Payne Auto Talk

In Episode 72 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Omar Flores (Sales Manager) of CAMCO Truck & Trailer Solutions. They discuss what CACMO offers in Vehicle & Trailer repair, outfitting/upfitting and modifications for personal, commercial/fleet and any functional need you'd require for business or pleasure. From simple light, wheel and axle repair to full f...

In Episode 71 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team), talks with Tony Flores (General Manager, Ed Payne Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) at the 87th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show (RGVLS) in Mercedes, Texas. They discuss the latest redesigns & updates of New 2026 Model CDJR Vehicles, their discounts & rebates, EP-CDJR's Parts & Service Department, and what is on the ho...

In Episode 70 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Adrian Gonzalez (General Manager, Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) and Hector Lopez (Sales Associate, Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram) and discuss 2025 from the world of Payne Edinburg CDJR. Part of their year involves an increase in social media effectiveness in communicating with customers (via TikT...

In Episode 69 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team), has quite the chat with Adrian Gonzalez (General Manager, Payne Edinburg CDJR) about his recent attendance to a conference of Chyrsler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram's (CDJR) parent company, Stellantis. Adrian divulges upon what's on the horizon from CDJR cars, trucks, SUVs, PLUS their options, accessories and services... Including the SRT/Perf...

In Episode 68 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) has a chat with Mr. Scott 'Coach' Inskeep (Payne Weslaco Chevrolet) about how his career on the gridiron as a student, player and coach led him to being a sales associate at the Payne Auto Mall's Chevrolet Franchise. Scott's journey also intertwines with the UTRGV 'Vaqueros' Football Program, and he speaks upon how lessons learne...

In Episode 67 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Mr. Jay Cantu (VP of Programming for iHeart Radio in the RGV) to talk about life both on and off of radio. They cover Jay's journey on the airwaves, being a part of the iHeart Family, Community Involvement, being media partners with Payne Auto Group, Upcoming Local Events... PLUS a musical tribute to the Rio...

In Episode 66 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Mr. Mark Alaniz (General Sales Manager) of Payne Alice Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM to hear about the latest happenings in the Alice, Texas area. Chris & Mark go over what's available at Payne Alice CDJR, its staff & crew (including Mark himself), local events and also the recent partnership with Texas A&M K...

In Episode 65 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with previous PAT Guest, Adriana Ibarra (Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM), brings us up to speed on a NEW Program called the Vehicle Exchange Program (VEP). With the VEP, qualified customers have the option of upgrading their current vehicle (PreOwned or New) while maintaining their current monthly payment!...

In Episode 64 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Pete Magallanes (Service Manager, Payne Weslaco Buick-GMC) to discuss the latest happenings in Weslaco's hub for 'Luxury & Professional Grade' vehicle maintenance & services. Pete talks of his humble beginnings in California, his venture to the Lone Star State, love of America's Favorite Pastime, PLUS the s...

In Episode 62 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Payne Weslaco Ford's General Sales Manager, Matt Castillo. When it comes to Ford, Matt KNOWS what's happening in the Mid-Valley and he shares with us his journey of 15 years of not only being a Payne Employee, but being a 'Blue Oval' Man from the get-go. Since Ford Employee Pricing is the hot-topic of the season, M...

In Episode 62 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Ed Payne Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram (EP-CDJR) Service Manager, Ruben Basaldua. Chris is brought up to speed on the latest happenings at EP-CDJR's Service Department, including the new crew of diesel technicians in the team, what services are offered for both everyday driving PLUS Commercial-Fleet, and what to expect d...

In Episode 61 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with fellow employee and team-member, Gabriel Treviño (Payne Digital). They discuss Gabriel's start with Payne Auto Group, being a part of Payne Auto Group's online presence at Payne Edinburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and sharing experiences from each side of the lens and [at times] microphone. Chris & Gabriel also in...

In Episode 60 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Adriana Ibarra (Service Advisor) & Irvin Chapa (Service Technician) to discuss maintenance services that Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram are performing on Sundays! Adriana & Irvin expand on what it takes to be a part of the service team, what they do and the vehicles they repair & maintain. Not o...

In Episode 59, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with both Sarah Hernandez (Rio Grande City, Assistant City Manager) and Roy Garza (Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce) to discuss upcoming events in Rio Grande City, the culture surrounding said events and what's in store for local business, both large and small. Sarah & Roy discuss their love for their hometown, including their many...

In Episode 58 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) talks with Rebecca Gearhart of the Rio Grande Valley's Chapter of the Make-A-Wish (MAW) Foundation. They discuss the history of Make-A-Wish, it's mission and how they help Rio Grande Valley Families that have children afflicted with life-threatening illnesses, PLUS how YOU can be a part of MAW as a volunteer. This episodes musica...

In Episode 57 of Payne Auto Talk [Short], Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) talks with Eric Treviño (General Manager of Payne Arena in Hidalgo) about the happenings and upcoming events at Payne Arena. From the past Holiday Festival of Lights, to the Spring Concert Season that is upon us, Eric discloses some awesome events on the horizon!

In the 55th Episode of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall [Payne Street Team] sits down with returning guest Freddie Flores [General Manager of Payne Mission Volkswagen-Mitsubishi] and they discuss the return of the VW Van in the form of the Volkswagen ID 'Buzz'. This all-electric, 7-passenger van has the best of the new with an old-school flavor, and Freddie brings us up to speed on this beautiful b...

In Episode 55 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Mr. Noel Martinez, finance manager of Payne Alice Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram... Payne Auto Group's NEWEST Dealership in Alice, Texas! Chris & Noel talk about being under the 'Payne Umbrella', the fine folks who work at Alice CDJR, the area of Alice (and it's surrounding neighbor cities), the vehicles and serv...

In Episode 54 of Payne Auto Talk (PAT), Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Mr. Raul Gomez (General Manager) of Payne Weslaco Ford (PWF). In his second appearance on PAT, Raul brings us up to speed on the latest happenings at PWF, including the latest accolades of the dealership, the hottest & latest products, vehicle services, upgrading/up-fitting of a new or your current v...

In this 'Short' Episode of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team talks with John Castilleja, General Accounts Manager of Payne Commercial & Fleet. John brings us all up to speed on Payne Commercial & Fleet having 'Elite' Status, their capability for outfitting & up-fitting your new or current fleet, mobile service options, PLUS who we serve in our local communities a...

In Episode 52 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Mr. Luis Saldaña, Executive Director and General Manager of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show (RGVLS). Chris & Mr. Saldaña talk about the RGVLS, it’s rich history, community ties, and the other 50+ events hosted there throughout the year. They also discuss the agricultural community & industry of So...

In Episode 51 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall (Payne Street Team) sits down with Mr. Jason Metzger, Manager of Budget Rent-A-Car in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. They go through the ins & outs of the rental process, the vehicles available, Jason's path to becoming Budget's Manager, his upbringing in South Texas (including his father's influence & work ethic), having the same type of '...

In Episode 50 of Payne Auto Talk, we are ‘Halfway To 100’! Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with Mr. John Barraza, General Manager of Payne Weslaco Chevrolet & Buick-GMC. John brings Chris up to speed on the newest building at the Payne Auto Mall in Weslaco, Texas - Payne Weslaco Buick-GMC’s SERVICE CENTER! More service bays with our mighty Service Advisors & Technicians,...

In Episode 49 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team sits down with the NEW General Manager of Payne PreOwned McAllen (PPOM), Charlie Rodriguez. Chris & Charlie talk about being Payne Auto Group’s newest General Manager, what it’s like working your way up the ladder of success (at work and home), the crew & vehicles that await you at PPOM, the passion of barbecue grill...

In Episode 48 of Payne Auto Talk, Chris Marshall of the Payne Street Team heads to Ed Payne Chyrsler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram (EPCDJR) to sit down with NEW General Manager, Tony Flores. Chris & Tony discuss EPCDJR's recent 'change of command', what awaits in the world of Jeeps, outgoing 'BIG Block' V-8's (including awesome deals on Dodge Charger & Challenger), and new 'Up-Fits'/options with Payne Co...