Spring Time Automotive Maintenance and Repair Needs vs Wants

Details: Date: 2025-03-29

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 talks about how to determine what repairs or services your car or truck may need. Also on this show:

Preparing your vehicle for a trip to the auto repair shop.
How to follow up with your service advisor following a repair.
How to communicate with your auto repair shop in order to receive the correct services.
When to service your cabin air filter.
Ford Ranger: Is there a repair shop in my area you would recommend for this truck?
2013 Ford Focus: Is there an issue with my car's catalytic converter?
Lincoln MKX: Is there any maintenance I should have done to my car I plan to store it for 6 months?
1985 Chevrolet Blazer: Is there an issue with a sensor in my truck?
2005 Ford F150: I was told there is an issue with my timing belt. What should I do next?
2006 Mercedes: Should I fill my gas tank before storing my vehicle?
2011 Cadillac SR6: What information can you give me about PO496 code?
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: Is there an issue with my car's catalytic converter?

Cars talked about on this show are the Ford Ranger, 2013 Ford Focus, Lincoln MKX, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer, 2005 Ford F150, 2011 Cadillac SR6, and the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.