This was an open topic day.Discussed:tail of the dragonAuto Crossfixing brakesnot driving car on the interstateheadlinerCalls concerned:vibrating wheeltork connector - flex platetruck bed with rust holeswheel trembletruck struck by lighteninggear stuck in Parkfuel additivesvibrationHere are the recalls for the week:2013-2016 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport: keyless vehicle latching system925,200 Chrysler and Dodge SUVs and Minivans: airbag cover clips2015-2016 Kia Soul EV: The parking mechanism2019-2020 Mercedes-AMG Sedans and SUVs: electronic stability software2013-2018 Audi A8, S8: engine compartment seal2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and 2012 Accent, Veloster: The 12-volt accessory socket outletYou can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls      and inputting your VIN number.Consumer Reports rounded up the poorest used models of the past decade. Today, we’re going to caution you about:  The 2015 Audi Q7, the last year of that model design. Consumer Reports surveys showed problems in the brake system, audio components, and general body integrity. New models (2017 and later) showed remarkable improvements in these areas and won the Q7 top scores among midsize luxury SUVs.Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying           https://www.carcomplaints.com/ is another resource for unreliable car lists.   What’s in the news: The video game Wrench could make practical mechanical training much more accessible. Super-detailed mechanic simulator focused on preparing and maintaining endurance race cars.https://jalopnik.com/this-wrench-game-might-help-you-learn-auto-mechanics-wi-1844314067?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-07-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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