Car Pro Radio Show July 18 26 Hour 2

Car Pro Radio Show July 18 26 Hour 2 CarPro Radio Show · Jul 18, 2026

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Car

2027 Kia Telluride hybrid

This is a Kia Telluride SUV, and the “hybrid” part means it uses both electricity and gas. That often helps you spend less time at gas stations because it can go farther between fill-ups.

Term

lease

A lease is like renting a car for a few years with monthly payments. When the lease ends, you usually give the car back, unless you choose to buy it.

Car

2013 F-150 King Ranch

This is a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The King Ranch is a nicer trim level, usually with higher-end leather and interior styling.

Term

transmission rebuilt

A transmission rebuild is when the shop opens up the gearbox and fixes worn or broken internal parts. It’s a big repair, not a quick service.

Term

water pump

The water pump moves coolant around to keep the engine from overheating. If it goes bad, the engine can run too hot.

Term

lead frame issue

This sounds like a specific electronics-related problem inside the transmission’s control parts. When that control hardware fails, the transmission can start acting up and may need major work.

Term

King Ranch seats

King Ranch seats are the nicer leather seats that come with the King Ranch trim. The owner is saying they’ve held up well and only needed cosmetic refreshes.

Term

synthetic blend

Synthetic blend is a type of engine oil that mixes regular oil with synthetic oil. It’s meant to protect the engine better than basic oil, especially as the miles add up.

Term

saddle leather

Saddle leather is a leather material used for car seats. The speaker is saying it can show sweat and stains more easily, so it may look worn sooner even if it’s still holding up.

Term

CarPlay

CarPlay is Apple’s system that shows your phone’s apps and navigation on the car’s screen. The speaker says you can add it to some trucks with a kit and vehicle-specific setup.

Term

VIN number

The VIN number is like your truck’s unique ID code. The host is saying the upgrade is set up specifically for that exact vehicle using its VIN.

Term

EcoBoost

EcoBoost is Ford’s name for turbocharged gas engines. A turbo helps the engine make more power without needing a bigger engine.

Term

mileage

Here, “mileage” means how far the truck goes on a tank of gas. They’re asking about highway fuel economy.

Concept

three-quarter ton truck

A “three-quarter ton” truck is a bigger, heavier pickup class meant for hauling and towing. If you don’t actually need that capability, it can be harder to drive and park than a smaller truck.

Concept

one ton truck

A “one ton” truck is an even heavier-duty pickup. It’s usually for people who really need to tow or haul a lot, because it can be harder to drive and maneuver otherwise.

Term

A gas power generator is a machine that makes electricity by burning gasoline. In this story, it’s used to provide power so the electric car can recharge when there’s no charger nearby. It’s more of an emergency backup than a normal charging method.

Term

ran out of his range

For an electric car, “range” means how far you can drive before the battery runs out. “Ran out of his range” means the battery got so low the car effectively couldn’t keep going. It’s why EV drivers watch their remaining miles and plan charging stops.

Term

EV owner

An EV owner is someone who drives an electric car. Instead of using gas, the car runs on a battery that has to be charged. This story is about what happens when the battery runs low.

Car

Subaru Uncharted

They’re talking about a Subaru that runs on electricity instead of gas. They’re giving you the main numbers—power and driving range—to help you judge if it’s a good electric SUV.

Term

338 horses

“Horses” means horsepower, which is how much power the vehicle can produce. More horsepower usually means quicker acceleration, but it’s not the only factor.

Term

almost 300 miles of range

“Range” is how far the car can go on one full charge. If it’s close to 300 miles, that’s usually enough for a lot of everyday trips without needing to charge right away.

Term

window sticker

The “window sticker” is the official label on a new car that shows the price and important details. It’s the main thing you look at when comparing cars at a dealership.

Car

Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is a family car that’s known for being practical and for having all-wheel drive. Here, the speaker is saying they like how it drives, but they don’t like the newer, more boxy look and they’re worried about how much room it has inside.

Term

new body style

A body style is basically the car’s overall shape and design. The speaker is saying the newer Outback looks different—more boxy—and that’s affecting their opinion.

Car

Crosstrek Cross Track

The Subaru Crosstrek is a small crossover SUV meant for everyday driving. In the discussion, the key point is that it may not feel very fast when you accelerate. People who want strong acceleration might find that disappointing.

Term

EyeSight system

Subaru’s Eyesight system is safety technology that watches the road with cameras. It can help slow the car down or even brake automatically if it thinks a collision is likely.

Term

all wheel drive

All-wheel drive means the car can send power to all four tires. That helps it grip better on wet, snowy, or rough roads.

Term

Boxy

“Boxy” means the car looks more square and upright, with straighter lines instead of rounded shapes. They’re saying that look can take a little time for buyers to accept.

Car

Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a compact SUV-style Subaru that’s built for everyday practicality. In this segment, they’re basically saying the Outback will feel similar to what Forester buyers are used to.

Car

Subaru Ascent

The Subaru Ascent is a three-row SUV, meaning it’s built to carry more passengers than smaller SUVs. It’s often discussed in terms of price because higher trims and options can push the cost up. It’s aimed at families who want space and everyday usability.

Brand

BMW

BMW is a well-known luxury car brand. In this conversation it’s mentioned as an alternative you could buy for the same monthly lease cost.

Term

rims

Rims are the metal wheels on your car. Scraping them on a curb can cost money to fix, so the speaker suggests being careful and using insurance if needed.

Company

Gilman Subaru North

Gilman Subaru North is a local Subaru dealership the speaker recommends. They’re encouraging you to contact them for a car purchase or service.

Company

Gilman Subaru Southwest

Gilman Subaru Southwest is a Subaru dealership the speaker is recommending. They mention it alongside another Gilman Subaru location as a good place to shop.

Person

Jerry Reynolds

Jerry Reynolds is the person the host points to for car advice. The speaker suggests calling him if you’re unsure about a car decision.

Company

Chase.com

Chase.com is mentioned as the website where you can reach the car advice line. It’s basically the place to go to get help.

Car

Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is a family SUV. Here, they’re pointing out that this Explorer is built on a more truck-like platform and is set up around rear-wheel drive, which can affect how it rides and drives.

Car

Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is another popular midsize SUV. The caller is comparing it to the Ford Explorer based on how it feels to drive and how much space it has.

Term

stop and start

“Stop and start” is a system that turns the engine off when you’re stopped and turns it back on when you’re ready to go. It can save gas, but some people don’t like how it feels when the engine restarts.

Concept

rear wheel drive truck based chassis

This phrase means the SUV is built more like a truck and is set up to drive the rear wheels. That can affect how it rides and how it handles compared with other SUVs that feel more like cars.

Term

four wheel drive

Four wheel drive means power can go to all four wheels for better grip. Here, they’re using it to explain that not all 4WD systems feel the same because they can send power differently to the front vs rear wheels.

Term

rear wheel biased

This means the car usually sends more power to the rear wheels. That changes how it feels when you accelerate compared with cars that send more power to the front wheels.

Term

front wheel biased

This means the car usually sends more power to the front wheels. Even with all-wheel drive, it can feel different from a car that sends more power to the rear wheels.

Car

2010 Honda fit

A 2010 Honda Fit is a small Honda hatchback that’s popular for being practical and easy to live with. Here it matters because it barely got driven and sat for years, so it likely needs a careful check and fresh fluids/repairs before it’s truly ready to use.

Place

Tom Ball Honda dealership

This is a Honda dealership (Tom Ball) where the car was taken for service. People often use dealerships when they want a thorough inspection and proper maintenance done after a car has been sitting.

Term

oil chains

This sounds like they meant an “oil change,” which is when the engine oil (and usually the filter) gets replaced. If a car sits unused for a long time, changing the oil is one of the first things to do so the engine isn’t running on old, degraded oil.

Term

spark plugs

Spark plugs are the parts that make the engine’s “ignition spark” in a gas car. If one is damaged or won’t come out, it can sometimes mean the engine has a bigger issue than just the plug itself.

Term

diagnostic trouble codes

Diagnostic trouble codes are like the car’s error messages stored in its computer. They help identify what’s going wrong—here, the car was reporting misfires in a cylinder.

