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Original Air Date: 12/21/2023 What is the Undercarriage? The section of a vehicle that is underneath the main cabin of the vehicle. For trucks and automobiles, the Undercarriage contains the chassis. Why Does the Undercarriage Require Maintenance if No One Can See it? It is easy to forget about your vehicle’s undercarriage. What you don’t typically see is easy to forget about, which is why the und...

Originally aired: 12/14/2023 Odometer fraud, also referred to as "busting miles" (United States) or "clocking" (UK, Ireland and Canada), is the illegal practice of rolling back  odometers  to make it appear that  vehicles  have lower mileage than they actually do. Odometer fraud occurs when the seller of a vehicle falsely represents the actual mileage of a v...

The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family — which often means traveling in thick traffic or winter weather. From celebrating with family to getting together with friends, the holidays are one of the best times of the year! And with all the excitement going on, it’s extra important to keep safety at the top of mind. If you’re planning on hitting the road during the holidays,...

Original Air-Date: 11/30/2023 An  18 wheeler  or semi-trailer truck is the combination of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to carry freight. A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paying passengers. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   Video...

An auto battery , also known as a car battery , is a rechargeable battery that powers a vehicle's electrical system and starts the engine. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:  Did you know your car tag frame can land you a ticket in Mississippi? & General Motors announces huge layoffs ahead of potential turmoil Auto Casey Car Review:&nb...

Original Air Date: 9/21/2024 Held on the third Saturday of September,   Cruzin' Clinton Car Show and Parade  is one of Central Mississippi's premier car shows. The annual car show welcomes car enthusiasts from all over the state of Mississippi. Vintage and classic cars parade through the city of Clinton and park for the show located in historic Olde Towne. And it all goes down, Saturday,...

A car module is a computer that controls a specific part of a vehicle. Also known as a ECM – Electronic Control Module . Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:  2X Monster Truck Tour Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Kia EV9 GT Line 3 Row Electric Crossover | Complete Review Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

A monster truck is an extremely large pickup truck, typically with greatly oversized tires and is a specialized off-road vehicle with a heavy duty suspension, four-wheel steering, large-displacement V8 engines and oversized tires constructed for competition and entertainment uses. Monster Truck Facts : Click Here Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA Ne...

Getting your car ready for winter means getting your vehicle winterized for cold temperatures, snow, ice, slush, and rain… Winterizing your car and getting it prepared for the next Polar Vortex is where the rubber meets the road, so you can drive safely this winter season. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: National Teen Driver Safety Week Auto...

A motor fuels provide  power  to the  motor  in  motor vehicles . Currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered by  gasoline  or  diesel . Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show  - 10/25/24 - 10/26/24 Auto Casey Car Review:   2024 Mazda MX-5 Mia...

Hey y'all! On your mark, get set, go mark your calendars right now because we're broadcasting live from Cruisin' the Coast 2024 , America's Largest Block Party, this Thursday, October 10th at 10 a.m.! Join Germaine Flood and ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton as they go live from Cruisin' Central in Gulfport for all the action, the cars, the food and they're answering your email...

Hey y'all! On your mark, get set, go mark your calendars right now because we're broadcasting live from Cruisin' the Coast 2024 , America's Largest Block Party, this Thursday, October 10th at 10 a.m.! Join Germaine Flood and ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton as they go live from Cruisin' Central in Gulfport for all the action, the cars, the food and they're answering your email...

Email the show at   auto@mpbonline.org or use the MPB Public Media App's "Talk to Us" feature to ask Coach a direct question! Download the app from Google Play or the App Store , open it, then click on the menu to find the Talk to Us button, scroll to find Auto Correct, click the mic and leave your message! It’s as simple as that. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Eq...

Knock sensors are devices used in internal combustion engines to detect engine knock or detonation. The knock sensor detects vibrations and sends a signal to the engine control module (ECM), to prevent engine knock.  Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Cruising Flowood - Car Show - 9/28/24 Starkville Car & Bike Show - 9/28/24 16th Annual Ren...

Held on the third Saturday of September, Cruzin' Clinton Car Show and Parade is one of Central Mississippi's premier car shows. The annual car show welcomes car enthusiasts from all over the state of Mississippi. Vintage and classic cars parade through the city of Clinton and park for the show located in historic Olde Towne. And it all goes down, Saturday, September 21st! In with us to tell us mor...

America’s Largest Block Party,  Cruisin’ The Coast® , began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events. With close to 10k registered vehicles, Car enthusiasts from 40 states plus Canada, Germany and Puerto Rico arrive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast once a year to showcase their rides and to cruise our state’s beautiful...

A vehicle's transmission , also known as a gearbox, is a vital component that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA Auto Casey Car Review:   2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge | Short Take Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mass air flow (MAF) sensor, also known as an air meter, measures the amount of air that enters a vehicle's internal combustion engine. This helps to balance the air and fuel, which is essential for the engine to run optimally Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Thieves use key fobs to steal cars with push-to-start feature | What you can do to...

Intake air temperature (IAT) is the temperature of the air that enters an engine. The intake-air temperature sensor might be a fairly unassuming component, but it plays a key role. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:  Why should you place a water bottle on a car tire or why should you place a plastic bag over your car mirror?  Auto Cas...

A throttle body is a device in a car's engine that controls how much air flows into the engine. It's a key part of the air intake system and is usually located between the air filter and the intake manifold, on the driver's side of the engine compartment. In fuel injected engines, the throttle body is the part of the air intake system that controls the amount of air flowing int...

Buses , are large motor vehicles designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   Mr. Tintman’s hosts a Back to School Bash , Saturday August 10th, 2024 in Hattiesburg!   Auto Casey Car Review:   2024 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Edition | Short Take Nathan's Law:  S...

Diesel technicians , also known as diesel mechanics or service technicians, maintain and repair diesel engines and other diesel-powered machinery. They work in many industries, including transportation, agriculture, and construction, on a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as buses, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, and tractors. Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire,...

Lawn equipment is a machine used to maintain lawns, such as lawn mowers, weed whackers, sweepers, and compact tractors. A lawn mower, also known as a grass cutter, is a machine that uses blades or a reel to cut grass to a uniform height. The height of the cut can be fixed by the mower's design or adjusted by the operator. Lawn mowers can be powered manually, by battery, or by e...

Boat engines are propulsion systems that power boats, dinghies, and pontoons. The three most common types of boat engines are outboard, and inboard. Other types of boat engines include direct fuel-injection engines, electronic fuel-injection systems, and carbureted fuel systems. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment...