A-1 Custom Car Care Show

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Today we're talking EPA and emissions. Vehicles made in the 1995 model year or older, and 1996 model year or older for the diesel vehicle are  exempt in Missouri . Deleting your vehicle. What does that mean? Most legitimate shops WILL NOT work on trucks with altered emissions components! Why?

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about variety of automotive topics, including: Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise once again. Crimes seem to be getting more and more violent. Sarah tells the story of a victim who was getting gas in St. Louis and two suspects tried to steal his vehicle. The victim told them no and they ended up shooting him... And then they didn't even steal his car!...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Silicon Valley Bank and several other banks collapsed earlier this week. How does this affect the automotive industry? According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, car thefts hit over 1 million in 2022. U.S. regulators are looking into complaints that steering wheels for Tesla's Model Y vehicles fell of while in use. T...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Sarah just got back from the 2023 KSGF Great Escape. Sarah was out and about quite a bit in Mexico, so she took notes about vehicles that she saw. There was a lot of cars & SUVs. Trucks weren't as common, but there was quite a few Ford Rangers & VW trucks. Dealerships looked a lot like ours - there was not a lot of vehic...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: A new report shows that the average car payment is $777! Dustin talks about having an extra vehicle on standby in case you ever need it. Thieves stole the catalytic converter from the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile while it was parked in Las Vegas! Kia and Hyundai are rolling out a new anti-theft software upgrade. 362,758 'Full Se...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Sarah is about to leave for the 2023 KSGF Great Escape! Sarah and Dustin talk about the difference in automotive care between the United States and Mexico. Car batteries are no longer lasting as long as they used to. Ford has suspended production of the F-150 Lightning after the battery in one of the electric pickups caught fi...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Discussion about 'New' drivers/Young drivers - some tips & suggestions. Listener question: Is the changed recommendation for transmission flush at 100,000 miles instead of the older 60,000 miles valid? Brandon Beck with KY3 posed a car question on social media. Dustin takes a crack at the car problem Mr. Beck is having.

Dustin & Sarah talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: This is the year that Dustin finally gets a new vehicle. Dustin talks about the trim package that he wants. The repo market is starting to ramp up... Dustin talks about when he thinks it's going to be a good time to buy a new vehicle/new to you vehicle. Dustin forecasts that the 3rd quarter of 2023 will be a g...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Dustin talk about the trade field and how it's difficult to find workers. State Farm and Progressive confirmed that they no longer write policies for some Kia and Hyundai models manufactured between 2015-2019 in certain cities & states. Kevin Bacon and his daughter, Sosie, are featured...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk topics in the automotive industry, including: How do recalls become issued? Does there have to be a specific amount of failures with a part before it’s issued? Is there a time-frame? Dustin explains how a recall gets issued. Curious if your vehicle has a recall alert? You can look here . Should you ever buy a first generation vehicle? Catalytic co...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: We're once again seeing the winter weather in the Ozarks. Make sure you're prepared. Dustin is seeing a lot of heating related issues in the shop. A Norwegian ferry Company bans EVs from being transported on its ships... This comes after the sinking of the Felicity Ace cargo ship. The Bronco is so p...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Older vehicles are making their way into the shop. Dustin shares a bad experience with a customer. The customer did not get a pre-purchase inspection and the vehicle was in bad condition. Dustin had to be the bearer of bad news. Inflation: from eggs to gas, things are getting tougher.

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Car key fob problems. Why your car alarm randomly goes off. Why does the A/C button turn on whenever you have the heat on? Extended warranties - can you file a claim with the extended warranty company after getting your vehicle fixed? New trucks coming to the market in 2023.

Dustin Atwood & Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Dustin talks about the repo market... Would you ever own an EV? Sarah tells a story that she recently read about an EV that couldn't keep a charge with the cold weather.

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry: Happy early Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. Holiday travel - what you need to have in your vehicle before you hit the road. Sarah reads the 2022 AAA holiday travel numbers. Listener questions & comments.

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry: Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2022 Santa's Angels Christmas tree. Extended warranties - who does the fighting for you when something goes wrong? Listener question: Any ideas about how to fix the 2012 through 2019 Ford F250 and 350 "death wobble" Jeep is recalling 62,909 plug-in hybrid Wran...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of automotive topics, including: We are less than a week away from needing the presents back for Santa's Angels . If you would like to help provide Christmas for an area foster child, stop by one of our tree locations and pick a child off the tree! A-1 Custom Car Care off W. Sunset St. Anchor Tactical off S. Campbell Ave. Crown Power & Equipme...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics, including: Believe it or not, but Christmas is right around the corner! Sarah and Dustin talk about gift ideas for that special someone who made be difficult to shop for. Here's their list: Amazon Echo Auto - If your special someone uses Amazon Alexa a lot, this may be a gift for them! It's compact, easy to install, and has all of the f...

Dustin and Sarah talk about a variety of topics this morning, including: The 2022 Santa's Angels Christmas trees are are! Stop by A-1 Custom Car Care off West Sunset and pick a kid off the Christmas tree! Dustin shares a story of breaking down while on a recent hunting trip. Sarah shares a listener question and shares a question of her own. In the news... Carvana is cutting 1,500 jobs. Chrysler-pa...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: A deer decided to hit Sarah's vehicle and tear up the front end. Sarah and Dustin talk through what to do if you have an accident and need to pull over to the side of the road. What happens after you hit a deer. Sarah talks insurance, body shops, and automotive repairs. Dodge and Chrysler parent Ste...

Good Saturday morning! Sarah Myers and Dustin Atwood talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: We are seeing one of the worst diesel shortages in history. Government data released last week showed the country has just 25 days of diesel supply remaining, with stockpiles at the lowest level for records going back to 1993. Dustin talks about ways that you can save and plan...

Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover today: Fall is here, so now is the perfect time to check your tires. Sarah has a tire go low on her. Thankfully she didn't have the little one with her at the time. One of her co-workers had a mini air compressor and was able to get her back on the road. Sarah and Dustin talk Halloween since it's right around the corner. Dustin gives us an update on...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and the husband were not prepared the other day when a tire blew out on the truck. The very next day, the donut went flat on the truck! Talk about bad luck. Did you know that Sparta has a Persimmons Day festival? A listener asks a question about what would happen if we went into war and an EMP...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sacrificing quality over price. Sarah and Dustin have a friend that recently went to another shop because of price. The shop broke something else while repairing her vehicle and then attempted to blame her for the part being broken. She had to go back multiple times until they fixed...

Dustin & Sarah talk about all sorts of automotive related factoids and news, including: Oil Consumption and avoiding engine damage. How maintaining a vehicle will save you money in the long run. Overheating and how it can be fatal for your car. Scarcity & Choice Hurricane Ian Balancing BIG tires Price increases