Michigan's AutoTalk

ON EPISODE #21: The Dream Cruise, the Metro Cruise, Mitten Motion, and Michigan Car Show Culture." AutoTalk Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-hosts John Puhek for a conversation about the car show scene throughout the Mitten State. Car lovers come in all shapes and sizes and this is prime time for car shows throughout the state of Michigan. We dissect the car show culture from the East Coast to the West Coast in this spirited episode.

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ON EPISODE #20: "Fixing The First Lady's Escalade and Obsolete Auto Parts". AutoTalk Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-hosts John Puhek for an update on the auto parts shortage impacting most of the country and causing serious problems for car owners and repair shops everywhere. We also hear about some pretty ingenious fixes that happened at Verburg's Automotive including the repair on the first lady Barbara Bush's Escalade and a parts challenge with a 2006 Toyota Sienna. Plus some very good wisdom from Al and John about buying older vehicles and the risks involved.

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ON EPISODE #19: "Joys and Frustrations of EV Owners and The Death of The Combustion Engine". AutoTalk Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for a conversation about two Teslas and one massive fire, but most importantly...we ask, is Tesla being as forthcoming as it should be with car owners about potential battery fires? Later in the episode, Al and John answer a car-owner's question from one of our Facebook friends about a trouble code on an 07 Dodge Caravan, Plus we demystify the world of automotive codes and idiot lights on your dash display.

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ON EPISODE #18: "Joys and Frustrations of EV Owners and The Death of The Combustion Engine".
AutoTalk Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for a conversation on the realities of being an owner of an electric vehicle these days. There are many benefits and still a ton of challenges including getting service. Plus the guys get into a discussion on the coming end of the combustion engine and what it means for car and truck owners who love their Tahoes and their classic Torinos!

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ON EPISODE #17: Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for a conversation with auto reporter Jeff Gilbert of WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit. Jeff gives an update on the computer chip shortage and it's severe impact on the automotive industry and dealers. Plus Al shares the story of a Tesla with radiator damage that was fixed with a plumber's ingenuity thanks to a local repair shop.

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ON EPISODE #16: Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for a conversation..ehh, debate on used cars and their shocking new higher values, and what to look out for. Plus the guys get into a discussion on which cars are likely to become rust buckets versus the odd rare find.

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ON EPISODE #15: Producer Phil Tower joins host Al Schwinkendorf and co-host John Puhek for a conversation with AJ Dufendach, co-owner of Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids. AJ gives us the story of how Garage Kept Motors was born and why they chose to specialize in classic and specialty online auto sales.
Plus Phil, Al, and John debate the wisdom (or stupidity ??) of people paying anywhere from $5000-$10,000 over sticker price for hard to come by cars and trucks.

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ON EPISODE #14: We're FINALLY BACK! After a stupidly long hiatus, the boys are back talking everything automotive. First off, host Al Schwinkendorf and co-hosts John Puhek, and Shaun O'Neill talk everything Jeep, including an electric Jeep, with our man Ted Rabourn, a product specialist from Zeigler Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Grandville.
Plus we bring you do's and don't on your car's tires, plus everything for getting your car ready for summer cruises and car shows.

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ON EPISODE #13: *Recorded live again inside Verburg's Automotive.
Host Al Schwinkendorf and co-hosts John Puhek and Shaun O'Neill help caller Bob decide between two Hyundai options, plus the guys hear the amazing story of Dennis Wallace, the owner of a rare 1986 Ford Escort GT, and a surprise meetup with the designer of the car.
Later, Al, Shaun, and John hear from Kevin Vanderweide, the owner of Automotive Solutions of Jenison. Finally in the mechanics 101 segment, a quick 411 and break down of all-wheel drive versus 4 Wheel Drive.

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ON EPISODE #12: *Recorded live again inside Verburg's Automotive.
Host Al Schwinkendorf and co-hosts John Puhek and Shaun O'Neill welcome Sally Plumb Smith, the owner of three different 1957 Chevy sedans...each car with a unique story, and Sally shared it all with the guys. Plus Al, Shaun, and John continue the discussion and debate on motor oil, including a feisty rebuttal from Mr. Puhek.

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