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What the Cars.com TV commercial - Complimentary Donuts is about.

The Cars.com TV Spot, 'Complimentary Donuts' is a humorous yet relatable advertisement that showcases the importance of finding the right car dealership. The ad starts with a young couple walking into a car dealership with the hope of purchasing their dream car.

However, things start going downhill when they are offered complimentary donuts instead of quality customer service and reliable information about the cars they had been eyeing. The couple's frustration grows as they find themselves being ignored and neglected, all while they eat their free donuts.

The ad takes a hilarious twist when the couple realize that the donuts are just a ploy to distract them from the poor customer service they are receiving. They decide to take matters into their own hands and leave the dealership, driving away in their old and rusty car.

The Cars.com TV Spot, 'Complimentary Donuts' is an innovative and comical way of reminding viewers of the importance of finding the right dealership while purchasing a car. The ad effectively conveys the message that the right dealership should provide quality service, honest information, and reliable guidance, instead of just offering sweet treats to keep its customers happy. It serves as a reminder to consumers to do their research before visiting a dealership and to trust their instincts when making a purchasing decision.

Cars.com TV commercial - Complimentary Donuts produced for Cars.com was first shown on television on October 1, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions about cars.com tv spot, 'complimentary donuts'

Performing this maneuver entails rotating the rear or front of the vehicle around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion, creating (ideally) a circular skid-mark pattern of rubber on a carriageway and possibly even causing the tires to emit smoke from friction.

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Donuts can only be done properly in a small light car, otherwise, your car will not spin. While donuts can be dangerous and they can put some wear and tear on your tires, they can also be done safely. Take the proper precautions, practice often, and master the skill.

Donuts are essentially burnouts but with the steering wheel turned in one direction. A skilled driver will typically mash the throttle just like in a burnout. The rear wheels will propel the car forward, but it will also slide outwards once the car starts moving.

50 miles You should drive no more than 50 miles on a temporary or donut spare tire if possible. If you absolutely must go longer than 50 miles, avoid driving on it longer than 70 miles. A spare tire isn't meant to completely replace a tire, rather, its purpose is to tide you over until you can properly replace it.

Reusing a Spare Tire Only drive on spare tires for emergency transportation, and replace them with permanent tires as soon as possible. There's no danger in using a spare tire more than once.

Can you drift with an automatic car? Yes. Any car can drift, as long as the physical needs are met. The driver must put the car in a state where the wheels turn faster than the traction can keep up, thus propelling the car sideways.

An automatic makes it slightly easier, because you can start from a stand-still. The real trick is - front wheel drive vs rear wheel drive vs all wheel drive. Driving Donuts was more popular back when almost all cars were rear wheel drive.

50 miles You should drive no more than 50 miles on a temporary or donut spare tire if possible. If you absolutely must go longer than 50 miles, avoid driving on it longer than 70 miles. A spare tire isn't meant to completely replace a tire, rather, its purpose is to tide you over until you can properly replace it.

The act of sliding the car puts substantial stress on the tyres, causing increased wear and tear. Drifting involves intentional loss of traction, leading to accelerated tyre wear. To minimize the damage, it's crucial to use high-quality performance tyres and rotate them regularly to distribute the wear evenly.

Drag racers and their teams take special care of their vehicles and tires to make sure both are in the best condition for races and driving. As a result, regular drivers are advised not to try doing a burnout on regular vehicles, as this may cause irreparable damage to tires and other systems in the car.

And of course, burnout to optimize tire performance may cause irreparable damage to tires. If we burn the tire for too long the heat will cause by the friction between the tires and road surface melts the rubber. It could burst into flames and danger to the vehicle and driver's life.

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Cars.com

Cars.com is a renowned online automotive marketplace that connects consumers with local dealerships, providing a seamless shopping experience for those in search of their dream car. With its user-frie...

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Dentsu McGarryBowen is a global marketing and advertising agency that provides innovative solutions to various businesses' communication challenges. It is a part of the Dentsu Group, a multinational a...

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OMD (Optimum Media Direction) is a global media agency with a presence in over 100 countries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in London, UK. OMD offers a wide range of services, i...

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