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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.