How the Coldest Temperatures of the Year Affect Your Car or Truck

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 a few ways to keep your car running smoothly through the winter. Also on this show:

• Common warning lights that may come on during the coldest time of the year.
• What does a small blue light signify when you’re starting your car?
• Important information about your tires and how to properly maintain them.
• Tips for taking a road trip to Norther Arizona in the winter.
• How to avoid a dead battery and why you should always replace yours with an Interstate Battery.
• Where to take your vehicle after a collision for quality repairs.
• Chrysler New Yorker: My odometer recently stopped working. I was told my wiring is not the issue – where should I take this to be looked at?
• 2009 Honda Civic: Is there an auto repair shop in my area that you would recommend to me?
• 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: My car has had consistent issues starting. The latest I’ve heard from my dealership is that the instrument panel needs replacement. Should I get a second opinion?
• 2005 Chrysler: It takes my car about 20 minutes to warm up regardless of the temperature outside, and now it’s having other issues. How can I have these issues diagnosed?

Cars talked about on this show are the Chrysler New Yorker, 2009 Honda Civic, 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier, and the 2005 Chrysler.