# 5 Car Design 'Improvements' You'll Want To Test Before You Buy

> Despite what their marketing teams might want you to think, not every design change that a carmaker makes is a good one.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2152267/car-design-improvements-you-should-test-before-buying/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ed0ba6755465dfc00904ae)
- **Published:** 2026-04-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #design #improvements #before #certain #changes #might #test #annoyances
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