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#115 Now Hiring.The Critical Shortage of Mechanics. Jul 15, 2018

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Now Hiring. The Serious & Worrisome Shortage of Mechanics. The shocking truth of an ugly history and how we can undo the past . The chronic shortage and why the industry fell asleep promoting in bay culture IN THE PAST. The lack of culture and gratitude over the last several generations may have contributed greatly to the dilemma. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a need for nearly 796k service techs by 2026 The innovative programs currently in place to tackle the shortage. Investing in tools. A large personal investment. --Are future technicians excited about this? Innovative ways to manage tool expense. How to handle the complexity of cars and trucks that are growing faster than the technicians ability to handle it. In bay virtual assistance. Will the future of artificial intelligence help --Bosch in Bay Assistance -Charlie. The reality of societal pressure to go to college and the forgotten trades huge demand. Parents ashamed or worried. An unproud Uncle who was a mechanic refuses to let his niece and nephew become a wrench. What is so different today and how do we change image. Are consumers ready to pay an hourly rate to sustain respectable wages and training for the modern day vehicle From Mechanic to Automotive Network Digital Technician The incredible training and knowledge required to service modern day vehicles.

Inside The Garage Video: What is That Old Engine Oil Saying Anyway? Jul 08, 2018

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Honey Oil - Chocolate Milk - Shiny Gritty Oil - Strawberry Milk Coolant.. All Clear Danger signs for your car and wallet.

#114 Flying Cars Jul 01, 2018

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The technological grip over the next 10 years in transportation is currently pacing to exceed the last 100 years of automobile history. With automation & driverless transport vehicles currently in heavy testing and coming soon place we shoot to the skies and discover the flying car.

#113 AC Tips Jun 24, 2018

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Tips. Many of you may pick up a can of self charging refrigerant at a local parts store and charge up your ac system for a quick fix, so you thought. Is it fixed ? Is it going to last ?

#112 Classic Cars Jun 17, 2018

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The custom coachwork, while sporting an elegant and sleek design gave way to so many classic cars of history that are greatly prized and collected to this very day. Take a trip with us as special guests Roger Falcione, founder of ClassicCars.com and the legendary classic car restoration talents of Ken Vela of Wikd Kustoms pay a visit. We celebrate and travel the interesting history of legendary design and art that have given these particular vehicles a special place in automobile history during these popular time frames over he last 100 years. The Brass Era Car. 1896 -1915 Steam Car Development & the early days of electric engines. With brass touch points covering multiple points of the vehicle --THE STANLEY STEAMER Vintage Car Era 1919 -1940’s--The advertising years. More than just industry and work --a time to celebrate success and https://www.blubrry.com/wrenchnation/34840049/112-classic-cars/--with a dramatic turning point from the devastating depression years. 1950’S -1970’s Big Chrome and Horsepower. A time for big blocks and chrome with innovations in technology for its day. For our fellow mechanics across the world --we would love to hear your tips ! Chime in the comments , as the goal is to help as many people out with their car care , auto repair & maintenance needs with some great tips ! Please take a moment , and come join our weekly mechanical tribe by clicking here https://apple.co/2EdrZJE Itunes weekly Sunday upload Listen Live every Wed 4pm Arizona time and join in the show with us --we would love your car care questions or help https://bit.ly/2Eqp4Ki Our great sponsors who keep us rolling - we are grateful. As we do business with the best right here in our garage--these folks are long term relationships that we can vouche for 100 percent ! Host of the show Frank Leutz puts is heart and soul in to relationships and will only recommend those that he has had a rolled up sleeves experience with. This means simply put --how well does these products\services serve his garage clients and what happens when mistakes are made These are companies that live by their clients in the automotive industry & and are accountable. You can call Frank at the garage 480 726 6400 anytime for the straight and skinny. Professional Installers check out Parts Authority with Locations Nationwide & the quality auto parts like DENSO,SMP,AC DELCO,DORMAN,CENTRIC,AISIN,HITACHI to name a few. The experienced & knowledgeable parts counter folks while providing an iron clad warranty where the answer is yes ! https://bit.ly/2HQUdYn #poweredbypa Automotive Service Centers check out digital inspections for your service facilities creating higher levels of consumer transparency and productivity https://bit.ly/2IE6zHD

#111 Robo Taxis Jun 11, 2018

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Robo Taxi. The era of autonomous vehicle pick me up is coming sooner than you think. The ease and convenience of a simple click of an app and voila --a vehicle with no driver ready to take you to your next destination. Imagine the stress of driving and the related fatigue from focusing behind the wheel completely eliminated. How would you spend your new found discovery of time in a vehicle with a technological chauffeur keeping you safe and sound? ARE YOU WILLING TO TRADE CAR CULTURE WITH FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND TRANSPORTATION COMFORT ? Less than the fee of riding a bus, was the recent claim from a leading autonomous EXECUTIVE --saving you on the exorbitant cost of vehicle ownership. Monthly subscription like a NETFLIX style account that makes it simple and less expensive. Would you trade the freedom of car culture and style with an extra budget immediately created from not owning a vehicle ? We investigate the TECHNOLOGY of autonomous ride sharing program WAYMO, with special in studio guest James Smith, Economic Development Innovation Manager with one of the most technologically progressive autonomous vehicle cities in the country --The City of Chandler.

# 110 Seat Belt Science Jun 03, 2018

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Seat Belt Science & Safety. We investigate the key factors that go in to seat belt design and function, as well as dive in to those areas of the restraint system that may not work when these faults of your vehicle are present. Plus -the atrocious deaths of children & pets in hot vehicles, and tips on how we can make a huge difference here.

#109 Vehicle Dead to Me. May 28, 2018

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Your vehicle is dead. Your wallet is crying. You struggle to decide whether another red cent is worthy of vehicle repairs on your ride. We explore tips on how to avoid a financial disaster and when it may be time to pull the plug on the old hooptie and begin a new vehicular relationship. Case examples of what can go completely wrong when you thought it was good. When its to late to spend on maintenance. How to organize car repairs and win.

#108 The History of Freeways & Highways May 20, 2018

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We drive em. We have been stuck on em. At times we truly hate to be on these, at times, insane parking lots of traffic madness.Originally coined as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956 --we explore the interesting history and the fascinating future of technology on the great roadways of North America

#107 Cold Ice Vehicle Vent Air! May 13, 2018

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Your engine was purring. The gauges were all harmoniously functioning with peace, until a sudden episode of a coolant system failure wreaks havoc.

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