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Guest: Major John Poulos from the Mississippi Highway Patrol gave us great information to keep us and our loved ones safe! Listener questions: thanksgiving enforcement gravel trucks 10 codes seat belts female patrol officers impaired driving dash cams top speed pulled over at night defensive driving Here are the recalls for the week: GM to Recall 5.9 Million SUV and Pickups for Takata Airbag Infla...

Our guest: Ivan Drury from Edmunds.com Discussed: 2020 and 2021 vehicle manufacturing and car sales, end of year car buying, Honda 2022 Civic Calls and emails: buying a 2019 new car buying fleet vehicles GMC transmissions new SUV without 3rd row new fun to drive wants little truck thanks audi trouble communer car suggetions Here are the recalls for the week:  Nearly 51,000 2017-19 Chevrolet B...

Have you started your holiday gift shopping? 2020 may be the year to shop online to steer clear of others. How about: Motor Agate https://www.etsy.com/market/motor_agate Car branded fragrences https://www.fashionbeans.com/2016/mens-car-brand-fragrances/ or https://www.autoevolution.com/news/you-can-buy-car-branded-cologne-and-perfume-but-should-you-138254.html jewerly, gloves, sunglasses, socks, k...

What’s in the news: an auto shop in Dania Beach, Florida lifted the hood of a mustang to investigate a check engine light. They found a 10-foot-long Burmese python in the engine compartment. Florida Fish and Wildlife were called in to remove the animal. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/10/30/us/florida-mustang-snake-trnd/index.html Discussions: Right to Repair https://massrighttorepair.org/ "Car Shiel...

Recalls this week: 3,100 2020 Toyota Highlanders Recalled for Side Airbag Interference:  Dealers will resolve the issue by inspecting the front seats and replacing the seat trim covers, as necessary, for free. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 13. Owners with further questions can call the automaker at 888-270-9371, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-saf...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, talks about judging a car show and answers listeners' questions. .     https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/     https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/           https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech Calls: headliner car that isn't driven much check engine ligh...

SUPPORT Mississippi Public Broadcasting, please. Here's the link: GIVING What do you need to check: Gas The Oil The Tire Pressure The Brakes Brake Fluid The Power Steering Fluid Wheel Alignment The Antifreeze or Coolant The Tire Treads The Air Filter The Transmission Fluid The Lights – All of Them Our expert is: ASE Certified Mechanic - Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic on Facebook and Instag...

Are you decorating your vehicle for Halloween? Are you going to a Trunk-Or Treat? no blue lights while driving no red lights while driving no alternating flashing headlights while driving attach decorations securely wax or spot wax your car before applying "cling" decorations to paint Discussed: car won't accelerate oil swapping check engine light Cruising The Coast 2020 https://cruisinthecoast.co...

When can you use aftermarket parts and when should you use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts? Allison suggests if it is a critical part on your vehicle - it makes it run or drive - use OEM - which can be bought at the dealer or at an auto parts store. Listen for more information! Find Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic here:  https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https...

What's a lock actuator? Learn along with us and hear more automotive issues on this podcast. Que Moore from On Que Customs https://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms/?ref=page_internal and Automotive Group is our mechanic for the day. https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm Calls: actuator in door blend actuator clicking door lock key fob lost fob air actuator key chip suggestion viper unit cv jo...

Guest expert Quenten "Que" Moore from On Cue Customs (website) and Automotive Group (website) There are 6 fluids in your car to check: Engine Oil Coolant Power steering Brake fluid Transmission fluid Windshield wiper fluid Calls received: ac compressor rodents in car air compressor oil leak transmission air compressor alignment instrument cluster oil leak check engine - car cuts off recall expired...

We're celebrating finishing our 2nd year of Auto Correct. What a year this has been! Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter was joined by Quenten Moore from On Que Customs They are both ASE mechanics at K and K Automotive Group 769-257-7571 Calls: electronic vehicle batteries 100 thousand mile maintenance van doors thanks for the show check engine codes spark...

Guest: Quentin "Que" Moore from On Que Customs On Que Customs link “You Visualize it and I'll Customize it or I can do both” Allison and Que both work at Automotive Group ( website ) phone number 769-257-7571 Conversation: services at On Que Customs difference between vinyl and leather conditioning gel vs foam Meguiar's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner Gasket Sealant for brake pads Calls: email PSI...

Guest: Jason Burt, a tire professional at Mavis Tires  https://www.mavistire.com/ Tires: ways to rotate best in back? bad driving habits Don't forget: rotate tires correct air pressure maintain aliment don't drive aggressively take care of your struts and shocks Calls: struts? tire pressure life of tire / how to store check engine ignition chassis control rod module 4 new tires? brakes, pads,...

Guest: Wheel Solution's owner, Bob Harveston 601-669-0707 https://www.facebook.com/wheelsoln/ Calls: Dodge Dakota rim repair can't get out of park tread going both ways water on drivers floor board '87 300ZX 15" to 16" wheels help! my rims purchasing a CRV Here are the recalls for the week: 2019 Kia Forte: Dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code a...

Alison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, explains timing belts https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ what it is? that it does? what happens when it breaks? how long do they last? can you do it yourself? what's a timing chain? can you trade of for the other? Calls: '89 Mazda RX7 actuator door rat eating engine battery charge alternator and window '08 Jeep alternator and windows comment chan...

You know Allison Walker as The Lady Auto Mechanic, but did you know she also is a Car Show Judge? Listen while she tells us what judges look for and what we can look for while strolling among gorgeous vehicles. Here are the recalls for the week: 2020 Kia Stinger: Dealers will replace motor-driven power steering assembly for free. 324,200 2018-2020 Honda Odysseys: Dealers will replace the power sli...

Here are Allison's suggestions for changing your own oil: Check the type and amount of oil needed, get together your filter, wrenches, and other supplies such as socket set or screwdriver. Prepare your vehicle – ramps or jacks if needed (probably will need) Locate the oil filter and drain plug and drain pan Drain the oil in to pan with locking lid Tighten the drain plug gently Change the oil filte...

Calls this week dealt with: code reader ticking and growling Ford extended warranty offer engine straps code reader balanced tire? pricing a car for sale ALB light Here are the recalls for the week: 183,000 2018-2020 Toyota Tundras: wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs 2014-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, Outlander PHEV: second-row center seat belt buckle 2020 Nissan Leaf: backup camer...

This was an open topic day. Discussed: tail of the dragon Auto Cross fixing brakes not driving car on the interstate headliner Calls concerned: vibrating wheel tork connector - flex plate truck bed with rust holes wheel tremble truck struck by lightening gear stuck in Park fuel additives vibration Here are the recalls for the week: 2013-2016 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport: keyless vehic...

Guest for the show: Ivan Drury. Ivan is a Senior Manager of the Insights Division at Edmunds.com where he examines trends in the automotive industry and provides insights for Edmunds’ monthly sales forecasts. https://www.facebook.com/edmunds/ https://twitter.com/edmunds Ivan also was a guest on MPB’s Money Talks show on April 28th – talking about buying a new vehicle during our pandemic. &nbs...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, shares tales from rebuilding her race car. https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ Here are the recalls for the week: Approximately 267,000 model-year 2013-15 Toyota Prius hybrids and model-year 2014-17 Prius v hybrids: Dealers will update the hybrid system software. For customer satisfaction, if the car has experienced an inverter failure with certa...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, is fixing up at '89 Nissan SX for Auto Cross racing. https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ We had calls about: trading in a Ford Fusion getting better MPG on a '05 GMC racing! comment about testing injectors gas & electric vehicles neutral safety switch vacuum lines Here are the recalls for the week: 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee: Dealers will perfor...

Joining Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic: https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ is Dr. Morgan McLeod from MPB's Southern Remedy: Kids &Teens which is live following Auto Correct on MPB Think Radio http://southernremedy.mpbonline.org/ TRUNK SAFETY A combination of poor ventilation and high temperatures make trunk space a dangerous place for children. From 2005 to 2009, trun...

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