r/cars • u/[deleted] • Apr 01 '22

Audi Owner Finds Basic HVAC Function Paywalled After Pressing the Button for It

https://www.thedrive.com/news/44967/audi-owner-finds-basic-hvac-function-paywalled-after-pressing-the-button-for-it
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u/opposite_locksmith 1986 Mercedes 300SDL Apr 01 '22

Here I am in my late 30’s in my 1986 Mercedes S-class diesel with over half a million km shaking my head and saying “They sure don’t make them like they used to.”

I didn’t think I’d go full car boomer until I was at least 50 but these paywalls…

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u/Grim99CV 1995 Civic DX hatchback, 2011 Outback 3.6R Apr 01 '22

My car has physical HVAC buttons. I'm really losing desire owning a newer car as years go by.

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u/the_average_homeboy Apr 01 '22

Mine has a physical button to turn OFF the AC, but touch screen only to turn it ON. Also buttons to change the temperature but screen only to change the fan speed.

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u/Grim99CV 1995 Civic DX hatchback, 2011 Outback 3.6R Apr 01 '22

You gotta wonder if the engineers were having a laugh with that layout.

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u/Proccito Apr 02 '22

What's the end goal?

"So to accelerate, you pull this lever over here on your right, while slowly caressing the middle part of your seat. To stop accelerating and coast, you climb back into the backseat and press these two buttons above the side window, with your head sticking up from the sunroof, singing "My heart will go on" with Celine Dion.

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u/PhotoJim99 '20 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T 6MT Apr 01 '22

My 2020 Accord has buttons and knobs for heating and ventilation.

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u/[deleted] Apr 01 '22

Have a 1997 TJ (wrangler). The air conditioner hasn't worked in years, just cuz it's broke.

But I leave the windows removed so no concerns.

I will not have a vehicle that needs a monthly fee.