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Frank Leutz
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Facebook Live “Inside The Garage” 8/27/18
Inside The Garage - 8/28/2018 LIVE from Inside the Garage ~ this week’s show topic & guest announcements ~ ALSO what YOU had to say about shop licensing ~ Giveaways & more ~Stop by & say hello!
#124 BackYard Builds. Style & Design
BackYard Builds. Style & Design We were super excited to bring to you Brutha JD & his incredible wife Lexi Del Rey of Wrench Wars MAVTV on this weeks Wrench Nation Tv’s Car Talk Show. We dove into the awesome history of bringing the community together at El Rey’s Garage & the fascinating history of how it all started!
#123: Get your shocks and struts rebates with KYB!
Get your shocks and struts rebates with KYB. Installing shocks or struts soon? Get your shocks and struts rebates with KYB! Contact a Parts Authority location near you for details! Click the link for parts authority locations: https://bit.ly/2HQUdYn
122: Calling all mechanics, service advisers & garage owners!
Calling all mechanics, service advisers & garage owners. Calling all mechanics, service advisers & garage owners 📣 This week’s, "What Would You Do", Wednesday’s issue from the garage is ~ well ~ craziness! I have never seen this scenario ~ tell me what you would do ~ comment below ⤵️ & keep it clean you maniacs.
#121: Inside the Garage – Tariffs!
#121: Inside the Garage - Tariffs! Join us from Inside the Garage ~ this week’s Car Talk Show topic & special guest announcements & TARIFFS ~rising cost of Auto Parts & Service ~ an issue for you? I want your comments about TARIFFS if ya catch the replay --what say you?
Inside The Garage: Why is this Challenger squeaking?
Inside The Garage: Why is this Challenger squeaking? A pesky squeak from the rear suspension has the driver of this Dodge extremely annoyed. We investigate the relationship of noise and recent replacement of brand new shocks.
The Power Of Youth Outreach
The Power Of Youth Outreach We had a JAM PACKED show Wrench Posse! We're bringing the community together for automotive youth programs that are making a big difference. This week we had Executive Director Sergeant Charles Woodruff of DRAGG and Officer Teerink of the DRAGG Phoenix chapter. We will also hear from Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms, event MC for many DRAGG events and whose brought auto enthusiasts to support the program.
#118 Thank You.
I wanted to thank you for the incredible support of our Wrench Nation Car Talk podcast and express gratitude here. There are so many shows out there, and the fact that you are taking some time each week to hang with our mechanical tribe truly means a lot to me and our team. In this video we discuss some amazing guests and show topics that we have lined up in August, as well as reveal the lack of power concern with the Toyota with a car care tips video. Thanks again, as I will catch you on the podcast. Host of Wrench Nation Car Talk Frank Leutz
Drugs and Distracted Driving #117
Drugs & Distracted Driving. Legal weed, impaired driving & road safety are currently a hot topic as cities across the country configure solutions to eliminate the potential for driver risk. Many reports suggest that THC is a minimal factor , while some reports suggest otherwise. Who can we believe here ? A difficult topic as heated passion resides on both sides of the marijuana issue. We stay clear away from an individuals legal right or personal culture, and dive in to the real and raw of compromised safety while toking it up behind the wheel. With Drug Recognition Officers from the City of Chandler Arizona, and DRIVING MBA COO Maria Wotczjak -we investigate their experiences from the street, the extensive training, and cooperative across the country to keep our roadways safe.
#116 Tesla Road Trip.
John Martinson, founder of China Mist Tea ,along with his son Neo, travel 6 000 miles throughout the NorthWest in their long distance Tesla to promote zero carbon awareness . With over 85% of the world utilizing fossil fuels for energy we investigate how we can transition responsibly while promoting our environment and health. Travel with us for a special interview behind the scenes of an amazing road trip across 6000 miles of the American NorthWest in a Tesla raising both awareness and attention for a vital concern. A father/son bonding road trip in a Tesla Model 3 LR on some of the most scenic roads through 10 Western U.S. States and 2 Western Canadian Provinces. The 6,000 mile trip will take 31 days with overnight stays in Farmington, New Mexico; Durango, Telluride, Aspen & Boulder, Colorado; Park City, Utah; Jackson & Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming; Whitefish, Montana; Banff & Jasper, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; Whidbey Island, Seattle & Port Townshend, Washington; Seaside & Port Orford, Oregon; and Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Santa Monica & Laguna Niguel, California, and a possible three-day extension at a beach hotel in La Jolla at the end of the trip. This is more than a simple road trip. John Martinson and son Neo will be representing the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) as brand ambassadors and will be promoting Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Sustainability, where John served as President of the School’s alumni chapter, and two other ASU projects—The Center for Science and the Imagination and the Sustainability Teachers’ Academy. A fascinating road trip -- A Carbon Neutral trip benefiting a local (Arizona) tree-planting project with the Arizona Sustainability Alliance.
