The BEST and WORST Modern Car Features

[@pedrofernandez8729]

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]

I just did the same thing to my 2016 Yaris

[@toddsmith1617]

Did this to my 2010 Civic.😪

[@gabrielguertin9459]

Did the same to my 2010 f150

[@rafaelbetancourt3551]

Hug it please 😅

[@withgrowinginsanity198]

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

[@Mister_E_Lurker]

I would add blind spot monitors to the list. Probably one of the best features ever added to a vehicle.

[@josuealvarez665]

And Blind spot camera forsure

[@gitnthetruck]

Couple that with the blindspot camera and front splitter camera

[@bossmedia4028]

Just turn your head.

[@mnxs]

​​@@bossmedia4028Thing is, sometimes you just... don't. Myriad of reasons; distraction, tiredness, in a hurry, "I could have sworn there couldn't have been anyone there", injured/painful joints that makes it hard to articulate sufficiently, pillars being so big you need to actually lean over... I say we continue to try and be aware of our surroundings when driving, but it's really nice if the car can give an assist.

[@gitnthetruck]

@@bossmedia4028 Dude, they need a TedTalk on that, life changing

[@michaeleriksen5469]

“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]

ok

[@not-a-cupid-stunt]

​@@phr3ui559Contain your excitement!

[@_hector__]

My 2012 es350 🥰

[@pebbIe5]

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 KZbin. 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

[@moody7263]

this is random but you ever see any reliability issues with nissan versa 5mt. just got a new one and i want to baby it.

[@marconi306]

I don’t one either one of them brother, I actually buy a Honda instead which is WAY more reliable and smoother I would say. Toyota in my opinion are a junk that breaks electronically prior to 70k miles as far as I have seen since few family members have had this issue over and over again. Computer issues. ABS issues, AIR conditioning issues… Just to name few. I don’t even want to talk about the nissan, since that is even worse in my opinion. I had a friend that used to have a nissan many years ago and therefore his nissan was moving even in park. He said that they changed everything at that vehicle, as far as computer, harnesses, and was still doing the same thing. He file a claim with FTC and got rid of it being repurchased back by the manufacturer due to lemon/manufacturer defect… Nothing I said here should be considered any mechanical advise or legal advice, since my comments are made for entertainment only. Cheers!

[@israelnkhuwa3488]

My 1998 Toyota Chaser Tourer S 1JZ-GE VVT-i runs so smooth like it's not 26 years old from the production line. I'm from Zambia 🇿🇲 I'm a keen follower of your channel. I'm also a qualified motor vehicle mechanic. I love your presentations.

[@kenweinacht7099]

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]

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.

[@DavidClinely]

@@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.

[@moarsaur]

@@wesleyvansteenburg9970 That's where I was questioning the video. "How do you get to your owners manual?" You look it up online, like a functional modern human.

[@JWL-UK]

I'm 42, bought a Jaguar F-type 6 months ago and was dismayed when I asked the dealer for the manual. He went "oh, they don't come with manuals any more, you need to download them from the website". Really? A proper manual in a leather wallet to me is the ultimate symbol of car ownership. After a lot of research, I found out that Jaguar sells made to order manuals. I spent £80 but now my car is twice as rare: it's a manual transmission AND it has a manual in a Jaguar branded leather wallet! 😉

[@wesleyvansteenburg9970]

@@JWL-UK My polestar has an online manual, one built into the infotainment that's searchable, and a paper copy.

[@edjarrett3164]

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]

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]

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

[@erikahuxley]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@kenty6973]

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

[@eivis13]

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]

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

[@AB-dr8wq]

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

[@vburget]

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]

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

[@robertehlers3757]

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.

[@DavidClinely]

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]

And of course these things all add to the purchase price

[@CatalystOfFire]

I mean, you're still probably giving Lexus like $50,000, but I agree with you

[@robertehlers3757]

@@CatalystOfFire Nope. $36k plus taxes and fees.

[@CatalystOfFire]

@@robertehlers3757 you got an RX350 for $36k? That's awesome. That's literally Honda Civic money now.

[@FrancisZerbib]

This Channel is still the best automobile advices source of the net. Thank you Ahmed!

[@Johnny444]

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

[@andrecampbell691]

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

[@kevinstarski1598]

@@andrecampbell691 Hard to find for sure...

