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#168 Author Chris Balish: How to Live Well Without a Car!
$147,000 dollars That’s how much money our guest this week, Chris Balish, saved by making one really smart financial decision. His wife Jennifer, has saved more than $54,000 by making the same decision, thus together they’ve saved $200,000. They are completely debt-free, and within another year or two, they're going to pay cash for a house. How did they do it? By going car free. They occasionally rent cars and frequently ride in cars, they just don't own one -- the fixed costs are too high. There are many benefits to living car free, and the financial windfall is at the top of the list. According to the American Automobile Association, the average cost of car ownership is $8,400 a year -- over $700 per month. Keep in mind that you pay for your car in after-tax dollars. So a $700 monthly car cost eats up approximately $1,000 in salary. Every month. How would you like to boost your income by one thousand dollars a month without a side hustle and without having to beg your boss for a raise? What could you do with that money? Lots of things. Pay off debt, like credit cards or student loans. Save it. Invest it. Buy an appreciating asset like a house or rental property. Buy Bitcoins if you're feeling sassy. Travel. Save for a child’s college. Or even pay off your mortgage and retire early. Serious question: how would you like to be debt free and have six figures of cash in the bank -- without doing any extra work? THE CAR FREE LIFESTYLE When you go car free not only will you save a boatload of cash, you’ll also reduce your stress level, lose weight, improve your health, live longer, retire sooner, and do your part to help fight climate change. When Chris first got rid of his car, he was a TV News anchor in St. Louis, Missouri. Within a few months of bicycle commuting to work he lost 25 pounds and saw his abs for the first time in years. Even though he was eating as much as he wanted. It’s all possible with one smart lifestyle choice… going car free. You will still ride in cars and rent them occasionally, you just won't own one. Chris and his wife Jennifer have lived in the global epicenter of car culture, Los Angeles, California, for years. Exciting news! Chris and his wife, Jennifer now teach a course to help you become car free and save money! Learn more about it at https://bit.ly/CarFreeCourse
#167 Steve Saleen: Bringing Race-Proven Performance to the Street
The Business of Super Cars With an incredible race history with the performance design and build of the Saleen Mustang to one of the world's most renowned super cars, the Saleen S7, CEO & Founder Steve Saleen has carved out a reputation that truly ranks with the most celebrated performance vehicle designers in history. Mr. Saleen’s entrepreneurial business plan laid the groundwork for an entire new industry of design, engineering, manufacturing, and sales of high-performance vehicles that were race-proven and marketed for sales through showrooms nationwide. His impeccable attention to detail while observing a business acumen is like no other. Additional Builds and Hollywood Other significant accomplishments include the paint and sub-assembly of the Dodge Viper, supercharged Harley Davidson Ford F150 and the construction of the first “running’ Camaro for its introduction in the movie “Transformer”. Numerous Hollywood films have featured Saleen vehicles, including “Fast and Furious”, “Bruce Almighty”, “Transformers” (as the Decepticon “Barricade”) and “Ironman.” Mr. Saleen has recently upped the game in the automotive world with the introduction of the Saleen 1, the mid-engine sports car with super car credentials. As the “History Channel” program pointed out, Steve Saleen is part of a trio of “legendary” performance car builders alongside Enzo Ferrari and Ferdinand Porsche.
#166 Auto Parts Experts Talk Rotating Electric: Tips for Under Hood Success
Under Hood Rotating Electric While technology is certainly blazing away, there have been some changes to these age old components of your vehicle, the starter and alternator. As the alternator has made advancements in certain vehicle platforms by incorporating the on board computer in circuit as well as clutch style pulley systems, these parts can often be misdiagnosed, creating an in bay comeback or a frustrating weekend at home working on your ride making multiple trips to the parts house. Back to Basics On this special technical edition of the show, we are going to uncover some of the common areas of alternator and starter misdiagnosis and review some of those technical service bulletins that can help us before we head down the wrong path. With special guests, Jim Crosson of Parts Authority https://bit.ly/PartsAuthorityLocations and Jeff Johnson of Motor Car Parts of America https://bit.ly/MotorcarPartsAmerica come join us for some insight and education on one of the most common automotive repairs going down in the service bay or at home in your garage
Luxury Car Condos Meets Racetrack
The Ultimate Vehicular Hangout There is a quiet movement among car enthusiasts across the country regarding the storage of their prized possessions. Add to that, the serious demand for a club like environment with high end amenities from luxury lounges and service facilities, to an actual racetrack to rev your wheels and vehicular soul. From earthquake proof storage facilities in Los Angeles, to the sprawling acreage to lay out your horsepower inner beast of McLaren, Ferrari or Mustang, welcome the Apex Motor Club in Arizona https://bit.ly/ApexMotorClub, where car condos meet racetrack. One of a Kind. From Rest to Race. The ability to open up the throttle and get to the inner depths of the soul and spirit of a well-crafted rolling machine. The freedom to express all aspects of performance, and your race skill set through your investment, is a release of pride and joy. Teaming up as co-founders of Apex Motor Club are Jason Plotke, a 20-year automotive industry veteran, and Matt Williams, a 14-year automotive entertainment industry veteran, who brilliantly put together one of the premier world class racetracks complete with luxury car condos, country club amenities and exclusive racing events https://bit.ly/ApexMotorClub. Join us as we discuss behind the scenes of the build out of a race track combined with a concept for one of the most exclusive car condos in the country!
#164 Police and Automotive Pros Team Up for Youth Outreach
An Age Old Problem Youth involvement in gangs is a serious problem across the country, whether you’re in a big city or the land of suburbia. You see gang graffiti firsthand, and usually glance over it, becoming numb to the blight and crime. MS-13, the mark of an international criminal gang organization, seems to be in the headlines just about every week as the federal government, and a multitude of states across the country, work to eliminate their presence. From Gang Graffiti to Automotive Repair and Car Customization Police departments are stretched thin for resources, yet officers all across our country create or volunteer to help their community. We are excited to share with you, Dragg Racing Against Gangs & Graffiti (DRAGG) https://bit.ly/DRAGGTeam. It's not a big ‘ole horsepower run down a street called Broadway in the middle of the night, in all actuality, DRAGG is an incredible after school program for teens. Currently in the cities of Oxnard, CA and Phoenix, AZ, and coming soon to Los Angeles, police officers and folks from the automotive industry mentor at-risk high school students, giving them a viable alternative to a life of gangs and graffiti. Guests DRAGG Executive Director Sargeant Woodruff, with the Oxnard Police Department, and Officer Teerink with the Phoenix Police Department, talk about the successes and impact the DRAGG program are having on young people. Follow them on Instagram or Twitter.
#163 Those Ridiculous Driving Habits That Drive You Crazy
Please and Thank You Mom always said from our early years say "Thank You" and "Please," a staple of the basics towards being neighborly and thoughtful of the people around us. Over time, many of us have lost that principle of life to certain degree and in some cases all together, especially when driving our vehicles. Can we blame the time constraints of our crazy schedules that have us running around without taking time out to remember to slow our thought processes down and focus on this important activity, particularly when we are behind the wheel of what could turn into a maniacal road rage incident or worse yet, a disastrous collision with the loss of precious life? You’re Not Alone The fact is we are all culprits of distracted driving to some degree or another and the multitude of things that we can perform behind the wheel that can create an annoying or selfish act towards our fellow road warriors has unfortunately gotten worse. Is this attributed to technology, that is actually designed to help us, or that attention span, since we are so focused on other things that seem to be more important to us, and not being “present” to this moment that could go bad in a NY minute? We take a look at some of the most annoying driving behaviors and talk with our guest who knows first hand the tragedy of distracted driving. Barbara Hoffman, Executive Director of Red Means Stop Traffic Safety Alliance, stops by to share her story of losing her son Michael from a tragic red light runner and how she has campaigned diligently for safer driving habits and roadways.
#162 Bruce Canepa : Race History & Collector Car Restoration
The Need for Design & Speed When we think of speed and the movement of horsepower and race vehicle designs on the track, history has proven that many can truly compete and dominate. From the early years of 1867, races were organized to prove time trials among man and machine, and ultimately progressed to competition with manufacturers, as specialist cars were designed for maximum speed. Throughout race history, from Sprint Cars to NASCAR, to IMSA, and the famed Monaco Grand Prix, this common mantra runs through the racing bloodline across the globe. Porsche Life: The Racing Intensity & History of Bruce Canepa Among the storied history of race legends and designs, there exists a common pursuit of attention to detail and the drive for an impeccable approach to win. From the 2001 Truck Hill Climb of Pikes Peak record breaking run, to pairing up with motorsports icons Rick Mears and Monte Shelton at the 24 Hours of Daytona, then co-driving with Gianpiero Moretti in the famous MOMO team Porsche 935 at Daytona, Mid Ohio, and Riverside in 1980-81, Bruce closed out the 1980's successfully competing in his own Porsche 962 at West Coast IMSA events. In 1988, he purchased his first Porsche 959 and began development of the U.S. legal version. We are honored to have Bruce Canepa, CEO of Canepa Group Inc., https://bit.ly/BruceCanepa, as this week’s special guest to explore his life of racing, design, restoration and the Canepa Museum, a section of the 70,000 sq.ft. Canepa facility.
#161 The Soaring Growth of Electric Vehicles in China
A Multitude of Car Brands & Chinese Electric Vehicle Growth. As the behemoth of the automotive marketplace, China has an impressive amount of vehicles on the road, as well as vehicles sold on a yearly output basis. The population and middle class boom of recent years has set an unprecedented rate of growth and development of infrastructure to keep up with demand. The vehicle marketplace, specifically in the electric vehicle space, has exploded and China has taken the world stage with how it decides to provide a more efficient way moving forward for the future of transportation, pollution and global commerce. The Vehicular Streets of Beijing. At one point in time, the Chinese elite and wealthy were the privileged few to actually own any major mode of vehicle transportation. With the advent of China's years past economic boom and growth, it is more common place for the average person to own a vehicle, which ,like many cities across the world, has contributed to heavy traffic, congestion and pollution. The need for a more reliable future, independent from crude oil relationships and a more environmentally responsible leap in to the future, China has developed and currently dominates the electric vehicle market. With special guest Hong Kong based journalist & reporter, Echo Huang , https://bit.ly/EchoHuang we explore the fascinating electric vehicle market of China.
#160 The Spectacular Automotive Art of Princess Vidita Singh
From Sea to Global Shining Sea. A Worldwide Energy of Automotive Culture. Many feel that the center of the world for all things automotive and culture is right here in the good old United States. The abundance of automotive creativity and reinvention is never-ending and seems to continually progress from generation to generation, inspiring and invigorating all from coast to coast, and globally. A worldwide movement churning ideas and invention from creative builds and designs, to the color and vibrancy of renowned artists who painstakingly translate rolling pieces of art to wonderful works translated on canvas. Her Royal Highness and Automotive Artist Vidita Singh One of the first automotive artists to represent the beautiful, fascinating and diverse country of India, is Princess Vidita Singh of Barwani, India, https://bit.ly/ViditaAutomotiveArt, who represents stunning works of vehicle art that has been showcased across the globe. She was raised in a family of automotive enthusiasts. Her father H.H. Rana Manvendra Singh, is a pioneer in the field of automotive restoration, a published automotive historian, and the driving force behind the Cartier Concours d’Elegance. We are honored to have Princess Singh calling into the show for what will be a fascinating interview!
#159 Summer Road Trip Tips
The Timeless Family Classic, the Road Trip. We often think of road trips as a time to get away, visit relatives and friends and set off for the freedom of the road. Packing items that will keep the kiddos occupied and a few snacks while maybe having a mechanic glance at a few things like the basics of tires , oil level and condition, and a few safety items like brakes and all exterior lighting. But is this truly enough? The Deep Discovery of Mechanical Concerns. While receiving an oil service and basic inspection is a great start, is this enough? More importantly, what are you truly looking for from vehicle to vehicle during certain mileage intervals? The owner's manual does a pretty good job of laying out a road map of what items should be checked off at specific mileage points, but how many actually read it? Then there are the vital recall and service bulletins that may affect upcoming repairs, or that latest program to the onboard computer that could affect the operation of a multitude of systems, including how well mpg is produced? The Inspection Story You Need to Know from the Service Bays. There are hundreds of articles online regarding road trip tips and how to keep your vehicle safe and reliable. We get it. But how many of these truly bring in a perspective of what mechanics are seeing in the service bays that are true testimonials of what can go wrong and how to avoid it? We attempt to make sense of it all and provide a deeper look into some of the worst case scenarios that could play out during a road trip. You will hear real world experiences in the service bays while performing hundreds of road trip inspections. We are honored to have Bill Nalu, talented technician and garage owner of Interstate Auto Care in Madison Heights, MI https://bit.ly/InterstateAutoCare join us for highlights of specific mechanical disasters you can avoid that go above the basic routine of a quick check.
