Staying In Touch with Your Car and Identifying Symptoms or Noises Coming From Your Vehicle

Details: Date: 2024-07-13

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 talks about how to identify potential issues with your car or truck before a major repair is needed. Also on this show:

How switching cars with your friend or spouse can be beneficial for the health of the vehicle.
Using your senses to stay "in touch" with your car or truck.
Why is it more difficult to notice changes in your vehicle during the summer?
How to identify a coolant leak or battery issue by using your nose.
Information about after market parts and OEM parts.
2012 Ford Fusion: Why does this car start blowing warm air after driving for a bit?
2005 Honda Odyssey: After replacing my oil pan and a number of oil system components, I'm still having issues with my car. What should I try next?
2008 Jeep Wrangler: How can I fix an issue with my suspension wobbling?
2016 Kia Sorento: What should I expect to pay to have my AC inspected?
2023 Kia Forte: A shop has pitched me a $400 preventative maintenance package. Is this worth the cost?
2016 Cadillac Escalade: Is there an issue with my transmission?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2012 Ford Fusion, 2005 Honda Odyssey, 2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2016 Kia Sorento, 2023 Kia Forte, and the 2016 Cadillac Escalade.