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#205 Old World Craftsmanship Meets Technology : The Art of Luxury Vehicle Repair & Service

October 18, 2020

Joe Ritz of Sports & Collector Car Center joins us as our special guest as we discuss the attention to detail and team work required to service & repair investment grade collector vehicles https://bit.ly/3lPCqUT Go Straight to Interview : 12:46 With its dedicated staff, Sports & Collector Car Center, https://bit.ly/3lPCqUT , has earned a reputation for its “old world craftsmanship combined with new age technology”. They proudly maintain and service all fine automobiles including Jaguar, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati among […]
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#204 Hardships & Re Invention Small Business Survival COVID -19

October 11, 2020

Special Guest Bill Nalu of Interstate Auto Care Detroit Michigan joins us for a discussion about the trials and tribulations of operating an automotive service center during the uncertainty of COVID-19
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#203 Brake System Tips -How to Avoid Spending Unnecessarily

October 4, 2020

Brake System Failures With a great deal that could go wrong with your braking system , we reveal the top failures and how to stay proactive with simple basic checks that can keep you from over spending. We discuss the symptoms to be aware of and what you can do to inspect early on to avoid catastrophe. Brake Squeaks Dash Warning Brake Light Brake Master Cylinder Leaks and Brake Booster Failures Brake Pad and Brake Shoe Lining Life How often […]
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#202 Empowering Women -Special Guest : BOGI of All Girls Garage TV

September 27, 2020

Many younger pre teen girls claiming a passion and interest in Science Technology Engineering Arts & Math ( STEAM) lose interest only a few short years later (according to a 2017 Microsoft Study) of to which poses a great challenge for industry as well as educators and the institutions promoting the sciences – including the automotive sector.
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#201 Road Trip Tips – Is your Vehicle Prepared ?

September 20, 2020

During this particularly difficult time where most are still not flying to destinations across the country , many are taking advantage of the open road and hitting their favorite road trip spots while investigating new points of interest. On this edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk we go deep under hood and under carriage providing some essential requirements of how to prepare your vehicle for a successful road trip ,covering those top reasons for a roadside breakdown and how to […]
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#200 Ken Vela : WIKD Kustoms -Fountain Valley Classic Car Show

August 17, 2020

We spend some time with show contributor Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms who has connected with his first year planning one of the largest car shows in Southern California. From historic classic motor bikes , RV Trailers and vehicles to a surprise find VON Dutch Ranch truck making its first appearance in decades .
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#198 Jason Torchinsky : 2021 Bronco ; Dirt Cheap Changli EV & Elon Musk Level 5 Claim

July 19, 2020

This past week brought about some pretty exciting news by way of the 2021 Ford Bronco launch. Will it live up to it’s claims & make a dent in the four wheel community , especially amongst die hard Jeep fans ? Additionally we investigate what has to be pound for pound, and dollar for dollar, the worlds cheapest EV platforms on the planet -the practical Changli EV. We also attempt to make sense of Elon Musk of Tesla recent claim […]
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#196 The Future of 3D Printing Auto Parts :CEO & Co-Founder of Form Alloy Melanie Lang

June 27, 2020

As Designers and hobbyists utilize 3D printing to create custom looks with custom colors for both standard auto parts & performance applications, the technology of producing hard to find parts is a current reality. Melanie Lang, FormAlloy Co-Founder and CEO https://bit.ly/2NyWUlK , is motivated by developing a disruptive technology that delivers the future we could have previously only imagined – the ability to Form, Enhance, and Repair metallic components that go beyond the bounds of traditional manufacturing. https://bit.ly/2NyWUlK 3D […]
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#195 Educating Millions of Automotive Enthusiasts Navy Veteran & Build Talent : Lou Santiago of Garage Insider TV

