All about automotive technologies that are not worth overpaying for

It is obvious that technology makes our lives better. Motorists understand how important it is to find a car that is modern and comfortable to drive. At the same time, sometimes manufacturers add absolutely useless innovations that no one needs. Today we will give some examples of automotive technologies for which it is definitely not worth paying large sums of money.

Imagine a car that is fully automated. One example is the Tesla Model X SUV. On the one hand, automatic sliding doors look very stylish and provide additional capacity. But at the same time, you need to understand how useless and even dangerous such technology is in emergency situations or accidents. 

If passengers and the driver need to leave the car urgently, delay can have negative consequences. In addition, automatic doors can completely fail, which will further complicate the process. Don’t forget to use the vin decoder to find out if such situations have happened before.

Some drivers rate dual-clutch transmissions well. This technology does have some advantages that you will like. Good fuel economy indicators will help you to stop at the gas station less often and travel long distances without extra costs. In addition, gear shifting will take less time.

Unfortunately, all the positive aspects are still inferior to the risks. If you often drive at low speeds, you will have to face frequent breakdowns and expensive maintenance. Therefore, the gain from fuel economy will be minimal.

Another technology that modern drivers like is the self-parking function. It should be noted that not all young motorists know how to park without help. A good piece of advice would be to practice this skill, and not look for expensive ways to do without it. In addition, sometimes the system does not accurately calculate the distance to the nearest vehicles and other objects. If you do not follow the process, you can scratch or damage the car.

If you live in a big city, it can be difficult for you to find a parking space near the office or on a narrow street. The self-parking feature can help you find a solution, but you need to be very careful. One of the first brands in the automotive market to offer this technology was Lexus. If you have chosen such a car, check the vehicle history report and additionally practice the skill of parking without assistance.

Another ambiguous technology is the stop-start system. The meaning is that the car engine turns off automatically when the vehicle is immobile. Manufacturers believed that this would help save fuel. Unfortunately, they did not take into account that due to the sudden start of the engine, it began to break down more often, and the air conditioning deteriorated significantly.

The gesture control system deserves special attention. For example, if you want to switch the radio, you just need to wave your hands. Different gestures correspond to different functions. This way you can answer calls, control the temperature inside the cabin, and much more. But do not forget that you can get too distracted from the road and forget about other road users. Security is much more important, so it is better to abandon such technology.

Also, safety issues are related to electronic hand brakes. The first disadvantage is that they are located in hard-to-reach places. In addition, they may not work at the right moment. In the cold season or at night, it is especially important to notice a pedestrian or a cyclist in time. Therefore, if manufacturers cannot improve this technology, you should not rely only on it to have time to stop.

As you can see, technology is developing very quickly. Even new features will become outdated after a few years. Before buying a car, estimate its approximate cost. Most likely, it makes no sense to overpay for unnecessary updates, especially if they threaten safety on the road.