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It's almost Air Conditioning time! 

We've got some maintenance tips and some fix it tricks to keep you cool. Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic answers your questions. https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/

We also discussed:

• aluminum wheels
• speedometer sensors
• oil changes
• transmission fluld levels

Keeping your cool!

1. Park in the shade
2. Before getting into the car, roll down the rear windows and successively open and close the driver’s door for several times
3. The AC works much better while you are driving because is compressor runs faster with the rotation of the engine
4. Turn On The AC At Low Speed
5. Turn Off Auto Engine Stop/Start.
6. Don't Recirculate if you have passengers in the back seat
7. First, turn OFF the AC while the engine is running; keep the fan working at medium to high speed
8. Change the dirty filter

Recalls this week: 2013 Hyundai Veloster. There has been one more death linked to faulty Takata airbag inflators. There are millions of cars under this recall. Be sure to check to see if your car is included. 

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.

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. Today, we’re going to caution you about: the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model years 2012-2013, 2015   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/        http://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, 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 __ 2019 Ford F-150 Limited and the 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car  that will be used at the Indianapolis 500   https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

In the news: Redesigned 12th-generation version 2020 Toyota Corolla has make its official debut at Toyota Mississippi.  https://www.djournal.com/news/new-toyota-corolla-makes-official-debut-today/article_a3000b45-3c19-50a4-b437-9dced74110f7.html

Park in the shade!!!

Photo by Matt Alaniz on Unsplash

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The 4th Annual Natchez Euro Fest is coming up.

Do you dream of Europeans? Our guest Mike Marsh tells us about the festival. http://euro-fest.net/index.html

Allison Walker takes your car repair questions. https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

• 2019 Euro Fest Classic European Auto & Motorcycle Show on the grounds of Rosalie Mansion - NO CHARGE 
• Drive in from Memphis-Jackson and New Orleans-Baton Rouge and parade though Natchez on Friday, April 5th
• Show and competition on Saturday, April 6th. Cars will be in place at 9am (the best time for photographs) Competions starts at 10am. Awards begin 4pm. 
• Deadline to enter a car in the show is Sunday, March 31st.
• Hub City Highlanders Pipe Band and Southern Belles from Natchez Spring Pilgrimage.
• Photos of entries on their website. 

Recalls for the week: 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera, Panamera Hybrid, Cayenne – dealing with the instrument cluster.     You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https://nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting 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. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Chrysler Town & Country, model years 2008-2011      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/            http://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, 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 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe  https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

In the news: 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the average number of days each car model sat on a dealer’s lot before being sold, or days to turn, in the U.S. market in 2018, based on data provided by Kelley Blue Book. These are the 5 cars that sold in more than 157 days in 2018. See full list at https://247wallst.com/special-report/2019/03/11/cars-americans-dont-want-to-buy-4/

5. Chrysler 200 (Average days on the lot: 157.6)

4. Fiat 500 (Average days on the lot: 160.3)

3. Volvo 60 Series (Average days on the lot: 177.9)

2. Volkswagen Touareg (Average days on the lot: 194.1)

1. Mitsubishi Lancer (Average days on the lot: 195.3)

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Felder Rushing, MPB's Gestalt Gardner, is our guest.

Felder has a garden in the back of his pickup. Allison has a mobile repair shop in her Prius. We hear how listeners use their car and take vehicle repair questions on Auto Correct.

On this episode:

• maintance
• AFS
• tick in engine
• knock sensor
• air conditioners
• traction control
• psi
• oil change
• steering column rattle

Recalls:  2017 - 2019 Ferrari Cars; 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid; 2018 Audi A3, RS3    You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https://nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number.

Please consider reading up on the reliability of the Saturn Outlook model years 2008-2009 before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports.   https://consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/     http://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, 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 _2019 Mazda Miata RF  http://wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

Passengers in modern pickup trucks are at higher risk of injury or death than the drivers, according to new research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.    A majority of two-row pickups “struggled to maintain their structure” in a new round of crash tests designed to gauge what happens when the front-right corner of the vehicle smashes something, IIHS said.  usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F03%2F21&entity=Ar00901&sk=142847E4&mode=text

Have Garden Will Travel - video about Felder's Truck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyiYxOPppsQ

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So many NHTSA recalls this week!

What does that mean for me? And our callers took over the show talking about removing hard water spots on windows. 

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 (Vehicle Identification 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. Today, we’re going to caution you about: The only Toyota on their list at all was the 2016 Tacoma

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/      http://carcomplaints.com is another resource for unreliable car information.

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 2019 Toyota Corolla XSE which he calls Is A Pocket-Sized Bottle Rocket  http://https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

You can kiss $2 gas goodbye: Here's why low pump prices are creeping higher

Sub-$2 gasoline is evaporating.   The number of stations selling fuel for less than $2 a gallon is shrinking as spring price spikes take effect.  The national average price of gas has jumped 17 cents in the last month to $2.45, according to AAA.  That figure is likely to increase by another 15 to 25 cents in the coming weeks, says Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at fuel-tracking app GasBuddy.   Could the U.S. come close to an average of $3 a gallon as the summer travel season approaches?  Last year, prices topped out at $2.98 on May 25, according to GasBuddy.  In recent weeks, national increases have occurred as fuel refineries begin annual maintenance projects typically timed for the spring. As the refineries shift to costlier summer blends of gasoline, prices usually increase.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/you-can-kiss-dollar2-gas-goodbye-heres-why-low-pump-prices-are-creeping-higher/ar-BBUuKog

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Rotors and calipers and pads. Oh, my!

