Gear Related

Snow tires can be a necessary part of life, especially up north. However, the options can be confusing and expensive. Ben shoots knowledge bullets straight at your brain to help you save money. Also, some tips to mentally survive the winter months.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

People do some weird stuff to their cars. Sometimes it’s cool. Sometimes it’s annoying. And sometimes it’s totally illegal. Find out what’s what depending on which state you’re in. Better give this one a listen before you start tinkering.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Renowned storyteller, Penny Sterling joins Gear Related to spin a marvelous yarn about cars, parents, and bowling cats. So brew some tea, toast your biscuits, and curl up by the fire. Are you not entertained?

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

In this special Halloween edition, Ben and Heather relate some spooky car stories from staff of Schoen Auto, listeners, and others. Make sure your dome light is on and your car doors are locked for this one. Mwahhahhahhhaa!

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

We all have our favorite car features, from seat warmers to Bluetooth. But there are so many more gadgets, some you may not even know about. Ben and Heather discuss the features in several cars, including some that are down right mind blowing. Special guest, Lori Meath, from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

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Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

We might not be building a Death Star here, but we will rebel against some more misleading myths. Do fuel additives improve engine performance? Does refilling brake fluid solve the problem? Does repairing my vehicle outside of the dealer void my warranty? And some weird auto news. Of course.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

We’ve all locked ourselves out of our car or house at some point. Join Ben and Heather with special guest, April Wiesner, from Pop-A-Lock of Greater Rochester and hear some wild and wacky stories of what people do when they're locked out of their car.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

A band van is essential when touring from gig to gig. These musicians learned a tough lesson on why you shouldn’t park your van next to the Secret of Nimh. Special Guests Mel and Mike Muscarella from Violet Mary share a woeful, awful, downright disgusting tale involving some furry friends.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Sometimes, car repairs don't go as planned. Mechanics and owners alike can get a little too creative under the hood. Whether it’s a “temporary” repair or a “ DIY” fix, the outcome can leave you scratching your head. Join Ben and Heather for some hilarious repairs that aren't, shall we say, recommended.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

It’s no secret that teenagers behind the wheel are a high risk enterprise. There is a reason car insurance costs rise when your kid turns 16. Ben and Heather (now that the statute of limitations is up) let you in on some of the dumb things they did as adolescent drivers.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella