Wipers? Check. Tires? Check. Brake Lights? Check.

What do you need to check before driving in the rain and other tips are covered on today's show  with Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic. https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech

Recalls for the week: 2014-2019 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid problem with the tailgate lid lights accumulating moisture; 2019 Jeep Wranglers, Ram 1500s steering wheel can pop off; 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi, 2006-2013 Grand Vitara problem with the front passenger seat leather; 2018-2019 Volvo S90, XC60 problems with the front seats.   You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website:http://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: GMC Yukon and XL model years 2007-2008, 2014-2016    WORST GMC YUKON PROBLEMS   #1:Excessive Oil Consumption2007 Yukon #2:Taillight Not Working Properly2015 Yukon #3:A/C Doesn't Work2015 Yukon

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

In the News: 'Buyer beware' at http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F04%2F11&entity=Ar00103&sk=23595237&mode=text

Tips for Driving in the Rain

Wait Until the Weather Improves if Possible

Double Check Your Car’s Equipment

Slow Down

Turn On Your Headlights

Use Your Windshield Wipers

Maintain a Safe Distance Between Cars

Avoid Heavy Braking

Watch Out For Standing Water

Let Off The Gas When Hydroplaning

Ventilate Your Car

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