Underneath The Hood Podcast

Have you ever been driving along in your car and thought, "What is that smell?"🤔 Then, this is the episode for you! In this episode, automotive experts, Glen and Dave, dive in nose-first into the various smells that can come from your car and what these smells might mean. Glen and Dave will also tell you which smells you should be worried about and when to take your vehicle to an auto repair shop immediately! Some of these smells include: 🥚Rotten eggs 🍁 Maple Syrup 🧦Dirty gym socks 👃🏼 And more! 🎧Listen to the full episode for all smells YOU should worry about coming from your vehicle! ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

Have you ever been the victim of a toxic person or witnessed toxicity in the workplace? Are you a business owner who struggles with toxic customers (or even toxic staff members)? This is the episode for you! In this episode, Glen and Dave give an insider's perspective on the effects of toxic customers - how they impact their team and their auto repair businesses.😱 As small business owners, the buck stops with them. That means they have to deal with toxic customers or team members. Learn how they handle toxic people while protecting the staff from being impacted. There is a difference between a bad day and a toxic customer! 🎧Listen to the full episode for tales of toxic customers, employees, and their effects on these business owners! ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

Spending too much money at the gas pump? The issue might be your gas-guzzling vehicle.⛽️👀

In this episode, automotive experts Glen and Dave dive into the top gas-guzzling vehicles on the market! With gas prices on the rise, you might want to avoid these when shopping for a new car. These automotive experts have industry secrets you won't want to miss on improving the fuel efficiency in your truck or car.

Have you considered buying a Hybrid vehicle to save money at the pump? Glen and Dave give their expert opinion on whether Hybrids truly improve fuel efficiency. 🤔 Interested in learning fuel-efficient ways of driving and how to keep money in your wallet and not the pump? This is the episode for you!

🎧Listen to the full episode for all the tips on maximizing your vehicle's fuel efficiency and which gas-guzzling vehicles to avoid! ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

Are you in the market for a vehicle? Looking to purchase a used car? You'll want to hear these tips to ensure you do not buy a flood-damaged car!😱 In this episode, Glen and Dave discuss the troubles consumers will face when buying a flood-damaged car. Flood-damaged cars can be all over the US, not just in places that receive hurricanes, heavy storms, or salt water. Cars that have been underwater, no matter how high, can suffer immense damage! If you are on the market for a vehicle and are considering buying a used vehicle, take the car in for a pre-purchase inspection. Having this inspection performed might save you THOUSANDS in the long run!💰 🎧Listen to the full episode for all the tips on avoiding purchasing a flood-damaged car and the importance of pre-purchase inspections! ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

How can the potential UAW strike affect you as a consumer? You'll want to prepare for this 👀 As the deadline looms for the nearly 150,000 members of the UAW who are preparing to strike their Ford, GM, and Stellantis (Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, etc.) jobs, you may think this does not impact you - but think again. In this episode, automotive experts, Glen and Dave, give an insider's perspective on the looming possibility of the UAW Strike on September 14 and the ramifications it will have on consumers just like you. 🎧Listen to the full episode on how this might affect YOU as a consumer and what you should do to prepare! ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

Have you ever wondered if your auto repair shop was actually qualified to service your car? 🤔 In this episode, automotive experts Glen and Dave give listeners tips on ensuring they are trusting their vehicle to qualified hands. As a customer, the best thing you can do is provide your auto repair shop with all the information! Also, asking questions to the mechanic to make sure the shop has the proper equipment to diagnose your vehicle properly! 🔧 Choosing an experienced and qualified auto repair shop can also save you money because you are not forced to bring your vehicle from shop to shop to get your car fixed correctly! Listen to the full episode for all the tips on selecting a qualified auto repair shop 🎧

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There are millions of vehicles in the United States 🤯 As a consumer, you want and deserve options for your auto repair shop!🤔 In this episode, automotive experts Glen and Dave discuss The Right to Repair Pact that was signed by ASA (Automotive Service Association)! When computer systems came about in cars, the big manufacturers and dealers wanted to keep the wiring diagrams and diagnostic procedures to themselves 👀 As vehicles progress and technology advances, independent and family-owned auto repair shops need access to this information! And now they have it🎉 What does this mean for you as a consumer? You have more options because you should never have to compromise on safety! Listen to the full episode for all the details🎧 ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com

Have you been quoted a HIGH bill to fix your vehicle at an auto repair shop?🧾 Wondering why vehicle repair can be so expensive, this episode is for you! In this episode, our automotive experts, Glen & Dave, give an insider's perspective on the costs of auto repairs. In this economy, prices are going up, inflation is going up, and with that, the price of goods is going up💰 With the summer heat, you NEED air conditioning in your vehicle. This episode reveals what is a standard price for AC service and repair can be! If you're thinking of buying a used vehicle, be sure to have a pre-purchase inspection done on the vehicle to avoid potentially costly repairs! 🔧 ❓Have a question for our #automotive experts? Submit it on our website podcastunderneaththehood.com