Dive into a lively morning chat blending car care, community stories, and practical advice from the Car Connection workshop. The host shares personal anecdotes, highlights trusted local pre-owned car dealers, and emphasizes the importance of solid financial planning with expert guests Tony Miele and Larry Tietro. The episode balances humor and helpful tips, touching on winter car challenges, estate planning, and budgeting for vehicle maintenance. Listeners get a warm, down-to-earth perspective on keeping their rides reliable and their finances in check, all while enjoying a friendly, conversational vibe.
Canadian winters don't usually destroy engines - they destroy vehicles through corrosion. In this one - hour Saturday Q&A episode, we break down why rust is the real silent killer of family vehicles, how salt and moisture creep into frames and body structures, and why you must start with a solid foundation before investing in long - term fleet - style maintenance.
If your vehicle is structurally compromised, no maintenance plan will save it. Protecting against corrosion may be the single most important step in extending the life of your car.
We're also gearing up for Episode 100 and Season Two. Have a question? Email it Monday through Friday and I'll answer it on Saturday's one - hour show.
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"Whether it's a 25 year old Jeep Wrangler getting a second chance at life or a Nissan Rogue getting its brakes back in order..."
The Jeep Wrangler is a type of SUV that people like to use for driving on rough trails and in nature. It looks boxy and you can take off the doors and roof.
The Jeep Wrangler is a rugged off-road SUV known for its distinctive boxy shape and removable doors and roof. It has a strong enthusiast following and is often used for trail driving and outdoor adventures.
"Whether it's a 25 year old Jeep Wrangler getting a second chance at life or a Nissan Rogue getting its brakes back in order..."
The Nissan Rogue is a small SUV that many people use for everyday driving because it is comfortable and doesn't use too much gas.
The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV popular for its practicality, fuel efficiency, and comfortable ride. It is commonly used as a daily driver for families and commuters.
"That is an area in the auto service and repair industry that is tough. Yeah, pre-owned automobiles. They're either, you know,"
A pre-owned automobile is a car that someone else has owned before you. It's not brand new, but it can still be a good car if taken care of.
Pre-owned automobiles are vehicles that have been previously owned and used by someone else before being sold again. They are commonly referred to as used cars and can vary widely in condition, mileage, and price.
"...I was invited through Audi, and I used to work for Volkswagen at one time. I love my Voxy still..."
Volkswagen is a big car company from Germany that makes many different kinds of cars, from affordable ones to fancy ones.
Volkswagen is a major German car manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles from economy cars to luxury models. It owns several other brands including Audi.
"...but they had an Audi at that time. It was the introduction of the Audi Q5, I believe it was. Yeah, Q5. It was a great night..."
The Audi Q5 is a small luxury SUV that is comfortable and fun to drive. It has features that help keep you safe and make driving easier.
The Audi Q5 is a compact luxury crossover SUV known for its blend of performance, technology, and comfort. It is one of Audi's popular models in the SUV segment, offering all-wheel drive and advanced safety features.
""...it's Saturday morning. And yesterday, Friday evening, early evening, 430, our fleet maintenance video went up where I'm breaking out our car connection maintenance schedule kit for you to...""
Fleet maintenance means taking care of many vehicles that a company owns so they work well and don't break down.
Fleet maintenance refers to the systematic upkeep and repair of a group of vehicles owned or leased by a business or organization to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and efficient.
""...breaking out our car connection maintenance schedule kit for you to show you how simple it is to go from getting a $5,000 repair bill on your car when it could have cost you 200. And I've been doing that for years...""
A maintenance schedule is a plan that tells you when to check and fix parts of your car so it stays in good shape and doesn't cost a lot to repair later.
A maintenance schedule is a recommended timeline for performing routine service and repairs on a vehicle to prevent breakdowns and costly repairs, helping to extend the vehicle's lifespan.
"And if you're going to jump in on the fleet service that I teach and do actually do it, you're going to need a vehicle that's not a collector's piece or you drive a mile, go back,"
Fleet service means taking care of many cars owned by a company, so you need cars that are easy to use and fix, not special or rare ones.
Fleet service refers to the management and maintenance of a group of vehicles owned or leased by a business or organization, often requiring practical, reliable vehicles rather than collector cars.
