When to Cut Your Losses with your Car and When to Put More Money into Your Vehicle

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 when it may be time to take your car “out to pasture.” Also on this show:

• Why customers deny car repairs that may be necessary.
• Important maintenance you should never skip.
• Why modern vehicles last longer than those in the past.
• 2014 Volkswagen Passat: I’m having a TDI issue. Is there a shop you’d recommend to look into this?
• 2008 Nissan Pathfinder: I’m finding that I need to let off the gas for my car to shift into the next
• gear. What is causing this transmission issue?
• 2004 Toyota Corolla: I’ve been using more oil than I think I should be, but I don’t see any leaks. What
• can I do to resolve this issue?
• 2006 Ford F150: I recently had my differential replaced after water was found inside. I’ve noticed some
• noises however- is this common with aftermarket parts?
• 2008 Cadillac: After recently purchasing this vehicle 4 months ago I’ve noticed an oil leak. Should I
• expect the dealer to repair this?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, 2004 Toyota Corolla, 2006 Ford F150, and the 2008 Cadillac.