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This show might be just what you need – or you’ll learn something you had no idea about. Either way – our topic today is variable valve timing. So you might be able to increase the life of your engine after the show or just learn about a part of your vehicle you had no idea existed.

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• owners of model-year 2008-09 Kia Sportages may need to park their SUVs outside again thanks to a new recall over a fire risk
• Nearly Every Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe PHEV Recalled for Overheating Battery Pack

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.

News: A guy in Arkansas played in a golf tournament that offered a 2022 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew as a prize for the first person to hit a hole-in-one of the course’s 10th hole. The only trouble was neither the tournament organizers or the Ford dealership got insurance to pay for the prize if someone actually won – which is standard procedure. And neither want to give the golfer the truck, which was sitting right by the hole when he sunk his ball.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/golfer-hole-in-one-pickup-truck-prize-lawsuit-arkansas

AutoCasey: Ford F-150 Lightning EV

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb09J0JfjFA&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QJsVlwJUNc

Coach's Tip of The Week: change your oil to keep your variable valve timing working well.

Questions:

• truck heater
• ABS
• clutch
• dash lights
• ABS
• clutch
• charging system

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Folks now a days are looking for jobs that are their passion. Do you know someone who’s passion is vehicles? We’re talking today about mechanic training. We’ve got a guest expert - Larry Plutchak from UTI (985-804-6444 https://lplutchak.uticentral.com/)

Coach Charlie's Tip Of The Week: when looking to enter into an industry for a job - do your research.

Some training programs in Mississippi:

• Hinds CC Diesel Equipment Technology https://www.hindscc.edu/pathways/acmt/diesel-equipment-technology
• MGCCC Automotive Technology https://mgccc.edu/programs/schools/manufacturing-maritime-transportation/automotive-technology/
• Itawamba CC Automotive Technology https://www.iccms.edu/CTE?portalid=0
• Holmes CC https://holmescc.edu/career-technical/automotive-technology/
• Pearl River CC Automotive Mechanics Technology https://prcc.edu/academics/career-technical-education/indman/automotive-mechanics-technology/

MPB resources: https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/ Soft Skill training videos, Workforce Wednesday, "Pick an Industry" information

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Folks now a days are looking for jobs that are their passion. Do you know someone who’s passion is vehicles? We’re talking today about mechanic training. We’ve got a guest expert - Larry Plutchak from UTI (985-804-6444 https://lplutchak.uticentral.com/)

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled for a fail of the Fail-Safe of the limited-mobility drive mode
• Audi and VW SUVs Recalled for Damaged Engine Bearings
• Audi, Bentley Vehicles Recalled for Faulty Rearview Display

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. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: Tuesday the White House Announce 23 bridge projects in 23 states received grants to fund the planning of new federally funded infrastructure effort. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge Investment Program, set to provide $12.5 billion over five years towards building, repairing and replacing bridges across the country.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bip/planninggrants2022/

Auto Casey: 2022 Ford Escape Plug in Hybrid

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWWbnbw0ksE

Long video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrH3tQq-JQk

Coach Charlie's Tip Of The Week: when looking to enter into an industry for a job - do your research.

Some training programs in Mississippi:

• Hinds CC Diesel Equipment Technology https://www.hindscc.edu/pathways/acmt/diesel-equipment-technology
• MGCCC Automotive Technology https://mgccc.edu/programs/schools/manufacturing-maritime-transportation/automotive-technology/
• Itawamba CC Automotive Technology https://www.iccms.edu/CTE?portalid=0
• Holmes CC https://holmescc.edu/career-technical/automotive-technology/
• Pearl River CC Automotive Mechanics Technology https://prcc.edu/academics/career-technical-education/indman/automotive-mechanics-technology/

MPB resources: https://gettingtowork.mpbonline.org/ Soft Skill training videos, Workforce Wednesday, "Pick an Industry" information

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Coach is out today so I’ve asked a friend to join me, you might have heard him on an In Legal Terms podcast this year, General Counsel Eric Brown from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety – you know where you go to get your driver’s license and they’re the folks who have the MS Hwy patrol? We’ll talk about IDs and road legal vehicles and take your questions. [email protected] http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-public-safety

Recent recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• startup Rivian is recalling more than 12,200 of its vehicles, the majority of the vehicles it’s produced, over a loose steering knuckle retention fastener that may not have been properly tightened upon installation.
• Mercedes SUVs Recalled for Seatback Lock Failure

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.

