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What does “SRS” mean in a car?  SRS is an abbreviation for Supplemental Restraint System, which is the name for the system that monitors and controls your airbags’ and seatbelts’ ability to function properly in the event of an accident. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   New technology installed b...

Electric Vehicle (EV) Definition An EV is defined as a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source. An EV includes both a vehicle that can only be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery (all-electric vehicle) and a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draw...

Today we’re answering your emails to help steer you in the right direction.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   Should cars have built-in speed limits? Some think it’s time Auto Casey Car Review:   2023 Lexus RZ 450e | Short Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 undercarriage is often overlooked...

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 vehicle to the buyer. Accordin...

The diesel engine, named after  Rudolf Diesel , is an  internal combustion engine  in which  ignition  of the  fuel  is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to  mechanical   compression ; thus, the diesel engine is called a compression-ignition engine (CI engine). This contrasts with engines using  spark plug -igni...

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 catches dogs ripping cars to sh...

Electrically assisted steering systems, also known as electric power steering (EPS), dispense with hydraulic fluid entirely. In these systems, the steering movement is assisted by an electric motor.   Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News: Mississippi Ranks #1 Deadliest State for Driving Over Thanksgivi...

Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep yo...

Vehicle audio is equipment installed in a car or other vehicle to provide in-car entertainment and information for the vehicle occupants. Until the 1950s it consisted of a simple AM radio. Additions since then have included FM radio (1952), 8-track tape players, cassette players, record players, CD players, DVD players, Blu-ray players, navigation systems, Bluetooth telephone integration, and smar...

Is it necessary to winterize your car? Normally, you'd want to winterize your car before cold weather hits, but it's never to late to get your car prepared to tackle frigid temperatures and some snow. Failing to do so could leave you stranded, in need of an emergency repair, or on the back foot in freezing temperatures. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Ve...

Inspecting any used car and taking it for a test drive before you purchase it is important. After identifying the used car you’re interested in and running a vehicle history report to ensure there are no undisclosed issues, like accident damage or title issues, you’re ready to meet the seller, inspect the car, and take it for a test drive. Source: https://www.carfax.c...

Euro cars are vehicles manufactured by European automakers that are known for their high-quality engineering, sophisticated design, and impressive performance. These cars are highly desirable among car enthusiasts and are associated with style, luxury, and performance. And in with us for the first segment jump-start the topic, is Mike Marsh with the 16th Annual Euro Fest , happening in Ridgel...

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 30-mi...

Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Join Auto Correct live at the 27th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast in Gulfport, October 5th at 10 am! Tune in to the ultimate automotive experience as we rev up for this spectacular event. We'll bring you all the high-octane action, car enthusiasts' insights, and expert advice to make your car dreams come true. Join ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Mel...

Recalls can come from an automaker or the federal government, through its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when they've determined a specific vehicle doesn't meet minimum safety standards. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   People Are Supposedly Falling For This Obvious ‘Pum...

What is vehicle collection data?: Vehicle Data Collection solutions help companies collect, transform, and transfer vehicle data to the cloud in near real time while optimizing cost. As a result, data-driven analytics and machine learning help companies build innovative applications that improve vehicle quality, safety, and autonomy. Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Ch...

By the strictest definition, a customer is buying a car online only if they complete the entire transaction from start to finish using the Internet.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Helpful Link: Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Online Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA News:   LA’s New Back-In-Only Parking Spaces Are Causing Chaos Au...

Financing a car means taking out a car loan that you repay over time. When you take out a car loan, you agree to pay back the amount you borrowed, plus interest and any fees, within a set period of time. Shopping around and comparing loan offers could save you significant money in interest and fees. Today, we discuss car financing options, between your repair questions. Email the show: ...

Maybe you were even given one by your parents, a sibling, or some other questionable ‘benefactor.’ You drive it, maintain it, and fix it; you seem to put an endless amount of money into it, and the air conditioning still doesn’t work. Eventually, it seems like you say a prayer every time you turn the key, and you start to think… is now the time? And then you get some estimates for repairs, an...

Think you have to be an avid hiker or willing to brave the intense summer heat to take in the amazing scenery that fills Mississippi? Think again! The Magnolia State is home to several scenic byways, which means you can view some of the state’s most spectacular sites from the comfort of your own vehicle … Today, we discuss The Best Drives in Mississippi, between your repair questions. The 5 Best M...

Today we’re talking about  Selling Your Car and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction.  Quick Facts About Selling a Car: When putting your car on the market, you’ll want to decide whether to trade it in at a dealership, sell it yourself, or get an instant cash offer.  Even if you plan to sell a car yourself, it’s wise to get backup offers from one or more dealerships a...

Today, Let’s Soup This Thang Up, and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction.  To soup up a car means to tinker with the air and fuel mixture to get the most out of its engine's performance. The term “souped up” dates back to 1911, referring to horses that have been injected with narcotics to make them run faster. “Souped up” came from the slang word “soup,” the narcotic inje...

Today we’re answering your Emails & Talk to Us Voice Messages to help steer you in the right direction. You can also use the Talk to Us feature on the MPB Public Media App to ask Coach a direct question! Download the app from your app store, open it, then click on the menu to the left to find the Talk to Us tab, scroll to find Auto Correct, click the mic and leave your message! It’s as simple...

Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you.  Email the show:  auto@mpbonline.org Recalls:   Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHT...