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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 asks if auto repair coupons a good deal or a rip off. Special guest includes Curt Morgan from Shadow Mountain Auto Repair. Also on this show:

• Are “deals” really “deals” with the service coupons that I get in the mail?

• Are car repair shop coupons a rip off?

• I was told that I had to get service on my car based on the mileage but it seems fine. Should I do it anyway?

• 2007 Chrysler Town and Country: I had my breaks done before I left for my road trip -- but since I had them worked on, I’m seeing smoke and experiencing a rattling feeling. Do you know what the problem could be?

• 2006 Nissan Altima: When I put the car in park, my key doesn’t come out unless I jiggle the shifter.

• 2002 Isuzu Rodeo: The factory alarm system on my car goes off randomly and I’m not sure if it has anything to do with the temperature now that it’s so hot out.

• 2000 Chevy Malibu: I was told that I can’t get the title put in my name on this car until it goes through emissions and it gets registered and I’m wondering if this is a new law and why it exists?

• 2006 Nissan Altima: When the weather is cold and I try to start the car, it either doesn’t start or takes time to turn over and start.

• Hyundai:  Do I have to buy Hyundai manufacturer transmission fluid? Will this possibly forfeit my warranty?

• Nissan Altima: I was told that my car was pulling because my motor mounts are bad. Is this true?

• I have some carburetors that need to be re-built. Can you suggest a good shop that can handle this?

• 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 125,000 miles: I want to hang on to this car for a long time and was wondering what services I should be doing in order to keep this vehicle for the long term? 

Cars talked about on this show are 2007 Chrysler Town and Country, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, 2000 Chevy Malibu, Hyundai, and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Bumper Audio Clip of the Week

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