Inside The Garage Video: What is That Old Engine Oil Saying Anyway?
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#114 Flying Cars
The technological grip over the next 10 years in transportation is currently pacing to exceed the last 100 years of automobile history. With automation & driverless transport vehicles currently in heavy testing and coming soon place we shoot to the skies and discover the flying car.
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#113 AC Tips
Tips.
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Many of you may pick up a can of self charging refrigerant at a local parts store and charge up your ac system for a quick fix, so you thought. Is it fixed ? Is it going to last ? -
#112 Classic Cars
The custom coachwork, while sporting an elegant and sleek design gave way to so many classic cars of history that are greatly prized and collected to this very day. Take a trip with us as special guests Roger Falcione, founder of ClassicCars.com and the legendary classic car restoration talents of Ken Vela of Wikd Kustoms pay a visit. We celebrate and travel the interesting history of legendary design and art that have given these particular vehicles a special place in […]
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#111 Robo Taxis
Robo Taxi. The era of autonomous vehicle pick me up is coming sooner than you think. The ease and convenience of a simple click of an app and voila –a vehicle with no driver ready to take you to your next destination. Imagine the stress of driving and the related fatigue from focusing behind the wheel completely eliminated. How would you spend your new found discovery of time in a vehicle with a technological chauffeur keeping you safe and sound? […]
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# 110 Seat Belt Science
Seat Belt Science & Safety. We investigate the key factors that go in to seat belt design and function, as well as dive in to those areas of the restraint system that may not work when these faults of your vehicle are present. Plus -the atrocious deaths of children & pets in hot vehicles, and tips on how we can make a huge difference here.
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#109 Vehicle Dead to Me.
Your vehicle is dead. Your wallet is crying. You struggle to decide whether another red cent is worthy of vehicle repairs on your ride. We explore tips on how to avoid a financial disaster and when it may be time to pull the plug on the old hooptie and begin a new vehicular relationship. Case examples of what can go completely wrong when you thought it was good. When its to late to spend on maintenance. How to organize car […]
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#108 The History of Freeways & Highways
We drive em. We have been stuck on em. At times we truly hate to be on these, at times, insane parking lots of traffic madness.Originally coined as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 –we explore the interesting history and the fascinating future of technology on the great roadways of North America
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#107 Cold Ice Vehicle Vent Air!
Your engine was purring. The gauges were all harmoniously functioning with peace, until a sudden episode of a coolant system failure wreaks havoc.
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#106 Avoid an Engine Meltdown. Coolant System Tips
Your engine was purring. The gauges were all harmoniously functioning with peace, until a sudden episode of a coolant system failure wreaks havoc. Your baffled as your engine has sustained a considerable amount of heat in a short period of time —and now has major problems. We investigate key areas of the coolant system that can quietly fail fast and sneak up on a perfect running engine while your bank account watches nervously. How to avoid, and tips to maintain […]
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#105 The Shade Tree VS Automotive Mechanic.
Working on vehicles with more computer code than an F 35 Raptor Fighter Jet–mechanics from yesteryear struggle to keep up while technology under the hood is a network of a gazzilion pieces of information to make it all function for safety and reliability. The sophisticated training and education for todays modern automotive technician is mind boggling –With special guests from Subaru training of America and Award Winning Automotive Instructors from Mesa Community College –we explore what it takes to fix […]
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#104 The Legendary Concept Cars
From the iconic Futura to the artistic Y Job. We explore how vehicles went from drab and dreary to style and grace–leading the way for the incredible designs of concept cars that all hope to become production line vehicles —maybe.
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#103 Communicating With Your Mechanic for Vehicular Success
Frank and the Team Discuss how to best communicate with your chosen mechanic. And what to watch out for from those less than reputable shops.
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#102 : My Engine Hesitates Stumbles or Sags
Tips for Smooth Engine Operation. With or without a check engine light on –an engine that hesitates when accelerating can be frustrating. We reveal basic tips on what to inspect and correct with special in studio guest Lee & Kelli Weatherby of Accurate Automotive and Steve Rozansky of Friendly Auto.
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#101: Tips for Removing Vehicle Odors
Tips for Removing Vehicle Odors – When pine tree car fresheners & Febreze just won’t work ! We investigate effective ways to eliminate those pesky vehicle odors. With special call in guest Trish Laube of Odor Removal Arizona.
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#100: Show 100 Celebration!
Show 100 Celebration! – Join us as we celebrate and highlight some of our favorite Wrench Nation Car Talk shows and guests. We go back in time to celebrate this incredible journey.
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#099: Used Car Scams that Will Bleed Your Wallet.
Latest Used Car Scams – Tips on how to avoid common used car scams and the latest tricks and scandals that will make you run for cover. Help and tips on this episode of the podcast before you buy that used car ! You preview the vehicle and think things look on the up and up. Could be a good deal. However , did you look for that illuminating check engine light on the dash with the key on (bulb […]
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#098: 15 Minute Quick Oil Change
The 15 Minute Quick Oil Change. The good, the bad and the ugly. With special in studio guest Kris Bowdren of The KAR Shop in Gilbert Arizona.
