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Coach Charlie Melton ASE, our usual expert host, has has gone fishin’ today so we’ve brought in our regular contributor Casey Williams, Auto Casey from YouTube. We talk about all the safety features new cars have such as Collision Mitigating Braking System and Lane Keeping Assist Systems. https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoCasey

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

• 2021 and 2022 variants of the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL for Faulty rivets on the seat belt assembly.
• 2022 — Ford Maverick. In July there was a recall for a potential engine compartment fire risk, now it’s side curtain airbags.
• Various Ferraris from the last 17 model years Recalled for Risk of Brake Failure
• Some 2019-22 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Recalled for Stalling 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: https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/inflation-reduction-act

On August 16th, The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was enacted and amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (IRC 30D). Now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, it adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America. Additional provisions will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Further guidance on these provisions is forthcoming. Find more information about the credit from the Internal Revenue Service.

Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit (IRC 30D) https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d

AutoCasey: Kia Sportage Hybrid

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=836yK6ht6kQ&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0zKU4JwZmI

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Coach has brought a long a friend to join us today to take your outside of the vehicle questions – paint and body. We’re happy that John Mosley from Clinton Body Shop is with us. https://www.clintonbodyshop.com/

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

• 2022 Grand Cherokees and 2021-22 Grand Cherokee Ls SUVs Recalled for Damaged Taillights
• 2012-13 Kia Optima Sedans Recalled for Interior Roof Defect
• 2019-22 Mitsubishi Outlander Sports Recalled for Stalling 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: https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/news_release_view/1123

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close all lanes of Interstate 20 westbound/Interstate 55 southbound at State Street in Jackson on Saturday, August 13, starting at 4:30 a.m. to perform a maintenance repair on a roadway dip. The closure is anticipated to last approximately 48 hours. During the closure, I-20 westbound/I-55 southbound traffic will be directed to I-55 northbound and I-220 southbound to detour around the closure. Local traffic should consider an alternate route on local roads during the closure.

Auto Casey: 2022 Nissan Frontier PRO X

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRs5W9nVC8Y&t=0s Long version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF9vgm3-U-w

Coach's Tip of the Week: Check the Better Business Bureau's Website for reviews https://www.bbb.org/us/ms

Questions:

• Color matching
• Fuel
• FWD
• Plastic carbonator
• Airplane aluminum
• Body shop
• Windshield
• Spark plugs
• Headlights
• Paint
• Ceramic spray

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Diesel, it’s not just for trucks. But there are a lot of diesel trucks. We’ll learn about the sibling to the gasoline engine and take all kind of vehicle questions.

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

News: https://www.wlbt.com/2022/08/01/buy-seized-abandoned-or-stolen-vehicle-city-jacksons-public-auction/?outputType=amp

Around 400 seized, abandoned and stolen vehicle are up for grabs at an upcoming public auction hosted by the City of Jackson. The vehicles include trucks, SUVs and vans, “plus 100s of items from the evidence vault.” All vehicles are in various conditions and, as a press release stated, some run, others do not. The auction will be held at the City of Jackson police impound lot (4225 Michael Avalon Street) on Saturday, August 6, starting at 9 a.m. Bidders can preview vehicles on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $10 non-refundable registration and entry fee and a $7.50 notary fee per vehicle. No one under the age of 18 is allowed.

Auto Casey: Kia EV6

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

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

Coach's Tip: Drain the water separator on a diesel.

Questions:

• Missing
• Hydrometer
• Recall
• Throttle position sensor
• Sluggish
• Brakes
• Prius

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Coach is out today but our friend of the show Quenten Moore from On Que Customs https://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms and Automotive Group https://www.automotivegroup.biz/ is here. He’s a mechanic but also does custom interiors for vehicles, boats, aircrafts, and motorcycles.

