SwitchCast
Doug Tabbutt
Updated 10 days agoSwitchCast is the automotive news and entertainment show that’s not just for car people. Hosts Doug Tabbutt and Tyler Sanders bring the snark to the car world each week with their skillfully blended cocktail of automotive advice, personal finance, and extra-dry humor.
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Episodes (193)
Manufacturers Respond to the Tariffs
This week, we'll take a look at how both the stock market and manufacturers are responding to the tariffs, some updates with online auctions, and how Tesla owners are pivoting to an interesting strategy to...protect their vehicles?Ford Motor Company will offer employee pricing to all US shoppers: 'Handshake deal with every American': https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/ford-motor-company-offer-employee-pricing-all-u-s-shoppers-handshake-deal-every-americanHow Are Automakers Responding to Trump's Tariffs? What We Know So Far: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64375899/automakers-trump-tariff-response/A Few Thoughts: US Auto Tariffs: https://ssoreport.com/auto-tariffs2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale Tribute: https://sbxcars.com/listing/270/2003-ferrari-challenge-stradale-style-360Tesla booted from Vancouver International Auto Show over 'safety of attendees': https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/tesla-booted-from-vancouver-international-auto-show-over-safety-attendeesTexas menace accused of ramming mini 4-wheeler into parked Teslas in chaotic spree: https://nypost.com/2025/03/27/us-news/texas-man-demarqeyun-marquize-cox-arrested-for-ramming-atv-into-parked-teslas-in-texarkana/For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Our Take on the Tariffs
Well, we had to talk about it, right? Tariffs are on every car guy's mind right now and it's time we jumped into talking about them ourselves. Caveat here, though: we recorded this episode before the news about the 25-year-old vehicles was released so...we're aware some of what we're talking about isn't the most relevant in the first segment.ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILES AND AUTOMOBILE PARTS INTO THE UNITED STATES: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/adjusting-imports-of-automobiles-and-autombile-parts-into-the-united-states/A Few Thoughts: US Auto Tariffs: https://ssoreport.com/auto-tariffsPick of the Week: https://switchcars.com/cars-for-sale/1999-porsche-911-carrara/For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Is This New Automotive "Fund" a Sham?
Man oh man, have we uncovered a sketchy automotive-based "fund" and it's hard to put into words just how sketchy it actually is. Let's uncover the Geadhead Grotto Fund and the questionable nature of it. Also, folks are losing their minds over their neighbor's nice garages and California is changing some emissions regulations. ‘Garage Mahals’ Are Driving Neighbors Nuts: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/garage-mahals-are-driving-neighbors-nuts/“Leno’s Law:” New Bill Would Exempt California Classics from Smog Checks: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/lenos-law-new-bill-would-exempt-california-classics-from-smog-checks/For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
We Got an Uncalled For Negative Review...
Auction scams, negative Switchcars reviews, and some news out of Oklahoma Highway Patrol regarding a Ferrari 488 Pista.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Finding the Right Wedding Car
With our producer's wedding on the horizon, we figured it would be appropriate to discuss the process of choosing a wedding car. What should you look for, how can you find them, etc. Also this week, Ferrari wants its customers to stop "ruining its cars."Ferrari CEO Wants To Stop Customers From Ruining Its Cars: https://www.carthrottle.com/news/ferrari-ceo-wants-stop-customers-ruining-its-carsArkansas State Police settles PIT maneuver lawsuit which injured pregnant woman: https://www.kark.com/news/working4you/arkansas-state-police-settle-pit-maneuver-lawsuit-which-injured-pregnant-woman/For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Cars Aren't (By Definition) Investments: Here's Why
Jon Sabo joins us this week to talk about "cars as investments" and the return of the mint green GT3.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Washington State is Cracking Down on Speeding
This week in the news, Washington State may soon make it impossible to speed for some folks, an undercover sting goes wrong, and De Tomaso may soon be releasing the P72 (maybe who knows).For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Speeding in Washington State May Soon Be Impossible for Some Drivers: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63687979/speed-limiters-washington-state/De Tomaso completed first production-spec P72 supercar: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1134733_de-tomaso-completes-first-production-spec-p72-supercarPlease visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
One of the Funniest Insurance Fraud Cases We've Seen
A man dresses up as a bear to commit insurance fraud, some hack influencer spouts off car scam nonsense on social media, and breaking automotive news out of Texas. A full week of news here at SwitchCast!For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Debate: You Shouldn't Go Into Debt for a Car
This week, Tyler and Doug are getting into a spirited discussion of whether or not you should take on debt to purchase a vehicle you REALLY want. Also, we'll debunk some common car buying myths.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Guide to Owning a Police Car
When it comes to owning a police car, try to do it right. Otherwise, you could wind up like some of the fellas you see in the (often hilarious) news stories online.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
The Big Salvage Auction Scam of 2025
We've discussed Carvana a multitude of times on the podcast; but now, it just feels more pertinent than ever.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd- the vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Let's Talk About Carvana
We've discussed Carvana a multitude of times on the podcast; but now, it just feels more pertinent than ever.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comhttps://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvdFollow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
How Much Does it Cost to Daily Drive a Sports Car?
This week we're discussing some shady dealers, how to annoy salesmen, and asking the question of "how much does it really cost to daily a sports car?"For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comFollow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Transporter Scams, Dealer Scams, and Radford Motors
Lots of scams happening we wanted to tackle here as we round out 2024. Let's discuss!For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comFollow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
A Very SwitchCast Christmas (Livestream)
Join us for a very special Christmas livestream! From all of us at SwitchCast to you, Merry Christmas!For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors: https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://switchcars.comFollow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Front Wheel Drive VS Rear Wheel Drive for Winter Driving
The debate of AWD and FWD for winter driving is far, far from a simple discussion.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
A Stolen Ferrari, Sovereign Citizens, and Other Automotive Tales
We've got some WILD stuff going on this week between a stolen Ferrari and the illegitimate "transport company" behind it's theft, sovereign citizens behaving like, well, sovereign citizens, and more.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
The Best Online Car Auction Strategy
Car auctions give us a great overview at the market. This week, we'll take a look at some online auctions and see what we can learn about the best strategy for buying/selling cars online. We'll also get a visit from Hank and see how contemporary politics often wrongly influences the way people determine how they'll sell and buy vehicles.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Racist Car Dealer Pays $1 Million to Settle with FTC
A car dealer's lack of ethics land them in hot water, Corvettes are hot (not in the market sense), and Montana LLCs continue to be a hot topic of discussion.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Does a Criminal Past Hurt a Car's Value?
Does a car's sketchy past (or rather, owner's sketchy past) have any impact on the vehicle's value? We'll dissect this and also discuss the Junkyard collection that recently went up for auction this week on the show.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
What Can We Learn From this Tragic Lamborghini Crash?
A Lamborghini achieving speeds of up to ~150 mph gets into a tragic accident; what can we learn from it? Also, we'll discuss some automotive news concerning a civil asset forfeiture case that...is questionable at best.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Driver Records Cyclist’s Childlike Meltdown
This week we'll discuss some market updates, car myths about the exotic car market, and shed some light on the wild caught-on-camera confrontation between a cyclist and young driver.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Dealer Gets Double Crossed on $1 Million Ferrari Deal Gone Wrong
How are Cybertrucks holding their value better than Corvettes? We'll discuss this, touch on kit cars, and talk about some car finances.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Is the Luxury Car Market Crashing?
How are Cybertrucks holding their value better than Corvettes? We'll discuss this, touch on kit cars, and talk about some car finances.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars
Can the Cannonball Record Be Beat?
Lots of things going on recently in the automotive world. Some dope got himself locked in a Corvette he allegedly was trying to steal, we discuss the possibilities of the Cannonball record being beaten, and whether or not buying rental/off-lease cars are a bad idea.For more information on SwitchCast, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/Please visit our sponsors:https://www.nuts4sticks.com/ - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discounthttps://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST"Follow our socials:https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInchttps://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoughttps://www.instagram.com/switchcars