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Electric vehicles? Are they for you? We speak to some owners and hear from Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic about this growing market of vehicles. Northwest Point Reservoir Library (Brandon) Allison Walker AKA the Lady Auto Mechanic host of Auto Correct on MPB will be returning to the Northwest Point Reservoir Library to educate us on how to get our cars ready for the South Mississippi Winte...

SUV? AWD? CVT? Do you know what these letter mean? Our show will tell you. We're talking about Car Feature Acronyms with Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ Here are the latest recalls: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS;   928,000 Toyota, Scion and Lexus Cars, Minivans, SUVs and Pickup Trucks;   2020 Hyundai Elantra;    2017-2019 S...

Do you dread parallel parking? Are you proud of your skill? Are you thrilled you have parking assist on your new car?  There are lots of tips and tricks to parallel parking. 1.    Make sure you have 1 and a half car lengths space to park. 2.    When you’re alongside the front car – look over your shoulder to see the front parked car’s bumper in your bac...

Guest: Jason Marascalco, I-CAR certified Auto Body Technician You can pop out a dent with a hair dryer! Check the air pressure in your tires when the weather changes. Free Car Care Clinic by The Lady Auto Mechanic, Allison Walker Hosted by  Cole's Service Center Saturday at 11 AM – 2 PM 4800 Kenneth Cole Rd, Vancleave, Mississippi 39565 Reserve your spot: https://www.facebook.com/events/66714...

Guests Julie and John Herlihy share their experience racing in the Mille Miglia in Italy with us. They will attend the 11th Annual EuroFest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show at the Renaissance in Ridgeland on Saturday, October 12th. Auto Correct will also be there in the Mississippi Public Broadcasting tent. Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic will conduct a car care clinic at 2pm. http...

What are YOUR favorite movies with cars as the stars? Here are ours: Family Friendly: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Back to the Future, Cars, Speed Racer Funny: Talladega Nights, The Absent Minded Professor (the orginal), Smoke And The Bandit, Cannonball Run1 & 2, My Cousin Vinnie, Herbie New: Ford v. Ferrari, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Scarry: Duel...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, and MPB's Liz Gill would love to meet you Sunday at View the Cruise in Gulfport. MPB will have a tent. Come by and say "Hey!" 10th Annual View the Cruise!!  Saturday & Sunday Oct 5 & 6, 2019 http://www.downtowngulfport.com/view-the-cruise.html The 10th Annual View the Cruise is expanding to two-days this year and will feature Amanda Shaw &a...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, talks about transmission fluid - when to flush and when to drain and fill. https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech I found a website that shows you what the different colors of transmission fluid mean. https://cartreatments.com/transmission-fluid-color/ Recalls for...

The first Auto Correct broadcast 365 days before this episode - on September 13th, 2018 We take calls on quick disconnect oil pans, power steering, shifting a manual vehicle, off gas from dashboards, and fuel pumps. Plus some 'atta girls! Recalls for the week: 2019 BMW i3, i8: the electric motor electronics module needs to be replaced;  2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: The brake lights may not be b...

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic gives her suggestions on when you should do what for your vehicle: by mileage and by dates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fuel system cleaners, fuel injection cleaners, fuel stabilizers, and cooling system additives. Oh my! It was recently reported: Amid concerns over the dual-clutch automatic transmission in its Fiesta and Focus sedans and hatchbacks, Ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. The so-called DPS6 transmission, offered on the Fiesta since the 2011 mode...

What's your manual transmission driving story? Hear some of our listeners' stories and Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic's advice for callers and their problems on this broadcast. Want to learn to drive a manual vehicle? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJahoaR5Rc Here are the recalls for the week: 2015 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ: a problem with the driver or front passenger seat belt anchor;&n...

Do to station electrical maintenance, this is a shortened audio recording of this broadcast. Here are the recalls for the week: 2019 Mazda3: the interior rear view mirror assembly might fall off; 2019 Honda CR-V:  the dealer needs to replace the fuel tank You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https:...

