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 ways you should be maintaining your vehicle and how to ensure that it’s in top shape for a road trip this summer. Also on this show:

• Great ways to communicate, leave feedback, and maintain a relationship with your auto repair shop.
• Wiper blades and other components in your vehicle that you should be checking this summer.
• Why it’ an important time of year to check your car’s battery and why you should replace yours with an Interstate Battery.
• Different ways your car can be totaled from water damage.
• 2011 Lexus RS350: What advice could you give me if I want to replace my own struts?
• 2005 Jeep Wrangler: What sort of checklist could you give me if my computer is giving me a bad O2 sensor code?
• Toyota Avalon: When I start my car with the AC on, I’m hearing a squealing sound. What is causing this?
• 1997 Volkswagen Jetta: I’ve replaced the majority of the parts in this vehicle. What advice can you give me regarding parts for my brake system?
• 1992 Chevrolet 2500: How many miles can I expect out of my transmission?
• 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: What should I expect to pay for engine mounts?

Cars talked about on this show are the 2011 Lexus RS350, 2005 Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Avalon, 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, 1992 Chevrolet 2500, and the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer.