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When a Ratcheting Wrench Saves the Day. Apr 16, 2019

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When a ratcheting wrench saves a day 🙏This week’s car talk special guest line up Tony Dow ( Wally Cleaver from the classic hit TV series 'Leave it to Beaver') along with show contributor Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms AND this '68 Lincoln just towed in 🤜🏼🔧🔧 join us LIVE from Inside the Garage

#150 Vehicle Donations Making a Difference Apr 14, 2019

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Owning a vehicle is a major economic advantage and without it, hardships can certainly ensue. Most of our public transportation is not as flexible and can turn an average 30-minute commute into two hours. Vehicle ownership for low income families costs them more. According to reports from the Federal Reserve, those individuals making $30,000 or less can pay up to 59% more in vehicle finance interest than those making $90,000 and above. With longer commutes and the inability to reach higher levels of individual economic growth, this scenario sadly plays out all across the country. Viable automotive program creating economic opportunity and affordable vehicle ownership. Martin Schwartz, President of Vehicles for Change, stops by this special edition of Wrench Nation Car Talk Radio. His organization is empowering families experiencing financial hardships and helping them achieve economic and personal independence through car ownership and technical training. They have created a movement in Maryland awarding over 6200 vehicles to low-income and veterans. The vehicle programs, and their reentry assistance for those released from prison, have impacted over 22,000 individuals helping them move forward in their lives. Martin reveals how these programs have lifted many out of poverty and created an opportunity for a new life.

Facebook Live 4/8/2019: When an alignment CAN turn tragic Apr 09, 2019

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When an alignment CAN turn tragic. Why we pulled the plug on this vehicle to keep it safe~ this week’s Car Talk show topic https://www.wrenchnation.tv/ announcement & special guest Martin Schwartz ~ President of ~Vehicles for Change

#149 Under The Hood Technology Apr 08, 2019

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The 2018 Ford F-150 has over 100 million lines of code, and is a sophisticated work of technology. With many automotive service facilities and parts companies offering a "Free" Check Engine Light code pull...is this enough to actually get that vehicle repaired properly? With an ever popular option of "code pulling," we certainly do not see this in the cards as modern day vehicles continue to develop in to rolling networks of sensitive data & information. The code gave me "Oxygen Sensor" fault, and many other code scenarios play out thousands of times a day, as some decide to run the risk of throwing parts on their vehicle like a game of backyard darts, instead of deciphering the data properly and actually testing for a true blue bonafide failure\fault. Scott Brown President & Founder of Diagnostic Network https://bit.ly/2TXwif6, A.S.E. Master Certified technician Jeff Buckley of My Fathers Certified Shop, and Greg Buckley of Buckleys Auto Care join us for an in depth conversation about the challenges & future of testing vehicles the right way to get it correct, and the investment in tooling and training to get it right, while rolling up sleeves to educate the consumer about the road ahead.

Traveling in Los Angeles & this tire sidewall issue Apr 02, 2019

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Traveling in Los Angeles & this tire sidewall issue along with this week’s show topic & guests Jeff Buckley Greg Buckley Buckley's Auto Care Scott Brown Diagnostic Network announcements ~ stop-by 🤜🏼🔧🔧 Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms joins in the Tire goodness 🧐

#148 Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws Mar 31, 2019

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With one of the longest runs on the Discovery Channel, Street Outlaws has built up a cult following bringing excitement with some old school style track and street drag racing, one-on-one, driver-to-driver. From big block monster breathing turbo chargers, to nitrous injected horsepower animals, Street Outlaws has the ultimate in competition that has everyone racing for that Top 10 list, working to be America's fastest street ride. BoostedGT has been quietly working it up in the garage and is ready for the 14th season April 1 premiere on the Discovery Channel, where he and his team bring a serious new build, a 2005 Mustang, ready to compete and come back with a vengeance. Join us as we spend some time with Chris Hamilton, BoostedGT, and explore what keeps him going, how he stays focused and his serious passion to be coined America's fastest street car.

Facebook live 3/25/19: One or All Injectors & This Weeks guest BOOSTEDGT from Discovery’s Street OutLaws Mar 25, 2019

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One fuel injector faulty ~ do em all ? What say you ? Join us from Inside the Garage ~this week’s show topic announcement & special guest BoostedGT from Discovery Street Outlaws !

#147 Legends of Drag Racing History: The Early days of Speed Mar 24, 2019

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We are excited to have with us this week on the show, Bill Goosic, to share his passion with drag racing. Bill was raised in a family that birthed Arizona Drag Racing in the early ‘60’s and who is active in keeping the spirit alive and kicking today! We go back in time to the incredible history of pre NHRA sanctioned race tracks and the ingenuity of the racing community. As the founder and chairman of the Arizona Drag Racing Reunion , Bill reveals his passion for racing and community. With drag racing runs at active ,and in some occasions abandoned air strips of old , we also revisit the safety concerns of the day and the harrowing attempts of competitive performance behind the wheel at the Beeline Dragway, The Perryville Drag Strip & Deer Valley Airport to name just a few. Join us for a special edition of the Wrench Nation Car Talk show, and please share this episode with a friend that may enjoy the unique history of the humble beginnings of drag racing ! .

Facebook Live 3/18/19: Rattle snake sound under hood!!! Mar 18, 2019

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Rattle snake sound under hood 🤔~ the simple ~but often overlooked fix & this week’s Car Talk Show Topic & Special Guest Bill Goosic of Arizona Drag Racing Association ~ Join us from Inside the Garage 🤜🏼🔧🎙

#146 Hot Rod Builds & Skills – Radical Designs of Future Talent Mar 17, 2019

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Jonathan Goolsby of Goolsby Customs https://bit.ly/2Jiozbp stops by to discuss how he started his journey, 20 years in the making, as one of the premiere custom car builders in the country. We often talk about following your dreams and passion on the show, and Jonathan is an example of someone who transitioned from the service bays to starting his own operation slowly but surely to live out that dream. Check out the wicked Goolsby\Goodguys '79 Foxbody Mustang Pace Car build revealed at SEMA 2017 https://bit.ly/2Fieven With a talented team of builders and great collaborations, Goolsby Customs has been premiered at car shows and magazines across the country, while inspiring a movement of young future talent. Partnering with Goodguys Rod & Custom Association https://bit.ly/2UIKSIw, for the Young Guys\Gals build competition, Jonathan is paving the way for many younger talents to highlight their skills and create a future in the automotive industry. (If you are under 25 & under and interested- check out details here to enter build competition https://bit.ly/2TVDwnR) Betsy Bennett, Communications Director of Goodguys, joins us as well to discuss the importance of attracting younger generations to the rod and custom build community throughout the country and premiering them at their car show events . A jam packed show! Join us and share with a friend.

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