Talking Cars 378: How Pandemic-Related Shortages Affect Winter Driving Prep
Our panel also discusses the importance of being an aware consumer
You step into your car on that first chilly fall morning and realize that your tire pressure monitor is telling you that the pressure may be low. That may be one of the first signs that winter’s arrival isn’t that far away. In the spirit of being prepared, this week’s episode focuses on ways you can get both your car and yourself ready for cold-weather driving. We also discuss how supply chain issues and changes in driving habits associated with the COVID-19 pandemic mean that prepping even earlier than usual may be your best bet.
In this episode, we also welcome a special guest: Consumer Reports’ president and CEO Marta Tellado. We discuss the inspiration for her recently released book, "Buyer Aware." We focus on how being an aware consumer relates to cars today and in the future, and how the issues consumers need to be mindful of are constantly changing.
Audience question: How did each of you get to a position where testing and talking about cars became your job?
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports
As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
- Driving the 2022 Buick Enclave, episode 377
- Driving the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, episode 376
- We’re cyclists, and these are our favorite bike racks, episode 375
- Driving the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, episode 374
- Driving the 2023 Honda HR-V, episode 373
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