Online Automobile Reviews: Can You Trust Them When Buying a Car?

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 where to look at car reviews on the internet and how credible they are.

Also on this show:

• Why you can’t always trust auto shop reviews online.
• Different types of auto reviews.
• Why reviews online often stick to 2 extremes.
• Information about the Good Guys Auto Show.
• Should I change my oil every year even if I don’t put 3k on my car?
• Why you should put an Interstate Battery in your car.
• 2005 Nissan Murano: I’ve had an issue with my wheel hub for a few months. The dealership quoted me $600.
• Would buying the part and taking it to a mechanic of my own?
• 2009 Volkswagen Routan: I’ve taken this van in for several issues about 30 times. What can you tell me
• about lemon laws in AZ?
• 1996 Ford Taurus: My car is having issues starting. Without any diagnostic tools, where would you
• recommend I start without replacing a lot of parts?
• Ford C-Max: Driving down the freeway I notice a sudden surge of power intermittently. Have you seen this
• issue before?
• 2012 Ford Fiesta: This car has been in the shop 5 times after completely breaking down. Was there a Ford
• recall you know about on this car?
• 2010 Dodge Caravan: I’ve noticed a clicking noise that goes away once I brake. What is causing this?
• 1997 Plymouth Neon: How can I tell if my car has an EGR issue?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2005 Nissan Murano, 2009 Volkswagen Routan, 1996 Ford Taurus, Ford C-Max, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 1997 Plymouth Neon, and the 2010 Dodge Caravan.