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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The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

Cars The Podcast episodes:

February 12, 2022 Median new cars exceed $45k. Used $30k. Maverick sells out. In defense of markups? Take care of your cars!
Both new & used prices blow up (and vary by region). Maintaining your current fleet will be money well spent for the next year or two. EV owners get real about hidden EV downsides.

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27min
January 24, 2022 Rebroadcast: Collateral Damage - Repairs can affect other components.
Age, materials and complexity of cars results in other parts getting damaged during repair and maintenance, despite careful work.
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30min
January 14, 2022 Rebroadcast: Winter Water Torture. Spot and prevent short-term and long term water damage
Whether it's a car you plan to buy, or one you own, identify and prevent expensive damage, either immediate or long-term.

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31min
December 25, 2021 Ford F150 Lightning pre-order halt. DeLorean "Snow" Business. Tesla opens Superchargers to all? Malaise Era Hot Rod Lincoln
Tire rubber is black and squishy (and hides unique compounds!). Ford cries Uncle! with 200,000 pre-orders for the Lightning EV F150. Tesla flirts with more dynamic pricing and also opening charging network to other EVs. Lincoln Versailles hid proper goods under a snooty suit.

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34min
December 19, 2021 Side effects to wheel & tire mods. In defense of dealer price markups. Tesla forges ahead as many traditional OEMs retreat.
Modifications have their downsides. Proceed with caution. Some carmakers struggle during shortage; others are advancing. Should the car industry enjoy the same free market pricing as housing does?

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34min
December 11, 2021 Winter driving prep. Mechanics' cringiest car picks. Apple dips toes into pool?
Your mechanic will wince if you choose certain cars. Apple Project Titan rumors surface again. Will autonomy ever match human drivers' adaptability? Saab swan song spotted.
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31min
December 05, 2021 Long-Term Storage tips preserve your car, boat or RV. Soviet classics in the US!
Top tips for storing vehicles that leaves them ready to run and well-preserved. Avoid wear, smells, rodents, insurance issues and more!

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31min
December 04, 2021 Car mechanical technology evolves. Our understanding lags.
Top mechanics and good shops stay educated on the latest systems. If you can keep up as a consumer, you can avoid undermaintaining or overspending.

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26min
November 20, 2021 Gasoline here to stay. Ford and GM EV crate motors. Violence at EV charging stations? Ford practicality vs Hummer absurdity. Auto Show musings.
Current scarcity no match for WW2. Does public EV charging pose a looming threat? Ford joins GM in the E crate motor game. Romance and sound of internal combustion in motorsport will keep it alive.
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29min
November 13, 2021 Proper diagnosis vs guessing. Elon and Akio downplay EV dominance: ICE not going away. Ford ubiquity beat upstarts' novelty?
Toyota and Tesla chiefs downplay the speed of EV acceptance. Bill applies proper diagnostic techniques to vehicle with mystery issues. Popular, common vehicles prevent headaches on road trips.

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28min

FAQs about Cars The Podcast:

How many episodes does Cars The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.