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Bumper to Bumper Radio, the car guys on KTAR, 92.3 FM in Phoenix, AZ, broadcast every Saturday from 11:00 am to noon. On this show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ and Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talk ask the age-old question: Did I pay too much to get my car fixed? Also on this show:

  • How do I determine different types of quality when it comes to car care?
  • Counterfeit air bags installations can happen at new car dealerships as well as independent shops.
  • Salvaged titles are cars that were deemed not worth fixing.
  • 2013 Buick Lacrosse. Involved in a fender bender. Worried about getting after-market parts from the insurance company approved shop. What kind of used parts are okay?
  • Jeep. Looking to buy a Jeep for off-roading, but every one seems to have oil or fluid leaks. Is this common with Jeeps?
  • 2000 Toyota Tundra. Sensor went off and timing belt broke. Dealer quoted $517 and also recommended also replacing the water pump for $350. They called the next day and said they would have to replace the engine for $6000 because there was no compression in the cylinders.
  • 2005 Dodge Neon. Leaks from the passenger side of the engine. It's watery mixed with some kind of yellowish fluid. Shop said it was an air conditioning hose and it cost me $1000. Now it still leaks and shop want money to check it again and replace timing belt.
  • 2004 Cadillac. Service stability control system light came on. Dealership said it was probably my tire pressure, but tires have been replaced since then.
  • 1991 Toyota Truck. Engine light came on and radiator cap blew. This was replaced and now the air conditioning compressor went out. Engine light is still on.

Cars talked about on this show are the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2000 Toyota Tundra, 2005 Dodge Neon, 2004 Cadillac, and a 1991 Toyota Truck.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper helps a listener diagnose a brake issue with their Toyota Rav4.