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The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 9/20/2025

The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 9/20/2025

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About this episode

Dane Donovan returns to the airwaves after a brief absence, diving into the complexities of aftermarket warranties and their pitfalls for car owners. He passionately warns against purchasing these warranties, citing their inefficiency and the headaches they cause during repairs. Listeners call in with questions about vehicle maintenance, including transmission fluid changes and timing belts versus chains, with Dane providing practical advice based on his extensive experience. The episode emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance and being informed about vehicle care.

Topics: aftermarket warranties transmission fluid changes timing belts vs chains vehicle maintenance oil changes factory warranties repair shop experiences
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Audi 100
Lothar Spurzem (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)
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Audi 100

"...nce art in a setting as stunning as the show. For 100 years, the Elsinore has attracted audiences from ..."
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Ford F150
UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford F150

"got that those chains run on and those guides over time. It happened to me on my, I have a 2007 F-150. My plastic guides broke and"
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Toyota Tacoma
Noah Wulf (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Toyota Tacoma

"...mean, it most likely it's going to be on a Toyota Tacoma. Most likely it's, you said it's four wheel drive..."
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Honda Element
IFCAR (Public domain)
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Honda Element

"...ns and that gentleman that called about the Honda element, that's, that's what happens. But you have a chai..."
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Audi Q7
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Audi Q7

"... you burn up the engines. I have a, I have a 2017 Audi Q7 at one of my shops and, um, it's running bad."
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Ford Escape
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ford Escape

"...r. I'm coming up on 140,000 miles in my 2013 Ford Escape. And we have the money set aside to do a flush on..."
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Honda Civic
MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Honda Civic

"...ou know, my guys, I have a, I have a little Honda Civic. It's 25 years old."
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