A-1 Custom Car Care Show

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Should new drivers have a new car or a used car? Dustin answers a listener question about a Silverado with the 6.6 gas or diesel engine paired with the 10 speed Allison transmission. As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, local police are prescribing new safety measures. One of the recent bits of advice included Toronto Police tellin...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Spring is officially here! Dustin gives some advice on small engines. Unskilled vs. skilled employees in the workforce. Is it better to have someone with skills, or is it better to have someone that you can train?

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We had some flooding last week. Dustin and Sarah discuss flood vehicles. If you're about to buy a vehicle, check the seatbelt for water marks, check the trunk for stains, and check for a stagnant water smell. Dustin tells a road rage story that happened in Republic. Jaguar  is ending production of their gas cars entirely before...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Eric with the Sunset shop joins us this morning. Dustin and Eric discuss some of the services that A-1 Custom provides. The two also highlight some of the differences between a quick lube and a fully operational service shop.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: The importance of quality. A listener asks about throw away vehicles. Sarah reads a crazy story about a man who was just released from jail that decided to steal a tractor-trailer full of brand-new Chevy Corvettes. The man claimed he was just looking for a ride home. Spring maintenance.

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We had some winter weather earlier this week. If you've experienced any vehicle issues, give A-1 Custom Car Care a call! How do you pick a reliable repair shop? Figure out how they handle ensuring they have quality service, quality parts, and how do they fix their mistakes? Ford will discontinue its Active Park Assist feature, w...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this episode: Dustin has been working on suspension, batteries, and tires due to the recent cold weather. Dustin has also been working on used vehicles quite a bit. He talks about common repairs and what to look for. Honda  is planning to fix an issue with its 2023 Honda HR-V SUVs that has prompted hundreds of consumer complaints about rear windo...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin talks about smaller car lots and making sure you do a pre-purchase inspection before you buy. Ford is dialing back production of its F-150 Lightning as demand for the electric pickup truck wanes. 1,400 jobs will be affected. This change will start April 1.  A proposed California bill aims to keep certain new vehicles from exc...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: How did everyone do with the ice? Dustin gives some winter weather tips. Right now is a good time to check your tires, and to buy new tires if they're needed. Frigid temps across the country have left many EV drivers stranded. Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs from their fleet and they plan to reinvest in gas powered vehicles. Many ve...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin was stranded during the cold snap last week. The top owned vehicle owned by millionaires. The new shop at Fort and Sunshine is now open!

Happy Weekend! Dustin and Sarah reviewed the top 25 Vehicles of 2023 - AND we have a super update for our Sunshine location - IT'S OPEN AS OF TODAY, JANUARY 15th!

Winter's cold grip on cars and Ford's electrifying achievements take center stage in our latest episode. Dive into the potential stresses on vehicles during harsh weather and Ford's notable growth in F-series and electric vehicle sales.

Buckle up and join Sarah and Dustin in this exciting episode as they take you on a tour of the hottest upcoming vehicles for 2024, according to Car & Driver. Find out which cars are set to revolutionize the industry and gain insights into how to ensure your vehicle's optimal performance through proper alignments. Plus, stay tuned for the latest on A-1 Car Care's new Sunshine Street sto...

MERRY CHRISTMAS! We have a special guest for the Christmas Episode - Kyle Wyatt: Christmas is right around the corner, which means we're talking traditions! Kyle Wyatt joins us this morning to talk about favorite Christmas movies. Are you traveling this weekend? So are 100+ million Americans. Sarah reads through the AAA travel guide.

Tune in to our latest podcast episode for insights into the headaches of car electrical repairs - with customer frustrations & fuse issues. We discuss highlights from the newest Buc-ee's store in Springfield. Sarah and Dustin also talk about the concerning trend of KIA vehicle thefts - one person left their vehicle at the dealer and walked MILES to their home!

This week Dustin and Sarah talk about: A list of vehicles that are being DISCONTINUED in 2024! Including the gas-powered Dodge Challenger & Charger Several EV's The Kia Rio (the only sub $20k car!) There's a new way to tell if your tires are good performers in ice! See more details HERE .

Dustin and Sarah go over their Christmas Gift Guide for Gearheads! Why it is important to consider that BOTH men & women deserve 'practical' gifts that can help them be self-sufficient. Gift Ideas from gift-certificates to tools!

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Dustin fields some listener questions this morning. What about cold air intakes? Can I use 134a instead of 1234yf, and what's the difference between the two? Driver distractions, and safety training. Next week we will do a Christmas gift show! If you have any ideas, make sure to text the...

Happy Thanksgiving! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin answers a couple of listener questions about Start/Stop Technology (and how to bypass some of them!), and Secondary Batteries. A listener also sent in a  video  regarding new Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPF). What is GPF? (Your latest Emissions nightmare) Sarah chats qui...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Happy deer season and happy Veterans Day! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today we're doing a travel show to help you better prepare your trip if you're planning on traveling. The heaviest Thanksgiving traffic is expected to be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, typically around 4-6...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:  Have you noticed the influx of deer on the side of the road?  With deer season just around the corner, keep your eyes peeled for deer. Dustin and Sarah talk deer whistles for your vehicles and grill guards.  It's finally here. A growing number of Americans are  falling behind  on their car paym...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: A little fall maintenance for you! The FBI said Monday motor vehicle thefts posted a double-digit jump year-over-year in 2022. The total number of cars stolen last year was near a million across the country. Sarah and Dustin talk about the most common vehicles  stolen . Ford is recalling more than 2...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Fall is here! We talk snacks & Dustin walks us through some basic fall maintenance. The UAW strike. ADAS systems. Update on the new Fort Street shop!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin brings on special guest, Annie! Annie is the store manager for the Sunset store. Annie talks about what it's like running a busy shop and highlights some of her amazing team. Annie and Sarah compare their experiences when it comes to votech education.

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry: Dustin wraps up some listener questions from last week. Dustin gives a recap of what's been happening around the shop. A quick update on the new Fort Street shop. Sarah received an automotive data report for the state of Missouri. She shares some of the info within the report. Affordability issues with use...