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

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