QUESTIONS, COFFEE & CARS #131: EXTENDING OIL CHANGE HURT YOUR CAR?

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This episode of 'Questions, Coffee & Cars' tackles a variety of automotive queries, with a significant portion dedicated to the perception and reality of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The hosts acknowledge the brand's historical issues but strongly advocate for their current offerings, highlighting impressive design, technology, and warranty, backed by positive JD Power ratings. They suggest that for many buyers, the emotional connection and design appeal outweigh minor reliability concerns. The discussion also touches on the challenges of manual transmissions in modern cars, particularly regarding intrusive hill-hold assist and the lack of advanced cruise control features. Other topics include recommendations for 7-8 passenger PHEVs (favoring the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max), advice on purchasing a Lexus GX amidst dealer markups, the anticipated Honda HR-V hybrid, and a comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot. Finally, the hosts reassure a viewer that extending an oil change by 2,000 km will not catastrophically damage their VW Golf, advising prompt service.