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A-1 Custom Car Care Show A-1 Custom Car Care
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Do you get that sinking sensation any time you have to have your car fixed? Do you ever wonder what they're doing out there in the repair bay? Do you want to know how to find a 'good' car repair place?
Industry professional Dustin Atwood answers all this, and more, each week during the A-1 Custom Car Care show.
Dustin is an ASE Certified Master Level technician for light/heavy duty trucks, and cars. Co-hosted by KSGF Radio personality Sarah Myers, and featuring some of your most common questions and car issues.
Send comments & questions to info@gotoseeburg.com
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Oh Sure - Just Let Someone Steal Your Car - It's Fine!
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
Should new drivers have a new car or a used car?
Dustin answers a listener question about a Silverado with the 6.6 gas or diesel engine paired with the 10 speed Allison transmission.
As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, local police are prescribing new safety measures. One of the recent bits of advice included Toronto Police telling resident to leave their car key fobs near the door to avoid being attacked in their homes by potential burglars.
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Skilled vs. Unskilled Employees in the Automotive Field
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
Spring is officially here!
Dustin gives some advice on small engines.
Unskilled vs. skilled employees in the workforce.
Is it better to have someone with skills, or is it better to have someone that you can train?
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Jaguar Ending Production of Gas Cars
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
We had some flooding last week. Dustin and Sarah discuss flood vehicles.
If you're about to buy a vehicle, check the seatbelt for water marks, check the trunk for stains, and check for a stagnant water smell.
Dustin tells a road rage story that happened in Republic.
Jaguar is ending production of their gas cars entirely before new EVs arrive.
Dustin shares a story about a friend looking to buy an older vehicle for parts.
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Why you Shouldn't go to a Quick Lube - Maximizing Value: Your Car Deserves More Than a Pit Stop
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
Eric with the Sunset shop joins us this morning.
Dustin and Eric discuss some of the services that A-1 Custom provides.
The two also highlight some of the differences between a quick lube and a fully operational service shop.
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🚗💥Can You Find a Reliable Ride Under $15K? ALSO - The Great Corvette Heist! Don't Miss Our Discussion On Whether to Buy A Foreign or Domestic Car!
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
The importance of quality.
A listener asks about throw away vehicles.
Sarah reads a crazy story about a man who was just released from jail that decided to steal a tractor-trailer full of brand-new Chevy Corvettes. The man claimed he was just looking for a ride home.
Spring maintenance.
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⚙️ Breaking News: Ford's Drops a Bombshell on Auto-Parking, GM's Massive Recall, and the Quest for Reliable Repairs!
Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning:
We had some winter weather earlier this week. If you've experienced any vehicle issues, give A-1 Custom Car Care a call!
How do you pick a reliable repair shop? Figure out how they handle ensuring they have quality service, quality parts, and how do they fix their mistakes?
Ford will discontinue its Active Park Assist feature, which allows vehicles to parallel park themselves.
GM issued a recall for 323,232 heavy-duty trucks and put a stop-sale order in place for the sale of new models at dealerships.
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