"you're going to need a vehicle that's not a collector's piece or you drive a mile, go back, collect a piece, drive another mile, go back, collect another piece or you can get into the"
A collector's piece is a special car that people keep safe and only drive a little because it's rare or valuable.
A collector's piece is a vehicle that is preserved for its rarity, historical significance, or value, often driven sparingly to maintain condition.
"If you think the shop floor number per hour, it goes to the tech, think again, it does not. It does not."
Shop floor number per hour is a way to see how much work a mechanic does in an hour. It helps the shop know who is working hard.
The shop floor number per hour is a metric used in automotive repair shops to measure the productivity of technicians. It often influences technician pay but may not always directly benefit the technician.
"and got to pay for them. There's no write offs. We don't get to write those tools off unless you have a business. Then you can write the tools off, but electricians and plumbers can write their tools off right from the get go."
Write offs mean you can subtract the money you spend on things like tools from your taxes, so you pay less. But for car mechanics, you usually can't do this unless you own your own shop.
Write offs refer to the ability to deduct certain expenses from taxable income, reducing the amount of tax owed. In this context, tradespeople can deduct the cost of their tools if they own a business, but automotive technicians typically cannot unless they own their shop.
"So that's what's going on right now in Canada is not too far behind. The classrooms are emptying out. Kids are not getting into the automotive trade. Some dealers are trying to entice kids into the trade by offering them a full blown filled up toolbox, but you got to sign on for five years."
The automotive trade means jobs where people fix and take care of cars. They learn special skills and use special tools to keep cars running well.
The automotive trade refers to the skilled profession of working on vehicles, including repair, maintenance, and diagnostics. It requires specialized training and tools, and is essential for keeping vehicles operational.
"Some dealers are trying to entice kids into the trade by offering them a full blown filled up toolbox, but you got to sign on for five years."
A full blown filled up toolbox means a big box with all the tools a car mechanic needs to do their job. It's like getting everything you need to start fixing cars.
A full blown filled up toolbox refers to a comprehensive set of professional-grade tools provided to apprentices or technicians to perform automotive work. It is a significant investment and valuable for starting a career in automotive repair.
"I got $150,000 worth of tools in my tool chest. And another tool chest. And another tool chest. It all doesn't fit. And the big stuff is on shelves."
A tool chest is like a big box with drawers where mechanics keep all their tools so they can find them easily when working on cars.
A tool chest is a storage unit used by mechanics to organize and store their tools. It often contains multiple drawers and compartments to keep tools accessible and secure.
"doing breaks and tires and shocks and coil springs and ball joints and control arms and sway bar links and motor mounts and radiators and cylinder heads"
Ball joints help the wheels move up and down and turn left and right smoothly.
Ball joints are spherical bearings that connect the control arms to the steering knuckles, allowing for smooth movement and steering control.
"doing breaks and tires and shocks and coil springs and ball joints and control arms and sway bar links and motor mounts and radiators and cylinder heads"
Cylinder heads are parts on top of the engine that help control the air and fuel going in and the exhaust coming out.
Cylinder heads sit on top of the engine block and contain components like valves and spark plugs, playing a critical role in engine performance.
"doing breaks and tires and shocks and coil springs and ball joints and control arms and sway bar links and motor mounts and radiators and cylinder heads"
Control arms are parts that connect the car's body to the wheels and help keep the wheels in the right place.
Control arms are suspension components that connect the vehicle's frame to the wheels, helping to maintain proper wheel alignment and absorb road shocks.
"doing breaks and tires and shocks and coil springs and ball joints and control arms and sway bar links and motor mounts and radiators and cylinder heads"
Radiators help keep the engine from getting too hot by cooling it down.
Radiators are heat exchangers that cool the engine coolant to prevent the engine from overheating.
""So why Canadian winners make family cars age faster than the engines ever will is the corrosion.""
Corrosion is when metal parts of a car start to break down and get rusty because of water, salt, or chemicals. This can make the car weaker and cause problems if not taken care of.
