Glossary / General

Consumer Reports

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Consumer Reports is a group that tests and reviews products, including cars, to help people know which ones are the best and most reliable.

Technical Definition

Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased product testing and reviews, including automotive ratings. Their annual rankings help consumers understand the reliability and performance of various car brands.

Hear It Discussed

"But, but I'm going to, I'm going to talk about consumer reports specifically because, you know, they're a friend of the show, but they do the kind of research that Paul and I don't want to do, but..."
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 30:14

"Consumer Reports said that Rivians were one of the least reliable cars in the... United States right now, but the driver satisfaction was the highest."
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update The Smoking Tire 57:24

"...just want to remind people that Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization. You'll notice we don't have any ads on our website or in our magazine..."
Best Used EVs, Renting with Turo + Sixt, Rivian Reliability + Owner Satisfaction Talking Cars (MP3) 26:54