Car buying process and the influence of YouTube videos

When looking to buy a new car, the podcast host, JC Howard, turned to YouTube for research and reviews. They started by searching for the best electric vehicles (EVs) and eventually narrowed it down to the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ionic 5. Websites like Car and Driver and Edmunds provided initial information, but YouTube became the main platform for in-depth reviews. JC watched numerous videos from car YouTubers like Tesla Joy and Jeeps to see how the cars performed in real-life situations and gain insights into owning an EV. They found that in these videos, the focus wasn't just on the cars themselves, but also on the technological features and practical experiences of owning them.