Corrosion refers to the gradual destruction of materials, usually metals, by chemical reactions with their environment, often resulting in rust on vehicles. It can significantly reduce the lifespan and safety of cars, especially in regions with harsh weather or road salt usage.
""And first and foremost, that is number one on the maintenance list is to get that vehicle rust proofed every year. I recommend every year, but if money is tight every 18 months.""
Rust proofing means putting a special protective layer on a car to stop it from getting rusty. This helps the car last longer and stay safe.
Rust proofing is a maintenance process that applies protective coatings to a vehicle's metal parts to prevent or slow down corrosion. It is especially important in climates where road salt or moisture accelerates rust formation.
""...it attacks the salts, the acids from road salt and it neutralizes those acids...""
Road salt is stuff put on icy roads to make them less slippery. But it can make cars rust faster because it attacks the metal parts.
Road salt is a chemical mixture, often containing sodium chloride, spread on roads in winter to melt ice and snow. While effective for safety, it can accelerate corrosion on vehicles by promoting rust on metal parts.
"...we went from using sugar beech juice to salt brine. And the reason was the sense per liter..."
Salt brine is salty water sprayed on roads to stop ice from forming. It sticks better than dry salt and can be less harmful to cars.
Salt brine is a liquid mixture of salt and water used for de-icing roads. It is often preferred over solid salt because it adheres better to surfaces and is less damaging to vehicles.
"So if your vehicle is not protected, I don't care what the salesman says, oh, you know, you'll void your warranty and this that and the other, those are the talking heads. That's the white noise. And you'll hear me talk about that in the fleet service video that comes out in about 45 minutes. It's going to drop on our YouTube channel. Please watch it. And please really think about what I'm telling you, because it works. It absolutely works. If you keep the vehicle solid and buy into the protect it from the rusties, you can keep that vehicle 25 30 years if you want and never have to get another one."
Rust protection means putting special stuff on your car to stop it from getting rusty. This helps your car last a long time, especially if you drive where roads get salty in winter.
Vehicle rust protection involves applying treatments or coatings to prevent corrosion caused by environmental factors like salt brine. Proper rust protection can significantly extend a vehicle's lifespan, especially in regions with harsh winters or salty roads.
"And I couldn't do with my Honda CRV. And I really liked that thing. I took a lot of ribbing from my service tech buddies. We're like, Hey, motor mouth. That's a real cute SUV you got there, buddy."
The Honda CR-V is a small SUV that many people use for family trips and everyday driving. The 1998 version is an older model but still well-liked for being dependable and easy to use.
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV known for its reliability and practicality. The 1998 model is part of the first generation, which helped establish the CR-V as a popular choice for families and daily drivers.
"...on. You got the foundation on it. It's like this 2008 Nissan Rogue. I haven't put it on. It's insured and ever..."
The Nissan 200 SX is a small, sporty car that people like because it's fun to drive and easy to change or fix up. It’s often used by people who enjoy making their cars faster or cooler. It might come up in the podcast because someone is talking about using it as a base to build or improve a car.
The Nissan 200 SX is a compact sports coupe known for its balanced handling and sporty design, popular among enthusiasts for modifications and drifting. Although the 200 SX nameplate has been used in different markets, it typically refers to a rear-wheel-drive platform that offers an engaging driving experience. It might be discussed in the podcast as a foundation car for tuning or as a comparison to other Nissan models like the Rogue.
"I invested time, effort and energy to bring the thing back from, you know, almost distinction because it sat for 11 months and it never moved."
Vehicle storage means keeping a car safe and clean when you don't use it for a long time so it doesn't get damaged or rusty.
Proper vehicle storage and preservation involves keeping a car in conditions that prevent deterioration, such as avoiding moisture and rust, especially when the vehicle is not driven for extended periods.
"Then we're going to win. I'll get that thing up there. So our FJ is going to celebrate a birthday in July and will be over half way to 400,000 clicks."
The Toyota FJ is a type of SUV made by Toyota that is good for driving on rough roads and has a cool, old-school look. People like it because it lasts a long time and is strong.
The Toyota FJ refers to the Toyota FJ Cruiser, a mid-size SUV known for its off-road capabilities and retro styling inspired by the classic FJ40 Land Cruiser. It's popular among enthusiasts for its durability and ruggedness.