Term

cylinder misfire

A cylinder misfire is when one part of the engine doesn’t burn fuel correctly. That can be caused by problems with ignition or fuel delivery, so it’s important to figure out which one before replacing expensive parts.

Term

replacement fuel injectors

Fuel injectors are the parts that deliver fuel to the engine. If the car’s diagnostics suggest fuel delivery problems, a mechanic might replace them—but it’s best when the diagnosis clearly points to injectors specifically.

Term

compression

Compression is a measure of how much pressure the engine’s cylinders can build. If compression is off, it can mean there’s an internal problem inside the engine.

Term

leaks

In this context, “leaks” means something is escaping where it shouldn’t—like air, fuel, coolant, or exhaust gases. Leaks can lead to rough running or misfires.

Term

fuel filter

A fuel filter cleans the fuel before it gets to the engine. If it’s clogged, the engine may not get the right amount of fuel, which can cause running problems.

Term

5.4

“5.4” means the engine is about 5.4 liters. Bigger displacement usually changes how the engine feels and works, especially when towing or carrying heavy loads.

Term

351

“351” is a reference to an older Ford V8 engine family. The caller is basically saying the newer 5.4 engine comes from the same kind of engineering DNA, which helps explain why it can last if maintained.

Car

Toyota Tundra

This is a Toyota Tundra pickup from 2002. The caller is saying they also put a lot of miles on it and it lasted, again attributing that to maintenance.

Car

Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup, and the caller mentions an “86 Tacoma” as a prior truck. They’re using it as part of a comparison to show that their earlier Toyota ownership also went well with maintenance.

Concept

maintenance

Here, “maintenance” means doing regular upkeep like oil changes and checks. The caller’s point is that keeping up with that work is what helped their trucks last so long.

Car

Toyota 86 Toyota

Term

22R engine

The “22R engine” is a specific Toyota engine used in older trucks. The caller is saying it’s very tough and can last a long time if you keep up with routine maintenance.

Concept

200,000 miles

“200,000 miles” is a big milestone that people use to judge whether a car will last. The caller is saying it’s achievable if you keep up with normal maintenance.

Term

oil and filter change

This is regular upkeep: changing the engine oil and filter, plus other important fluids. Doing it on schedule helps the vehicle last longer and run cooler.

Car

E150

The E-150 is a Ford van that’s often used for deliveries and business routes. The caller is saying their van is closely related to the F-150 in how it’s built, so it’s also holding up well.

Brand

Kia of Carson

Kia of Carson is a car dealership that sells Kia vehicles. The speaker is saying their experience there was easy and honest.

Person

Ahmed Watar

Ahmed Watar is the person the host says they worked with at the dealership. He’s mentioned as the main contact during the process.

Car

2027 Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is a small SUV made by Kia. It’s the kind of vehicle people often choose for daily driving because it’s practical and not too big.

Car

Lexus TX 350 all wheel drive

This is a Lexus SUV called the TX 350. “All wheel drive” means the car can send power to more wheels to help it grip better, especially on wet or slippery roads.

Topic

CarPro certified dealer

This is a way of finding a dealership that’s been approved by the Car Pro program. The idea is to make it easier to buy from a dealer that’s more trustworthy or consistent.

LIVE

This is The CarPro Show, the home of straight talk and honest answers about everything automotive

with Jerry Reynolds The CarPro, a former two-term chairman of the Ford National Dealer Council,

a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, and six-time winner of the Texas Auto Writers

Association Award for Best Radio Show in Texas.

Jerry's partner is Todd Chambliss, great voiceover guy, and six-time winner of the

Darche Championship at the Golden Sperter Bar and Grill.

Here they are now, on The CarPro Show.

All right, here we go, one hour of straight talk and honest answers about everything automotive.

Welcome Los Angeles, K-A-B-C, glad to have you guys with us today.

As always, and we're going to be talking this hour about what's the best thing for you to

do as far as your car buying situation?

What are you thinking about doing?

Run it past me.

Let me know, and I'll tell you if I think that's the best idea for you, or maybe there's

something else.

We're also entertaining the question about the Ford F-150, because it's the number one

selling vehicle in America so far this year, and frankly it has been for decades, and we're

going to take each week and go right down the line.

