You know Allison Walker as The Lady Auto Mechanic, but did you know she also is a Car Show Judge? Listen while she tells us what judges look for and what we can look for while strolling among gorgeous vehicles.

Here are the recalls for the week:

2020 Kia Stinger: Dealers will replace motor-driven power steering assembly for free.

324,200 2018-2020 Honda Odysseys: Dealers will replace the power sliding door outer handle cables for free.

2019-2021 Honda Odysseys, Passports, Pilots: Honda will notify owners that updated software for the rear camera is available. dealers will replace the rear view camera for free if needed

607,800 2018-2021 Honda Odysseys, Passports, Pilots: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel control module software for free.

2020 Kia Telluride: Dealers will install an additional wire harness to the main fuse box to signal the trailer brake lights for free.

You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number.

Consumer Reports rounded up the poorest used models of the past decade. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Heavy-duty Chevy Silverado models for 2015 and 2016. Trouble with the vehicle’s suspension, body integrity (including cabin noises and leaks), and power equipment rated among common complaints. Consumer Reports also pointed to 2011 and 2012 models as troubled vehicles — featuring problems with their fuel and brake systems — when it comes to reliability. Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ https://www.carcomplaints.com/ is another resource for unreliable car lists.   

If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the 2020 Lexus LC500  https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

In the News:

25 Best-Selling Cars of 2020…So Far https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/top-10-25-best-selling-cars-trucks-suvs/

Modern driver-assistance technology 'far from reliable': AAA study https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-selfdriving-safety/modern-driver-assistance-technology-far-from-reliable-aaa-study-idUSKCN2521DM

Calls:

• brakes cutting off on F-150
• changing seat belt
• blower motor update
• buying a truck
• 318 motor

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