"The basic fundamentals are going to keep your car alive forever. 20 years this July, just on the FJ. 20 years and still going. They're probably going to have to lift me in there as I get older,"
The FJ Cruiser is a type of SUV made by Toyota that is good for driving off-road and has a cool, old-school look. People like it because it lasts a long time and can handle rough terrain.
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a mid-size SUV known for its off-road capabilities and retro styling. It has a strong following due to its durability and unique design.
"these fellas were working on a house next door to us and they were house flippers. Great bunch of guys."
House flippers are people who buy old or broken houses, fix them up, and then sell them to make money.
House flippers are people who buy homes, renovate or repair them, and then sell them quickly for a profit. This concept is often associated with real estate investment.
"You will win the automotive service and repair game and not get stuck in the never never plan. Paying principle and interest. Working hard."
The 'never never plan' means you keep paying money for your car or repairs but never finish paying it off, so you stay stuck paying forever.
The 'never never plan' is a term describing a cycle of continuous debt payments, often for car loans or repairs, where the borrower never fully pays off the debt and remains financially burdened.
"Instead of doing preventative maintenance, you wait till the wheels coming off or the service light comes on or the thing won't start before you put any money into it."
Preventative maintenance means taking care of your car regularly so it doesn't break down or need expensive repairs. It's like checking things early to keep your car running well.
Preventative maintenance refers to regular and scheduled servicing of a vehicle to prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. It includes tasks like oil changes, brake inspections, and fluid replacements before problems arise.
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Good morning folks! You're tuned to Car Connection where the coffee's strong, the
stories are real, and the wrenches never stop turning. I'm your host, Nile Motor
Mount Jenkins, coming to you from the Car Connection workshop where the smell of
fresh oil, a little elbow grease, is all part of a balanced breakfast. Around here
we don't just talk cars, we live them. Whether it's a 25 year old Jeep Wrangler
getting a second chance at life or a Nissan Rogue getting its brakes back in
order, or a mystery leak that's got everyone scratching their heads. This is
where we roll up our sleeves, get it done with a little wit, a little wisdom, and a
whole lot of fun. The Car Connection isn't just about nuts and bolts and
diagnostics, it's about connection. Connection to your vehicles, to the people
who drive them, and to the community that keeps Niagara rolling. Because when you
fix a car, you're not just turning a wrench, you're restoring someone's
confidence, freedom, and maybe even their sanity. We're here every week, Monday
through Saturday, with the motormouth morning drive helping you keep your ride
safe, reliable, and ready for whatever road lies ahead. So whether you're a
weekend wrencher, a daily commuter, or someone who just wants to understand what
that strange rattle really means. Welcome aboard, stick around for some shop
talk, expert advice, a few good laughs, and maybe a flashback that brings on a
story or two. Well, welcome to Saturday, and thank you for allowing me into
your world, and I allow you into my world, where you will need months and months
of intense therapy and counseling, because you'll probably never be the same.
We made it to the weekend. Yippee! Exactly, and if you're working the weekend,
I worked weekends for 31 years. Exactly, and here I am. I'm working again. It's
just the way it is. I don't like to miss anything. I'm up at 4 a.m. Checking,
making sure that everything is as it should be, outside and around, and
checking on the neighbors. What was the name of that lady? Well, yeah. Yeah, I
remember. Mrs. Kravitz. How many of you remember Mrs. Kravitz? Yeah, put that in
the comments section. Send me an email. Tell me how you remember her. Who is
Mrs. Kravitz? Yeah, I'm dating myself, but that's okay. That's okay. I'm about as
old as a worm, but not as old as dirt. So welcome to Saturday morning. It is the
motormouth morning drive, and yes, we have made it to the weekend. I think first
and foremost, the best thing we can take care of is having our morning coffee
together, that morning swiggy. So whatever your coffee is, it's okay with us. Just
don't say the words decaf. That is a colorful metaphor in the car connection
workshop. It's not allowed. Turkey bacon, not allowed. Spam, no. If you do eat
spam, tell us how you eat spam. I do have some American friends. They eat like
quarter pound spam burgers. They like slice this stuff up and make like a
burger out of it. I gotta tell you, I have tried it to say I tried it. It isn't
bad. It isn't bad, but my deep concern is, what is spam exactly? Yeah, what is
that kind of gel that's in the can? You know, as you shake it out of there, it's
kind of like onto the cutting board. It's like, does anybody really know what
that is? I don't know. That's the part that creeps me out. If I didn't see that,
I probably, I would do a quarter pound spam burger because it was really good
with onions and cheese and sauteed mushrooms and all the works on there.