Next week, we'll take the number two selling vehicle in America, which is the Chevy Silverado,

and ask this question, what's the one thing you love the most about your F-Series truck?

And also want to know, would you buy another one?

A lot of truck buyers out there and the information that you share with us could make a difference

in their decision.

So, F-150 owners today, join us next weekend, we'll do Chevy Silverado, and we'll go on

down the line.

So, as Mr. announcer said, Todd Chambliss is here.

I am here, and I tell you what, this is a great time to buy.

I'm certainly walking an example of that right now, as I spent a little time in one of Jerry's

dealerships yesterday.

I got an updated brand new 2027 Kia Telluride hybrid, and I tell you what, the whole thing

about hybrids, the hype is certainly proving to be true.

The ride in it, of course, the power that you get from having that electric part of

the car doing its thing, and the gas mileage, I mean, I'm not 24 hours in yet, but when

you start off having over 500 miles to go collectively between the two systems, where

I had 300 and something for a full gas tank, that puts a smile on your face when you drive

by those gas stations.

Oh, I guarantee it does.

It's so pleasant, not to have to fill up so often.

Absolutely.

Now, you went lease this time.

I did, and I'll tell you why.

I'm a good candidate for it.

I like to trade up, and I just got my head all mixed up.

Like you said before, there were some incentives that led me to a purchase a few years ago,

but this time around, I was pretty dead set.

I wanted a hybrid, and I wanted to be able to get a lease, and happy to get both.

Well, we'll see you again in two and a half years.

I'll be there ready to go.

Yeah, you will.

Yeah.

Eric, Eric and Houston, you are here on the CarPro Show, and thank you for holding, Eric.

What can you tell me about your F-150?

My F-150 is a 2013 King Ranch with the 5.0.

Yep.

And I am currently sitting at 248,176 miles.

I don't want to get rid of it.

I'm blaming you.

It's really only major issues.

Yeah, the only major issues it's had is it got a water pump, and then of course the transmission

is rebuilt at about 220 because of that lead frame issue.

But beyond that, everything works, and it's a comfortable ride, and I want to keep on driving

as long as I can.

Well, Eric, tell me one thing.

Have those King Ranch seats, have they stayed looking good since 2013?

They have.

Yeah, it's the second generation.

It's not the actual saddle leather.

So you can re-die.

I've re-wrapped my steering wheel just because it was worn, but color is still good.

No holes, no cracks.

Nice.

No anything.

And I've been religiously on the oil every 5,000 miles with synthetic blend, so hopefully

it'll give me a couple more years.

Well, I'll tell you, if you get another one, KingRanch.com, they sell a leather conditioner

just for their seats that are in the King Ranches.

So that might be something to look at as well.

I always thought that was a beautiful interior.

I just wasn't sure how durable it was.

Yeah.

Now, the first gen, I guess, on the version that had the 4.6, those seats did not wear very

well.

Well, they wore like they were designed to do, right?

It's saddle leather, so it's going to show stains and sweat and everything else, but

this next generation has been good.

Well, good.

I'm glad to hear it.

I've done, and yeah, anybody that has this generation, you can get a kit to add CarPlay.

You upgrade your media infotainment system with a newer Ford version.

They program it to your VIN number, and that gives you CarPlay just like the newer F-150.

That's good information.

Thank you, Eric.

I appreciate you so much.

And John in Belleville, welcome to the CarPro Show.

John, what can I do for you?

Jerry, I've got an F-150 2021 hybrid, and it just turned 90,000 miles on it.

It's delimited.

Yep.

And I just love it.

Love it.

That was the first...

I want to get a free driver, and we...

Wasn't that the first year of the power boost?

I believe so.

I think so, yeah.

Yeah.

For people who don't know, the F-150 power boost is the hybrid version of the EcoBoost.

Now, do you actually use...

Because if you wanted to, you could power portions of your house, but have you ever used that in any way?

No, I haven't.

The ability to do that, I have not, but it's good to know.

You know, absolutely.

What kind of mileage...

What kind of mileage are you getting out on the highway?

I'm probably getting about 24, 25.

Okay.

But it's...

Yeah, my four previous trucks have been the Ford F-250 diesel, and, you know, driving this,

it feels...