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

• More than 75,000 model-year 2022-23 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks are currently under recall for upper car seat anchors that may not have been installed sufficiently. As a result, the anchors may not meet the minimum strength required to keep the car seat in place in the event of a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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/a40631862/pony-cars-post-office-stamps/

5 Classic Pony Cars Headed to Your Mailbox on New USPS Stamps – you can own Tiny images of the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, AMC Javelin, Dodge Challenger, and Mercury Cougar in August for only 60 cents each. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2022/0715ma-pony-cars-power-onto-stamps.htm

Auto Casey: Nissan Sentra

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWF1Gh9giFg&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91c2y5ik4M

Questions:

• How often to service
• Dash repair
• Welding
• Overdrive
• Car door
• Car seat anchor
• Recall

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We’re going to learn about electric vehicles and hybrids this week. Do you have one? Do you like yours? We’ll see what Coach and others have to say. We’ve got repair questions about other vehicles too.

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

• Ford 2020-22 Escapes, 2022 Mavericks and 2021-22 Corsairs equipped with 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid engines are being recalled for Engine Compartment Fire Risk.

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: Tesla has announced the grand opening of first Mississippi dealership in Brandon  The 25,000 square foot facility plans to hold its grand opening ceremony on July 30 at 9:30 a.m. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2022/07/14/states-first-tesla-dealership-have-grand-opening-july-31/10059870002/

https://www.supertalk.fm/first-tesla-dealership-in-mississippi-to-open-at-the-end-of-july/

Auto Casey: Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezU0iaP8et8&t=0s

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

Coach's Tip of the Week: If you have a "plug in" download some type of app to find charging stations.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/plugshare/id421788217

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xatori.Plugshare&hl=en_US&gl=US

Questions:

• Transmission
• Tire replacement
• Check engine light
• EVs and idle
• Charging stations
• Charging stations continued
• Oxygen sensor
• Hybrid
• Cost of used
• Ford Fusion

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When you’re faced with a large estimate for a repair to your vehicle what’s your first thought? Maybe it should be “I need a 2nd opinion”. We get some advice from Coach on the topic and get answers to repair questions on the show today.

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. They also have great tips like how to prepare before you head out on the road in the Summer. Recalls on RV tires. And the improved testing standards for child safety seats.

News: Certain areas of Mississippi’s interstates will continue to be without streetlights for the time being. The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it’s because of copper wire theft. “The last time they were repaired and replaced, they didn’t last but about a month or so before they were stolen again,” MDOT spokesperson Michael Flood said.

https://www.wlbt.com/2022/07/12/mdot-says-portions-ms-interstates-will-remain-dark-copper-wire-thieves-are-blame/

Auto Casey: 2023 Nissan Z

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1HcowH5X4&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRqnBJen040

Coach's Tip of the Week: the lowest price shop might not be the best deal but the highest price shop might not be the best deal either.

Questions:

• Cost of repair
• Air conditioner
• Fuel pump module
• Climate control
• Looking for a part
• Shifting gears
• Misfire
• Escape
• ABS module
• Transmission
• Brake job

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Have you seen the multitude of specialty license plates you can get for your vehicle nowadays? You can ones that support NASCAR, schools, animals, the list is tremendous. (The MPB plate is of course the best.) Don’t forget about antique vehicle plates! We’ve got the Harrison County Tax Collector on our show today to tell us about them. Coach answers questions too.

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

Hyundai is issuing a major recall for a disturbing problem: exploding seat belt pretensioners. This time around, the safety order is for the automaker’s Venue subcompact SUV-like hatchback.

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: After California in 2018 and Arizona in 2019, Michigan is the third state to legalize digital license plates. The plate can be switched between light and dark modes, there's space for a personalized banner message at the bottom of the rectangle. Renewing registration can be done through an app. The plate can display public safety announcements like Amber Alerts. They contain GPS and telematics transponders, so a vehicle can be located — one lost in a parking lot or one that's stolen, for instance. https://www.autoblog.com/2022/06/13/michigan-legalizes-digital-license-plates/

Auto Casey: Chevy Bolt EUV

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

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de6rvXFykkc

Coach's Tip of the Week: Get more than one opinion when you need mechanical work done on your car.

Questions:

• Car makes tone.
• Timing chain
• Expired tags
• Golf carts
• Recall
• Antique tag
• Bonded title
• Volvo opinion

Harrison County Tax Collector: https://harrisoncountyms.gov/goverment/tax_collector/index.php

Sharon Nash Barnett: https://www.facebook.com/SharonNashBarnettTaxCollector

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It’s probably been a minute since you took driver’s ed. What’s changed? We’ll find out from our guest Leonard Taylor, a driving instructor at Clinton High School. Coach is on hand to answer repair questions.