It was really good, but it's that whatever that is, it's in the can with it. That
just does it for me. It grosses me out. So anyways, let's move on this morning.
Let's have our morning coffee being brought to us by Earl and Louise Grant,
our car guys, husband and wife team for 25 plus years at City Auto Sales and
Leasing, Greater Toronto Areas, Pre-Own, Pre-Own. Premier, Pre-Own, say that 10
times. The GTA's Greater Toronto Areas, Premier, Pre-Own, Auto Store. Apparently,
I can't do that on Saturdays, only Monday through Friday. Yeah, low mileage quality
vehicles at fair prices. Earl and Louise do not sell any junk. They will not let you
go out their door car broke. They'll have a little chitty chat with you. They have
in-house leasing and financing available for you. They do carry a really good
inventory in-house under roof and outside on the lot. There's something specific
you're looking for. Speak up. Let them know because they have the resources to find
that vehicle for you. And I'll tell you, Earl is picky. And so is Louise. Their
vehicles look like brand spanking new and we're really blessed to have them with
us because I'll tell you what, that is an area in the auto service and repair
industry that is tough. Yeah, pre-owned automobiles. They're either, you know,
some places are like, all their cars has like lipstick on a pig, skunk and a
mink coat. When you get at home, it's going to eat you alive. That will not happen at
city auto sales and leasing. Buy with confidence. Be treated with nothing less
than honesty and integrity. And today's car connection workshop brought to you by our
certified financial planning professionals, Tony Miele and Larry Tietro. I'm hoping to
have them on as guests. We're working that out. Being totally digital now, I've been
used to having guests on the air with me for 31 years on radio. And since we switched over
to digitals, I've learned as much as I possibly can without blowing my last gray brain cell right
out my ear. We have the capability of doing that. I just have to wait for my friend Tyrone,
who's lounging around in the Florida Keys. He'll be back beginning of April. He can teach me how
to bring guests on. I'd really like for you to meet my brothers from other mothers, Tony Miele
and Larry Tietro. 50 years experience as fiduciaries. They are my personal financial planners.
And I'll tell you, I have had some pretty tough rows to hoe and these fellas have walked me right
through it. So no matter what your circumstances are financially, whether you're toting way too much
debt, you've got an investment portfolio at the bank. You have got to rescue it out of there. You're
not making any money. They're making more money and you're getting pittance. That can change. And
the fellas can change that in a heartbeat for you. So let them have a look and see what's going on.
Estate planning, powers of attorney, health proxies, you got to have that all in there if you have
kids living at home. And you know, they're small humans, mid-sized humans, and then there's adult
humans. So the youth, if you have youth living at home, 18 years or older, you need to make sure
that you are their health proxy. Do you have that put together? So if something should happen to them
the health wise, if you're not their health proxy, you can't give the doctors instructions. Did you
know that? Well, now you do. You need to get an estate plan done properly and locked down tight.
It's not a cake mix in a box. It's not I got it done for 20 bucks. Yeah, good luck with that one.
CRA will be waiting for you at the other end when stuff goes on. Mortgages, best mortgage
people to deal with in my entire life. Let me tell you, I'll never, ever go back to the bank for a
mortgage. Fantastic rates. Their mortgage department makes everything easy, peasy, and they treat you
like a human. I love that. And more, life insurance, critical illness insurance, grab that discovery
meeting we call an hour in a coffee, sit down and learn how to put money aside to fix your car
on a regular basis, have a budget, how to budget for the next vehicle so that it's already bought
and paid for before you arrive at that decision and get everything sorted out. Grab that hour in a
coffee. You can do by zoom, phone, in person, at the boardroom at IG wealth management,
wherever you're comfortable with coffee shop. But here's the thing, don't waste their time. They
don't really need any more clients. They got 50 plus years in combined. But they've jumped in with
me back in 2007 to help our listeners to get the right answers instead of listening to someone who
really doesn't know what they're talking about, but they have all the answers to everything. Do you
know anybody like that? Ding, ding, ding. Sit down with either Tony or Larry Tietro and get your
questions answered by those who have the fruit on the tree. This is huge. Finances are huge.