#115 Now Hiring.The Critical Shortage of Mechanics.
Now Hiring. The Serious & Worrisome Shortage of Mechanics. The shocking truth of an ugly history and how we can undo the past . The chronic shortage and why the industry fell asleep promoting in bay culture IN THE PAST. The lack of culture and gratitude over the last several generations may have contributed greatly to the dilemma. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a need for nearly 796k service techs by 2026 The innovative programs currently in place to tackle the shortage. Investing in tools. A large personal investment. --Are future technicians excited about this? Innovative ways to manage tool expense. How to handle the complexity of cars and trucks that are growing faster than the technicians ability to handle it. In bay virtual assistance. Will the future of artificial intelligence help --Bosch in Bay Assistance -Charlie. The reality of societal pressure to go to college and the forgotten trades huge demand. Parents ashamed or worried. An unproud Uncle who was a mechanic refuses to let his niece and nephew become a wrench. What is so different today and how do we change image. Are consumers ready to pay an hourly rate to sustain respectable wages and training for the modern day vehicle From Mechanic to Automotive Network Digital Technician The incredible training and knowledge required to service modern day vehicles.
Inside The Garage Video: What is That Old Engine Oil Saying Anyway?
Honey Oil - Chocolate Milk - Shiny Gritty Oil - Strawberry Milk Coolant.. All Clear Danger signs for your car and wallet.
#114 Flying Cars
The technological grip over the next 10 years in transportation is currently pacing to exceed the last 100 years of automobile history. With automation & driverless transport vehicles currently in heavy testing and coming soon place we shoot to the skies and discover the flying car.
#113 AC Tips
Tips. Many of you may pick up a can of self charging refrigerant at a local parts store and charge up your ac system for a quick fix, so you thought. Is it fixed ? Is it going to last ?
#112 Classic Cars
The custom coachwork, while sporting an elegant and sleek design gave way to so many classic cars of history that are greatly prized and collected to this very day. Take a trip with us as special guests Roger Falcione, founder of ClassicCars.com and the legendary classic car restoration talents of Ken Vela of Wikd Kustoms pay a visit. We celebrate and travel the interesting history of legendary design and art that have given these particular vehicles a special place in automobile history during these popular time frames over he last 100 years. The Brass Era Car. 1896 -1915 Steam Car Development & the early days of electric engines. With brass touch points covering multiple points of the vehicle --THE STANLEY STEAMER Vintage Car Era 1919 -1940’s--The advertising years. More than just industry and work --a time to celebrate success and https://www.blubrry.com/wrenchnation/34840049/112-classic-cars/--with a dramatic turning point from the devastating depression years. 1950’S -1970’s Big Chrome and Horsepower. A time for big blocks and chrome with innovations in technology for its day. For our fellow mechanics across the world --we would love to hear your tips ! Chime in the comments , as the goal is to help as many people out with their car care , auto repair & maintenance needs with some great tips ! Please take a moment , and come join our weekly mechanical tribe by clicking here https://apple.co/2EdrZJE Itunes weekly Sunday upload Listen Live every Wed 4pm Arizona time and join in the show with us --we would love your car care questions or help https://bit.ly/2Eqp4Ki Our great sponsors who keep us rolling - we are grateful. As we do business with the best right here in our garage--these folks are long term relationships that we can vouche for 100 percent ! Host of the show Frank Leutz puts is heart and soul in to relationships and will only recommend those that he has had a rolled up sleeves experience with. This means simply put --how well does these products\services serve his garage clients and what happens when mistakes are made These are companies that live by their clients in the automotive industry & and are accountable. You can call Frank at the garage 480 726 6400 anytime for the straight and skinny. Professional Installers check out Parts Authority with Locations Nationwide & the quality auto parts like DENSO,SMP,AC DELCO,DORMAN,CENTRIC,AISIN,HITACHI to name a few. The experienced & knowledgeable parts counter folks while providing an iron clad warranty where the answer is yes ! https://bit.ly/2HQUdYn #poweredbypa Automotive Service Centers check out digital inspections for your service facilities creating higher levels of consumer transparency and productivity https://bit.ly/2IE6zHD
