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#129 WWII Mechanic Stops By the Studio-Veterans Day Tribute Nov 11, 2018

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As military veterans and their families reflect on service to country , and honor many of the fallen heroes of foreign wars -we pay tribute with special guest Ray West , a WW2 veteran and mechanic. We journey back in to history to Ray’s experience as a WW2 mechanic serving in the South Pacific , his accounts of working on diesel engines, while being delegated as the go to mechanic during war time conditions. We also discuss the deadly disappearance of a ship steaming out of the Panama canal that ultimately ended its journey through the hands of enemy submarines. After 35 years of employment with Cummings --in 1980 , Ray ventures in to garage ownership and starts a diesel shop. We discuss the major differences in technology and the future of the automotive industry. Join us for a fascinating look at history on this edition of WrenchNation Car Talk. Please share this podcast with a friend that might enjoy, and connect with us on FaceBook \Instagram, as we appreciate you stopping by!

https://www.wrenchnation.tv/interviews/1242/ Nov 06, 2018

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This WED show topic ~ WW2 Veteran Mechanic tribute ~ odd window fix on Ford Explorer & YES NOV big daddy giveaway announcement ~ join me live from Inside the Garage.

#128 Tire Light Drama-TPMS Explained -LIVE -ATEQ from SEMA\AAPEX 2018 Nov 04, 2018

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Let’s face it, the dash of your vehicle at times can look like a Christmas tree in July --completely unwanted and frustrating to say the least. In particular the check engine light for sure, however, a more common light parked proudly illuminating its warning is that mysterious TPMS light or tire pressure monitoring system light. After discovering that your tire pressure is perfectly fine and just right -you scratch your head and wonder --what’s the magic trick to making that TPMS disappear? With very special guests from the SEMA\AAPEX 2018 trade floor -we have Sheila Stevens of ATEQ TPMS Tools and the talented shop operator Master ASE Certified Technician Jeff Buckley from My Fathers Shop.

Factory FORD Power Steering Pump Creating Havoc Oct 30, 2018

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The frustrating factory FORD power steering pump creating havoc 👀This week’s Car Talk show announcement & last call for giveaways entries ~ JOIN us 🤜🏼🔧🔧 Special Guest this week Sheila Stevens of ATEQ Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems TPMS & Jeff Buckley of My Father's Shop Certified Automotive Repair ~ join us 🤜🏼🔧

#127 Legendary History & Future-Indy 500 Automoblog.net Tony Borroz Oct 29, 2018

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Speedway, Indiana transforms into one of the busiest places in the country during the Indy 500 with a beehive of activity to make way for one of the most illustrious events in motorsports -- The Indy 500. Tony Borroz, contributing writer for Automoblog.Net and Author of Bricks & Bones, joins us as we step back into time and journey the history of this phenomenal motorsports Memorial Day tradition. We introduce a special in-studio surprise guest, Phoenix based drift racer Andrew Schulte stops by to discuss his incredible journey of climbing up the ladder to becoming a professional drifter. Also, find out about the fakery of scam auto recalls that are being sent to your mailbox, along with the odd story of how you can float a vehicle with 500 kid sized juice drinks! A jam-packed show -- join us!

Ride Height Issues | Installation Errors | AND Priming A New Shock? Oct 26, 2018

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Ride height issues | Installation errors| AND priming a new shock ?? Also cool giveaways ~YES !!🤜🏼🔧🔧 Top tips for proper shock/strut issue ~ join us w Monroe trainers via The Parts Authority ✅

#126 YouTube Car Repair: The Do’s & The Don’ts -Eric the Car Guy Oct 21, 2018

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Whether you have looked for a how to video of broken stuff around the house, like a toilet or a particular pesky stove problem--or a brand new purchase of your favorite new camera unboxing and instructional video ---CAR REPAIR may ALSO be one of those categories that you may have had some YouTube guidance from time to time. If you’ve searched the INTERNETS AND the YOUTUBES, you more than likely have run across a very popular car care channel and a very helpful Eric The Car Guy. With hundreds of videos detailing vehicle repairs and with over one million subscribers --Eric stops by the show this week to discuss why & how he started as well as an incredible resource for many who are doing their best to fix their vehicles. We discuss the repairs that you should completely stay away from , why your future may be brighter than you think in a career as a professional mechanic and the popular repairs that your requesting. We explore one of the top YOUTUBE car care channels on this weeks WrenchNation show.

Vehicle REPOSSESSION During Inspection Oct 19, 2018

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On this week’s garage challenge we were surprised ~ this hardly ever happens 🤔🤔. How would you handle if it were a large repair that was already completed? 💪👀 https://www.wrenchnation.tv

Facebook Live Show Announcement W/EricTheCarGuy Oct 15, 2018

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This WED Car Talk Show Topic announcement w EricTheCarGuy special guest ~ giveaways & upcoming events ~ join us live from Inside the Garage

#125 Modern Day Technician Training-Scott Brown Oct 14, 2018

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F -22 Raptor Fighter Jet 2 Million lines of code ✅ Boeing 787 ~ 14 Million lines of code ✅ 2018 Ford F 150 ~ 100 💯 Million lines of code 🤔 Vehicles are becoming extremely complex to diagnose and repair ~ We investigate the sophisticated training required to diagnose today’s modern day vehicles ~ the critical investment of ongoing education required vs the risk of improperly trained mechanics. Diagnostic Network Join us for the LIVE show WED 4PM AZ --LISTEN LIVE ▶️https://bit.ly/2Eqp4Ki Call in during the show 480-655-8870 88.7 The Pulse EVIT Multimedia

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