Underneath The Hood Podcast

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! As the temperatures start to plunge, the guys are breaking down what really happens underneath the hood when winter cold sets in. From shrinking tire pressure and sluggish batteries to brittle rubber and sudden windshield cracks...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys are keeping the spooky season vibes rolling by diving into the 5 scariest car repairs that drivers constantly ignore! The crew unearths the ticking time bombs hiding beneath your dashboard and undercarriage....

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys are back from hiatus and diving headfirst into the critical topic of seniors and driving! As drivers age, their vehicle needs change dramatically, from physical accessibility to advanced safety tech. The crew...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're looking back at some of the absolute best moments from past episodes of Underneath the Hood. In this "Best Of" compilation, the crew opens up the vault to bring you a handpicked collection of game-changing wisdo...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys dive headfirst into the world of "beater cars"—cheap, reliable Point A-to-Point B daily drivers that can either be a total financial lifesaver or an absolute money pit. While buying a high-mileage budget ride...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys tackle some of the most common auto repair myths passed down through generations of drivers and confirm or deny whether they are true or just plain fiction. While following old-school advice or neighborhood g...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys tackle a convenient habit that might actually be breaking your bank in the long run: the lightning-fast "five-minute oil change." While getting in and out of a lube shop in minutes sounds like a dream—especia...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys tackle a reality hitting close to home for many drivers right now: budget blues. When money is tight, the temptation to DIY your car repairs skyrockets, but the crew is here to help you draw the line between...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys tackle the ultimate test of any driver's patience and preparedness: unexpected roadside emergencies. From the sudden pop of a blown tire to the dread of an overheating engine, the crew walks you through exact...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys dive into a staggering new statistic from Edmunds: in the first quarter of 2026, 84-month (or longer) auto loans hit a record-breaking 22.9% of all financed new-car purchases. The crew pulls back the curtain...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, the guys are looking at the data trends to reveal the top car care questions people are currently asking AI. From diagnosing a "Check Engine" light to asking for step-by-step oil change instructions, the crew explores...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're tackling a serious topic that hits close to home: Garage Fire Safety. From the surge in lithium-ion battery usage to the classic flammable fluids we all keep on our shelves, the guys are discussing how to turn y...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're plugging into the big debate: EV vs. Hybrid. With gas prices fluctuating and charging stations popping up on every corner, is it finally time to ditch the pump, or are you better off keeping one foot in the inte...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're pulling back the curtain on the "free" inspection. We've all seen the checklists, but are they actually looking at your car, or just looking for a sale? The guys are breaking down the hierarchy of inspections—fr...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're tackling the ultimate logistical crossroads for every vehicle owner: Mobile Repair vs. The Traditional Shop. Is it better to have the mechanic come to your driveway, or should you be making the trek to the local...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're shedding light on the cryptic symbols staring back at you from behind the steering wheel: Dashboard Warning Lights. When your car starts "talking" to you, knowing the language can be the difference between a qui...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're shifting gears to look at the fine print that could save—or cost—you thousands: Car Warranties. With vehicle technology reaching new heights and repair bills following suit, we're peeling back the sticker to see...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're shifting gears to discuss the "Check Engine" lights of our past. We're diving deep into car repair regrets—those moments where a missed oil change or a neglected belt turned a minor tweak into a major headache....

Our exclusive tour of vintage & rare cars continues! Glen, Dave, and Lee are still on the pavement at the Ahwatukee Car Show, and the quality of the builds just keeps getting better. In Part 2 of our on-site special, the guys head into the heart of the show to find the "best in class" survivors and the ultra-rare specimens that usually stay tucked away in private collections. From showroom-floor f...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable insights to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of the car world! This week, we're wrapping up 2025 and taking a look at what's idling on the horizon for 2026—from the surge in new vehicle sales that hit new records, to innovations and inventions in car technology that will being the auto indu...

🛠️ Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of auto repair! This week, we're shifting gears to tackle the backbone of modern logistics and service: Fleet Services. From the local delivery van to the cross-country semi-truck, these vehicles are the lifeblood of countless businesses. We're diving deep...

🚗 It's a special episode of Underneath the Hood! This week, Glen, Dave, and Lee are leaving the shop and heading straight to the Ahwatukee Car Show benefitting Hope for the Homeless AZ to talk to the passionate owners of some truly unique vehicles! Join our automotive experts as they wander the rows of vintage and rare cars, getting up close and personal with rolling history. Hear firsthand stori...

🚗 Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of auto repair! This week, with Thanksgiving and the busy year-end holidays fast approaching, we're focusing on one of the most stressful parts of the season: Long-distance travel! Whether you're visiting family across state lines or heading to a friend's h...

🚗 Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of auto repair! This week, we're shifting gears to the myriad of choices you face every time your car needs a fix. Whether you drive a classic car or a brand-new one, eventually, you'll need a repair. But when the mechanic hands you an estimate, how do you...

🚗 Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of auto repair! Just in time for Halloween, we're tackling the most terrifying thing of all: the scary sounds your car can make! 🎃 Forget creaky doors and phantom footsteps; we're diving into the screams, groans, and unsettling clunks that send chills down...