#111 Robo Taxis
Robo Taxi. The era of autonomous vehicle pick me up is coming sooner than you think. The ease and convenience of a simple click of an app and voila --a vehicle with no driver ready to take you to your next destination. Imagine the stress of driving and the related fatigue from focusing behind the wheel completely eliminated. How would you spend your new found discovery of time in a vehicle with a technological chauffeur keeping you safe and sound? ARE YOU WILLING TO TRADE CAR CULTURE WITH FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND TRANSPORTATION COMFORT ? Less than the fee of riding a bus, was the recent claim from a leading autonomous EXECUTIVE --saving you on the exorbitant cost of vehicle ownership. Monthly subscription like a NETFLIX style account that makes it simple and less expensive. Would you trade the freedom of car culture and style with an extra budget immediately created from not owning a vehicle ? We investigate the TECHNOLOGY of autonomous ride sharing program WAYMO, with special in studio guest James Smith, Economic Development Innovation Manager with one of the most technologically progressive autonomous vehicle cities in the country --The City of Chandler.
# 110 Seat Belt Science
Seat Belt Science & Safety. We investigate the key factors that go in to seat belt design and function, as well as dive in to those areas of the restraint system that may not work when these faults of your vehicle are present. Plus -the atrocious deaths of children & pets in hot vehicles, and tips on how we can make a huge difference here.
#109 Vehicle Dead to Me.
Your vehicle is dead. Your wallet is crying. You struggle to decide whether another red cent is worthy of vehicle repairs on your ride. We explore tips on how to avoid a financial disaster and when it may be time to pull the plug on the old hooptie and begin a new vehicular relationship. Case examples of what can go completely wrong when you thought it was good. When its to late to spend on maintenance. How to organize car repairs and win.
#108 The History of Freeways & Highways
We drive em. We have been stuck on em. At times we truly hate to be on these, at times, insane parking lots of traffic madness.Originally coined as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 --we explore the interesting history and the fascinating future of technology on the great roadways of North America
#107 Cold Ice Vehicle Vent Air!
Your engine was purring. The gauges were all harmoniously functioning with peace, until a sudden episode of a coolant system failure wreaks havoc.
#106 Avoid an Engine Meltdown. Coolant System Tips
Your engine was purring. The gauges were all harmoniously functioning with peace, until a sudden episode of a coolant system failure wreaks havoc. Your baffled as your engine has sustained a considerable amount of heat in a short period of time ---and now has major problems. We investigate key areas of the coolant system that can quietly fail fast and sneak up on a perfect running engine while your bank account watches nervously. How to avoid, and tips to maintain before an engine crisis occurs.
#105 The Shade Tree VS Automotive Mechanic.
Working on vehicles with more computer code than an F 35 Raptor Fighter Jet--mechanics from yesteryear struggle to keep up while technology under the hood is a network of a gazzilion pieces of information to make it all function for safety and reliability. The sophisticated training and education for todays modern automotive technician is mind boggling --With special guests from Subaru training of America and Award Winning Automotive Instructors from Mesa Community College --we explore what it takes to fix vehicles for a modern day automotive technician.
#104 The Legendary Concept Cars
From the iconic Futura to the artistic Y Job. We explore how vehicles went from drab and dreary to style and grace--leading the way for the incredible designs of concept cars that all hope to become production line vehicles ---maybe.
#103 Communicating With Your Mechanic for Vehicular Success
Frank and the Team Discuss how to best communicate with your chosen mechanic. And what to watch out for from those less than reputable shops.
#102 My Engine Hesitates Stumbles or Sags ??
Tips for Smooth Engine Operation. With or without a check engine light on --an engine that hesitates when accelerating can be frustrating. We reveal basic tips on what to inspect and correct with special in studio guest Lee & Kelli Weatherby of Accurate Automotive and Steve Rozansky of Friendly Auto.