Guest mechanic Charlie Melton from the Clinton High School Career Complex answered our listener calls about cars that wouldn't start.

January recalls: 100,000 2011-14 Hyundai Sonata, 2013-14 Santa Fe Sport and 2,300 2019 Lincoln Nautilus    You can find out if your vehicle has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https://nhtsa.gov/recalls  and imputing your VIN number.

Consumer Reports has a list of 108 2007-16 models that have a record of much-worse-than-average overall reliability based on subscriber responses to their Annual Auto Survey.    https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/   The Ram 1500; model years 2014 and 2015    https://gearpatrol.com/2018/12/27/8-best-driving-apps-ios-android/

If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis, and he has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. He has a new review of the GMC Sierra.  https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/gmc-sierra-conquers-all-or-no-roads

At CarGurus, we’re building the world’s most trusted and transparent automotive marketplace. We make it easy to find great deals from top-rated dealers and provide the guidance consumers need to make a more informed purchase. We also help dealers and private sellers quickly and easily market their vehicles and connect with ready-to-buy shoppers.  https://www.cargurus.com/

How safe are cars from hackers? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/driveon/2019/02/06/your-car-might-hackable-heres-what-cybersecurity-experts-say/2777300002/

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After getting your vehicle to “go” getting it to “stop” is pretty important. Rotors, pads, calipers – oh, my. Today is about brakes. Some say the repairs are ones you could do yourself. If you’re a better driver maybe you don’t need repairs as often?

Recalls for the week:

VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs for Airbag Issue - To fix the problem, dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the airbag control module for free. Owners will receive an interim notification of the safety risk starting Jan. 14, 2022, and they’ll receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. For further information, owners can call VW at 800-893-5298

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: https://jalopnik.com/school-canceled-due-to-bus-driver-shortage-1848126601?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-11-27

In addition to truck driver shortage, there’s a school bus driver shortage. One school in Massachusetts had to cancel classes before Thanksgiving because there weren’t enough school bus drivers.

Auto Casey: Ford Maverick

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A51d9wVhQk&t=0s 

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBH8Qy9mnW4

Calls and emails:

• Email from David
• Diesel brakes
• Chatter
• Bomp
• Old parts
• Tap brakes
• Hybrid brakes http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-hybrids
• Run flat tires

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It’s Holiday travel time! We hope you’ll take care (and take MPB with you).

Consider downloading the MDOT app. MDOT has free resources to help you deal with traffic. Access what you need to know about road conditions, construction zones, weather and more – even locate welcome centers and rest areas. Designed as a mobile companion for MDOTtraffic.com is the MDOT Traffic App - available as a free download from the App Store or Google Play. This application features location-based alerts, traffic camera streaming, hazard reporting abilities, emergency information, customized map view and easier login with social media. https://www.mdottraffic.com/landing.aspx

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Recalls you may need to know about

• Takata Air Bags: Approximately 67 million Takata air bags have been recalled. This recall involves 19 automakers.
• Ford: A rear toe-link fracture on certain 2013-2017 Ford Explorers can result in a loss of steering control. This can increase the risk of a crash. There are 645,000 affected vehicles
• Chevrolet: High voltage batteries in Chevrolet Bolt vehicles can catch fire. This recall is for all Bolts, including vehicles that may have already had a recall remedy completed. There are 110,000 affected vehicles.

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: Toyota and Lexus show images of EV concepts. The company says it will offer 30 electric models by 2030 and claims to be working on solid-state batteries for both Toyota and Lexus models.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g38515115/toyota-lexus-future-evs/

Auto Casey: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KfyJdMVHko&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5mXkrPXYgs

MDOT Extra Mile Podcast: https://extramilepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe

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• Santa Knows When You Don’t Use Your Blinker
• Santa said slow you sled
• Jingle Bell Rock A Seat Belt
• Slow Sleigh? Jingle to the right lane
• Even Santa has to buckle up in MS. It's the law.

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Our good friend Ivan Drury from the automotive website: Edmunds.com is on the show answer questions about new vehicles and the auto industry. Coach is here to answer your repair questions.  https://www.edmunds.com/industry/insights/bios.html

Recalls:

• Ford Bronco Sports, Escapes Recalled for Brakes - Ford does not yet have a fix for the problem, but owners will be notified starting Jan. 10, 2022. Those with further questions can call the automaker at 866-436-7332, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236
• Honda Passports, Pilots, Ridgelines Recalled for Hoods As a remedy, dealers will reinforce the striker area and inspect the hood for potential related damage; if related damage is found outside the striker area, the hood will be replaced. All repairs will be performed for free. Honda will begin notifying owners in mid-January 2022; those with further questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236

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: England has set a date to ban gas cars, launched an app to show drivers how much they could save by going electric, and are working with power companies to figure out how people can charge for cheap. Now the British government has decided to tackle charging availability — by mandating charging stations for all newly constructed buildings. https://jalopnik.com/england-will-require-all-new-buildings-to-have-ev-charg-1848103579?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-11-22

Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom banned the sale of new gas-powered cars in California by 2035.

https://www.kcrw.com/news/shows/greater-la/ev-emissions-auto-industry-coronavirus-remembrance/newsom-gas-cars-mandate-2035

Auto Casey: 2021 Mercedes Benz S580

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zCE_xTXLl8

Long video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm0wSMLbIBw

Calls:

• rear defroster
• heater
• air conditioner
• steering
• email starter?
• get rid of car
• brakes
• overheating

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After getting your vehicle to “go” getting it to “stop” is pretty important. Rotors, pads, calipers – oh, my. Today is about brakes. Some say the repairs are ones you could do yourself. If you’re a better driver maybe you don’t need repairs as often?

Recalls for the week:

VW Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport SUVs for Airbag Issue - To fix the problem, dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the airbag control module for free. Owners will receive an interim notification of the safety risk starting Jan. 14, 2022, and they’ll receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. For further information, owners can call VW at 800-893-5298

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: https://jalopnik.com/school-canceled-due-to-bus-driver-shortage-1848126601?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-11-27

In addition to truck driver shortage, there’s a school bus driver shortage. One school in Massachusetts had to cancel classes before Thanksgiving because there weren’t enough school bus drivers.

Auto Casey: Ford Maverick

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A51d9wVhQk&t=0s 

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBH8Qy9mnW4

Calls and emails:

• Email from David
• Diesel brakes
• Chatter
• Bomp
• Old parts
• Tap brakes
• Hybrid brakes http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-hybrids
• Run flat tires

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Guest: Major John Poulos from the Mississippi Highway Patrol gave us great information to keep us and our loved ones safe!

Listener questions:

• thanksgiving enforcement
• gravel trucks
• 10 codes
• seat belts
• female patrol officers
• impaired driving
• dash cams
• top speed
• pulled over at night
• defensive driving

Recalls for the week: GM to Recall 5.9 Million SUV and Pickups for Takata Airbag Inflators: What Owners Should Know

 GM installed the affected inflators into millions of Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles from the automaker’s GMT900 platform, a group of full-size pickup trucks and related SUVs. (GM’s U.S. brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC.) Specifically at issue are these vehicles — again, from the 2007-14 model years:

Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

Chevrolet Avalanche

Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500

Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban

GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500

GMC Yukon, Yukon XL

There should be a proposed schedule of owner notification available by late December. NHTSA said GM has 30 days to propose the schedule, as well as the launch of a remedy, with the agency.

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.

Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about:

The Ford Focus was the world’s best-selling car as recently as 2013, when it posted back-to-back wins. Following that era, the popular compact hit a wall in terms of reliability ratings. Consumer Reports recommends you pass on this car in model years 2012 through 2016 if you’re buying used. Transmission issues weighed heavily throughout that period.

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 in Indianapolis, he’s also on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the Toyota Sienna mini-van 

 https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

In the news: These are the 10 most and least reliable 2021 cars, trucks and SUVs, Consumer Reports says.

Most reliable Top 3: 1. Toyota Prius, 2. Lexus NX, 3. Buick Encore

Least reliable top 3: 1. Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500, 2. Subaru Ascent, 3. Volkswagen Atlas

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/11/19/consumer-reports-auto-reliability-survey-2021-cars-trucks-suvs/6337648002/

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If you like Sharknado or combination KFC / Taco Bell you might like hybrid vehicles. Let’s learn about them today between your other vehicle repair questions. 

Recalls:

• Mazda has issued a recall for various cars and SUVs related to a fuel pump failure that could cause engine stalling. To fix the problem, dealers will replace the fuel pumps for free. Mazda will begin notifying owners Jan. 11, 2022, but if you have further questions, you can call the automaker at 800-222-5500, option No. 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236
• Audi recalled various vehicles from 2017 through 2020. A cable might disable the passenger airbag. 
• Jeep’s recall involves various 2021 and 2022 models for incorrect software that can disable the driver, passenger, and knee airbags without warning. Audi manufacturer Volkswagen will begin notifying owners Jan. 7, 2022, while Jeep parent Stellantis will begin notifying owners Dec. 30. If you have further questions, you can call Audi at 800-253-2834, Stellantis at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236
• Ram Recalls 2019-20 HDs, Chassis Cabs for Failing Fuel Pump Owners will be notified starting Jan. 1, 2022. Those with questions can call Ram parent automaker Stellantis at 800-853-1403

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: Under the new infrastructure legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026, after the Transportation Department assesses the best form of technology to install in millions of vehicles and automakers are given time to comply. https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/10/drunk-driving-car-technology-infrastructure-bill/

Auto Casey: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Long video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCgDzXWVrbg

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

Calls:

• leak
• radio on Sierra
• oil life
• transmission fluid
• dually
• shuddering
• high mileage
• noise
• computer
• electric wire
• battery warranty
• plug ins
• Acura
• brakes

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From 02/06/2020

Guest expert Charlie Melton from Clinton High School's Career Complex: What can you do to save money and repair your car yourself? What can you learn to to?