[@Daniel_Colavecchio]

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]

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

[@TastySnax12]

The GR86 has this

[@mentals555]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

​@@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 😅

[@f2john]

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]

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]

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

[@johncaruana6406]

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

[@GetOffMyyLawn]

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]

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

[@FelixRosas10]

Recently got a 2010 Tacoma and I think it’s the perfect balance. Has a great modern feel and features like a backup camera, great sound system and the outlet in the bed. But it also has a physical parking brake, an actual handle shifter, and knobs for adjusting AC and the entertainment system. Literally the only modern feature I miss is Bluetooth but it has a built in aux port so it’s not even a big deal.

[@jandoherty5299]

I love your reasoning. You make so much sense. Manufactures have gone way overboard with what they’re putting in cars.

[@rockyj2008]

Too bad one of the corporations doesn’t make a SIMPLE BASIC small pickup like we used to have

[@anoopsharma3486]

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

[@mikerepairsstuff]

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

[@rockyj2008]

Supposed to keep your eyes ON THE ROAD, not on a screen! Drove truck 50+years. Need to keep your eyes on the road in front of you, aside you and in back of you

[@tomdrummy4984]

Auto start/stop technology 👎👎

[@Spinnaker617]

Totally agree tom

[@Starman-yt8lj]

Hate it

[@Asto508]

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

[@is4life862]

The worst feature!!

[@randylahey1232]

Shit you beat me to it

[@mattegeniet]

The break hold is especially useful for people over here in Europe where people still mostly drive manuals. Sooo much more relaxing starting in a sharp incline for example without rolling back a little or using the parking break.

[@kl3271]

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❤❤❤

[@CatalystOfFire]

I love how all the controls kinda wrap around the driver, as well. Did the RSX develop the weird dashboard lighting issues that the other '05 Honda/Acura cars got? My TSX dashboard lights always used to stop working during summer lol

[@kl3271]

@CatalystOfFire one of the LEDs went out on my ac button/knob, which is annoying and seems hard to replace. One day, maybe.

[@CatalystOfFire]

@@kl3271 if it's anything like my Corolla, it's as easy as soldering a button LED to the board. The hardest part is getting to the board and the swap takes two seconds.

[@jorgecabrera7088]

@@kl3271its not hard to replace the a/c panel pops right out look up a video on youtube

[@angryshoebox]

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

[@riceburner4747]

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]

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

[@nuthinbutlove]

Same here.

[@nuthinbutlove]

​@@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 KZbin to show them how. It takes less than an hour. Hopefully she has a younger family member that could do that for her.

[@eivis13]

@@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]

@@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.

[@colombopilot]

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.

[@SwiftlyEnterprising]

Part of why I love my Mazda is that I have a rotating knob for everything in my infotainment system.

[@johncorman8715]

Most cars, I believe also have volume control on the steering wheel. My 2011 Infiniti has a volume nob on the dash, nice, but I tend to use the steering wheel buttons instead. The dash knob will allow a passenger to turn down my sometimes obnoxiously loud music.

[@edgarsjacinics1983]

What i like about this video, is that he talks about all car's in general, not only about Toyota. That makes me interested in this channel too.

[@seanns1945]

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]

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

[@victorsvidss]

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

[@rberks5]

​@jambon2730 In Europe, autos are now the majority of new cars. The switch occurred in the past few years. It's due to the increase of evs and hybrids and just general personal preference. Power brakes and steering have been standard since the 1970s.

[@BangKieu96]

@@jambon2730 I find that in Vietnam the movement is exactly the same. More automatics/EVs, more "quirks and features" that people can text and drive more efficiently now.

[@trazyntheinfinite9895]

Yes keep lying to yourself.

[@kwokmanchung]

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]

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

[@cbotten106]

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

[@drecksaukerl]

@@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]

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]

Bring back the buttons

[@ironclaw6969]

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.

[@kerrylewis2581]

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.

[@christophermurphy2394]

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 ,

[@johnnyvvlog]

Yes just hold the button and the car will come to an emergency stop.

[@capps2015]

Throwing a car in neutral in a No brakes situation isnt a good idea. If you have time you can gear down and use engine braking. Pulling a heavy load or running down a mountain its wise to engine brake and save your pads as they will overheat.

[@woohunter1]

@@capps2015 @christophermurphy6969, you are both right. The neutral is a great idea, less for new car drivers to remember, and should be in neutral when almost stopped in order to fully stop. On the other hand, down shifting to slow down car is very effective also, especially if it’s not a ‘level 10’ sense of urgency. Which advice I’d recommend from both of you depends on the situation and drivers experience/ability.

[@emilysmith6897]

Why put it in neutral while doing this?

[@injohneer]

​@@emilysmith6897 ever hear of a floor mat holding down the accelerator? Or cruise control being stuck? These are cases where the propulsion system can be disengaged only by shifting out of drive. Just don't hit reverse....

[@louisbond646]

I totally agree with you. Cars are now computers on wheels. I am 75 & remember roll up windows & seats that you had to manually adjust & that is just the start. We need to let the manufacturers know that all the whistles & bells ar not necessary to go from point to point b.

[@danettej4796]

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. 👍😁

[@jerryq1000]

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]

No transmission dipstick would be one of mine.

[@TheFhpapa]

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

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

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

[@WutipongWongsakuldej]

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]

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]

Only if your vehicle is a Cessna. 😋

[@pfcstuck]

I for one will say that I HATE adaptive cruise control. I use my cruise control ALLOT and am glad to be able to disable the adaptive feature. It reacts WAY to far out and makes it hard to overtake. I either have to shift over far too early and cut off the person trying to pass me or I have to slow down and get caught in the slow lane and have difficulty overtaking the slow person. With regular cruise conrol I usually can keep my speed steady, overtake the slow person without slowing down or with only slowing down (coasting) slightly, and without cutting off the speed demon who wants to pass me.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

We think alike there!

[@sgnt9337]

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.

[@AwudiGeorge-j5h]

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

[@The_Noticer.]

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]

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]

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.]

@@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]

@@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]

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.

[@amazoidal]

I have Brake Hold on my Bolt. It's a lever on the left side of the steering wheel. At speed, it's for manually activating regeneration and great for instant deacceleration. It's also for "staging" at a stop light. No need to use the brake pedal for drag racing. All you do is get ready to mash the "gas" pedal. I also like knobs and buttons vs the Tesla, which also lacks Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

[@bhushyan]

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

[@Ravi-kc6fl]

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]

Ali Express

[@Terry-p7t]

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]

Toyota keep parts for 21 years.

[@wsopJoe]

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

[@RT-mv7df]

​@@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.

[@stevecarvalho3675]

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

[@berrywin]

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

[@riceburner4747]

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]

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]

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

[@TW-ud6sb]

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]

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

[@SS-wm1wy]

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.

[@gop4usa12]

I have a 2024 Camry XLE. I love that it has all the good features and almost none of the bad ones. My radio is the only thing I'll lose use of if my entertainment screen goes bad. I still have regulalor buttons and switches for the lights, climate control, and seat controls. I do not have those annoying features.

[@romanc.5074]

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. 👍💯

[@QuyenNguyen-cp4eq]

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]

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.

[@DavidClinely]

I AGREE with your entire list!

[@jayson657]

Im a Toyota fan but look at their twin turbo V6 Tundra’s engines failing. Should have stuck with naturally aspirated engines.

[@jameswilson8907]

You can thank the EPA for cars getting ridiculously large.

[@rockyj2008]

@@jayson657government did this

[@baseball4697]

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.

[@john_nip_nop]

The beauty of insurance - you pay for the high repair costs no matter who has the accident (with these designs.)

[@baseball4697]

@@john_nip_nop Yes. The concept of insurance is to spread the cost. However, “Sunroofs, leather interiors, sound systems, Bluetooth and internet connectivity can make driving more enjoyable and convenient, but they also might add to your insurance premium. Opting for the base trim of any model may net you the lowest insurance rates because your insurer doesn’t need to cover additional equipment that drives up your repair costs. Replacement costs are also generally lower for these simpler models.” Bankrate

[@jmaus2k]

Having worked on stop start systems, I will give my 2 cents. New cars require more power. In order to get that power you need more efficient alternators which basically pushes you into a brushless motor with a controller. And now they just use that bigger alternator motor to start the car. This improves start emissions dramatically. They spin up the engine before it puts fuel in and it starts instantly. Pretty intelligent. And as a by product they can stop and start the engine at every stoplight without significant wear on the engine or previously used bendix/flywheel teeth. I don't see this as a big issue. As soon as you move your foot off the brake the engine is started before you can put your foot on the accelerator.