News: We still have a month and a half of hurricane season folks. If you’ve snuck into your supplies, get them replenished. Keep that vehicle topped off with gas in case you need to evacuate and know your evacuation route. Also, begin to consider what you might need to keep in the vehicle as the cold weather sets in.

https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/hurricane_preparedness

https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/winter_weather

Auto Casey: Genesis GV60

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74Dy3fZEmZg&t=0s

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

Recent Podcast: http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-license-plates

Getting pulled over for good driving! https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/this-sucks-tempe-police-pulling-over-good-drivers-with-positive-ticketing-campaign

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It’s drive time baby! Well, in radio that means it’s a pledge drive. We hope you’ll listen to our excellent show today – we’ll be answering email questions – well, Coach will! We aren’t taking phone call questions because we’d prefer it if you called our line that’s taking contributions to support Mississippi Public Broadcasting. That number is 1-888-372-GIVE or 1-888-372-4483

Don’t for get our email address for questions is  [email protected]

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• Dodge Recalls model-years 2017-18 Journeys Over Dimly lit amber side reflex reflectors

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.

News: Bestselling vehicles of 2022 so far:

• Ford F-Series (467,307 units sold)
• Chevy Silverado (374,479 units sold)
• Ram Pickup (363,089 units sold)
• Toyota RAV4 (303,341 units sold)
• Toyota Camry (214,403 units sold)
• Honda CR-V (178,687 units sold)
• Toyota Tacoma (175,872 units sold)
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (172,545 units sold)
• Toyota Corolla (171,556 units sold)
• GMC Sierra (169,107 units sold)

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g39628015/best-selling-cars-2022/

Also: 20/4/10 rule for buying a vehicle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5_X36qBceE

Auto Casey: Mazda CX-50

Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rkb3enNdPc&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSx_Wxj2GM

Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week: Contribute to Mississippi Public Broadcasting because we give you money saving advice.

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Have you ever wanted to have the perfect vehicle? One designed just the way you’d like it? We talk about custom ordering a brand-new vehicle. How do you do it? How long does it take? That’s between your vehicle repair questions.

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• 2020-21 Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia SUVs are recalled for backup cameras
• 2022-23 Ford Bronco Sports, 2022 F-150s are recalled for flickering fights
• Some from 2016 to 2022 Kia Sorentos, Sportages are recalled for tow hitch harnesses
• Various 2017 to 2022 Tesla models are being recalled over power windows
• Various 2020 to 2022 Mercedes SUVs are recalled for detaching window trim
• 2020-23 Nissan Expands recall for Frontier, Titan over transmission Issue

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.

News: Federal money is now headed to states for building up fast EV chargers on highways. I’ll have a link to that article on the page for this show.

https://www.npr.org/2022/09/27/1125375419/federal-money-is-now-headed-to-states-for-building-up-fast-ev-chargers-on-highwa

2022 Renaissance Euro Fest October 1st, 2022: Ridgeland https://euro-fest.net/ridgeland

2022 Cruisin' The Coast October 2nd to 9th, 2022: Mississippi Gulf Coast https://cruisinthecoast.com/

Auto Casey: Lexus LX600

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL8OTX6YIxs&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aym_X-GF724

Coach Charlie’s Tip of the Week: Do your research, make sure you know what you want so you can get what you want.

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Cars just aren’t simple anymore. Computers control everything. We’re going to find out from Coach what we need to know and hear your vehicle repair questions. 

Recalls for the week:

• Kia Recalls Vehicles for Faulty Airbags this includes: Forte Koup coupes; Forte sedans; Sedona minivans, and Soul and Soul EV hatchbacks. All repairs will be done for free, and Kia will begin notifying owners March 21. Those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-333-4542
• Hyundai is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. Website
• Ram Recalls model-year 2019-20 HD Pickups for Faulty Windshield Wipers; Ram parent Stellantis will begin notifying owners March 18. Those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-853-1403
• 54,000 Teslas Recalled Over ‘Rolling Stop’ Full Self-Driving Function The entire Tesla lineup is affected, including nearly 54,000 model-year The automaker will begin notifying owners March 28, but in the meantime, those with questions can call Tesla at 877-798-3752.