Tips to protect your car from being stolen: Keep custody of your keys: don't leave them in a running car, don't leave them in a sitting car, don't hide a key on the car, don't give a key to someone who doesn't need it Secure your vehicle: lock your car, close your windows all the way Choose the best parking place: park inside your garage or carport, park near a building entrance, park in a well li...

Guest Roddy Merritt, host of The Smart Car Buyer podcast, talks about the 2020 models that have arrived and are coming to a showroom near you. Recent recalls: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2019 Subaru Legacy, Outback, 2019 Ford Ranger, 2019 Ram HDs and Chassis Cabs, 2017-2019 Nissan Titan, 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, Yaris iA, 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2019-2020 Lexus, Toyota Cars...

UPDATE: We've had some discussion concerning the tip on "Refuel in the morning". With underground storage of gas, maybe the outside temperature fluctuations don't change the volume of gas enough to make a difference. https://www.carbibles.com/improve-gas-mileage/ Useful Tips to Improve Your Gas Mileage 1.    Stick to the motor oil recommended by your vehicle manufacturer....

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, suggests reliable cars and trucks from different classes. https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ Here are the recalls for the week: 2008-2012 BMW 3 Series , 2018-2019 Mazda CX-5, Mazda3, Mazda6 , 2012, 2017 Ford Focus, 2013-2014 Focus ST , 2019 Ram 1500 , 2019 Jeep Renegade , 2014 Jeep Cherokee ,  2016-2019 Acura ILX ,  2012-2020 Volkswage...

Listener questions and articles from June about car news with Allison Walker, The Lady Car Mechanic https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech 'Some car tech comes with increased risks' at http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F06%2F24&entity=Ar01002&sk=33536395&mode=text Please see '2018 road deaths high despite dip' at http://ee.usatoday.com/Oli...

We've got some tips for getting the most miles per gallon of gas. Useful Tips to Improve Your Gas Mileage 1.     Take it easy on the pedal. ... the faster you go the greater the drag that your car will have to work against. The same is true when coming to a stop. Imagine there is an egg between your foot and the gas pedal to remind yourself to accelerate slowly and ge...

We learn what inspired Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, and her love of cars. Calls covered: Air conditioners, fuel economy, spark plugs, timing bets, maintenance, and oil changes. Recalls for the week: 2011 – 2017 Ford Explorer , rear suspension problems; 2013 Ford F-150 another recall concerning a software update; 2019-2020 Jaguar I-Pace , regenerative brake system fails; 2019-2020 Ram 15...

We heard great calls about driving near motorcycles, trucks with trailers, and semi trucks. Defensive Driving tips: 1.Look Far Ahead 2.Getting The Big Picture 3.Have An Excape Plan 4.Maintain Proper Following Distance 5.Reduce Driving Distractions Recalls for the week: 2017-2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, The electric water pump;   2019 Nissan Altima, The fuel pump lock ring may not b...

The Tupelo Auto Museum sold off its vehicles for $8.6 million dollars! https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2019/04/29/tupelo-auto-museum-collection-auction/3615036002/ Here are the recalls for the week: 2019 Honda CR-V, steering wheel 2006-2015 Honda and Acura Vehicles, airbag 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera, air-conditioner 2011-2013 Mazda6, sold north and east of us - exposure to road salt 2014-...

How do you change a flat tire? What if you have roadside assistance? Roadside assistance is great if you have time to wait for them or if you can't change your own flat tire. This broadcast gives you tips on changing a tire and what you need to have to do it. Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ talked about lug wrenches, tire rotation, and tire ai...

Keeping your kid or grandkid safe in the car.  Our guest today is Dr. Morgan McLeod, host of Southern Remedy's Kids and Teens. She reminds us about car seats (back seat backwards!) and about hot cars (20 degree increase in 20 minutes). https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendations-on-Car-Seats-for-Children.aspx Recalls for the week: 2018-2019 Au...

Your paint on your car is important! Keeping your car clean protects your car's look. It's also fun to drive a nice shiny clean car.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.