June 24, 2020

With the passion and drive of educating many for years as the talent & host of SPIKE TV Muscle Car Garage & the popular CARFIX TV show -Lou Santiago is no stranger to the many car enthusiasts looking for tips on how to overhaul their classic muscle car or automotive build project. Check out his platform on Youtube -Insider Garage TV Digging in to some of the most essential steps to getting it right , Lou has helped those that […]
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#194 From Celebrity Vehicle Transports to Repo Man 30 Year Automotive Veteran & Producer of Playing N Traffic Show : Louis Lee

June 14, 2020

Louis Lee is the Producer and host of the Playing N Traffic show https://bit.ly/2An2pRD, a venture he started in 2016. He’s been in the automotive game for over 30 years and has owned and operated one of the top auto transport companies in the USA. He has transported cars for some of the hottest entertainers and top car builders in the industry. Louis also owned and operated a large repo company in Northeastern Ohio. He is an automotive enthusiast whose […]
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#193 Rebecca Nguyen -Marketing Manager and Event Coordinator ClassicCars.com What makes a future collector vehicle ?

June 7, 2020

Marketing Manager and Event Coordinator ClassicCars.com specializing in the automotive industry with a background in graphic design, photography, videography, and social media marketing strategies -Rebecca Nguyen joins us on this edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk The yester years of the near recent 80’s & 90’s has many of us looking back with awe regarding those model vehicles that were introduced with new fanfare and cutting edge automotive sophistication. After-all the Toyota Supra and Nissan Z class were popular then […]
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#192 Drew Alcazar CEO Russo & Steele Collector Car Auction

May 31, 2020

Drew Alcazar celebrating 20 Years of Collector Car Auction Success As one of the most talented & dynamic car auctioneers of the industry, CEO Drew Alcazar of the famed Russo & Steele car auctions joins us today. -Along with his wife & partner , Josephine, they have created a unique, highly personal and visceral car auction experience in an intimate environment . Drew Alcazar developed an auction block that has never been created before or since, and the “Auction in the Round” […]
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Formula Drift Judge : Ryan Lanteigne

March 11, 2020

With an illustrious career on track behind the wheel and in recent years as a judge of Formula Drift , https://bit.ly/33817no , we sit down with Ryan Lanteigne at the 2020 Future Collector Car Show, https://bit.ly/2SWw5vQ , in Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss over 200 travel dates throughout the world judging some of the most intense drift racing of the Formula Drift series .
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#192 Police & Automotive Pros Team Up for Youth Outreach!

March 1, 2020

At-Risk Youth Issue Continues Youth involvement in gangs is a serious problem across the country, whether you’re in a big city or the land of suburbia. Many of us see gang graffiti yet glance over it as we have become numb to the blight and crime. The National Gang Center reports that over the past decade, annual estimates of the number of gang members have averaged around 770,000 nationally. Shift Gang Graffiti to Automotive Repair and Car Customization Police departments are […]
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#191 Tool Box Economy of the Modern Day Mechanic

February 23, 2020

The Overwhelm of Tool Box Purchases How are automotive technicians preparing for their career? Are we overwhelmed with technology? What is the requirement of a modern day toolbox? Auto mechanics are consistently buying specialized tools that they don’t use often and not giving them a good return on investment. As a business owner, what is the immediate priority over the next few years for an investment in software\hardware that will enable repairing vehicles properly and bring a good return on investment? […]
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#190 Ford v Ferrari: Stunt Drivers Share Behind the Scenes

February 16, 2020

Ford v Ferrari Ranking as one of the most vicious rivalries, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari battled it out with grit and brawn representing their perspective race teams on the track at the legendary 1966 LeMans. Carroll Shelby was a maverick and driver Ken Miles was a force to be reckoned with and the storied Ford GT40 Mark II raced to battle Ferrari straight for the win! A HUGE 1 – 2 – 3 finish upset! Stunt Drivers As […]
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#189 Turbocharged Direct Injection Engines

February 10, 2020

Modern Day Engine With millions of direct injection turbocharged engines on the road today, we examine some of the critical and costly failures that may arise due to service neglect. We also will investigate why this combination of power has been widely successful for both MPG and the environment by way of lower emissions, while providing case examples of repairs directly from the service bays that many automotive technicians are experiencing. Industry Ambassador Diagnostic Network https://bit.ly/DiagnosticNetwork is a modern network for […]
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#188 Hybrid Vehicle Service & Diagnostics

