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Enjoy our third episode highlighting the Future Classic Cars show held every year in Scottsdale Arizona produced by ClassicCars.com. We spent some time with David Patterson, That Dude in Blue, YouTube  https://www.youtube com/channel/UCvLaRcvwQq4RCX- ER_zEG5w   and how he got inspired to dive deep into car culture.  Also sharing his thoughts about the future of car enthusiasts and the buzz that is...

The fascinating thrill of dominating the world’s land speed record in the 60’s. Craig Breedlove & the Spirit of America – Sonic Arrow, challenged many who were chasing the coveted speed record. We are honored to have Samuel Hawley – Author of Ultimate Speed: The Fast Life and Extreme Cars of Racing Legend Craig Breedlove. He will share the next move for Craig Breedlove!

When you think about most car show events that happen all over the country, you think of the old school classic hot rods or muscle cars. With our third part of the Future Classic Cars Show series we meet up with the visionary of the FCCS, President/CEO of  ClassicCars.com  Roger Falcione, along with Alan Taylor of the popular podcast The Drive. Roger shares his passion about why it was so importan...

As we continue highlighting the awesome 2019 Future Classic Cars Show, we spend some time with Nick Calderone of the national hit TV show  Right this Minute,  and contributor for the DRIVEN series at ClassicCars.com. Check out his review of the gorgeous 57 Cadillac Eldorado  https://bit.ly/2DeuwRC . Nick discusses his passion for early 80’s vehicles like the not so popular maybe, Mitsubishi...

The 2019 Future Classic Car Show provided by the talented folks at  ClassicCars.com  was an incredible success highlighting a variety of awesome rides! From the Toyota Supra to the Buick Riviera with over 150 cars showcased representing generations from across the board. Check out these cars  https://bit.ly/2FyDKd8  ! Car culture is alive and kicking despite some of the news we may have read or he...

With over 47 years of car enthusiast tradition and thousands of collectible vehicles sold, we spend some time with CEO & Chairman, Craig Jackson, of the world-renowned Barrett-Jackson collector car auction. From humble beginnings working every aspect of the car auction, Craig Jackson reveals his passion for cars and why he always gravitated to technology and the ever constant change of the mar...

Join us from # 1 of our FB Live series from with Ken Vela Barrett-Jackson & Fireball Lawrence ~ incredible selection ~ 71’ Cuda & more – Salon Selection tour ~ excited to bring you more later ~ tap that notification link for updates here 🤜🏼🔧🔧

We figured for the start of the New Year we would tackle our very first show of 2019 opening up a very serious topic that many of you can relate to -The critical shortage of automotive technicians and the future of the automotive industry. We were honored to have C.E.O of TechForce Foundation  https://bit.ly/ 2LUh2wW  Jennifer Maher and A.S.E. Master Technician and Automotive Instructor Cody Metca...

Shortage of Mechanics The Future of the Automotive Industry (LIVE )   Join us New Years Eve from Inside the Garage ~ this week’s special guests Jennifer Maher of TechForce Foundation & Cody Metcalf of East Valley Institute of Technology, EVIT

Year in Review 2018 Over the past year we have spent some incredible time with you and an array of guests on the show. From Doug Kalitta of Kalitta Motorsports and Robert Hight 2017 Funny Car Champ, to an inspirational group of folks like Larry Witherspoon of the Atlanta Training Center, who providing automotive skills to break the cycle of incarceration. Lee and Kelli Weatherby of Accurate Automo...

Enzo Ferrari  The Legendary History of the Ferrari Brand Come journey the fascinating Ferrari history with us this week as we are privileged to have guest Luca Dal Monte, author of the comprehensive biography,  Enzo Ferrari: Power, Politics and the Making of an Automobile Empire . From the early days of racing and developing Scuderia Ferrari through the years  and painstakingly building one of the...

This week’s show topic announcement & an array of repairs in the garage ~ stop by .

American cars have been imported for many years prior to the Castro government take over and U.S. embargo and Cuba has become a living museum of car culture stuck in time. These rolling works of art have been morphed into beautiful works of vehicular style with minimal technology and reliable sources for parts. A culture of a vibrant people with a zest for life and style blends into vehicle design...

Trans leaks from Mercury & these active repairs as well as this week’s car Talk show topic announcement LIVE from Inside the Garage.

There are approximately 4,000,000,000 miles of vast roadways in the U.S. and many vehicles will be set to travel across these arteries of freeways and highways during a record breaking holiday travel season. The ability to stride worry free through a small road trip of 300 miles or a long distance 1000 miles plus road trip is truly dependent on how reliable your vehicle is and what shape it is in....

An annoying check engine light and a common concern has you frustrated.   Here is some insight about what these faults could be and how they can be tested the next time you decide to have a local garage examined. (*this is a basic approach and further testing may be required).   Most professional mechanics who have a vested interest in pinpointing faults and NOT throwing parts at your vehicle to &...

65 Malibu SS power steering leaks ~ VW very little heat from dash ~ misfire Nissan Xterra and this week’s Car Talk show Topic announcement ~ join us LIVE from Inside the Garage 🤜🏼🔧

History Preserved. The World’s Most Important Concept Car Collection. Cars saved from a metal scrap graveyard DOOMED for death. The revival of the most incredible concept cars representing Americana history with special guests Joe Bortz of the Bortz Auto Collection and Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms. We ask Joe how the Bortz Auto Collection was acquired and painstakingly restored to perfection. From Ame...

This week’s show topic announcement ~ Nissan Armada NO HEAT fix ~AND frustrating premature failure of this thermostat!! Join us LIVE from Inside the Garage.

Car Shows across the country are exciting to attend and are a great way to enjoy with family and friends. The amazing amount of planning and behind the scenes work to coordinate is a tremendous undertaking! On this week’s show we are privileged to have special guest Betsy Bennett, veteran communications director of one of the premier car shows across the country, GoodGuys Rod & Custom!

Belt tips. What it takes to do the job right ~ Inside the Garage w The Parts Authority & Gates Corporation ~ join us

3Valve 5.4L spark plug removal tips ~ swollen lug nuts ? And this week’s show topic ~special guest Betsy Bennett of Goodguys Racing Car Shows ~ join us LIVE from Inside The Garage ~ The Parts Authority GIVEAWAY details

As military veterans and their families reflect on service to country , and honor many of the fallen heroes of foreign wars -we pay tribute with special guest Ray West , a WW2 veteran and mechanic. We journey back in to history to Ray’s experience as a WW2 mechanic serving in the South Pacific , his accounts of working on diesel engines, while being delegated as the go to mechanic during war time...

This WED show topic ~ WW2 Veteran Mechanic tribute ~ odd window fix on Ford Explorer & YES NOV big daddy giveaway announcement ~ join me live from Inside the Garage.

Let’s face it, the dash of your vehicle at times can look like a Christmas tree in July –completely unwanted and frustrating to say the least. In particular the check engine light for sure, however, a more common light parked proudly illuminating its warning is that mysterious TPMS light or tire pressure monitoring system light. After discovering that your tire pressure is perfectly fine and...