The Hertz rental company has been doing some not so friendly things to their customer base. If you've ever rented a car or plan to in the future, you may want to listen to this episode to avoid some jail time. Heather breaks down the story that has landed some folks in jail for not stealing cars. Also, that rental car you just got into may have some un-repaired recalls. Listen and learn how you can protect yourself.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Ben and Heather ring in the new year with several news stories that may excite, scare, or anger you. Are digital license plates headed to your state? Tesla is experiencing some serious issues with customer service. Also, there's more car companies coming for your data. Honda is working on a new Hydrogen Fuel Cell for one of their popular models and a Supercar company may have the answer to FCEV's.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

As we take a little break for the holidays, here is an episode from the past we hope you enjoy. Have an awesome holiday season and keep yourself warm during these cold winter months.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

As we take a little break for the holidays, here is an episode from the past we hope you enjoy about some winter car myths. Have an awesome holiday season and keep yourself warm during these cold winter months.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Are you still looking for that perfect gift for your loved one? Or maybe you just need a few more stocking stuffers. Well check out this year's Gear Related Gift Giving Guide. Ben and Heather throw out a bunch of great ideas for that car lover in your life along with some very handy and helpful gadgets that make traveling a bit more easy and a bit more fun!

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

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More and more advance driver assist systems, or ADAS, are being developed and added to cars every year. Ben and Heather discuss some new ones that manufacturers have developed and are working on. These include government mandated ones such as drunk driving detection, rear seat reminders and even speed limiters. Listen in to find out what's coming next for your vehicle.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Follow your nose! Anytime your car gives off a smell you don't recognize, it indicates a problem. Ben and Heather discuss some of the smells your car may give off to indicate a problem. If you give a listen, you might just save yourself from expensive repairs or at the very least, find out where the trouble is brewing. So use your ears to listen where your nose can help you!

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Song inspired by "Dead Skunk In The Middle Od The Road" by Loudon Wainwright III

A fan favorite is back again - Fear Related! This year Ben and Heather, in the spirit of Halloween, bring you some of the most terrifying defects in automotive history. Every once and awhile, a manufacturer ends up having to recall a certain vehicle because of a safety hazard, usually causing injury or even death. Listen in to find out some of the scariest mechanical issues from the past.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

In Part 2 of this origin story, Ben and Heather bring you the post war story of Jeep. The tale is quite serpentine as the iconic vehicle changed hands from manufacturer to manufacturer until finally coming to land on what we all recognize today as...The Wrangler.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Jeep has one of the most controversial origins of any automobile manufacturer. Join Ben and Heather as they go back in time to discuss the birth of Jeep and how one of the most iconic vehicles found its way into history. In part 1, you'll hear about the Army's request for the best reconnaissance vehicle and how Bantam, Ford, and Willys Overland competed to create the most versatile machine ever built.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella