Cars The Podcast

By Don Swier and Joe Black

Disturbingly curious about cars? Tired of regurgitated & predictable opinions? Contrarian viewpoints OK with you?

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July 14, 2022 Gas prices spur EV sales. Car and parts shortage to persist. Insurance write-offs due to parts wait and rentals. Duramax tow 2,600 miles to New Mexico. PHEV satisfaction.
Bill preps for summer RV tow to mountains and desert. Can gov't pass gas tax relief while pushing EV cars? Long waits and car rental expenses force insurance companies to cut checks.
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June 11, 2022 The Grass ain't Greener idiom rings true. Fix what you have! Taxes and fees discourage trading. Rare Ford Woody wagon used for work.
Bill and Don defend living in a scenic high-cost area, but grumble about funding mobile meth labs. All the good cars are now taken, so finding a good used one takes extra discernment.

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May 28, 2022 VW history plus ID Buzz and Scout hopes. No ethanol in boats. Jim Farley of Ford new Podcast. Jeep RV. New studio hires.
Bill and Don give USA and GenX perspective on VW past and future with ID Buzz and now Scout : attempts to capture Rivian, Tesla and Ioniq market. Ford CEO Jim Farley - welcome to podcasting! Coast Guard advises against ethanol mix for boats.
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May 06, 2022 Used F250 masking internal issues. Olympus Rally visits nearby. Ram Revolution range extender viable?
Beware many used cars concealing serious problems. Russian military suffering from deferred maintenance. Could a gas range extender in an EV pickup be the panacea? Are state EV mandates helpful?
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May 01, 2022 Detour: Bill's adventure pulling RV from Ohio behind Duramax Silverado: Hail, tornadoes, snow and squirrels.
Just in time for camping season, Bill offers some practical advice for RV buyers fresh off a purchase and a 4,800 mile tow. Advance preparation and some cool modern tech can prevent a vacation disaster. Wifi and remote access can make camping even more comfortable than home.
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April 15, 2022 Tesla twice-weekly price bump. Long-term fixes are best. Right to Repair facts. Job Specialization. '73 Ford Bronco updated.
Old-school 4x4s coming out of the woodwork for fun and $$. Tesla boosts prices twice after seeing no lack of demand. High car prices bolster the need for proper, long-term repairs. OEMs create hurdles to independent shops accessing proprietary data.

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April 12, 2022 Oil changes overrated? Platform flexibility. Jeep Wrangler 392. VW ID Buzz
Maintenance may seem cheap vs thousands in repairs prevented later. Wrangler 392 spurs V8 swaps into earler Jeeps. VW ID Buzz may reignite the van market.

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28min
March 22, 2022 Mechanic shortage compounds the parts shortage. Ancient Toyota Tacoma becomes best-seller in multiple states. Tesla charging network is their secret sauce
Bill and Don discuss reasons for mechanic shortage and why it may be the right career path; Changing landscape of best-selling vehicles across the US. Companies that are slow to adopt new technologies are often smartest.
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March 19, 2022 Ram Range Extender novel solution. SS396 worth restoring? Wrangler is #1 plug-in hybrid. Tribalism in car world is pointless.
Bill's customer uncovers a legit vintage Chevelle SS396 stored for four decades. Jeep Wrangler steals PHEV crown again to the surprise of many. Vintage 70's pickups fetching six figures. Median new cars cresting $46k while used are nearing $30k.

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February 19, 2022 Bad Bet Warranties. Symptoms without CEL? Defending Subaru. Maverick and Lightning sell out.
Experience symptoms without any Check Engine Light? Many warranties are like a casino where The House always wins. Criticism of the CUV craze close-minded? Subaru: historically tight inventories bite them now.

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FAQs about Cars The Podcast:

How many episodes does Cars The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.