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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 talk about why you should build a relationship with your auto shop in order to have your vehicle serviced correctly and efficiently. Also on this show:

  • Why you should take pride in your vehicle cosmetically.
  • How often you should have your car or truck detailed.
  • Why moving from shop to shop can cause issues over time in your vehicle.
  • Why you should replace your battery proactively with an Interstate Battery.
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic: This car has a difficult time starting after filling it with gas. Is this an issue with the fuel pump?
  • 2004 Ford Ranger: My check engine light starts to flash while coming to a stop, but the truck is driving fine. How can I diagnose this problem?
  • 1989 Chevrolet Blazer: It feels like my truck isn’t getting enough gas. What parts could be contributing to this issue?
  • 2004 Cadillac Escalade: What does “service stability” mean? Is this an electrical issue?
  • Dodge Ram: I noticed my voltage meter was a little low while starting my truck last week. What advice can you give me about dual battery systems? Do I need to replace both at once?
  • 2013 Lexus RX350: I was recently hit by a driver running a red light. What do you suggest I do with my car?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 2004 Ford Ranger, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, 2004 Cadillac Escalade, Dodge Ram, and the 2013 Lexus RX350.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

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