That's the biggest area in households with husbands and wives where there's intense moments of
fellowship happening all the time and that can stop. When you have a plan, it'll all come together.
All is not lost. You need to talk to Tony or to Larry and sit down and get that one hour
discovery meeting. Leave your wallets at home. There's no sales pitch, no condemnation, just to
sit. They're going to, you're going to do more talking and they're going to be doing most pretty
all of the listening. They need to see where you're at, what's of concern, and then they'll
formulate a plan for you. But please don't waste their time if you're really not interested.
Do me that favor, right? But I'll tell you right now, everything I just talked about, I have all
arranged with Tony and Larry. So if I go to my great reward tonight when I'm sleeping, I've left no one
in a mess and you should do the same. And if you feel like the whole world's coming down on you,
get that one hour and a coffee and you'll see. You will see what I just told you is right
and it's right on. You'll come away from that meeting going, oh man, I feel so much lighter
that things are going to get organized in the area where most people don't like to talk about it.
So let's jump in, have our morning coffee, our topic today. It's a hot one and I'm here for a whole
hour. So here's the rule for Saturday. Here's how it works. We have Fun Friday and we had a great
topic yesterday. We were poking at those who have minivans in a nice way, in a very nice way. Now,
can you look stellar behind the wheel of a minivan? If you, hey, if you've got some ideas
or some things that you do to look stellar behind the wheel of your minivan, hey, shoot me an email
now at ccbusnet.com. You can also send me an email right through our website, which is the
biggest toolbox in our toolbox, the biggest drawer in our toolbox. Yeah, that's right,
the homepage, everything's there for you. All the logos you want to connect with Tony,
Miele and Larry Teatro, click on their logo, open their profile page and meet them. And that goes
for all our program partners. We're grateful to have them with us. They've come along for the ride
switching from broadcasting on radio networks over to full time here, six days a week instead of one
day a week, every Saturday for an hour, where I'm on Monday through Saturday pretty much for about
35, 42, 58 minutes. It all depends on how the topic's going. And then we've got Fun Friday now.
So we pick a topic, we toss it around, and you can jump in on the conversation.
Saturdays, Q&A, that's what it is. Saturday is Q&A. If you have a question,
automotive related question, anything outside of that, the answer is 28.
You email me a question ahead of time so I can read it, and I'll read it on the air, and I'll
cover it on Saturday morning. So that's gonna be our Q&A. We will eventually go live streaming on
YouTube and Facebook, but just not yet. I got a lot on my plate right now, some projects on the
goal, we're switching a bunch of stuff up. Today's episode is number 99. Wayne Gretzky, the man with
the puck. You know, I went for a wine test tasting at the first Gretzky winery that opened in Niagara,
Niagara Lake. It was phenomenal. I was invited through Audi, and I used to work for Volkswagen
at one time. I love my Voxy still. I can't help it. But anyways, I like my European cars,
certain ones. There's some I, you know what, no. And no, plus no. It was a great time. We had cheese,
and I got chacouterie. I didn't even know what that meant at the time. And great wine tasting,
and it was like in the middle of the winter. And the ponds out back were not quite frozen,
but they had an Audi at that time. It was the introduction of the Audi Q5, I believe it was.
Yeah, Q5. It was a great night. Anyways, number 99. Our episode that you're tuned into right now
is number 99. Come Monday, we'll be celebrating not only a new month, month of March, will it come
in like a lion or a lamb? I've been looking, I already know. Hang on to your gotchies because it
could be a rough one. You know what, we might as well get it overdone with that's what I'm saying.
Okay, come in like a lion. Give it to us. Come on. Come on. Is that all you got? You know, like,
who was it? George Foreman would say to Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali. Is that, no,
other way around. He would say to George Foreman, is that all you got, George? Is that all you got?