Oh, yeah.

That's the caution I give people who want a three-quarter ton truck.

And sometimes it's just because they think they look better, and I always caution them.

If you don't need a three-quarter ton truck, it's going to beat you to death.

And, you know, they're harder to drive, park, make U-turns in now.

If you need a three-quarter or one ton truck, there's no substitute.

You got to have one.

But if you don't need it, good grief.

And you're a walking testament to that.

John, thank you very much for joining us today, and I appreciate your input on the F-150.

If you have input on your F-150, that's our topic of the week.

What's the one thing you love the most?

The phone number, 800-926-7777-800-926-7777.

This hour, coming up at 35 minutes after, we've got my brand new song.

And it's called They Came Here For The Soccer.

If you're a regular show listener, you know the last song that I did was about soccer as well.

This is kind of a follow-up to that.

They came here for the soccer.

35 minutes after the hour.

The CarPro Jerry Reynolds knows things you just can't know.

So call it on thechase.com CarPro Listener Line, 1-800-926-7777.

Had a chuckle when I read the quick shifts this week in the newsletter that dropped yesterday.

By the way, if you're not getting the newsletter, you should.

CarPro.com, the very top there is a click here.

This is signed up for the CarPro newsletter.

You can get signed up, lickety-split, and get the latest ones sent to you immediately.

But in the quick shifts, the funny story, and there's an actual picture video actually that goes along with it,

of the California Highway Patrol having a little fun with a person who was on the side of the road.

An EV owner ran out of his range, went to zero, had to recharge with a gas power generator.

Why are you even bothering doing that?

Yeah.

And I'm reviewing an electric Subaru this week.

It's called the Uncharted.

Kind of a...

It leans towards the smaller side SUV, but decent backseat room.

Okay.

338 horses.

Wow.

And almost 300 miles of range.

It's not bad.

Coming in at 41,000 on the window sticker.

Again, marketable car for some folks.

Yeah.

If you're thinking electric, this is certainly one to look at.

Yeah.

Let's talk to Hope in Rosenberg, Texas, in the Houston area.

Hello, Hope.

The old road everything.

Hope, are you there?

Hello?

Yes, you're on the air.

I'm sorry.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Hope, let me get you off of Bluetooth.

All right.

Please, please turn your radio down.

Got it.

All right.

Okay.

So I am about to end my third lease upon my Subaru Outback.

And I don't know what to do right now.

I love the pickup of the Outback, but I don't like the new body styles.

They're really boxy.

Yep.

The cross track looks really good, but it doesn't have any pep.

Yeah, the power's okay, but the interior room, if you've lacked your Outback, the

cross track may be too small.

That would be my biggest fear.

Well, you know, and it's really just me and my husband, so I mean, it wouldn't be that

big of a deal, but if it's like shorter on the inside, I guess I need to go test drive

it.

Yeah, you do.

And have you all looked at the Forester?

Well, and that's what I was thinking too, because that's even less expensive than the

Outback as well.

Yeah.

And it's the same engine transmission.

You get the all wheel drive, you get the eyesight system, you get it all with the Forester.

Does the Forester have the new body style though?

It's new, but it's not, it doesn't look like the Outback.

I mean, and I just had the Outback, in fact, the review was in yesterday's free newsletter.

I like the body style and it may grow on you.

And the reason I say that.

Everybody's with Boxy this year.

Yeah, I know.

And the Outback got off to a slow start from a sales standpoint, but now it's doing great.

And I think it just took people some time to get used to the Boxy or look.

Right?

I don't know.

What do they have the body styles like three years before they do anything else?

Subaru tends to go, go longer than that.

I'd say they probably average five years or so.

But look, if you've liked your Outback and you get, and the Forester now is more appealing

to you, when you get behind the wheel, you're not going to, to be able to tell the difference.

It's going to feel, it's going to feel exactly like what you're used to.

So good and a lesser price.

Yeah.

It'll be cheaper too, especially with this new Outback because the price on it went up.

The price on the one I reviewed came as a little bit of a shock to me.

I have to be honest.

I looked at the windows.

$145,000.

$51,000.

Oh my God.

$1,000.

