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 the braking system in your vehicle and how to stay safe on the road with a quality brake service or replacement. Also on this show:
- Some frequently asked consumer questions concerning a brake job.
- How much you should expect to pay for a quality brake job.
- Information you should know about your vehicle’s axles and rotors.
- How an experienced auto repair shop’s detail can take your brake job from a 5 to a 10.
- At what mileage intervals should you replace your vehicle’s brake pads?
- Why some hybrid vehicles generally wear brake pads at a slower rate.
- Betsy Bennett joins the show to give Information about the GoodGuys 10th Spring Nationals Car Show!
- 2010 Buick Enclave: I took my car to a shop for a problematic battery, then was told I had an oil leak and a list of other issues. After shelling out over 3k, my car stalled out in one mile. What should I do from here?
- 2000 Chevrolet Suburban: What should I expect to pay for a leveling service?
- 2003 Buick LeSabre: Would you recommend I service my transmission?
- 2005 Honda Odyssey: I heard a bad knocking noise coming from my vehicle and fear it was the timing belt giving out. What’s the likeliness that my engine is ruined?
- 2010 Chrysler 300: When should I be concerned with replacing my shocks and struts?
Cars talked about on this show are the 2010 Buick Enclave, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2003 Buick LeSabre, 2005 Honda Odyssey, and the 2010 Chrysler 300.