[@mikefromvernon]

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.

[@jameswhite1319]

Glad to see your channel has grown so much

[@ThomasD66]

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.

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

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

[@naveenthemachine]

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]

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

[@bbking0064]

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

[@danek893]

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

[@jonesmw10]

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]

It should not do that. Maybe it needs calibration!

[@riceburner4747]

​@@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]

wow.

[@naveenthemachine]

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

[@SergiuM42]

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

[@opticallyaustin]

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

[@artmichaelsen416]

We have a 2020 loaded Highlander. Love it except for the beeping. I start the car in the garage, fine, put in reverse and it beeps like crazy. It beeps, I think because I pulled in too close when I parked it, OK. BUT since the car is in reverse why beep because it is too close forward, we are backing up. Since the car is so smart, it should learn my driving habits and adjust it warnings accordingly. Great video AMD

[@2fast4all]

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

[@ML_1515]

where 😂

[@southboundaustral]

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

[@2fast4all]

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

[@dennislau2227]

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]

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)

[@samaabe7510]

This is convenient but may be problematic; cap-less gas system.

[@JamesThomas-dn6hz]

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

[@holben27]

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

[@larryjolicoeur7169]

All Teslas have them

[@caty863]

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

[@john_nip_nop]

Loved the handle shifter on Dad's '55 New Yorker - in the dash. R_N_D_L (no P) You can bet the park brake was utilized in that big blue monster, whether on grade or flat. And no worries about the parking pawl becoming worn or broken. Saves the transmission if a rearend happens while parked.

[@jamesollick4413]

I agree 100% with your statements on this video. I have a 2020 RX450h Luxury series and love having the manual controls. Even the cruise control switch which I use all this time. It is so intuitive. I never have to look to see where the buttons are. I have no desire to ever get rid of this SUV, the layout, including the HUD provide me with a undistracted safe driving experience.

[@jakec5618]

Couldn't agree more with you regarding the bad features points made. It's like they're changing certain things just to change them to try to make it "new" and innovative. However, way less functional. Often works better before these changes they are making. And some things, such as very commonly used features should be hard buttons (HVAC for ex), way easier and faster to use. Having to utilize a screen for everything is just not as simple or quick. Great points made, hopefully we see a shift back to more functional and stop all these unnecessary and often counterproductive changes.

[@aquamatt]

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

[@devilsoffspring5519]

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!

[@BeefNEggs057]

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]

@@BeefNEggs057 That's why you never, ever play irreplaceable tapes. You make a copy and play the copy.

[@bryanwalker7031]

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.

[@bme7491]

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]

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

[@bme7491]

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

[@atticstattic]

@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]

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

[@bme7491]

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

[@dennisheath3747]

Great video explaining all the features of the car I just bought, Honday City Hatchback E-hev RS. It has all the good features you mention and none of the bad ones. I'm even happier with my new car now 🙂

[@ksbond7287]

2019 Tundra. I turn a knob to turn on the heat. My E brake is engaged when I step on it. I bought this truck over all others because of its simplicity and because it just plain works.

[@craigcraigster4999]

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"!

[@DavidClinely]

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]

@@DavidClinely 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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

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

[@nelsontroya]

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.

[@richardschmidt6619]

Amen your comments on the infotainment. Bought a 2024 Corolla, had to go through bunch of hoops just to get to get it setup to use it. Have to go through 180 page manual just to figure out how to use it. I have to learn how to use it, then teach the wife, which doesn't always make it easier. Sometimes keeping it simple is better.

[@civildissension]

This guy is a gem. I watched the start/stop in-depth video and it was inspiring how cool he made the tech accomplishments out to be, because they are. But in this video about practical matters, it’s the number one worst thing. It’s not common to see people hold those two competing things in their head.

[@banderfargoyl]

He's right about stability. A few decades back, your car would do 85, but that didn't mean you could keep it on the road.

[@crosses101]

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.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

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

[@Walkeranz]

Sienna gang! 300,000 strong here 💪

[@CheapBastard1988]

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]

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

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

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

[@Michael-yi4mc]

@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 👍Good advice!

[@rsdaarud]

Thanks!

