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26. Conquering the Used Car Purchase
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Online privacy traps and more.
25. Talking to the Future
2020 - Season 2
Host Jack Rico learns about the future of car technology, where cars can talk not only to each other, but to the city's infrastructure as well; a lawn mowing expert shares lessons in yard maintenance; helpful tips for buying a smart TV.
24. Hot Car Stories -- True or False
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Putting hot car stories to the test.
23. Canceling Noise and the Secrets of Safe Riding
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Safely sharing the road and more.
22. Follow the Beat
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Cleaning a car's interior.
21. Zero MPH Car Test
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How to find the right car; hiking tips.
20. Electric Past is Present
2020 - Season 2
Producers pitch ideas for how to safeguard digital privacy; Jack Rico gets a blast from the past and a peek at the future of electric vehicles; how to get rid of nasty allergens in the home.
19. Robot Invasion
2020 - Season 2
Host Jack Rico learns how to buy a used car from a Consumer Reports expert, but the dealer has him doing double takes. Jack tracks a runaway robot vacuum lab where he discovers how testers put these little suckers through their paces. Then, Jack prepares a game day meal for his friends but finds out his food prep technique could use a little coaching.
18. WiFi, Art Thou Safe
2020 - Season 2
A Consumer Reports expert shares tips with Jack Rico on staying safe while using public WiFi; how roofing materials are tested, and how to keep a roof in pristine condition; keeping a house powered up during a blackout.
17. Tow Away
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Towing boats, trailers and more.
16. If Cars Could Talk
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Testing cars; keeping data safe.
15. Precious Cargo
2020 - Season 2
Host jack Rio gets a firsthand look at how car seats are tested for safety and learns how to install a car seat with some expert advice. And, while on vacation at a lake house, Jack discovers the benefits of a DIY home security system. Then, the clock is ticking as Jack and a Consumer Reports expert enter a game show and race to become healthier in a snap.
14. Tires, Ticks, and Tips
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Yard tips, tire testing and more.
13. Take Care
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Safeguarding digital privacy and more.
12. Under Pressure
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How smoke detectors are tested.
11. How to Protect Deer and Passwords
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Avoiding a deer strike while driving.
10. Super Charged
2020 - Season 2
Host Jack Rico gets a blast from the past and a peek at the future of electric vehicles at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center. And in a trip to the kitchen, we discover what it takes to be a Super Snacker. Then, find out how snowblowers are tested year-round, and which one is the right one to clear your driveway.
9. Digital Traps
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Online privacy traps and more.
8. Information Superhighway
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How to make long road trips easier.
7. Lawn and Order
2019 - Season 2
When a neighbor is spotted with a suspiciously lush lawn, Jack Rico uncovers dozens of tips on how to get the most out of his own yard; two teens drive with a top instructor at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center; how to keep Wi-Fi routers secure.
6. Sound Check
2019 - Season 2
Jack Rico discovers Consumer Reports tire testing taking place in an unexpected location; how to choose headphones; how to get the most out of vacuums.
5. Permission to Scoot
2019 - Season 2
Jack Rico climbs aboard the newest advancement in micro-mobility: shared-ride scooters; Consumer Reports experts share how to protect digital privacy by taking control of smartphone permissions; modern car safety features at the Auto Test Center.
4. American Suds Warrior
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Protecting online accounts, car washing.
3. Out of the Box
2019 - Season 2
Jack Rico learns easy steps to help minimize pesky robocalls; a Consumer Reports expert shares a deep dive into the world of online mattress shopping; how to keep kitchen appliances in tip-top shape.
2. Smart Summer
2019 - Season 2
Jack Rico learns about data smart speakers are collecting and how to protect his privacy while using them; a Consumer Reports expert shares how to keep summer cookouts safe by keeping the grill clean; how to pack a carry-on suitcase like a pro.
1. Sweet Ride
2019 - Season 2
Jack Rico discovers how online ads are aimed at consumers and shares simple steps to avoid being targeted; Consumer Reports experts test a tire's slip and grip on wet pavement; Jack uncovers hidden breakfast sugar.