We have a list of tasks to try.

Questions answered:

• oxygen sensor
• jump starting a car
• replacing a driver's side mirror
• changing an oil filter
• evaluating a used car
• smoke coming from car

Here are the recalls for the last 2 weeks:

139,000 Toyota Cars, SUVs and EVs:               2.9 Million Toyota Cars and Hybrids:           2020 Hyundai Kona:         2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe:              2014-2015 Cadillac CTS:              2020 Jeep Wrangler:

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

https://www.carcomplaints.com/ is a resource for unreliable car information. Today, we’re going to caution you about:             The 2013 Nisson Altima   it has reported engine problems

Consumer Reports has a list of vehicles that have a record of much-worse-than-average overall reliability based on subscriber responses to their Annual Auto Survey. Please consider reading up on the reliability of any used car before purchasing it.          https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/               

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 Subaru Outback Touring 2021 EV Hummer  https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

Auto Casey: Land Rover 90

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QokcB4jhcsM&t=0s

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

We learned on our show about car acronyms EV = electric vehicle

Vermont to allow emoji on licence plates? ! https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/01/27/bill-would-allow-car-owners-put-emoji-license-plates/4589415002/

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You’ve got a lot riding on your tires. When do you need new ones? How often do you need to rotate them? How do you rotate them? Can you rotate them? These are my questions – what are yours?

Recalls: Every recall is serious, so it’s important that you contact an authorized service center or your local dealer as soon as possible. Automakers issue recalls to fix defects, or sometimes just to check for them. Every owner of a recalled model will be contacted by mail to bring their car to an authorized service center or dealer for evaluation. Any defective parts will be replaced at no cost to the car owner.

Every recall is registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA is also often responsible for requesting a recall after investigating common safety problems or receiving complaints from owners, however, these don’t always lead to car recalls.

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: Last week Hertz announce that they had ordered 100 thousand Teslas by the end of 2022. This week CEO Elon Musk tweeted that they hadn’t signed a contract for the vehicles. Will there be enough charging stations?!

https://www.npr.org/2021/11/02/1051543077/tesla-elon-musk-deal-hertz-stock-falls-tweet-not-signed

Auto Casey: Subaru Forester Wilderness

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfFjWRC3vMY&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF5zectcvtk

Discussion:

• When to get new tires
• balance and alignment
• inflate
• Speed rating
• pairs
• rotate
• trunk
• TPMS
• types

Calls:

• donating
• trailer psi
• nitrogen
• rotate
• alignment
• speed rating
• ceramic brakes
• Pennzoil
• cylinder heads
• control module
• balance tip
• fuel line
• email
• bad tires
• clanking
• warranty

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From MPB Think Radio, this Auto Correct, helping you correct your auto problems. Our host is Coach Charlie, Charles Melton. I’m Liz Gill. We’re here to help steer you in the right direction. Do you need a vehicle warranty? How is a bumper to bumper different from a powertrain warranty? Who has needs extended warranty? We’ll find out today!

https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/car-warranty-guide/

According to the Federal Communications Commission, auto warranty robocalls are the most common telephone scam in America. The agency receives more complaints about extended car warranty scams than about any other subject.

Simply put, never respond to a phone call about a car warranty unless you placed the call. Scammers may even know what type of vehicle you drive. In some states, that information is public and easy to obtain. But no reputable car warranty company will ever call you to offer you a plan.

Recalls for the week:

• Volvo 2001-07 V70s and XC70s Wagons: Faulty Airbag Inflators To resolve this potentially deadly issue, dealers will replace the driver-side airbag for free. Volvo will begin notifying owners Dec. 14, but those with additional questions can call the automaker at 800-458-1552
• Ram 2021-22 2500 and 3500 HD pickups, as well as 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs, and all are equipped with the Cummins 6.7-liter turbo-diesel engine are being recalled for Fire Risk. Ram advises that owners whose trucks are equipped with the affected engine and produced between Aug. 2, 2020, and Oct. 9, 2021, should not park indoors. No remedy has yet been announced, but owners will be notified starting Dec. 3. Those with questions can call Ram parent automaker Stellantis at 800-853-1403

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: RV industry sets a new all-time high for the number of RVs shipped in any previous month and any previous quarter. https://jalopnik.com/september-was-the-biggest-month-for-rv-sales-on-record-1847929395?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-10-25

Auto Casey: Toyota Supra

Short video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6by7Se4wryo&t=0s  

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BMDPmna5co

Calls:

• stabbing a starter
• arbitration
• powertrain warranties
• still have a warranty
• how to get an estimate
• warranty email
• Buick Enclave
• oil change email
• Chevy Volt

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