#225: 2019 Mercedes A-Class Test Results; Why Windshield Replacements Are More Expensive

We've completed testing of the 2019 Mercedes A-Class, and discuss how it performed at our track; does the small sedan live up to the luxury nameplate? We also discuss Ford's issues with its Explorer and Aviator models, and why problems with a brand new car aren't as uncommon as you might think. And why are windshield replacements becoming more expensive? We answer that, as well as questions about our tire testing, and the lack of Japanese cars on European roads in our audience Q&A segment. ————————————————— Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ  SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 0:40 - The all-new Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator experience production problems 6:44 - CR’s test results of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 12:20 - Preview Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 13:03 - Send us your questions at [email protected]! 13:23 - Video Question #1: Will tires of the same make, model and brand perform differently on front-wheel, rear-wheel and AWD cars? 17:04 - Video Question #2: Will it take longer to replace a windshield on a new Subaru Forester? 22:11 - Question #3: Why aren’t there as many ‘reliable’ vehicles on the road in Europe versus the United States? LINKS ----------------------------------- 2020 Ford Explorer First Impressions; Talking Cars #216: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsYFGPyX9F0 2017 Genesis G70 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0 2020 Lincoln Aviator First Impressions | Talking Cars #221: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3R3Uwsr77s 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6l5FVyFGD8 2019 Subaru Forester Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dymKOcVk7Iw 2020 Kia Telluride | Talking Cars #196: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tVIA945WE Wet Tire Testing at CR’s Test Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTNMhBiflLc