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We’ve got a little bit of this and that and a bunch of gunk! Learn about gunk in your – not your trunk – but in your fuel tank, your transmission fluid, and in your engine’s oil. We’ll also talk about upcoming drives – vacation and racing. 

The image is from a facebook video from Automotive Group where our host Allison Walker services clients (video with past guest Que Moore). 789 Harris St., Jackson MS 39202 769-257-7571

Recalls for the week:

• 2015-18 Porsche Macan Recalled for Airbag Issue - Dealers will replace the sensor mat and seat cushion for free.
• 4,700 Hyundai Ioniq, Kona EVs Recalled for Battery Fire Issue - Hyundai will notify owners beginning April 30. It does not yet have parts available for replacing the battery, so if you own one of the potentially affected Ioniq or Kona EVs, the automaker is advising you to park outside and away from structures until the interim repair is complete. That interim repair is to follow instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle’s infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will replace the battery system assembly. All repairs will be performed for free.
• Kia Recalls 380K More Cars for Fire Risk- Until the repair is complete, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution. To fix the issue, dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake will also receive a control unit software update. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall will begin April 30.
• 807K Nissan Sentras Recalled for Brake light Failure Issue - Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective grommet 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. Or find their SaferCar app.

https://www.cars.com/articles/daylight-saving-time-is-a-good-time-to-check-for-car-recalls-432706/

In addition to changing the batteries or testing your smoke detector, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding car owners that the time change this weekend can double as a time check — specifically, a check for open recalls that may affect your safety.

Here are the links for Casey Williams' reviews of the Chrysler Pacifica.

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

 Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILdLpo6Bdzk

In the News: Women's History Month

• Alice Ramsey’s Historic Cross-Country Drive https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/alice-ramseys-historic-cross-country-drive-29114570/
• Janet Guthrie - Auto Racing Legend http://www.janetguthrie.com/

Allison talked about auto cross racing: Sports Car Club of America

Calls:

• vehicle idle
• engine hesitating "don't throw parts at your problem"
• West Coast trip
• fuel tank gung
• transmission fluid drain and fill NOT flush for an older vehicle
• driving tips
• recall notice
• shutter on truck

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If you’ve been in the rain with bad wipers, well you know how awful that is. We want to give you some advice on how to take care of your wipers, save you some money, and keep you safe. Allison will also answer your vehicle repair questions. 

Discussion:

• how to clean your wiper
• when to clean your wiper
• how to examin your wiper
• replacing your wiper
• the wiper arm
• Allison's racingin West Monroe this weekend!

Calls:

• change your windshield - change your wiper
• can my vehicle tow
• blade trouble
• door hinge trouble
• tracktor trouble
• not wiper but windshield defective
• email: ceramic coating or clear wrap
• Honda Accord chatter one direction when lite rain
• wax coating or rainx
• Prius maintenance required light

Recalls:

Sometimes recalls are for hundreds of thousands of vehicles – like the recent Ford airbag recalls. Other recalls are for 9 – because they were assembled incorrectly.

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

In the news:  

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring criminal immunity to drivers who hit protesters illegally blocking the road. The bill says drivers won’t face prosecution if they hurt or kill a protester illegally blocking a roadway if the driver ‘"exercises due caution" and hits them unintentionally.

https://fox17.com/news/local/new-tennessee-bill-would-give-criminal-immunity-to-drivers-hitting-protestors-in-street

Auto Casey reviews of the Subaru Crosstrek :

Short segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssz2123Udrk&t=0s

Long video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gSrA-OdVCw

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Mississippi was paralized by ice recently. Winter Storm System Leaves Mississippians in the Cold, Dark

We discussed tips that we learned this go around and how to prepare for the next time.

Here are the recalls for the week: Ford 2021 Bronco Sport - rear suspension; Audi 2020-21 Q7 - airbag control module; Ford 2020-21 F-150 light-duty pickups and Super Duty heavy-duty pickups - Recalled for Windshields, Payload Info Labels; A long list of Ford 2004-2014 models with defective Takata  airbag inflators. We’ll have a list of them all on our show’s information page. 

In the first group, roughly 1,100 vehicles with collision repairs may now have an obsolete Takata inflator. This includes:

2004-11 Ford Ranger

2005-14 Ford Mustang

2006 Ford GT

2007-10 Ford Edge

2008-12 Ford Fusion

2010-12 Lincoln MKZ

2007-10 Lincoln MKX

2009-11 Mercury Milan

In the second group are 45 missing single-stage inflators. Ford said it’s possible these obsolete Takata service parts were installed for repairs after collision damage or theft.

2004-06 Ford Ranger

The affected Rangers had the Takata permanent repair performed before the service parts were purged. At NHTSA’s request, Ford is issuing a safety recall for all 153,107 of these pickup trucks. Both driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflator modules are part of the recall. Customer notifications for each recall will begin the week of March 8.

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: For the first time, the Cherokee Nation is asking Jeep to change the name of its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The Cherokee Nation has commented on the record several times since Jeep started using the name in North America in 2013 after a 12-year hiatus, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, told Car and Driver. Jeep has been building cars that wear the Cherokee Nation's name for more than 45 years.  

According to Houston Police -A woman and a girl died and two other people were hospitalized Monday in Houston TX because of carbon monoxide poisoning. It looked as if they left a car running in the garage to help warm the house, which had no power, police said.

Good to Know

1. Check tire pressure weekly. Driving on underinflated tires can cause them to wear down prematurely and lose traction on icy or slippery surfaces. Your tires lose a pound of pressure with every 10-degree drop in temperature.
2. Keep your fuel tank half full. During winter weather, it's a good idea to keep at least half a tank of fuel in the vehicle in the event of an emergency or if you get stuck in the snow and need to wait for rescue. For longer road trips, plan stops for gas in advance.
3. Add a protective layer. A coat of polymer wax can create a barrier against road salt, grime, snow, sleet and more. Couple that with high-pressure car washes after winter storms to rinse away buildup in hard-to-reach areas such as wheels, wheel wells and underbody.
4. Protect your windshield wipers. If you park outdoors, leave the wipers in the raised position to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. Never use your wiper blades to remove ice, snow or frost from the windshield; use an ice scraper instead.

Prepare

1. Navigate through whatever Old Man Winter throws at you by making yourself a car kit with some essentials.
2. Clothing. Make sure you have extra warm clothing in your car: hats, gloves, scarves, hand and foot warmers, thick socks and a blanket.
3. Stay connected. Add a flashlight with extra batteries to your kit. You might also consider flares or a whistle, and an extra phone charger.
4. Stay healthy. Grab some bottled water and other snacks. Make sure you have any medications you might need, along with a first-aid kit.
5. Other necessities. Jumper cables are a good addition to your kit. A small camping shovel and extra ice scraper can also be lifesavers in snowy conditions.

Tips for Driving in the Snow

1. Stay home. Only go out if necessary. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks by venturing out.
2. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
3. Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow.
4. Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
5. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
6. Increase your following distance to five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
7. Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
8. Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.
9. Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.
10. Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

Tips for Long-Distance Winter Trips

1. Be Prepared: Have your vehicle checked by a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility before hitting the road.
2. Check the Weather: Check the weather along your route and when possible, delay your trip if bad weather is expected.
3. Stay Connected: Before hitting the road, notify others and let them know your route, destination and estimated time of arrival.

If you get stuck in the snow:

1. Stay with your vehicle: Your vehicle provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you. Do not try to walk in a severe storm. It is easy to lose sight of your vehicle in blowing snow and become lost.
2. Don’t over exert yourself: When digging out your vehicle, listen to your body and stop if you become tired.
3. Be Visible: Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna of your vehicle or place a cloth at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. At night, keep the dome light on if possible. It only uses a small amount of electricity and will make it easier for rescuers to find you.
4. Clear the Exhaust Pipe: Make sure the exhaust pipe is not clogged with snow, ice or mud. A blocked exhaust pipe can cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to leak into the passenger compartment of the vehicle while the engine is running.
5. Stay Warm: Use whatever is available to insulate your body from the cold. This could include floor mats, newspapers or paper maps. Pre-pack blankets and heavy clothing to use in case of an emergency.
6. Conserve Fuel: If possible, only run the engine and heater long enough to remove the chill. This will help to conserve fuel.

Calls:

• struts pop
• wipers up & stuff the trunk tips
• cardboard sign tip
• gas vehicles discussion
• struts continues
• coil packs, fuel injection, fuel rail, compression checks
• Prius battery discussion
• road noise
• more battery talk

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Our host is Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic: https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

Allison's co-worker and guest is Que Moore; https://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms/?ref=page_internal

You can find them both at Automotive Group, 789 Harris St, Jackson, MS (769) 257-7571 https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

Discussion:

• replacing a headliner
• ALB light
• Listener suggests hat pins to hold up headliner or screws from Auto Parts store
• key fob
• replace drum brakes with disk brakes - consider https://www.jegs.com/ or https://www.summitracing.com/ or https://www.cjponyparts.com/
• headliner
• ABS light
• heater blend door
• conditioning your interior
• car interiors
• adhesives
• driver seat busted
• leather and seat parts https://katzkin.com/
• turn signal problems
• adding heated or AC cooled seats
• What to do what to not do

No recalls this week.