February 3, 2020

Hybrid Vehicle Hybrid vehicle technology has been a mainstay for years with consumers support of a cleaner environment. Some of you technicians may have serviced these vehicles in your garage cautiously, yet generally speaking, with relative ease. With advancements in technology, the difficulty has increased and thus comes the need for additional training and tools. Maintenance & Diagnostics More hybrid and electric vehicles will be turning up for service at your repair shop. The sophistication of the diagnostics, special maintenance […]
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Formula Drift Ryan Lanteigne PREVIEW

January 29, 2020

Excited to bring to you an announcement of an episode with an incredible interview of Formula Drift judge Ryan Lanteigne coming soon ! We spent time discussing all things drift racing and his amazing connection to the sport and fans alike at recent Future Collector Car Show in Scottsdale, Arizona .
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#187 Solar Electric Vehicle Chargers Are Here!

January 27, 2020

Electric Vehicle Sales Boom With an economy that is booming and electric vehicle sales on the rise, the one major shortcoming is the inadequate availability of electric vehicle charging stations across cities and suburbia alike. Los Angeles has one of the largest populations of electric vehicles and the growing concern of charging inconvenience could hinder future growth and practicality of these vehicles. Welcome Solar Charging Stations Envision Solar International, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVSI, EVSIW) https://bit.ly/EnvisionSolar is a leading producer of unique […]
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#186 Mitch Schneider: Industry Icon & Author!

January 20, 2020

Industry Veteran with Heart & Soul Mitch Schneider is a 52-year veteran of the automotive service industry. A fourth-generation auto repair professional, certified master technician, and for more than 37 years, operated Schneider’s Automotive, a successful six-bay, family-owned and operated service facility in Simi Valley, CA, PLUS accomplished trade journalist. As a result of his knowledge and experience, he presents his first acclaimed novel, Misfire: What To Do When Things Aren’t Running On All Cylinders. https://bit.ly/MitchSchneiderMisfire What Makes Mitch Smile Through […]
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#185 Life After Racing with Derek Daly!

January 12, 2020

Racing Career Lays the Foundation We are excited about our first guest of the new year whose racing career at race circuits across the globe during the 80’s and 90’s are legendary. We are honored to have Formula 1 and Indianapolis 500 driver Derek Daly https://bit.ly/DerekDaly share his incredible experiences, including surviving one of the most dangerous Formula 1 crashes in 1984. Derek shares his passion for racing and takes us back to that harrowing time of the crash and […]
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#184 2019 Year in Review – Your Top Shows!

December 22, 2019

It’s a Wrap! It has been an incredible year for us spending time with you while bringing an awesome array of talented automotive topics and guests. For our final LIVE show of 2019, we review some of YOUR favorite episodes based on podcast download popularity. All of these shows and our complete catalog, are on our website to hear in full at https://bit.ly/WrenchNationListen #148 Discovery Channel Street Outlaws with talent, BoostedGT #154 Robert Redding, The Redding Group, Lobbyist for Automotive Service […]
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#183 The Last Open Road Motorsports Experience

December 15, 2019

Reflection Propels the Journey We sometimes reflect about how we arrived as automotive technicians, service advisors or owners of our operations. It is the sort of reflection that we lean on regarding those difficult days or hardcore challenges. We all have our stories and life experiences that make us who we are today. Many of you race on the weekend or are carving out the ability to someday hit the race circuit professionally, of which we can all agree, is […]
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2019 City of Chandler Arizona Autonomous Vehicle Symposium

December 8, 2019

City of Chandler, Arizona Leads in Electric Vehicles On this special edition, we discuss the key details of how the City of Chandler is leading the country with autonomous vehicle platforms by way of shaping legislation for safety, and formulating ethics centered around the companies that are currently blazing away with autonomous technology such as WAYMO and Local Motors. With innovative collaborations and partnerships throughout the AV technology community, these panel discussions highlighted the future and current initiatives that […]
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#182 Education & Training for Collision Repair Technicians

December 8, 2019

My Car Crashed. Now What? How many of us actually think about the details of a repair after a collision? Do we realize the intense process of skilled craftsmanship and technology challenges that technicians overcome while quietly nursing back to health your ride after a fender bender? You notice the airbags where horrific, the body damage was pretty nasty and it seems that every instrument cluster light is on. For the most part we don’t and quite frankly that is understandable, […]
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#181 Tariff Wars & Trade Battles: Auto Industry Expert Shares the Future.

December 1, 2019

The Journey of Automotive Parts The trade wars that are currently going on are historic, especially as it relates to the automotive industry and manufacturing. GM’s Romulus Powertrain plant makes about 400,000 V-6 engines a year for high-margin Cadillac SUVs, light pickup trucks and other GM vehicles, while the process of manufacturing the critical pistons can lead to a cross border journey that most are not aware of. The Romulus built V-6 uses 235 parts from 100 primary suppliers. Sixty-seven ship from […]
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#180 Legends of Speed Historic Race Exhibit

November 24, 2019

A Historic Race Exhibit Picture some of the most prized racing vehicles assembled all under one roof. The kind of collection that would have you taking steps back in time during race history, an era of phenomenal race proven vehicles, along with fantastic journey of the drivers who mastered those legendary winning championships. Phoenix Art Museum Hosts Legends of Speed Featuring more than 20 legendary cars by Maserati, Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Ford and more. An extraordinary collection of cars driven by […]
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#179 First Woman World Champion NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster

November 17, 2019

Top Fuel Alcohol Dragster Racing The rumble and raw speed of a Top Fuel Alcohol Dragster is an incredible thing to witness and quite frankly, the in-between rounds back in the pits is a true mechanical wonder to experience as a fan, no matter how old or what background you have. That visceral acquaintance with horsepower leaves us all in a wonderment longing for more. In a world of constant change, the NHRA has never ceased to deliver that consistent attraction for […]
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#178 Corvette Enthusiast, Parts Supplier & Hall of Fame Inductee, Mike Yager!

November 11, 2019

Corvette Enthusiast Mike Yager bought his first Corvette in 1970 when he was just 20 years old. When he saw there was no Corvette Club in his area, he started one. As the club grew he made the observation that there wasn’t a place where a Corvette fan could purchase Corvette merchandise. To remedy that, he bought whatever he could find that related to Corvette and started making it available at Corvette club events and car shows. When that worked […]
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#177 Military Veterans Gain Traction with Automotive Skills & Careers

November 3, 2019

Military Vets Struggle for Employment We are a country that is proud of our military heroes regardless of party lines or affiliations.. What about those veterans that are returning from overseas and their prospect of a career to support their families and future and find it to be a struggle? According to many statistics and reporting, this is not always an easy transition for them and arguments that could be made on both sides that would suggest there are serious […]
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#176 Odd & Eclectic Vehicles with Jason Torchinsky

October 25, 2019

Popular Rides We are all familiar with the major brands of vehicles being displayed on everything from bus billboards to the wildly expensive listings during the Super Bowl. The in your face branding of some of the most popular vehicle brands is at times annoying, yet let’s face it, highly effective. Not So Popular What about the more obscure vehicles that you may not have heard of. Those oddball vehicles over time that did not quite make the list of “must be […]
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#175 Critical Shortage of Auto Technicians and Solutions

October 19, 2019

Critical Shortage There is a critical shortage of automotive technicians and the U.S. Labor Bureau estimates about 46,000 automotive technicians will be needed by 2026. Today’s cars have more computing power than the system that guided Apollo astronauts to the moon. The Apollo 11 spaceship had 150,000 lines of code. Google’s mobile Android operating system has 12 million and the modern car can have 100 million lines of code. Modern technicians spend as much time in front of a computer […]
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