Allison Walker explains brakes to those who know and those who don't know.  https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

Recalls this week:    2012-2016 Kia Soul, 2018 Lexus LS 500, LS 500h, 1.3 Million Subaru Cars and SUVs, 2,600 2019 Land Rover SUVs, 2019 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, XJ     You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website:http://nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting 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. Today, we’re going to caution you about: The Ford Mustang model years 2012, 2015, 2017    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, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is: Nissan Unveils Ultimate Pickup At Indy Habitat For Humanity     http://wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

Volvo puts 112 mph speed limit on its cars     http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F03%2F05&entity=Ar00806&sk=7CD50775&mode=text

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Where can you find reliable information about car reliability?

Right here! Allison Walker, The Lady Mechanic talks about reliable cars and where you can get unbiased conclusions. 

https://jalopnik.com/here-are-the-most-and-least-reliable-cars-according-to-1832866813/amp  Here Are the Most and Least Reliable Cars According to Consumer Reports:

Most Reliable:     10. Mazda CX-5    9. Lexus NX    8. Honda Fit    7. Kia Sedona    6. Mazda6    5. Toyota Prius     4. Subaru Crosstrek      3. Toyota Prius Prime    2. Lincoln Continental    1. Toyota Prius C

Least Reliable:    10. Volkswagen Atlas    9. Cadillac CTS     8. Alfa Romeo Giulia     7. Kia Cadenza     6. Cadillac Escalade     5. Cadillac CT6     4. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD     3. Tesla Model X     2. Buick Enclave    1. Jaguar F-Pace

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-car-reliability-guide/ published in February of 2019 their results from 470,000 vehicles studied (subscription required). The March 2019 magazine also has information. Find it on newsstands or at your local library.

http://carcomplaints.com is an online automotive complaint resource that uses graphs to show automotive defect patterns, based on complaint data submitted by visitors to the site. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Recall information is also listed.

Autocross this weekend in Greneda!  http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/auto-correct/auto-correct-is-autocross-for-me/ Hear about it from last week's show and get the dates and web addresses to particpate.

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

If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for W F Y I , a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His reviews this week are on the 2019 Volvo S60 R and the 2019 VW GTI and a report from the 2019 Chicago Auto Show    https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams

AUDI CARS TELL YOU HOW FAST TO GO TO CATCH ALL GREEN LIGHTS  https://www.wired.com/story/audi-glosa-green-light-connected/

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Guest Taylor George from the Mississippi Sports Car Club of America talks about autocross.

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic answering your car questions. 

Mississippi Region SCCA facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MSSCCA/ and website: http://www.msscca.org/

Teen Driver's Street Survival Program http://streetsurvival.org/   The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival program is a hands-on driving experience in real-world situations. 

Tupelo Automobile Museum http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/index.php

Recalls for the week: 2015-2019 Acura MDX, TLX and Honda Accord; 2019 Ford Fusion Energ; 2018 Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach Cars   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.

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You AUTO be my Valentine!

Do you need a gift idea for your sweetheart? We've got 'em and answers to some vehicle repair questions. Suggestions for gifts: Car Wash Kit, Headlight Restoration Kit, Diagnostic Scan Tool, Car Cover, Mechanics Tool Set, Jump Starter, Backup Camera, Portable Vacuum, Radar Detector, Car Detailing

Recalls: 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera  http://nhtsa.gov/recalls   More than half a dozen automakers added another 1.5 million vehicles to the growing list of cars recalled to fix faulty Takata air bags. The affected vehicles include models of : Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Tesla, and Volkswagen.   https://nbc24.com/news/auto-matters/15m-more-cars-added-to-takata-airbag-recall

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. https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/  2015 Nisson Pathfinder model years 2013-2014  http://carcomplaints.com is another resource for lists of unreliable car.

In the News: NEW CAR BRAKING SYSTEMS REQUIRED – BUT NOT IN USA      Forty countries led by Japan and the European Union – and not including the U.S. or China – have agreed to require new cars and light commercial vehicles to be equipped with automated braking systems starting next year, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe announced Tuesday. The regulation will require all vehicles sold to come equipped with the technology by which sensors monitor how close a pedestrian or object might be. http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F02%2F13&entity=Ar00702&sk=CDFF7BE6&mode=text

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 2019 Mazda CX-5 .

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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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Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

The new vehicle safety features that are offered today: are they the answer to lowering traffic accidents or will they cause accidents with bells, whistles, and driving you off the road? We talked about the wonderful ways to keep us safe when we drive but we also heard cautionary tales from drivers who were slowed down unnecessarily, had costly repair bills, and found the extra features less desirable. 

• Fiat Chrysler recalled 2019 Ram 1500 pickups.  Find your VIN and check to see if your car has a recall at http://nhtsa.gov/recalls
• Consumer Reports cautions buying the 2008 Mazda 5 from subscriber responses to their annual auto survey.  https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/
• http://carcomplaints.com also is a resource for automotive trubles. 
• Wal-Mart is hiring more drivers   http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F01%2F25&entity=Ar01107&sk=C6A44A2B&mode=text
• 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 latest post talks about the Detroit Auto Show.  https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/detroits-last-freezing-cold-auto-show-glows-electric
• The Tupelo Automobile Museum will remain open into 2019, likely closing its doors in March or April. For more information on the museum itself, visit http://TupeloAutoMuseum.com; additional information on the sale will appear at http://Bonhams.com in the coming weeks.   https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/12/18/tupelo-automobile-museum-to-close-sell-off-collection/

A listener was excited about the 2020 Bronco!

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