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#097: LIVE On Location at Harley Davidson
LIVE On Location at Harley Davidson in Mesa Arizona. 115 Years of History & Motorcycle Culture. Come celebrate with us 115 years of extraordinary design, power and art intertwined in to Americana motorcycle culture. Special edition LIVE @ Desert Wind Harley-Davidson in Mesa, AZ.
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#096: NHRA & The Science of Speed
NHRA & The Science of Speed – SPECIAL EDITION: Top Fuel Dragsters & Funny Cars using Nitromethane to produce over 10,000 hp thundering 1,000 feet in less than 4 seconds reaching speeds over 320 MPH. We investigate what it takes to reach these mind numbing speeds and the discipline required to become a driver and tuner in the pit with special guests and driver interviews Kalitta Motorsports.
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#095: Your Tax Refund & Car Repairs
Your Tax Refund & Car Repairs – 5 Reasons your TAX REFUND should NOT go towards that clunker. Often we put off vehicle repairs until we receive that TAX REFUND. The big question – Large repair costs for a vehicle that’s just a few feet away from becoming scrap metal at the junk yard.
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#094: Vehicle Technology Keeping You Safe
Vehicle Technology Keeping You Safe – Tragedies on our roadways by wrong-way drivers, drunk drivers and distracted drivers and the incredible vehicle safety technology working to keep you alive. We explore the sophisticated automotive systems working quietly to keep you from a tragic road way nightmare.
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#093: The Not So Secret Codes of A Check Engine Light
The Not So Secret Codes of A Check Engine Light – We break down the mysterious codes and provide tips on how to stay in control of your finances during a visit with the mechanic. With special in call in guest Cody Poor with Kalitta Motorsports NHRA.
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#092: Muscle Car Wars
Muscle Car Wars – The turbulent 1960’s was an incredible time for automotive manufacturers on and off the race track. We explore the intriguing history of the mighty muscle cars that fought to gain credibility straight from the race track to the dealership show room floor.
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#091: European Car Care Tips
European Car Care Tips – From BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi and many other European vehicles – we dive in to ways to maintain and repair. Sprechen sie Deutsch? The special tools, service and technology required to keep these European rides running happy and healthy.
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#090: Vehicle Cold Start – No Start. No Worries.
Vehicle Cold Start. No Start. No Worries. – Top Tips To Keep You Moving. In the most inopportune time your old reliable becomes a serious misfit and leaves you stranded. We reveal the straightforward easy tips to get out of trouble and when you should call roadside assistance. Season 3 of the Wrench Nation radio show starts off with a bang with our all new 2 hour show starting today @ 3:00PM (AZ) / 4:00 CST on 88.7 The Pulse. With special […]
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#089: Future of the Automotive Technician
Superheroes on Scene to Rescue the Future of the Automotive Technician – Is technology scaring off individuals from entering the automotive industry? Are vehicles too complicated? WE DIVE IN TO A VERY SPECIAL EDITION of the WrenchNation Car Talk Show dedicated to the automotive instructors who are trenching away at educating the future of our industry. Special guests William Nalu Greg Buckley & East Valley Institute of Technology, EVIT Mesa Community College Automotive instructors !!
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#088: How to Negotiate a New Car Price
How to Negotiate a New Car Price – With new vehicle purchase anxiety we discuss negotiating tips & tactics for a winning deal. Roll up your sleeves, strap a pair of driving gloves and get ready to dive in deep, as we reveal tips on how to make the art of the deal. With guest Two for the Road USA.
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#087: 2017 Automotive Year In Review
2017 Automotive Year In Review – The Roller Coaster Year in Automotive. We dive in to those spectacular newsworthy events in automotive technology while covering the total spoofs of the most grand predictions that made you flinch.
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#086: Coolest Holiday Gifts for the Car Lover in Your Life
Coolest Holiday Gifts for the Car Lover in Your Life – With the holidays officially here, we discuss the coolest 2017 automotive gifts, gadgets and gizmos to make you a gearhead giving hero.
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#085: 15 Most Unreliable Cars
15 Most Unreliable Cars – Top vehicles that may struggle to grandmas house this holiday season. Lemon vehicles mechanically struggling on long distances – ROAD TRIP EDITION.
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#084: The Automotive Industry & Technology
The Automotive Industry & Technology – Will automotive technology cause the end of an era as we know it? As sophisticated technologies continue to advance is it time to say “arrivederci” to the way of driving or picking up a wrench to work on your vehicle? We discuss the “Fast & Furious” technologies today.
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#083: How to Sell Your Old Vehicle
How to Sell Your Old Vehicle – Say goodbye to that old jalopy! We discuss tips and how to make maximum money $$$$ selling your old vehicle.
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