Episodes

  • Oh Sure - Just Let Someone Steal Your Car - It's Fine!
    Apr 1 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • Should new drivers have a new car or a used car?
    • Dustin answers a listener question about a Silverado with the 6.6 gas or diesel engine paired with the 10 speed Allison transmission.
    • As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, local police are prescribing new safety measures. One of the recent bits of advice included Toronto Police telling resident to leave their car key fobs near the door to avoid being attacked in their homes by potential burglars.

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    44 mins
  • Skilled vs. Unskilled Employees in the Automotive Field
    Mar 25 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • Spring is officially here!
    • Dustin gives some advice on small engines.
    • Unskilled vs. skilled employees in the workforce.
    • Is it better to have someone with skills, or is it better to have someone that you can train?

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    44 mins
  • Jaguar Ending Production of Gas Cars
    Mar 18 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • We had some flooding last week. Dustin and Sarah discuss flood vehicles.
    • If you're about to buy a vehicle, check the seatbelt for water marks, check the trunk for stains, and check for a stagnant water smell.
    • Dustin tells a road rage story that happened in Republic.
    • Jaguar is ending production of their gas cars entirely before new EVs arrive.
    • Dustin shares a story about a friend looking to buy an older vehicle for parts.

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    44 mins
  • Why you Shouldn't go to a Quick Lube - Maximizing Value: Your Car Deserves More Than a Pit Stop
    Mar 4 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • Eric with the Sunset shop joins us this morning.
    • Dustin and Eric discuss some of the services that A-1 Custom provides.
    • The two also highlight some of the differences between a quick lube and a fully operational service shop.

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    44 mins
  • 🚗💥Can You Find a Reliable Ride Under $15K? ALSO - The Great Corvette Heist! Don't Miss Our Discussion On Whether to Buy A Foreign or Domestic Car!
    Feb 26 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • The importance of quality.
    • A listener asks about throw away vehicles.
    • Sarah reads a crazy story about a man who was just released from jail that decided to steal a tractor-trailer full of brand-new Chevy Corvettes. The man claimed he was just looking for a ride home.
    • Spring maintenance.

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    44 mins
  • ⚙️ Breaking News: Ford's Drops a Bombshell on Auto-Parking, GM's Massive Recall, and the Quest for Reliable Repairs!
    Feb 19 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • We had some winter weather earlier this week. If you've experienced any vehicle issues, give A-1 Custom Car Care a call!
    • How do you pick a reliable repair shop? Figure out how they handle ensuring they have quality service, quality parts, and how do they fix their mistakes?
    • Ford will discontinue its Active Park Assist feature, which allows vehicles to parallel park themselves.
    • GM issued a recall for 323,232 heavy-duty trucks and put a stop-sale order in place for the sale of new models at dealerships.

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    44 mins
  • Insider Tips On Used Car Buying - Common Repairs Used Cars Need & Cold Weather Damages! PLUS - We Talk About the Scandalous HONDA Rear Windows Shattering!
    Feb 12 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this episode:

    • Dustin has been working on suspension, batteries, and tires due to the recent cold weather.
    • Dustin has also been working on used vehicles quite a bit. He talks about common repairs and what to look for.
    • Honda is planning to fix an issue with its 2023 Honda HR-V SUVs that has prompted hundreds of consumer complaints about rear windows unexpectedly shattering.
    • Toyota is urging the owners of 50,000 vehicles not to drive their cars due to an air bag issue that could cause "serious injury or death." The warning covers some 2003-2004 model year Corollas and Corolla Matrix cars, as well as RAV4 vehicles from the model years 2004-2005 that have a Takata air bag inflator.

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    44 mins
  • 🚨 California Car Clash - California Wants To Control Your Car! Learn About Speed-Limiting Tech - PLUS - Genius Hacks for Buying Your Next Used Car.
    Feb 5 2024

    Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

    • Dustin talks about smaller car lots and making sure you do a pre-purchase inspection before you buy.
    • Ford is dialing back production of its F-150 Lightning as demand for the electric pickup truck wanes. 1,400 jobs will be affected. This change will start April 1.
    • A proposed California bill aims to keep certain new vehicles from exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph. The bill calls for tech to electronically limit a vehicle's speed starting with the 2027 model year. Emergency vehicles would be exempt.

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    44 mins