It was, and it was, I mean, it had everything you could put on one, but I mean, I'm just

not used to seeing Subaru's top that $50,000 unless it's the ascent.

I've got, you know, I'm paying what, $5.59 a month for this lease.

And it's like, God, I can go get a BMW for that, you know?

Not anymore.

Probably not.

No.

What would you recommend?

See, hey, my husband is hopefully going to retire in the next year or so.

And I'm thinking maybe we should buy the car.

You know.

I know that on the road like forever.

Yeah.

So if we did that.

I think if I were you, I would probably tell you to lease one more time and then look at

buying your lease car at the end of the lease.

If it's, you know, if you've, if you've really enjoyed it and you really like it.

And be more careful and don't grind my rims on the curb.

Well, yeah, you can get insurance for that to cover the rims.

Look, I've got, I've got two really good Gilman stores.

I got Gilman Subaru North and I got Gilman Subaru Southwest, both at my website.

Give them a shot at your business.

You'll be real pleased with them and the numbers.

If you bought a car you thought you'd love, but now you want to push it off a cliff.

Get some advice from the car pro Jerry Reynolds on the chase.com car pro listener line.

1-800-926-7777

And clear Lake Texas.

We talked to Carla, Carla.

Good day.

What can I do for you?

Hi Jerry and Todd.

It's good to talk to y'all.

Thank you.

I am needing your, I'm needing your advice and it's very timely that Todd just talked about

having just purchased a Kia Telluride because I've got a Ford Explorer 2021.

I bought new and I'm at, I'm about to turn 120,000 miles in a couple of weeks.

And so I've been thinking about either getting a new Explorer or getting a Highlander,

which I've had before and loved.

I like the size of the Explorer a little better, had a little more room.

And then I'm also, but then I started looking at the Telluride.

So my husband has not been sold on the hybrids.

He thinks they're going to do the auto, the stop and start.

But I heard what Todd just said about it.

It doesn't do that.

Yeah, it doesn't.

Okay.

Let me ask you a question.

And when you think about the ride and drive of the Explorer that you have versus the

Highlander that you used to have, which one do you like the best?

The Ford Explorer.

You're talking about a rear wheel, rear wheel drive truck based chassis.

Mine is four wheel drive if that makes a difference.

Well, it does, but it's, it's rear wheel biased, meaning that until you need the front wheels

to pull, you're, you're pushing with the rear wheels.

That gives a different drive.

And that's why I made that statement and ask you that question because if you like the

Explorer the most, you should probably get another one because anything else is going

to be on a car chassis.

It's going to be front wheel biased and it's not going to drive the same.

Okay.

I know that's not what you want to hear.

You like the looks of the Telluride.

I get it.

Drive it and see what you think.

But, but I find it's hard for people to go from a rear wheel drive to a front wheel drive.

And that's what you're doing even with all wheel drive.

It's still going to be a front wheel drive in the Telluride and in the Highlander.

So take that into consideration.

I've got good dealers for all of them in Houston.

Use my list at carpro.com.

Coming up, six minutes, the song.

You can't get good advice from someone who doesn't really have a lot of experience.

That's why you need to call the car pro Jerry Reynolds before you get your next vehicle.

Call thechase.com car pro this underline now at 1-800-926-7777.

And welcome back to the car pro show Jerry Reynolds the car pro and me Todd Shambles.

Well you're in for a treat.

It is now the world debut of a brand new song that Jerry has composed.

He wrote and spent a lot of time putting together.

Has to, of course, this is the last weekend in this country of the FIFA, the World Cup.

And with that in mind, it's a follow up song to a song he did before talking about the folks who came here to see our country, to see all the great things about it that maybe we had lost sight of.

This is sort of a follow up here. It's called they came here for the soccer, a world debut exclusive on the car pro show.

And maps of where to stay.

They came here for the matches, for the cheering and the score.

But they showed us our own country like we never seen before.

They came here for soccer, we learned a thing or two.

We saw the best of America like we forgot to do.

Barbecue and kindness, big hearts and big blue skies.

Ranch dressing on the table and cold drinks packed with ice.

They came here for soccer, but before the games were through.

They reminded us how lucky we are to have this view.

They said your people smile a lot, your highways sure are wide.

