Communicating Effectively with Your Auto Repair Shop and Saving Money with Proper Diagnostics

Details: Date: 2024-09-07

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 ensuring you receive the appropriate repair for your vehicle by relaying accurate and helpful information to your repair shop. Also on this show:

How the reset process works with your car's computers.
2024 Genesis: What is the difference between all wheel drive and four wheel drive?
1986 Chevrolet S10: What can you tell me about a PO171 code?
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: After replacing a number of components, my AC is still running poorly. What should I try next?
1961 Mercury Comet: What should I do if I suspect my clutch is beginning to slip?
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Should I be able to fix the clock spring in my vehicle by myself?
2019 Buick Encore: Why is my auto repair shop refusing to rotate my tires?
2012 Toyota Camry: Follow up call from last week's show.
2020 Volkswagen Passat: Why does my car smell like gasoline?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2024 Genesis, 1986 Chevrolet S10, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, 1961 Mercury Comet, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2019 Buick Encore, 2012 Toyota Camry, and the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.