Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• Should new drivers have a new car or a used car?
• Dustin answers a listener question about a Silverado with the 6.6 gas or diesel engine paired with the 10 speed Allison transmission.
• As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, local police are prescribing new safety measures. One of the recent bits of advice included Toronto Police telling resident to leave their car key fobs near the door to avoid being attacked in their homes by potential burglars.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• Spring is officially here!
• Dustin gives some advice on small engines.
• Unskilled vs. skilled employees in the workforce.
• Is it better to have someone with skills, or is it better to have someone that you can train?

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• We had some flooding last week. Dustin and Sarah discuss flood vehicles.
• If you're about to buy a vehicle, check the seatbelt for water marks, check the trunk for stains, and check for a stagnant water smell.
• Dustin tells a road rage story that happened in Republic.
• Jaguar is ending production of their gas cars entirely before new EVs arrive.
• Dustin shares a story about a friend looking to buy an older vehicle for parts.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• Eric with the Sunset shop joins us this morning.
• Dustin and Eric discuss some of the services that A-1 Custom provides.
• The two also highlight some of the differences between a quick lube and a fully operational service shop.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• The importance of quality.
• A listener asks about throw away vehicles.
• Sarah reads a crazy story about a man who was just released from jail that decided to steal a tractor-trailer full of brand-new Chevy Corvettes. The man claimed he was just looking for a ride home.
• Spring maintenance.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• We had some winter weather earlier this week. If you've experienced any vehicle issues, give A-1 Custom Car Care a call!
• How do you pick a reliable repair shop? Figure out how they handle ensuring they have quality service, quality parts, and how do they fix their mistakes?
• Ford will discontinue its Active Park Assist feature, which allows vehicles to parallel park themselves.
• GM issued a recall for 323,232 heavy-duty trucks and put a stop-sale order in place for the sale of new models at dealerships.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this episode:

• Dustin has been working on suspension, batteries, and tires due to the recent cold weather.
• Dustin has also been working on used vehicles quite a bit. He talks about common repairs and what to look for.
• Honda is planning to fix an issue with its 2023 Honda HR-V SUVs that has prompted hundreds of consumer complaints about rear windows unexpectedly shattering.
• Toyota is urging the owners of 50,000 vehicles not to drive their cars due to an air bag issue that could cause "serious injury or death." The warning covers some 2003-2004 model year Corollas and Corolla Matrix cars, as well as RAV4 vehicles from the model years 2004-2005 that have a Takata air bag inflator.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• Dustin talks about smaller car lots and making sure you do a pre-purchase inspection before you buy.
• Ford is dialing back production of its F-150 Lightning as demand for the electric pickup truck wanes. 1,400 jobs will be affected. This change will start April 1.
•  A proposed California bill aims to keep certain new vehicles from exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 mph. The bill calls for tech to electronically limit a vehicle's speed starting with the 2027 model year. Emergency vehicles would be exempt.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• How did everyone do with the ice?
• Dustin gives some winter weather tips.
• Right now is a good time to check your tires, and to buy new tires if they're needed.
• Frigid temps across the country have left many EV drivers stranded.
• Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs from their fleet and they plan to reinvest in gas powered vehicles.
• Many vehicles have an oil reminder button... Can you rely on those?

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• Dustin was stranded during the cold snap last week.
• The top owned vehicle owned by millionaires.
• The new shop at Fort and Sunshine is now open!

Happy Weekend!

Dustin and Sarah reviewed the top 25 Vehicles of 2023 - AND we have a super update for our Sunshine location - IT'S OPEN AS OF TODAY, JANUARY 15th!

Winter's cold grip on cars and Ford's electrifying achievements take center stage in our latest episode. Dive into the potential stresses on vehicles during harsh weather and Ford's notable growth in F-series and electric vehicle sales.

Buckle up and join Sarah and Dustin in this exciting episode as they take you on a tour of the hottest upcoming vehicles for 2024, according to Car & Driver. Find out which cars are set to revolutionize the industry and gain insights into how to ensure your vehicle's optimal performance through proper alignments. Plus, stay tuned for the latest on A-1 Car Care's new Sunshine Street store.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! We have a special guest for the Christmas Episode - Kyle Wyatt:

• Christmas is right around the corner, which means we're talking traditions!
• Kyle Wyatt joins us this morning to talk about favorite Christmas movies.
• Are you traveling this weekend? So are 100+ million Americans. Sarah reads through the AAA travel guide.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode for insights into the headaches of car electrical repairs - with customer frustrations & fuse issues. We discuss highlights from the newest Buc-ee's store in Springfield. Sarah and Dustin also talk about the concerning trend of KIA vehicle thefts - one person left their vehicle at the dealer and walked MILES to their home!

This week Dustin and Sarah talk about:

• A list of vehicles that are being DISCONTINUED in 2024!
• Including the gas-powered Dodge Challenger & Charger
• Several EV's
• The Kia Rio (the only sub $20k car!)
• There's a new way to tell if your tires are good performers in ice! See more details HERE.

Dustin and Sarah go over their Christmas Gift Guide for Gearheads!

• Why it is important to consider that BOTH men & women deserve 'practical' gifts that can help them be self-sufficient.
• Gift Ideas from gift-certificates to tools!

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:

• We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
• Dustin fields some listener questions this morning.
• What about cold air intakes?
• Can I use 134a instead of 1234yf, and what's the difference between the two?
• Driver distractions, and safety training.
• Next week we will do a Christmas gift show! If you have any ideas, make sure to text them in.

Happy Thanksgiving! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Dustin answers a couple of listener questions about Start/Stop Technology (and how to bypass some of them!), and Secondary Batteries.
• A listener also sent in a video regarding new Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPF).
• What is GPF? (Your latest Emissions nightmare)
• Sarah chats quickly about the 2023 KSGF Santa's Angels. Once again, A-1 Custom Car Care has stepped up and is participating on our program. If you would like to adopt a kid off the Christmas tree, stop by the Sunset store!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Happy deer season and happy Veterans Day!
• Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today we're doing a travel show to help you better prepare your trip if you're planning on traveling.
• The heaviest Thanksgiving traffic is expected to be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, typically around 4-6 PM.
• There will also be a national traffic peak on Wednesday afternoon.
• If you're traveling on Thanksgiving Day, the busiest times will be between 11 - 3 PM. You may want to travel in the morning, or after 6 PM to avoid traffic.
• The BEST times to travel is after 8 PM on Monday. Wednesday after 8 AM or 8 AM is also a light traffic time. Finally, Thanksgiving Day you can avoid heavy traffic before 11 AM.
• The earlier you travel, the better off you may be.
• The worst traffic will be in New York, Washington, D.C., LA, Atlanta, and Boston.
• Dustin talks about vehicle maintenance and things you need to keep in your vehicle.