#158 Nick Sutton The DeLorean Story
Ambition and Greed The fascinating, and at times, poorly understood life of one of the most scandalous stories in automobile manufacturing history has John DeLorean sitting perched high atop the list of tragic outcomes. The story of the General Motors rising executive who would ultimately go on to pursue his dream of creating a cutting edge car company, DMC (DeLorean Motor Company), is riddled with accounts of both ambition and greed. Who was the man behind what generations of car enthusiasts have come to know as the mysterious "Back to the Future" car? DMC Factory Employee #16 Tells All Author Nick Sutton, The DeLorean Story - The Car, The People, The Scandal, https://amzn.to/2ML7nNv, worked for the Belfast plant of DeLorean from the start of the program in 1978 and finished two weeks before the DeLorean gates were locked for good in January 1983. His role was to coordinate design release and supplier selection from Lotus Cars who had agreed to develop the DeLorean under contract between John DeLorean and Colin Chapman, Chairman of Lotus Cars. Nick Sutton joins us from Chicago before he attends the Midwest Premiere of the documentary movie Framing John DeLorean. We chat about one of the most compelling accounts of automotive history.
#157 Fastest Female on 2-Wheels Attempts 4-Wheel World Land Speed Record
Fastest Woman on Two Wheels What drives an individual to chase incredible speeds to attain a world record or two…or eight?! The fastest woman on two wheels who has an unwavering passion for setting some serious land speed records, the talented Valerie Thompson https://bit.ly/ValerieThompsonRacing does and she will join us in studio this week. Valerie is the “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer” and an eight-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, seven 200 MPH Clubs and one 300 MPH Club. In 2018, she piloted the famed BUB 7 Streamliner to a record speed of 328.467 mph and is the only female rider featured on the “Top 10 Fastest Motorcycles in the World” list. She was recently included on the Dealernews “Top 100 Leaders in Powersports” list. Preparations for World Land Speed Record In addition to pursuing the fastest motorcycle title of 376.363 mph, Valerie has assumed driving duties of the Treit and DavenportTarget 550 Streamliner in 2019 for her first land speed record attempt on four wheels. Marlo Treit and Les Davenport have four decades of land speed racing experience in a variety of record-setting vehicles. The team’s goal is to break the current conventional wheel-driven, piston-powered automobile FIA class speed record of 417.020 mph. How do you prepare and mentally engage a world record attempt, especially after a violent crash one year prior at speeds in excess of 342 mph? We will find out on this weeks podcast!
#156 Car Chix Grudge Match Racing
Sniveling Sore Loser. When some of us lose at competing head-to-head, we walk away and consider it a done deal. A few of us will down right argue up the fact that everything by way of that competition was not aligned in our favor for whatever reason(s). The heat of competitive passion ensues with a few choice words, emotions, and a serious intention to strike back for a redemption rematch. Welcome Grudge Racing. The art of winning a race competition involves a serious amount of time, and for the most part, an investment of sponsors to support that journey professionally. Much is at stake here and at the end of the day, no one wants to lose. Behind the wheel of just about any motorsports race vehicle are drivers and their teams who will not stop at anything to attain that big ‘W.’ That striped finish line is the goal and the work behind the scenes to accomplish that can be grueling and undoubtedly drum up serious emotions on and off the track. Grudge racing, legal or illegal, can bring some of the most intense race wars and that can ultimately elevates some of the most serious intensity that lurks deep down inside any fighting race warrior spirit. The Female Fury of A Track Feud. Jeanette DesJardins of Car Chix Motorsports https://bit.ly/2K8lhGHCarChix, brings the showdown of two arch rivals who are ready to battle it out every important inch of the drag raceway track at the NHRA NATIONALS at Route 66 Raceway Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st. Georgina Buckley will go head-to-head in her 2005 nitrous powered 2005 Ford Mustang, against Lea Ochs, in her Turbo powered 1978 Ford Fairmont Wagon. Jeanette joins us as we step back in time to dig up some of the most notorious NHRA race matches and discuss her business strategies and coaching with many motorsports teams across the country.