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. The app also has: NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings, Car seat finder, Car seat inspection, and Report a safety problem.

The super bowl had its share of car commercials. Bruce Springsteen in a Jeep. Edward Scissorhand’s son in a Cadillac, GM – No Way Norway with Will Farrell. Ford and Toyota had generic commercials. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/super-bowl-best-commercials-cars-jeep-springsteen-f9-cadillac-ferrell/

Auto Casey review this week: 2021 KIA K5 GT-Line

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You can reach our expert host, Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, on many webites:

 https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ 601-502-3157

 https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/

https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech  

https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm also call 769-257-7571

Recalls for the week:

• Nissan Recalls 267,000 Pathfinders - model years  2013-15 for Faulty Brake lights - All repairs are free, and Nissan will begin notifying owners March 1. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 800-867-7669 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236. They also can visit NHTSA’s website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
• Tesla recalls 135,000 model-year 2012-18 Model S sedans and 2016-18 Model X SUV due to an issue with the center display. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin March 30. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 877-798-3752 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236. They also can visit NHTSA’s website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

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 WalletHub.com, who compared all 50 states across 31 key indicators of a positive commute, Mississippi came in 29th overall. We were #1 in lowest average gas prices but 47th in auto repair shops per capita. We’re 46th in safety but 15th n cost of ownership & maintenance and 13th in traffic and infrastructure. https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-drive-in/43012

@AutoCasey has a short and long review on the 2021 Chevrlet Trailblazer RS

Websites we discussed:

https://www.carcomplaints.com/

https://www.rockauto.com/

https://www.nhtsa.gov/

http://msscca.org/

https://www.edmunds.com/

https://www.kbb.com/

Calls:

• buying an RV from individuals
• certifited used vehicles - milage?
• comment about RVs - suggests https://www.rvtrader.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/BigTruckBigRV/videos
• Prius trouble
• transmission problems in Nission Sentra
• Subaru lease and wellness program trouble - dealer problems
• 2005 F150 can't read dash in daylight {John, a coworker has a similar year model with similar problem}

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Casey Williams aka @AutoCasey on YouTube joins Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic to discuss Cars That Last.

 https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/

https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/

https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

According to a new study: iSeeCars.com analyzed over 660,000 cars from the 1981-2005 model years sold in 2020 to determine which cars originals owners are most likely to keep for at least 15 years

Top 10 Vehicles Owners Keep for 15 Years or Longer

1. Toyota Prius      
2. Toyota Highlander          
3. Toyota Tacoma
4. Toyota Sienna  
5. Toyota Tundra  
6. Honda CR-V       
7. Honda Pilot        
8. Subaru Forester
9. Toyota 4Runner
10. Toyota Sequoia

Recall info for the week:

Ford will recall some 2.7 million model-year 2006-12 cars, pickup trucks and SUVs for defective Takata airbag inflators. NHTSA said Ford has until Feb. 18 to propose a schedule and launch a remedy with the agency.

• 2006-12 Ford Fusion
• 2007-11 Ford Ranger
• 2007-10 Ford Edge
• 2006-12 Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr
• 2007-10 Lincoln MKX
• 2006-11 Mercury Milan

In the News:

After driving 500 miles, something wonderful happens to new Chevrolet Corvettes.

The engine’s torque — key to blazing fast starts — increases about 30%, the car gets faster and the V8 engine revs higher, developing full power and letting Z51 models hit their advertised sub-3.0 second 0-60 mph time.

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/mark-phelan/2021/01/27/chevy-corvette-new-engine-torque/4239195001/

Auto Casey: long form review of 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Diesel

Discussions:

• comment
• head lights not bright
• comment
• Prius tire sensor monitor
• removing tent from windows
• comment - philosophy of auto parts The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production-- by James P. Womack and Toyota's Secret Weapon in the Global Car Wars That Is Now Revolutionizing World Industry by Taiichi Ohno
• comment
• headliner
• injector module

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Allison Walker is known on social media as The Lady Auto Mechanic

https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/

https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/

https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

How to Speak to a Mechanic:

1. Find a shop - ask around, ask family, look at reviews on Facebook and city chat rooms
2. Consider an Independent mechanic - can't afford to do a bad job, experenced. Car Care Clinics and Rick's Pro Truck are locally owned shops.
3. Learn about your car - read your owner's manual
4. Learn what's wrong with your car so you can explain the problem
5. Be comfortable with the service writer
6. Expect an estimate - get one but know it's an estimate
7. Don't leave the shop until you've gone over the bill
8. Dispute the bill if needed

Discussion:

• tire wear / alignment
• mechanic comment
• keep your records
• YouTube Chris Fix https://www.youtube.com/user/PaintballOO7
• suggestion: Byhalia Tire & Battery https://www.byhaliatire.com/
• antique car tags
• fuel pump and tank relining
• Let's Talk {town} on Facebook
• Brake light comes on
• trouble with bill / helpful dealer

Reference website: https://independentmotors.net/avoid-getting-ripped-off-mechanic/

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The Lady Auto Mechanic, Allison Walker – ASE Certified is our host and can be found on social media.

https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/

https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/

https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechref=page_internal

https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

This show talked about the different specialists you may need outside of a regular mechanic.

