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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, Matt Allen of Virginia Auto Service in Phoenix, AZ talks about how to navigate the used vehicle market with your auto repair shop. Also on this show:

  • What the average new car payment is currently costing owners.
  • Why there is a shortage of new and used vehicles.
  • How to avoid losing money on a pre-owned vehicle that may be hiding more serious mechanical issues.
  • How to properly test drive a used vehicle.
  • 2013 GMC Sierra: Why am I hearing a soft thud while accelerating?
  • 2019 Toyota Tacoma: How can I tell if my transmission is getting damaged?
  • 2017 Hyundai Tucson: How much should I expect to pay for a diagnostic service at 50k miles?
  • 2011 Toyota Camry: 3 weeks after replacing my battery and alternator, my car is still struggling to stay running. What could be causing this?
  • 2012 Lincoln: Is there a shop you could recommend to diagnose a strange sound coming from my vehicle?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2013 GMC Sierra, 2019 Toyota Tacoma, 2017 Hyundai Tucson, 2011 Toyota Camry, and the 2012 Lincoln.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

Bumper to Bumper host Matt Allen's shoutout to Shady Rays Sunglasses!

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