Sometimes Producer Liz picks a topic for our show. Sometimes Coach picks one. Coach wanted to talk about Drivability today. What is Drivability?! Let’s learn together.

Recalls:

• Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars, SUVs due to a software error affecting the backup camera display. The solution for dealers is simple: They’ll update the rearview camera software for free. Mercedes will begin notifying owners June 7, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 800-367-6372.
• Toyota, Lexus Vehicles recalled due to a software error regarding its vehicle stability control system. To resolve the issue, dealers will update the software of the skid control ECU for free. Owners will be notified by mid-June. For further information, owners can call Toyota at 800-331-4331, Lexus at 800-255-3987.

You can find out if your car has a past recall by calling the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.

News:

Honda, Acura expand certified pre-owned program to cars as old as 10 years.

The older cars won't be labeled as certified pre-owned Hondas or Acuras; they'll be called HondaTrue Used and Acura Precision Used. The goal for both programs is to attract younger, first-time buyers who might not otherwise be able to afford a new or CPO vehicle from either brand but want to own a car with a reputation for quality and durability. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/04/01/honda-acura-certified-used-cars/7245897001/

Auto Casey: Toyota Tundra 1794

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWpNKYkpyMg&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zms-cGcmge8

Coach Charlie’s Tip of the Week: with a manual transmission, let the clutch out slowly and accelerate slowly from a stop.

Questions:

• smoke
• Toyota Prius
• worth it to fix
• transmission
• wolf gas
• vent sensor
• water pump
• noise

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