Your portions are ridiculous and we said yes, that comes with fries.

They found out ranch goes with pizza, wings and anything that lands.

And watched the brisket disappear like some magicians slide of hand.

They cheered inside our stadiums then when the games were done.

Some fans from Japan cleaned up their rows before the next folks come.

We watched them do that quietly and maybe learned right then.

Respect is one more souvenir we ought to bring back in.

Sometimes it takes company to make you see a place.

And all the little blessings we overlook each day.

You see what they've been seeing and finally understand.

There's a lot we take for granted in this proud and lovely land.

They came here for soccer, but we learned a thing or two.

They saw the best of America like we forgot to do.

From tailgates down in Texas to the lights of Tennessee.

From ice cold drinks to strangers they would sit right here with me.

They came here for soccer, but they left us with the truth.

Sometimes guests can teach the host to love the house we grew.

Yeah, they came here for soccer, but the lesson came for free.

America looks pretty good through everybody else's eyes you see.

Wow, pretty good stuff there.

Well, something to think about.

Yes, absolutely.

Something to think about.

Too many times we don't see.

What we take for granted.

We get these millions of people coming into the United States

and telling us how wonderful it is.

You go, you know what?

Kind of is.

Good reminder that maybe we should stop and spell the roses along the way.

That'll be a next week's free weekly newsletter.

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Rich in Houston, you're next on the car pro show.

Yes, sir.

Thank you so much for taking my call.

Appreciate you gentlemen.

Thank you, sir.

This is about my my sister's deceased mother-in-law's car.

That's a mouthful.

Wait a minute.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Break that down.

Sisters deceased mother-in-law.

Okay, I got it now.

Yes, sir.

She passed away about 10 years ago, but she had a 2010 Honda fit that had been sitting

at my brother's office for about six years.

My brother would start it maybe like once every couple of weeks.

And that was it.

It was supposed to be for my sister's kids.

It only has 10,600 miles on it.

Wow.

And yeah, my sister's mother-in-law really didn't drive much.

But anyways, since it's been stagnant, my sister took it to the Tom Ball Honda dealership

just to get everything reworked and stuff, oil chains and any repairs since the vehicle's

been somewhat stagnant.

Yeah.

And they want to replace the motor.

They told her that they went to change the spark plugs.

And because one spark plug came out damaged, that indicated that there was damage prior

to the vehicle even getting there, and that the whole motor needed to be replaced.

I could be wrong.

And the reason I don't take mechanical questions is because I don't know what I'm doing, but

I'm going to tell you that sounds way off base to me.

Oh, yeah.

I mean, I'm looking at what they said.

They said, during the startup attempt, diagnostic trouble codes indicated cylinder misfires

prompting me to order replacement fuel injectors.

Before installing the new injectors, I proceeded to check for compression and leaks.

However, while removing the spark plugs, I noticed that one would not come out and another

came out damaged.

That indicated engine damage and the vehicle requires engine replacement.

I disagree.

At the very best, I'd want a second opinion.

And for what she's wanting to have done, I don't think you need a dealership.

I think you just need a good mechanic shop that can look at it with a fresh set of eyes

and say, OK, it needs belts.

It needs hoses.

It needs the oil and filter change.

It needs a new fuel filter.

You know, it just needs, it's gummed up from not running.

But a new engine, I think that's way off base.

Get it out of there.

Well, if you live in Texas, operation slowdown has begun.

It's a way to go and keep people driving safely and, more importantly, driving within the

speed limit.

So bad news for the car pro.

As he is known for having a heavy foot, especially with the EVs that he drives here and there's

easy to go and start.

What did you say this morning?

You were driving in and driving in.

I mean, EVs are just so quiet.

And this one, the Subaru Uncharted, has got 338 horses, which is a ton for an SUV this

size because it's fairly small.

And I look down, I'm doing 91.

Wow.

Better slow that down.

Well, yeah, with this thing going on, this operation slowed down.

Yeah, absolutely.

Goes through August 2nd.

Again, this is in the state of Texas, not certain about any other states, obviously,

but they're just trying to be safe and drive smart is what they're saying.

So that's just good advice wherever you are anytime of the year.