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

• 2006-14 Honda Ridgeline pickups - An accumulation of road salt in northern  states may cause the frame mounting surface — where the fuel tank mounting bands are attached — to corrode and possibly detach the fuel tank, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
• 2021-22 Sorento Hybrids and model-year 2022 Sorento PHEVs for Exploding Seat Belt Pretensioners.

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: Traffic deaths in the U.S surged after coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020 as more drivers engaged in unsafe behavior like speeding and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The yearly increase is the highest reported since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began using its current traffic fatality tracking system in 1975. AND NHTSA cites this statistic in its 2020 traffic fatality report: In 45% of fatal crashes, the drivers of passenger vehicles were engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors: speeding, alcohol impairment, or not wearing a seat belt.

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/us-traffic-fatalities-surge-105-2021-highest-count-2005

https://jalopnik.com/we-can-cut-traffic-deaths-in-half-but-nobody-wants-to-1848892809?utm_source=jalopnik_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-05-19

Auto Casey: Subaru WRX

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6brxrPbMH-4&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H51__UlKY9E

Coach's Tips of the Week: Parents - sign up your kids for driver's ed so you can get the insurance break.

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I know I want to make sure I’m getting the best fuel performance from my vehicle that I can right now. Coach is going to tell us about the fuel system. He’ll be taking your questions too. Just ask him!

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

• 2021-22 four-door Ford Broncos - child safety
• 3 Million Fords of various models: The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach
• Some Grand Cherokees and Ram 1500s equipped with turbo-diesel 3.0-liter engines are affected by a potential high-pressure fuel pump failure
• Some 2022 Ram trucks: Software for the radio may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying
• 2018-19 Durango and Grand Cherokee. A malfunction in the ABS module may illuminate the brake lights and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied

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:  President Biden wants Congress to suspend the gas tax until the end of September in a bid to give consumers some relief.

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/22/1106658327/president-biden-wants-a-gas-tax-holiday-some-economists-say-thats-a-bad-idea

Auto Casey: 2022 BMW M240i

Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opnQkVIbvb4

Long take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JRnXAKXJbY&t=56s

Coach's Tip of the Week: don't let your fuel tank get low

Questions:

• Type of fuel
• Black smoke
• Car dies
• Batter in remote
• Alternator
• Air Conditioner
• Ethanol gas
• Air Conditioner leak
• Fuel pump
• Bushing
• Air Conditioner
• 2 batteries
• Cheap gas

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Is it the best invention in the world – air conditioning? It certainly makes car trips better – until it doesn’t. We’re going to talk air conditioning between your vehicle repair questions.

Recalls:

• Battery Issue Prompts Recall of Ford Mustang Mach-E - An over-the-air software update related to the on-board diagnostic control module and the battery energy control module should resolve the issue, and Ford is anticipating deployment of that update in July.

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: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and General Motors did a controlled study comparing the fuel efficiency of driving with the car air conditioner on to driving with the windows down. After comparing cars at speeds of 31, 50 and 68 mph in 86-degree F weather, they concluded driving with the windows down is more fuel efficient than running the A/C. The test also measured the fuel efficiency of closed windows and no A/C, which was significantly better on fuel than the other two.

Now I don’t want anyone to bake, but if are trying every single way to improve your gas mileage give a thought to not running the A/C.

https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/heres-why-you-shouldnt-use-your-cars-air-conditioner/

Auto Casey: Mercedes GLS 450

Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xcTf9OiiXA&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr69uGu9vpc

Coach Charlie’s Tip of the Week: make sure you remove all debris from the front grill is cleaned off

Questions:

• Brake fluid test strips
• Takes a while to blow cold
• Car that has sat
• Gas stabilizer?
• Fan clutch
• Air conditioner
• Radio
• Needs hose http://www.msrubber.com/ or https://southernhose.com/
• Delay relay
• Activator
• Speakers
• Electric steering
• Brake light
• Delay relay or starter system

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