Calls:

• European mechanics - suggested European Automotive or Auto Lux
• diesel engines
• Cummins engines
• oil change
• 7.3 Ford trucks

There haven’t been any recalls in 2021 so far. 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.

Auto Casey: 2021 Ford F150 Hybrid

• short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhHrt9NiyTw
• longer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PpR2iOZA_Q&t=17s

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Allison Walker, who you can follow on facebook, twitter, and Instagram as The Lady Auto Mechanic https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/  https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/  https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech 

was joined by Quenten Moore who you can follow as On Que Customs

https://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms/ref=page_internal 

both mechanics can be found at Automotive Group https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

Calls:

• AC / Heater
• check guage light
• AC in the car wash
• horn - clock spring
• programing key
• new car purchase

Here are the recalls for the past couple of weeks:

Seat Belt Issue Prompts Recall of 624,200 GM Vehicles: 2019-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks; model-year 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs, and GMC Yukon XL SUVs; model-year 2020-21 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickups, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left- and right-side bracket attachments for the center belt and reassemble them correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is estimated to begin Feb. 1, 2021.

{Owners with questions may contact Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-8782 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.}

Broken Toes: 213,000 GM Sedans Recalled Over Rear Toe Link Fracture: The recall applies to 2010-13 Buick LaCrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedans.

{Owners with questions can contact Buick customer service at 800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020 or 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 

Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Chevrolet Cruze - Consumer Reports found models from 2011 to 2013 completely unacceptable: Engine cooling, transmission, climate control, and general body integrity doomed these models. 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 on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 

In the News: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot shareholders vote to merge, creating world's fourth-largest car maker

The new company, Stellantis, will house brands such as Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo on the Fiat Chrysler side, as well as Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall.

Officials have suggested the merger will yield billions of dollars in annual savings while helping Stellantis accelerate development of the electric and autonomous vehicles expected to transform the auto industry over the coming decade. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/peugeot-shareholders-vote-merge-fiat-chrysler-creating-world-s-fourth-n1252712

The Ratcheting Serpentine Belt Tool

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Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, answers your questions. Learn more about Allison on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/

https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/  

https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech  

https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

Calls:

• Explorer knocking - locked up?
• Ford troubles
• Home Link issue
• Jeep long lasting battery
• battery died
• travel with flashlight and water
• help for Exlporer locking up
• suggestions for travel items
• buy a Cavalier?
• headlights out
• what to keep in car
• stumpted?

Here are the recalls for the week:

737,000 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Insight Sedans Recalled for Software - Dealers will resolve the issue by updating the body control module software. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

430,000 Acura and Honda Vehicles Recalled for Drive Shafts - The action affects owners of the following models:

2007-08 Fit with manual transmission

2009-14 Fit (all transmissions)

2012 Civic Hybrid

2013-15 Accord sedan with four-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission

2013-15 Acura ILX (Acura is Honda’s luxury division)

2013 ILX HybridTo resolve the issue, dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft if necessary. Repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Feb. 1. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

Powering Down: 268,000 Honda CR-Vs Recalled for Window Switch Fire Hazard - To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or 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.

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

The Dodge Journey. Model years 2009 and 2012 through 2015, got the lowest scores of all. Problems with the engine, suspension, and audio components turn up later.

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 on You Tube: AutoCasey. https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoCasey/videos

What’s in the news:  The Ford F-150 is and has been for 38 consecutive years the single best-selling vehicle in America, and it doesn't sound like its winning streak will be broken anytime soon with the all-new 2021 truck. Despite it just arriving at dealerships this week and 2020 being 2020, early sales of the Blue Oval's ever-popular pickup are already, pardon the pun, picking up. Customer sold orders are up over 210 percent from a year ago November, and dealer orders for stock are more than double the current production schedule.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/38047/2021-ford-f-150-is-now-on-dealer-lots-and-production-cant-keep-up-with-demand

Suggestions for what to keep in your car!

https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/what-to-keep-in-your-car-20-things-that-will-come-in-handy

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