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Mark D Hiatt Are you getting inquiries about Toyota's problems in the last weeks? I'm the office Car Guy, so I've run into a lot. I have pointed out there isn't a car made today, from the humblest Korean import to the mightiest F1 racer, that won't slow down and stop if you stand on the brakes. But I'm not sure I am convincing many. The whole thing *has* caused me to start watching Toyota stock more closely. I think about two weeks after the last late night joke might be an opportunity to get some cheap.

114 weeks ago from Car Talk

Steve Favill: I agree with you 100%. The brakes on a car, any car, were designed to be more powerful than the engine and are more than capable of bringing the ...MoreI agree with you 100%. The brakes on a car, any car, were designed to be more powerful than the engine and are more than capable of bringing the vehicle to a stop. You can't ignore physics.

I think that there might have been a malfunction in one or two instances, but these were compounded by the operator panicking and doing the wrong thing. Most would have been operator error. Remember the Audi debacle back in the eighties? NHTSA exonerated the company completely.
108 weeks ago

Erik Sua In case some of you guys were doubters regarding use of snow tires: http://www.caranddriver.com/features/06q4/a_tire_for_all_seasons_-tech_s... For those of you in winter states, how are you holding up?

124 weeks ago from Car Talk

: I own an Integra. It's way too light for winter months. I will sit on a patch of ice and spin out like I'm stuck in a snow bank just because my ...MoreI own an Integra. It's way too light for winter months. I will sit on a patch of ice and spin out like I'm stuck in a snow bank just because my car isn't heavy enough to get grip. It's rediculous.
123 weeks ago

Steve Favill: I have an older BMW wagon. For the winter I fit a set of Bridgestone Blizzack snow tyres moubnted on steel rims and have never had any issues ...MoreI have an older BMW wagon. For the winter I fit a set of Bridgestone Blizzack snow tyres moubnted on steel rims and have never had any issues with the car. Rear wheel drive with no traction control in Wisconsin winters? No problem as long as you are prepared ahead of time. The Blizzacks are invaluable!
108 weeks ago

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