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 about “Googlenostics” and using the internet to help pinpoint a problem with your vehicle. Also on this show:

• Why having a proper diagnosis at a preferred auto shop is the only way to truly understand a car problem.
• Technical Service Bulletins
• Why testing your battery should be your first step with a variety of issues.
• Why you should use an Interstate Battery in your car or truck.
• 2005 Honda Accord: My brake lights have gone out again after replacing them. Is there something else internally that could be causing this?
• 1996 Ford E150: My radio cuts out and my AC goes out when I merge onto the freeway. Is this a battery issue?
• 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: My engine starts cutting out whenever I get down to around a quarter tank. Have you seen a similar problem like this before?
• 1992 Honda Accord: My electrical system has completely gone out. Could this involve more than a battery issue?
• 2009 Chevrolet Silverado: My truck is having an issue accelerating in first gear.
• 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer: I’ve replaced my tire sensor, but am still seeing a warning light. Should I have replaced all 4 sensors at once?
• 2003 Honda Accord: Have you seen many issues with brake switches in Honda vehicles?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2005 Honda Accord, 1996 Ford E150, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1992 Honda Accord, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and the 2003 Honda Accord.