Bumper to Bumper Radio, the car guys on KTAR, 92.3 FM in Phoenix, AZ, broadcast every Saturday from 11:00 am to noon. On this show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission in Tempe, AZ talks about how to maintain and prepare your car for a state vehicle safety inspection. Also on this show:

• Information about the 1.47 MILLION dollars donated to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital at the KTAR Give-A-Thon!
• How you can still donate to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital at a Bumper to Bumper shop.
• Vermont technician arrested for improper vehicle inspection.
• How state inspections can vary.
• Information about battery life in Arizona.
• 2011 Mazda Miata: I jack up the front end of my car to change my oil. Does this angle allow enough of the oil to drain?
• 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe: After only driving 800 miles in this car, my check engine light came on. What issues could there be this quickly into my vehicle’s life?
• 2007 Hummer H3: My vehicle has around 85k miles. What types of preventative maintenance would you recommend having done?
• 2012 Chevrolet Impala: I’ve noticed a knocking sound coming from my dash. What is this sound coming from?
• 2003 Ford Expedition: My #8 cylinder was recently changed. After removing a sparkplug, I noticed oil buildup covering it. What shop would you recommend to diagnose this issue?
• 1996 Chevrolet Truck: What is a “MIL” light?
• 2007 Jeep Compass: While driving, a few of my indicator lights come on for only a second or two. What could be causing this?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2011 Mazda Miata, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2007 Hummer H3, 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 2003 Ford Expedition, 1996 Chevrolet Truck, and 2007 Jeep Compass.