Cars The Podcast

Age, materials and complexity of cars results in other parts getting damaged during repair and maintenance, despite careful work.

Whether it's a car you plan to buy, or one you own, identify and prevent expensive damage, either immediate or long-term. We love hearing from you!  CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram? CarsThePodcast

Tire rubber is black and squishy (and hides unique compounds!). Ford cries Uncle! with 200,000 pre-orders for the Lightning EV F150. Tesla flirts with more dynamic pricing and also opening charging network to other EVs. Lincoln Versailles hid proper goods under a snooty suit. We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com  

Modifications have their downsides. Proceed with caution. Some carmakers struggle during shortage; others are advancing. Should the car industry enjoy the same free market pricing as housing does? Topic ideas? Questions? We love feedback and contact from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram! CarsThePodcast

Your mechanic will wince if you choose certain cars. Apple Project Titan rumors surface again. Will autonomy ever match human drivers' adaptability? Saab swan song spotted.

Top tips for storing vehicles that leaves them ready to run and well-preserved. Avoid wear, smells, rodents, insurance issues and more!  We love to hear from you! Suggestions we'll attribute to you, if allowed: CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Check our Instagram for weird & unique cars we admire!  

Top mechanics and good shops stay educated on the latest systems. If you can keep up as a consumer, you can avoid undermaintaining or overspending. We love to hear from you! Suggestions, comments to CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram: CarsThePodcast

Current scarcity no match for WW2. Does public EV charging pose a looming threat? Ford joins GM in the E crate motor game. Romance and sound of internal combustion in motorsport will keep it alive.

Toyota and Tesla chiefs downplay the speed of EV acceptance. Bill applies proper diagnostic techniques to vehicle with mystery issues. Popular, common vehicles prevent headaches on road trips.  We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

Simple engineering often beats cutting edge. Explosion in car prices attracts shady actors. Parts shortage causes discontinuation of older line items. Van craze extends to AWD Japanese-market Kei-car microvans.  We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Recommendations for podcast staff names will be attributed!

Era of disruption as Ford announces Blue Oval City in Tennessee. Elon Musk migrates from Palo Alto to Austin. Buyer scrutiny pays off as flood cars and rebuilds try to cash in on high demand. We love your feedback! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram at CarsThePodcast  

Europe suffers both electric & petrol crisis. Car shortage is sharpest with vans now. Shouldn't EV market survive without subsidies? Tesla justifies its high valuation as competitors pounce. Radwood PNW.

LG and GM point fingers over EV fires. F150 buyers dig deep for reman turbo engines. Tips for getting the upper hand on car buying. Bill gives rare praise to Wolfsburg's finest. We love email!  CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

Pandemonium at End of the World event at Long Beach. Porsche and Toyota won't just roll over to EV hype. Insane car prices this year can be handled by careful shopping tips. We love hearing from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

Many of the best cars are now taken due to shortages, but keep a keen eye out for the hidden gems that pop up. We love hearing from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Instagram: CarsThePodcast

Diesel pickups are efficient and capable, but costly. We find a rare Spartan II, a NeoClassic based on the 300zx from the 1980's.

Companies take on sellers of dangerous fake parts. Shortages predicted into 2022. We discuss an unspoken threat to buyers of BEVs.  We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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Brake advice to save long term. Hyundai pricing for Santa Cruz above Ford. Airless tires a cure for rubber prices? Check Instagram for Car of the Week picks. We love to hear from you. CarsThePodcast@gmail,.com

Wrangler 4XE tops all others for PHEV sales crown. Hack a BMW i3 to force the petrol engine on? Bill heads to the Rockies with a 14,000lb backback. Gauges or Idiot Lights? Instagram? CarsThePodcast We'd love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

Highlight and Misfits from the NW Concours D'Lemons. Why real car enthusiasts rarely buy new. If your shop points out expensive issues, we cover some that are better left unfixed. We love your feedback! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Visit our Instagram

We lick our wounds from 110F heat, escape to the mountains & rivers, and discuss Ford's commitment to dominate and protect their niches. We continue to survey the fallout from the parts shortages affecting the entire global car industry.

We cover pros and cons of plug-ins and hybrids with our guest. Check out our Instagram page uncovering the unique cars of the Pacific Northwest

Carmakers are wise to ignore buff book whining about top speed and panel gaps. James Dean 1955 transaxle fetches $382k. Look at your car's overall condition before major repairs. We love hearing from listeners!  carsthepodcast@gmail.com Instagram!  CarsThePodcast

The worm has turned: Ford stops following Tesla by being proudly Ford-like. Jeep convinces skeptics that EVs are awesome at crawling. Carmakers would do well to listen to car BUYERS' needs instead of enthusiasts who whinge about 0-60 and panel gaps. We love our listeners. Hit up our Instagram page and say hello!