Auto Correct, helping you correct your auto problems. I’m Liz Gill, with The Lady Auto Mechanic, Allison Walker – ASE Certified. Isn’t it comforting when someone takes care of you? In Mississippi, we’ve got a Department of Transportation that takes care of our highways and byways. We’re going to learn about MDOT and ask them some questions. Our guest today. Mike Flood, public information officer, from the Mississippi Department of Transportation. We’ll learn what’s going on with MDOT between vehicle repair questions. 

Allison Walker: facebook https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ twitter https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech  and Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ as The Lady Auto Mechanic. You can find her at Automotive Group  https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

Calls:

• Report issues 1-866-521-MDOT
• suggestion - turn on lights to be seen, spray white paint around potholes
• MDOT responce to February ice and snow
• right of way near highways
• mdottraffic.com
• MDOT App
• what about state route 49 ? !
• potholes and streetlights
• signs on the interstate. See the Mississippi Roads video clip: https://www.facebook.com/MississippiRoadsMPB/videos/2533270513633910
• grass on side of highway
• timing of traffic lights on highways
• Budget!

Lottery is voluntary tax. First $80 million of profit goes to transportation.

Recalls this week:

• 2020-21 Dodge Durango Recalled for Airbag Fastener dealers will tighten or replace the fastener for free. Dodge parent Stellantis will begin notifying owners June 11; those with further questions can call the automaker at 800-853-1403.
• model-year 2013-15 Santa Fe Sports are being recalled for their antilock brake system modules.
• model-year 2019-20 Elantras and model-year 2019-21 Konas and Velosters equipped with 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines are being recalled for improperly heat-treated piston oil rings. All repairs will be done for free, and Hyundai will begin notifying owners June 25. If you have further questions, you can call the automaker at 855-371-9460.

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. Or find their SaferCar app.

In the news: A feature coming to the 2021 Ford F-150 this summer. The Onboard Scales system will let F-150 owners estimate the weight of their load in real-time through the truck’s infotainment screen, an app, or by taking note of clever blinking taillights. The Smart Hitch can measure trailer tongue weight and give you advice on weight distribution.  https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-ford-f-150-can-weigh-your-load-for-you-1846799529?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-05-02

We’ve got a new car review from Casey Williams - Mazda 3 Turbo AWD.

Short segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TwRCb7OdS0&t=0s   

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6lpIqcHEX0

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