With Hurricane Florence affecting much of the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic region of the US, we discuss how to prepare your vehicle for a natural disaster. We also give our first impressions of the 2019 Lexus UX, and how it stacks up against stiff competition in the compact luxury SUV segment. We also answer questions from our audience about the proper way to break-in your vehicle, whether you can use regular gas in your 'premium recommended' car, and advise a young driver about their first automotive purchase.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:05 How to Prepare Your Car in a Hurricane

 

06:20 2019 Lexus UX

 

11:36 Question 1: Break-in Period for a New Car

 

14:15 Question 2: Required vs. Recommended Fuel Grade

 

16:30 Question 3: First Automotive Purchase Advice for Teens

 

20:37 Question 4: All-new Model vs. Redesign Year, When to Buy

 

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2019 Lexus UX Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0eKMW9wvKA

 

Storm & Emergency Preparedness

https://www.consumerreports.org/emergency-preparedness/storm-and-emergency-guide/

 

How to Prepare Your Home for a Storm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYJnWkQ4aC0

 

Flooded Cars: How to Spot One Before You Buy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT-WtAltmK8

 

Disaster Prep: A Simple Way To Make Sure You Recover Your Stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIw2tJ5u4Pc

 

5 Tips to Keep Your Portable Generator Ready

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

 

Lost Power? What You Should Do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L-jnqKFPZc

 

Home generator advice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoaoApId5c

 

4K Review: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYG_5qJZXqw

 

2017 Volkswagen Alltrack Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwfm63Ts1k

 

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy

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

 

Face-Off: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Alltrack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ylXqZce8XQ

 

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