Speaking big without really knowing: Start/stop is NOT that hard on the starter or the battery in modern engines that can play with valve timing to reduce compression during startup! A properly designed start/stop does have a BMS, battery management system that monitors battery voltage and capacity, to ensure there is enough battery to restart the car!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@pepeshopping you speak from theory I speak from experience. I’ve had it happen countless times that it wouldn’t restart and yet it shut off. I speak with experience, not “speaking big”. It IS hard not the starter. Hard enough to where there’s a bulletin to replace the starter.

[@bigcrowfly]

The top 3(Stop/Start, VCM, TPMS) are driven by Government actions. If you voted for nanny-state politicians, you are getting what you asked for.

[@BCautosolutions]

@@bigcrowfly some of these were standard or around before many of us could even vote 😅

[@milfordcivic6755]

Anything that allows a connection to a phone for texting or social media. PUT DOWN THE PHONE

[@BCautosolutions]

@@milfordcivic6755 I agree

[@denvernn]

Touchscreen for sure. I cant stand finger prints. The other items you mentioned as well.

[@BCautosolutions]

HATE fingerprints.

[@frankievalentin533]

Happy Thanksgiving Jersey!

[@BCautosolutions]

@@frankievalentin533 you too!

[@Grafyte]

I would like to add my 10th: oversized alloy wheels. The non type R Civics don't need 18s, Accords do not need 19s, and Passports do not need 20s.

[@jayo8484]

Are the hybrids using auto start/stop?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@jayo8484 the engine cycles off regardless

[@AH-bm4ts]

Just got a new tpms sensor at BJ's for just under $60.

[@BCautosolutions]

That’s cheap 💯

[@milfordcivic6755]

The new style sensors are cheap. I bought a set for the winter rims for my 2024 Ridgeline, they were $18 each from an online Honda parts dealer. Wheels, TPMS Sensor - Honda (42753-T3R-A04)

[@BCautosolutions]

@@milfordcivic6755 fun fact I did the same for my Tlx and they are self learning. It uses same part number as odyssey

[@ksaljulimaiajuli5687]

One of the reasons I didn't buy the hybrid civic is no spare tire/donut

[@wingtsang7354]

I hated when they started integrating car radios with climate control so you could no longer get an good aftermarket head unit. One of the first things I did to my Honda’s was to change out the speakers made of cardboard and the head unit. No longer possible.👎

[@BCautosolutions]

Agreed.

[@Blank00]

I’m glad Honda has done away with climate control features that can only be controlled by the touchscreen. The reversion to all-physical buttons for HVAC has finally completed throughout Honda/Acura’s lineup with the 2025 Odyssey refresh.

[@BCautosolutions]

@ yup. It’s such a nice thing to just change the speed, mode, temp with a physical button.

[@sdalexander8505]

Meant to ask this in the comments of a more relevant video. How do you cope with the full service gas stations in NJ? The thought of somebody else touching my car and carelessly shoving a fuel nozzle into the fragile cap-less fuel port gives me an anxiety attack. You’re seriously cool with some Indian dude who doesn’t speak english touching your TLX Type S?

[@larryharry7221]

Just get out and pump your own gas. No one will say anything. I live in NJ and pump my gas.

[@sdalexander8505]

@ I thought that was a huge no-no there? Like you get screamed at for even getting out of your car?

[@BCautosolutions]

@@sdalexander8505 we can pump our own gas as do it all the time. You should see the attendants look at me like I’m lost when doing an e85/93 blend that requires two different pumps lmao

[@frankm7707]

Automatic transmission! If that never invented, there will be at least 30% less morons driving on the road plus avoiding a lot of DUIs. You can’t be impaired while pressing the clutch and shifting gears. The engine will stall every five feet. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@milfordcivic6755]

What about people who are disabled or have a broken leg/ankle/foot? What should they do?

[@UncleOodoo]

Dude..... cocaine is a dangerous drug...... jus’sayin......