Yeah, I'll shut it down to 88.

Good for you.

Have some control there, would you?

Yeah.

88.

Manville, Texas.

Dennis, welcome.

Dennis, tell me about your F-150.

Yes, I have a 2010 F-150 with a 5.4, and I've got almost 200,000 on it.

I know that 5.4s didn't have a really good reputation, but it's been great.

It's a quiet truck, and it's very smooth riding.

Yeah, they are.

And you know, that engine actually was a derivative of the 351, which was a great engine for a

lot of years.

So I'm not surprised.

So no issues with the engine or transmission, either one with 200,000 miles.

I change the oil and everything I do, all of it myself, and use the best oil I can get

for it and just keep tabs on it.

It's been a great truck.

I mean, I was a Toyota guy before this.

I had an 86 Tacoma and then a 2002 Tundra.

Both of those trucks had almost 300,000 on them when I sold them.

So the common denominator here is maintenance.

Yes.

No question.

Well, the 86 Toyota had the 22R engine, and it was bulletproof if you do maintenance.

Right.

But you know, people talk about cars today, and they'll all do 200,000 miles if you get

the maintenance.

If you just, you know, if you do the basic maintenance, I'm not talking about going crazy.

I'm just talking about oil and filter fluid changes, you know, all the fluids.

That's just such a big deal.

Wow.

Hey, Dennis, thank you.

I appreciate the call very much.

Dave, Corona, California.

Dave, welcome to The Car Pro Show.

Oh, hi, Mr. Jerry.

How are you?

I'm good, buddy.

What's up?

Oh, well, you're talking about the F-150 and how reliable they are.

Well, I own a delivery business, and we're on our second or third one.

This one I bought with, it's an E150, but it's got the same basic chassis and motor.

It's the van.

A half ton van.

Exactly.

Yeah.

Exactly.

311,000.

Oh, man.

Holy cow.

300, and you've got a regular maintenance program, I bet.

Absolutely.

And I do all the work myself.

I learn my lesson.

None of my vehicles go to the dealer who I've ever been to.

Well, I tell you what.

Two of you in a row, high mileage forwards, both of you do your own maintenance.

Maybe there is something to that.

But maintenance itself, that's the maintenance.

You've got to keep those fluids clean.

And that's what worries me about the generation of new drivers coming up right now.

They don't check their oil.

They don't know how to check their oil.

Most of them can't even change a flat, which was another story in yesterday's newsletter.

About Gen Z, or Gen X.

Nobody trusts Gen X to change a tire, change a flat.

I don't doubt that.

Oh, wow.

Dave, thanks for calling.

I appreciate you very much.

Well, on the Car Pros show, this is the moment we talk about those happy listeners, all those

folks that have these great stories.

After doing it Jerry's way, getting a brand new car, and of course, great story from,

well, this is from R, and I don't know the actual first name.

Just R is the abbreviated first name I get here.

But they're in the Los Angeles area.

Of course, they listened to us there and went to Kia of Carson.

And Ahmed Watar is the contact there in the actual messages.

The dealership should hold a masterclass on how to lease and sell vehicles.

That's a pretty bold statement right there.

Everything went so smoothly.

I was blown away, no haggling.

Everything was straightforward, honest, and easy.

I've been to six dealerships prior that were all awful.

No surprise there.

Very happy with Kia of Carson.

Can't recommend them enough.

Got a brand new 2027 Kia Seltos.

Hey, all right.

Pretty cool car.

Yeah, it is.

That's a neat little SUV.

Absolutely.

And Alexis of Clearlake and Houston, of course, Fred Fourchet is the guy there.

Oh, yes.

And Lindsay went there, of course.

Said that ended up looking at your car pro website.

Talked to Fred there for the first email.

He was a pleasure to work with.

Spoke on the phone for a while for I made the hour drive from Conroe to see him.

Apparently he actually stayed late and made sure that the vehicle that was

transferred from another dealership got there and took care of her.

So couldn't be happier with the Lexus TX 350 all wheel drive.

Thank you for what you do.

The first pleasant car purchasing experience I ever had.

Oh, that's nice too.

Very nice.

Well, there you go.

It can be a good experience.

You can save money and have a good time buying a car.

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