#223 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor First Impressions; Should I Trust My Mechanic Over the Car's Manual?

This week we share our first impressions on the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor that we rented, discuss its impressive off-road capabilities and who is this unique machine targeted towards. We also examine AAA's new study on vehicle pedestrian detection systems, and talk about the importance of these safety features and how they can save lives.  We also answer audience questions about when is the right time to change your car's brake fluid, what is the proper way to match a new replacement tire to other worn tires on a vehicle, and how we really feel about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer.

 

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:26 - AAA Study about Pedestrian Detection in Vehicles

05:36 - 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor

12:03 - Question #1: Should you trust your mechanic over the owner’s manual?

14:00 - Question #2: What is the proper way to match a new replacement tire to other worn tires on a vehicle?

18:32 - Question #3: How does CR really feel about the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer?

 

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Pedestrian Detection Works, but Technology Still Has Ways to Go, AAA Study Finds

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/pedestrian-detection-works-but-technology-still-has-ways-to-go-aaa-study-finds/

 

2018 Ford F-150 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGEmjjPCCeQ

 

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1XFgYyH00o

 

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