#155 Noor Daoud: Drift Life - Breaking Global Barriers in Motorsports
Drift Racing Global Attraction. Drift racing originated in Japan in the mid ‘90's and has taken a foothold across the globe, including the Middle East, as a popular sport competing for style, tire smoke, line and angle strategies, speed and showmanship. Think of traditional motorsports like NASCAR and NHRA similar to boxing, and drift racing very much like the transition to the more colorful UFC. Many can equip their favorite rear-wheel drive setup with an LS1 engine, grab a few sponsors and they are off and running. Noor Daoud - Palestinian Female Drift Racer Brings It. Gender equality in the Middle East has been a critical issue for many years, and the woman who have faced an abundant amount of challenges also refuse to accept limited lifestyles and conditions. Noor Daoud is from the town of Ramallah, West Bank. Deeply rooted in traditions of family roles and structure, she has never wavered from her passion and freedom of drift racing as a serious competitor. Taking Top 10 positions at many Middle Eastern Drift events like the Red Bull Car Park Drift, Noor never quits and never looks back. She is a member of the Speed Sisters, a likeminded group of women with a strong passion for racing, who pursued their passions against all odds that can be seen now on film at https://speedsisters.tv/. The Time Has Come. While Saudi Arabia has recently lifted the ban on driving for women, who at one time could not have the freedom to enjoy a drive behind the wheel of a vehicle let alone piloting the punch of a fast and furious drifting horsepower beast, we are honored and privileged to have an intimate conversation of a courageous young lady that is bringing inspiration throughout the arena of drifting motorsports and women across the globe. Follow Noor Daoud: Instagram - @noordaoudofficial Facebook - Noor Daoud: Drift Life
#154 Vehicle Cyber Security & Data Privacy
Safely Connect Me Please. As a society, we are truly connected to data and information. In some occasions, this connectivity can leave us open to the risk of a cybersecurity nightmare. Can our vehicles pose that very same security risk with advancements of automotive technology? We have all heard and seen the widely reported incident of a Jeep vehicle purposely hacked to prove the point of how vulnerable we can be behind the wheel. Was this a "one-off" situation to prove a point by determined hackers or a viable case that could pose a more dangerous situation en masse as a potential nightmare? The Battle for Vehicle Security. What You Need to Know. With so many questions, and quite frankly a topic that has seen its fair share of hyped up news, we seek out answers about vehicle cybersecurity. Our guest this week is Bob Redding, Washington, D.C. representative of the Automotive Service Association, https://bit.ly/2Q4Bjlw, and since 1993, President of The Redding Firm, a legislative consulting and advocacy firm located on Capitol Hill. Bob has received presidential appointments to federal advisory committees at the U.S. Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation and Department of Labor, and gives us an intimate look at vehicle security and data privacy concerns. You lose steering. Acceleration is wonky. All systems a NO go. What can you do with a potential hijacking of the onboard systems of your vehicle, taking over the vital stream of data on the controlled area network and those various computer modules? What are the current safeguards being executed by the automobile manufacturers? Join us for a fascinating look at the word of vehicle security and the potential for hackers to bypass the safety measures that are currently in place.
#153 Women in Automotive: Support For STEM Based Careers
With many younger woman struggling at times in what is a male dominated automotive industry, we team up with NASCAR driver Julia Landauer https://bit.ly/JulieLandauerNASCAR and Tina Smith, Director of National Partnerships for TechForce Foundation https://bit.ly/TechForceFdn.Together we will talk about the cutting-edge programs available by way of some pretty awesome and in-depth STEM programs, creating a movement of inspiration and change. The Sad Reality. We still live In a time where it is still common place for a younger woman to look at her dreams of entering into careers of engineering, welding and automotive as an extremely difficult accomplishment. They may have been discouraged, or flat out told they will never be able to achieve it for whatever lame reason. Change is Here. After becoming the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14 AND the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia Landauer shares her inspiration and passion for motivating younger woman across the globe towards a career path by way of reaching their full potential in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Tina Smith is an accomplished mechanic and automotive technician who shares her incredible story as a single mother who never quit and moved onto a successful career in the automotive industry with TechForce Foundation. We are truly honored to have the talents of both Julia and Tina join us for this edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk. Please share with a friend, especially those connected to young girls, as this will be an awesome show of inspiration and motivation!
Facebook Live 5/7/2019: Cadillac Engine Completed
Cadillac engine completed ~ woohoo 🙌 ,how to avoid this belt disaster on BMW and the fix for a right front parking light coming on when stepping on the brake ~ this week’s https://www.wrenchnation.tv/car talk show topic & guest line up Julia Green Landauer & Tina Smithof TechForce Foundation ~ join us from Inside the Garage.
Facebook Live 4/29/19: Hesitation & Misfire
Hesitation & misfire 🤔~are you forgetting these vital components of ignition ...and what we use for clouded headlight lens restoration with a good amount of success ~ also Car Talk show guest lineups for the Month of May ~ share with a friend and join us live Inside the Garage .
Facebook Live 4/22/19: On car brake lathe helps us out tremendously
On car brake lathe helps us out tremendously ~ and this week’s show topic & guest lineup ~
#152 How a Bad Attitude in the Service Bays Can Make Car Repair Go Horribly Bad
With over 1,000,000 automotive service bays in operation across the country and over 250 million vehicles that require service, the critical technical training and investment of specialized tooling and software are important factors to servicing the public's motoring fleet efficiently. What about garage culture? In many independent or dealership garage environments, the positive culture and attitude of technicians can mean the difference between failing miserably with productivity and efficiency and ultimately contributing to less than stellar service for the automotive consumer, or delivering the highest quality service experience for the customer. Dr. Passante, CEO & President of The Organizational Development Group, joins us to discuss simple ways we can affect a change in attitudes and behaviors that will grow and sustain a strong winning culture for success.
#151 A 50 Year Reunion Between Tony Dow & His Corvair
Reunions are for the most part full of great surprises, and in some occasions, perhaps, what we were not expecting at all. The excitement of reconnecting with an old vehicle that had all the charisma and charm from the early years of ownership, later to be nonchalantly sold off, can create an extraordinary amount of sentiment and is probably one of the sweetest things that can happen in life when it suddenly and magically reappears back in to our life's journey. Tony Dow of the classic hit TV series ‘Leave it to Beaver,’ reconnected in 2016 with his old love affair, a Corvair Spyder, after over 50 years. With an incredible amount of attention to detail during the restoration, Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms, gave the Spyder renewed mechanical vigor and restoration for a new life and it's happy return to Tony Dow. Join us for one of the most unique vehicle reunions, bringing joy and happiness while cruising in the wind, reminiscing those early years.
When a Ratcheting Wrench Saves the Day.
When a ratcheting wrench saves a day 🙏This week’s car talk special guest line up Tony Dow ( Wally Cleaver from the classic hit TV series 'Leave it to Beaver') along with show contributor Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms AND this '68 Lincoln just towed in 🤜🏼🔧🔧 join us LIVE from Inside the Garage
#150 Vehicle Donations Making a Difference
Owning a vehicle is a major economic advantage and without it, hardships can certainly ensue. Most of our public transportation is not as flexible and can turn an average 30-minute commute into two hours. Vehicle ownership for low income families costs them more. According to reports from the Federal Reserve, those individuals making $30,000 or less can pay up to 59% more in vehicle finance interest than those making $90,000 and above. With longer commutes and the inability to reach higher levels of individual economic growth, this scenario sadly plays out all across the country. Viable automotive program creating economic opportunity and affordable vehicle ownership. Martin Schwartz, President of Vehicles for Change, stops by this special edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk Radio. His organization is empowering families experiencing financial hardships and helping them achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership and technical training. They have created a movement in Maryland awarding over 6200 vehicles to low-income and veterans. The vehicle programs, and their reentry assistance for those released from prison, have impacted over 22,000 individuals helping them move forward in their lives. Martin reveals how these programs have lifted many out of poverty and created an opportunity for a new life.
Facebook Live 4/8/2019: When an alignment CAN turn tragic
When an alignment CAN turn tragic. Why we pulled the plug on this vehicle to keep it safe~ this week’s Car Talk show topic https://www.wrenchnation.tv/ announcement & special guest Martin Schwartz ~ President of ~Vehicles for Change
#149 Under The Hood Technology
The 2018 Ford F-150 has over 100 million lines of code, and is a sophisticated work of technology. With many automotive service facilities and parts companies offering a "Free" Check Engine Light code pull...is this enough to actually get that vehicle repaired properly? With an ever popular option of "code pulling," we certainly do not see this in the cards as modern day vehicles continue to develop in to rolling networks of sensitive data & information. The code gave me "Oxygen Sensor" fault, and many other code scenarios play out thousands of times a day, as some decide to run the risk of throwing parts on their vehicle like a game of backyard darts, instead of deciphering the data properly and actually testing for a true blue bonafide failure\fault. Scott Brown President & Founder of Diagnostic Network https://bit.ly/2TXwif6, A.S.E. Master Certified technician Jeff Buckley of My Fathers Certified Shop, and Greg Buckley of Buckleys Auto Care join us for an in depth conversation about the challenges & future of testing vehicles the right way to get it correct, and the investment in tooling and training to get it right, while rolling up sleeves to educate the consumer about the road ahead.