[@odnetnin4720]

I don’t mind the cylinder deactivation on our 2012 Honda pilot. We have owned it since new, it turns in seamlessly and usually at highway speed. So, it’s not even noticed. Shuts it off when the power is not needed. Sure it might not save a ton of fuel, but it adds up over the lifetime of the vehicle. It’s currently at 130k with zero issues. I’ll complain when it becomes an annoyance or degrades my engine, but so far, been very satisfied with the car.

[@zacapps5029]

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

[@richardzmiejko3285]

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.

[@davcuts2897]

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]

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

[@cartwrightUKNW]

Amen, couldn’t agree more! I drive a 12 year old car and my wife has a new one. When I drive hers, I spend the first minute turning features off cuz they drive me nuts! Plus the big screen that controls everything has simply gone out whilst driving and we’ve had to pull over to turn the car off n on again just to get the screen back on. My 12 year old car with knobs and buttons has none of these issues.

[@Ermeeee]

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

[@devendrasahid4392]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@JJ-wi2uw]

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]

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

[@devilshockwave23]

Lose some weight fatso 😂

[@2Phast4Rocket]

Agree bring back the straight seat

[@raiden031]

The only modern feature i like is the backup camera. Other than that i think every other feature adds needless complexity that increases the odds of a failure and the cost to repair it

[@JordanDorsey-tc4qu]

Blind spot monitor and push button start is worth it

[@steveklco109]

The best part of adaptive cruise control is when you get stopped in bumper to bumper traffic. My 21 Palisade completely takes over the tedious job of creeping along including all needed full stops! Awesome!

[@davidkaminski615]

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.

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

Thanks AMD, great video, great subject 👍

[@018CCHC]

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]

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

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

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

[@tobias_dahlberg]

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

[@yowser8780]

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]

Never had the problem.on my Camry or Tacoma.

[@smamq]

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

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

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

[@nealdrozd8259]

I am totally agree with you about features that you don't like. It should be common sens that car designers must use what new features car needed. Especially if car lose electric power. You're example from door opening button is perfect.

[@wisquatuk]

One really nice benefit of brake hold: Using it when you’re in a line of cars waiting for something (drive-thru, car wash, toll booth, customs, etc). It sure beats having to hold the brake the entire time, or shift in and out of park over and over again.

[@wezkerlim]

3 things i absolutely hate: 1. keyless system - easier to steal (I have to edit & say you don't need to start the car to get the car stolen as people like to comment without even understanding how keyless works. the key & car communicate by signal & can be hacked) 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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@chrisgraham2904]

@@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.

[@truracer20]

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

[@DuctTapeAdvisor]

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

[@junior17medval]

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

[@donniev8181]

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]

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

[@donniev8181]

@@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.

[@ualfltdispatch]

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]

Parking _pawl_

[@mikeporro3311]

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

[@ualfltdispatch]

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

[@andremontmartin7207]

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.

[@beng32112]

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.

[@carenthusiast1629]

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

[@jamram9924]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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.

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

I do appreciate improved suspensions.

[@andgate2000]

Define improved.

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

@@andgate2000 better overall handling/ride quality.

[@bigsam7717]

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

[@naveenthemachine]

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]

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

[@Narcissist86]

​@@flipcoin6301Really just seems like an implementation issue.

[@0Myles0]

Well said TCCN. We are of similar mind. Keep it simple. my own autopian thoughts 1. The backup camera and screen is a good idea. Otherwise, I say junk the screens. Tactile buttons and knobs are still excellent. 2. Also add a cell phone signal block, lest it's to dial 911. Cell phones are such a huge addiction and distraction. 3. Get rid of airbags in the A-pillar. Slimming the A-pillar would be much safer for pedestrians and other hazards that could be hidden by a tree trunk 2 feet from the driver's face.

[@princeobasi]

Car manufacturers: Okay, okay, we hear you, no AC controls in the infotainment screen. Here's what we're go do, we'd give you a small sleek screen exclusively for the AC controls just beneath the bigger screen, just slide your fingers up and down. Car owners: 💀

[@mjngp]

Volkswagen Golf 8 I drove of my cousin is like that , I wouldn't buy it plus it's dsg gearbox is expensive to maintain

[@princeobasi]

@@mjngp True 😀

[@matw1x]

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

[@naveenthemachine]

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]

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]

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

[@smamq]

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

[@Furious321]

@@eivis13 I like the 360 view for parking in angled spaces. Those can be tricky to ensure proper alignment within.