A-1 Custom Car Care Show

Happy Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin tells a crazy story that happened to him while he was traveling to St. Louis. Gas prices continue to rise. Several Ford trucks are facing major recalls. Sarah talks about how to check if your vehicle is facing a recall. Carvana is allegedly leaving car buyers on the ho...

Happy Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: We’re calling this the confessional show. This is a list of driving/automotive confessions that Sarah and Dustin need to make. Dustin is now the proud owner of a… Dodge?! Dustin talks about how he bought a Dodge Dakota for his daughter. Gas prices are once again skyrocketing....

Good morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Dustin talk gas prices. U.S. oil prices have spiked to a seven-year high of $90, reaching their highest rates since Barack Obama was in the White House. Finding people who want to work, and why their job is important to them. Tire prices are increasing more and more. If you n...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Thursday morning we had some unexpected winter weather. The weather lead to quite a few slick spots and accident. Sarah and Dustin share some of things they saw while driving in that day. Sarah used her emergency kit for the first time. A coworker ran out of gas near the stati...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Winter is finally here in the Ozarks! Did you know there was Springfield city ordinance about warming up your vehicle? Under municipal ordinance 106-33 , leaving an unattended car running could bring you a fine in Springfield. Enforcement of this ordinance involves a municipal...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Dustin talk about the accident that happened earlier this week on I-95. Some motorist were stranded on the roadway for around 24 hours. Would you be prepared if you had to stay in your vehicle for an extended amount of time? Sarah and Dustin cover some items to keep...

Happy 2022! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Winter is finally arriving in the Ozarks. Are you prepared? Dustin suggests that you check your fluids, especially your antifreeze. Make sure to also check and run your heater and defrost. Check your windshield wipers & wiper fluids. Check your battery, especially if it’s 3-5 years o...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Programming alert – next Saturday is Christmas Day! We will NOT be on air next week. Instead, you will be able to hear the wonderful songs from Mannheim Steamroller. You can find more info on our Mannheim Steamroller program by clicking HERE . Christmas is a week away. Have yo...

Apologies for the late posting - we've been preparing for the big company Christmas Party and our Santa's Angels Christmas Tree for the foster kids! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah recently had some major repairs done with her Chevy Cruze. Sarah talks about the experience of getting the service work done. The lovely Amanda j...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah just got back from Jamaica and talks a little about the different vehicles. Sarah’s Chevy Cruze just went through some major repairs. Dustin talks about annual training for the A-1 Custom Car Care staff. Santa’s Angels officially kicked off earlier this week! Sarah expla...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talks about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you plan to travel this year? According to AAA, 53.4 million people will travel this year. 48.4 million of those will be by automobile. If you plan on renting a vehicle for the upcoming holiday, make sure to prepare. Daily car rentals have...

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talks about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: On average, how much do you think technicians spend on their tools? Dustin breaks down how expensive tools can really be. Dustin expresses the importance of updating your tools and having the right tool for the job. You don’t want to just “make due with your tools.” Dave in Republic has a question...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Vehicle reconditioning. Dustin explains what reconditioning is, and the uptick he’s seen in the service. Do you believe in doing maintenance on your vehicle? We have a listener question about car batteries and charging. Different type of batteries.

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Ryan finally found a new truck. Sarah talks about the pre-purchase inspection process. During the truck hunting phase, Dustin gave Sarah a behind the scenes look at what happens during the pre-purchase and different things the techs look for. Inflation in the automot...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Ryan are in week two of searching for a pre-owned truck. In case you missed it, their 1996 Ford Ranger went to car heaven. You can listen to the podcast HERE . Sarah talks about how slim the pre-owned inventory is right now. She also shares an article from Fox News o...

In this episode Sarah and Dustin discuss: The death of the Danger Ranger Flood Cars 'flooding the nation' Fuel Price Inflation & Bogus Fuel Mileage Improvements Catalytic Converter Thieves! Prepping for Winter

Happy Saturday! Guest: Nick Reed Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Nick talks about whenever he first moved back to Springfield from Wisconsin. Nick spent hours looking for a shop, and came across A-1 Custom Car Care. Nick and Dustin talk about the history between A-1 Custom Car Care and KSGF.

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: GM decided to recall about 135,000 new SUVs due to an issue with their tire jacks. The emergency jacks are made of plastics. The first day of fall was September 22nd… Believe it or not, but fall weather is right around the corner. Before the weather gets cooler, Sarah wanted to run o...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Supply chain issues, stuck shipping containers/boats What to expect for buying products, cars, parts and accessories as delays keep occurring Answering some listener questions Tires and Price Inflation.

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Several weeks ago, Sarah announced she’s looking for a new or pre-owned vehicle. She gives us an update on how the search is going. Sarah gives a small list of vehicles that she likes so far: Ford Bronco, Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, and the Jeep Renegade. Dustin gives his thoughts on the...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Leadership in the shop. How to deal with unhappy clients or customers. How to handle leaders and coworkers who are poisonous to a team. Gas prices and inflation in Missouri. Dustin and Sarah also take time to reflect on this day… 20 years ago, our nation suffered one of the mo...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah is going to be entering the market for a pre-owned vehicle. Sarah talks about the pros and cons of getting rid of her car. The important things that Sarah wants in her next vehicle. Dealerships are seeing a shortage in both new and pre-owned inventory… So what about buying onli...

Happy Saturday! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about automotive industry, including: Sarah is FINALLY a homeowner. She talks about getting use to the drive and the wear and tear it may create on her vehicle. It’s been HOT. Dustin has noticed a huge increase on AC repairs the last several days. Have you ever went down the aisle in the store and noticed all of the additives you can put in your v...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah gives an update on the catalytic converter thefts around Springfield. How to protect your vehicle from theft. Moving, growing, and changing within your industry. Make sure to do something that you love. A quick update on ac repair and maintenance. Products in a can that...

Good Saturday morning! Dustin and Sarah talk a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Fox News has put together a list of “top 10” preowned vehicles that have skyrocketed in price within recent months. Sarah runs through the list: Nissan LEAF – 48.1% Mercedes-Benz G-Class – 46.3% Chevrolet Camaro – 45.1% Lincoln Navigator L – 44.2% Ram Pickup 1500 – 42.6% Lincoln Navigator –...