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: according to Cars dot com: new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety questions if inflatable boosters are safe, specifically the BubbleBum and the Hiccapop UberBoost models. https://www.cars.com/articles/bubble-burst-iihs-questions-safety-of-inflatable-booster-446532/

Auto Casey: Ford Bronco 

Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0d9YuPHviM&t=0s

Long version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyVH0CnySuk

Coach Charlie’s Tip of the Week: don't touch the lightbulbs in your vehicle with your fingers. The oil on your skin can reduce the life of the bulb.

Calls:

• cruise control
• washer fluid
• cars that last
• tesla computer
• changing oil email
• need help? call Customer Service
• cruise control
• starter
• transmission
• high mileage
• alarm
• what to do with car
• ignition switch
• dealer oil change

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Why would you need to or want to modify your engine? Is it hard? Is it expensive? Is it dangerous? Is it illegal? We’ll find out from Coach Charlie, between your vehicle repair questions.

Recalls:

Porsche Recalls Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, Cayman Over Headlight Screw Covers

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.

News: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41199047/chevrolet-z06-build-your-own-engine/

Chevrolet announced in early September that it plans to bring back its "Build Your Own Engine" program for the Corvette Z06 starting in the second quarter of 2023. The program, which allows buyers to come into the factory and help workers assemble the engine before it goes into their car, will only be available for Corvettes utilizing the LT6 powertrain, which, for now, only means the Z06.

Auto Casey: Jaguar F-Type

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjSx75AMzzc&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erh7vbv9y90

Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week: Don't start a repair you can't finish.

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Some folks like to modify their rides. BUT, there are things you could do and things you shouldn’t do. We’re talking suspension mods today. Coach will tell us what’s a good idea and what’s a terrible idea between your repair questions.

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• Toyota Tundras, Lexus NXs Recalled for Parking Brakes
• Ford Expeditions, Lincoln Navigators Recalled for Blower Motor
• Chevrolet Sparks, Spark EVs Recalled for Hood Latches
• Ford Recalls Super Duty, Lincoln Continental Over Cloudy Backup Cameras

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.

News: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/nhtsa-updates-cybersecurity-best-practices-new-vehicles

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles, an update to its 2016 edition. The document describes NHTSA’s guidance to the automotive industry for improving vehicle cybersecurity for safety.

Auto Casey: Lincoln Corsair Reserve

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=294Hbs67PCo&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuGpBKuW7JY

Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week: before making any modifications check to see what voids your vehicle warranty.

EV Mississippi will have a Drive Electric event coming up on Sept 24th 10am to 2pm at PetSmart/Tesla Hattiesburg SuperChargers. https://www.facebook.com/events/3369920653229346/

Partnering with PetSmart and the Hub City Humane Society it's a pet adoption event with an electric car show. There will be food, pets, raffle prizes, test drives, and activities for all ages. Come check out a variety of electric vehicles and maybe take home a new furry friend!

Email [email protected]

• seat belt light
• ground wire
• power steering fluid
• scan tool
• starter
• bad battery
• Rogue
• transmission
• height of truck bed
• brake lights

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Does your vehicle need a tune up? What is a tune up? Coach shares ways to make sure our rides are tip top.

Recalls: https://www.cars.com/recalls/

• model-year 2021-22 Ford F-150s for recalled for fractured Driveshafts
• 2020-21Hyundai Palisades Recalled for Windshield Wipers
• Faulty Light Reflectors Prompt Recall of 2017-19Subaru Imprezas
• Stop-Sale Issued for Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride Over Tow Hitch Fire Threat

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.

News: AAA has released their Annual Cost of New Car Ownership report: They evaluated nine categories of vehicles – consisting of 45 models – to determine a new vehicle’s average annual operating and ownership costs - over $10K

https://newsroom.aaa.com/2022/08/annual-cost-of-new-car-ownership-crosses-10k-mark/

Auto Casey: Ford Maverick

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1nzJH96h18&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT88y1VNEn0

Coach Charlie's Tip of the Week: driving through water can damage the electronics in your vehicle.

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