And then George would clobber him. Yeah. Anyways, I digress. So Monday, it's huge. Huge for us.
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seniors, the single moms that are busting butt out there raising a couple of kids working about 10
and a half jobs to try and make a living. And to those we find that, you know, people whisper to
us and say, Hey, they're going through a pretty tough time right now. And we want to be able to
fix their cars, pay for the parts, take off, you know, take hold of the labor and shoot a video
that can be a teaching tool for you who are launched into our subscription list,
launched in there. That means you're in, you're all in. And that will help us get there. That'll
help us to reach our vision for being able to do that, pay for the parts, look after the labor,
shoot some videos, get them up on our YouTube channel, help you guys learn the basic fundamentals
of vehicle ownership and maintenance. And you can do it whenever age group you are. We just,
it's Saturday morning. And yesterday, Friday evening, early evening, 430, our fleet maintenance
video went up where I'm breaking out our car connection maintenance schedule kit for you to
show you how simple it is to go from getting a $5,000 repair bill on your car when it could have
cost you 200. And I've been doing that for years. I've been following my maintenance schedule list
for ever. In fact, I've most of it memorized in my head, believe it or not. And it'll save you a
lot of money. So come Monday. So if you can help us with that, all the links are there too for
Facebook, Instagram, Stevensville on the web, Skippy created that, that local website has over 7,000
viewers. And they she put up a profile page for car connection there, just click on the
businesses tab. That's where she posts some wacky stuff, reels and bloopers and stuff like that.
They're all on Facebook, Instagram. And I know she throws stuff up on the Stevensville on the
web.ca. So to find us just click the businesses tab, you can email me through there as well.
Our iHeartRadio link is there in the top right hand corner and also our online merchandise store.
Our car connection motor mouth gear is all there for you. Grab some, be part of the crew as we help
those who are struggling with addictions get to a total freedom addictions campus for excuse me for
Canada. And the US residents as well. And that's where a new life waits those who are really struggling
through addiction. They know what they're doing there for 20 plus years. And it's amazing to see
the lives change. So let's move on this morning. That's all the housekeeping. It's coffee time.
Yeah, I'm like Jones and for it. I don't know about you, but you know, motor mouth runs on nothing but
high octane 99.5% 5% boost, not a penny less. Let me tell you on three to one,
let's thank Niagara Block at 5000 Montrose Road Niagara Falls, the Grimoire family
for building Canada since 1931 providing amazing building products created right in-house
hardscape landscaping materials to help you create that backyard oasis that summer hideaway
that outdoor space that you've always wanted. They'll help you pick the materials. They have
them right there. They'll help you to find a contractor. They know everybody. They know all
the good guys and all the ones don't go there. Right. Get on their schedule and get your backyard
estimated and get the contractors started and finish it. That's the big thing. Those guys,
they start stuff, but it takes forever to finish and then you got to have somebody come back
and fix it. I've been there. You're better off waiting. I waited two years for the
landscapers to come in and create our backyard space and it looked like Beirut,
like several Beirut car bombs went off back there after they finished, put the building up here
that I'm sitting in in the workshop. That was in 2012. So we had to have that all done in a
bag of chips and a diet soda and the guys did an amazing job because we had fun Fridays
with the barbecue and I fed the guys every Friday. We had something fantastic at the guys
two years on the list to get them to, uh, I wanted them because I saw their work in Niagara and the
lake and I'm like, yeah, we're like that. Yeah. Yeah. That's, that's the thing. They did a great
job. Fantastic job. So you want to align yourself with the best of the best and they can help you
with that at Niagara block three. You ready? Three, two, one. Swiggy time.
Oh yeah. That's so good. That should be illegal on a Saturday. Let me tell you,
you can get busted for that one. That's a good cup of Joe right there. I hope your cup of Joe is
just as good as my own. Exactly. It's got to be good, you know, because going to those places
that disrespect the bean and no, I don't do that anymore. Well, let's jump into the weekend weather
for Saturday anyway. Here's what we got. Saturday's low will be 24 degrees and again,
I don't do the Celsius metric thing. That's just the tool of devil. We speak English here in the
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