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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: How Old Is Too Old To Drive? When Experts Say You Should Hang Up The Keys

Auto Casey: 2025 Mercedes Benz E 450 All-Terrain Wagon | Short Take

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Safety Assist System Calibration (ADAS calibration) is the crucial process of precisely aligning a vehicle's cameras, radar, and sensors to ensure features like automatic braking, lane keeping, and adaptive cruise control work accurately, typically needed after accidents, windshield replacements, wheel alignments, or any component changes that affect sensor positioning. Without it, systems can misread the road, leading to malfunctions, false alerts, or failure to activate when needed, compromising driver safety.  

Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Consumer Reports Says These Are The Best Used Cars Under $20,000

Auto Casey Car Review: 2025 Nissan Z | Short Take

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A flood vehicle, or flood-damaged car, is a vehicle that has been partially or fully submerged in water, leading to significant and potentially hidden damage to its body, engine, and electronics. These vehicles often receive a "salvage" or "flood" title, which should be disclosed by sellers.

A rental vehicle is a car, truck, van, or other automobile that is hired out to a customer for a short period, such as a day, week, or even months, without the customer taking ownership of the vehicle. The renter pays a fee for the temporary use of the vehicle and is responsible for its condition and adherence to the rental terms, which may include insurance, mileage limits, and fuel policies. https://www.google.com/search

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Fire at aluminum plant to hit Ford's bottom line by up to $1 billion, analyst says & Enterprise Tops J.D. Power '25 Car Rental Satisfaction Survey

Auto Casey Car Review: 2025 Toyota Corolla FX | Short Take

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What does “SRS” mean in a car? 

SRS is an abbreviation for Supplemental Restraint System, which is the name for the system that monitors and controls your airbags’ and seatbelts’ ability to function properly in the event of an accident.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: New technology installed beneath Detroit street can charge electric vehicles as they drive & Mississippi has a new license plate design & Fiat Chrysler Is Expected to Pay Nearly $650 Million in Emissions Case

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Kia Seltos | Short Take - YouTube

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Definition

An EV is defined as a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and is capable of being charged from an external source. An EV includes both a vehicle that can only be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery (all-electric vehicle) and a vehicle that can be powered by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery and by an internal combustion engine (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: High-Mileage Drivers Aren't Buying EVs And That's A Problem & All Of The EVs Eligible For Instant Tax Rebates On January 1

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Jeep Rubicon 4XE | Short Take

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Today we’re answering your emails to help steer you in the right direction. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Should cars have built-in speed limits? Some think it’s time

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e | Short Take

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What is the Undercarriage?

The section of a vehicle that is underneath the main cabin of the vehicle. For trucks and automobiles, the Undercarriage contains the chassis.

Why Does the Undercarriage Require Maintenance if No One Can See it?

It is easy to forget about your vehicle’s undercarriage. What you don’t typically see is easy to forget about, which is why the undercarriage is often overlooked when performing regular maintenance. But neglecting the maintenance of the undercarriage can lead to bigger car problems. It is a vital part of keeping your vehicle clean and working. The undercarriage of the vehicle is in close proximity to the road’s surface, which means it takes the brunt of the salt, rain, sleet, and mud you drive through. Source: https://burtbrothers.com/tips/why-undercarriage-maintenance-matters/

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: You're Defogging Your Car Windows Wrong

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude L | Short Take

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Odometer fraud, also referred to as "busting miles" (United States) or "clocking" (UK, Ireland and Canada), is the illegal practice of rolling back odometers to make it appear that vehicles have lower mileage than they actually do. Odometer fraud occurs when the seller of a vehicle falsely represents the actual mileage of a vehicle to the buyer. According to the Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation at the US Department of Transportation, odometer fraud is a serious crime and important consumer fraud issue. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 2002 odometer fraud study, the NHTSA determined that 450,000 vehicles were sold each year with false odometer readings, resulting in a cost of over $1 billion annually to car buyers in the US. In the UK, the Office of Fair Trading estimates the annual cost at £500m.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: It Just Got Harder For Car Dealers To Scam You - New FTC regulations, called the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule, are supposed to make life easier for car buyers

Auto Casey Car Reviews: Short video: 2023 Ford F150 Raptor R | Short Take – YouTube

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The diesel engine, named after Rudolf Diesel, is an internal combustion engine in which ignition of the fuel is caused by the elevated temperature of the air in the cylinder due to mechanical compression; thus, the diesel engine is called a compression-ignition engine (CI engine). This contrasts with engines using spark plug-ignition of the air-fuel mixture, such as a petrol engine (gasoline engine) or a gas engine (using a gaseous fuel like natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas). 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: How scammers are rolling back mileage on digital odometers in 2023

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An 18 wheeler or semi-trailer truck is the combination of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to carry freight. A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paying passengers.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Video catches dogs ripping cars to shreds at Houston dealership

Auto Casey Car Reviews: 2023 Lincoln Navigator Reserve Edition | Short Take

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Electrically assisted steering systems, also known as electric power steering (EPS), dispense with hydraulic fluid entirely. In these systems, the steering movement is assisted by an electric motor. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Mississippi Ranks #1 Deadliest State for Driving Over Thanksgiving & 2025 Toyota Camry Goes Hybrid-Only, AWD Available on Every Trim

Auto Casey Car Reviews: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 LR AWD 

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Vehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep you and your family safe on the road.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Budget Charges Driver $500 For Returning His Rental A Day Early

Auto Casey Car Reviews: 2023 Nissan Ariya | Short Take

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Vehicle audio is equipment installed in a car or other vehicle to provide in-car entertainment and information for the vehicle occupants. Until the 1950s it consisted of a simple AM radio. Additions since then have included FM radio (1952), 8-track tape players, cassette players, record players, CD players, DVD players, Blu-ray players, navigation systems, Bluetooth telephone integration, and smartphone controllers like CarPlay and Android Auto. Once controlled from the dashboard with a few buttons, they can now be controlled by steering wheel controls and voice commands.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Insurance Company Retroactively Cancels Man's Policy After A Crash Because He Has Teenagers At Home

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Mini (stylized as MINI) is a British automotive brand founded in Oxford in 1959, marketed by German multinational automotive company BMW since 2000, and used by them for a range of small cars assembled in the United Kingdom, Austria, Netherlands (until 16 February 2024), China and Germany.

Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: 4 Brake Problems You Can Diagnose Just By Listening

Auto Casey: 2025 Audi A3 | Short Take

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Is it necessary to winterize your car? Normally, you'd want to winterize your car before cold weather hits, but it's never to late to get your car prepared to tackle frigid temperatures and some snow. Failing to do so could leave you stranded, in need of an emergency repair, or on the back foot in freezing temperatures.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: OnStar Helps Cleveland Police Shut Down Stolen Vehicle

Auto Casey Car Reviews: www.youtube.com/@AutoCasey

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Inspecting any used car and taking it for a test drive before you purchase it is important. After identifying the used car you’re interested in and running a vehicle history report to ensure there are no undisclosed issues, like accident damage or title issues, you’re ready to meet the seller, inspect the car, and take it for a test drive. Source: https://www.carfax.com/blog/test-drive-car

On the show, Coach Charlie discusses the steps you should take when you inspect and test drive a used car.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: FTC Proposal Might Ban Some Fees at Car Dealerships

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Mazda CX 90

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Euro cars are vehicles manufactured by European automakers that are known for their high-quality engineering, sophisticated design, and impressive performance. These cars are highly desirable among car enthusiasts and are associated with style, luxury, and performance. And in with us for the first segment jump-start the topic, is Mike Marsh with the 16th Annual Euro Fest, happening in Ridgeland Friday & Saturday, October 13th - 14th, 2023 at Renaissance at Colony Park.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: The most dangerous months for pedestrians in Mississippi 

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness| Short Take

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America’s Largest Block Party, Cruisin’ The Coast®, began in 1996 as a festival to celebrate antique, classic and hot rod vehicles, nostalgic music and related events. With close to 10k registered vehicles, Car enthusiasts from 40 states plus Canada, Germany and Puerto Rico arrive on the Mississippi Gulf Coast once a year to showcase their rides and to cruise our state’s beautiful 30-mile stretch of beach-side highway with designated stops in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, D’Iberville, Gulfport, Pass Christian, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula. Each venue is set up as a mini festival with a stage for live bands, reserved parking for registered cruisers, spectator parking, and vendors for food and event merchandise. Cruisin’ The Coast® has over 12 Host Car Clubs providing over 700 volunteers who help with registering vehicles, directing cars at the venues, giving directions, and welcoming guests.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Mississippi's roads rank fourth roughest in U.S

Auto Casey Car Reviews: AutoCasey - YouTube

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Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Join Auto Correct live at the 27th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast in Gulfport, October 5th at 10 am!

Tune in to the ultimate automotive experience as we rev up for this spectacular event. We'll bring you all the high-octane action, car enthusiasts' insights, and expert advice to make your car dreams come true. Join ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton, live from one of the biggest car shows in the South, where you can ask your car questions live, in-person!

Mark your calendar and cruise with Auto Correct on October 5th at 10 AM, only on MPB Think Radio. Your story, our mission.

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Recalls can come from an automaker or the federal government, through its National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), when they've determined a specific vehicle doesn't meet minimum safety standards.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: People Are Supposedly Falling For This Obvious ‘Pump Switching’ Scam

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Toyota Prius Limited | Short Take

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What is vehicle collection data?: Vehicle Data Collection solutions help companies collect, transform, and transfer vehicle data to the cloud in near real time while optimizing cost. As a result, data-driven analytics and machine learning help companies build innovative applications that improve vehicle quality, safety, and autonomy.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Mercedes EQS | Short Take

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By the strictest definition, a customer is buying a car online only if they complete the entire transaction from start to finish using the Internet. 

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Helpful Link: Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Online

Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: LA’s New Back-In-Only Parking Spaces Are Causing Chaos

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Mercedes EQS | Short Take

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Financing a car means taking out a car loan that you repay over time. When you take out a car loan, you agree to pay back the amount you borrowed, plus interest and any fees, within a set period of time. Shopping around and comparing loan offers could save you significant money in interest and fees. Today, we discuss car financing options, between your repair questions.

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Recall News: NHTSA pushes to recall 52 million airbag inflators that ruptured and caused injury, death

Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: The Cars That Won’t Be Returning After 2023

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet GT | Short Take

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Maybe you were even given one by your parents, a sibling, or some other questionable ‘benefactor.’ You drive it, maintain it, and fix it; you seem to put an endless amount of money into it, and the air conditioning still doesn’t work. Eventually, it seems like you say a prayer every time you turn the key, and you start to think… is now the time? And then you get some estimates for repairs, and you really start to wonder. Is it a good decision to put $1,000 into new tires or struts, or should I start looking for a new car? Today, we discuss is your car worth repairing or should you replace it, between your repair questions.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: 6 Ways You’re Throwing Money Away on Auto Expenses

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Can you use your phone at a red light in Mississippi? Here's what the law says

Auto Casey: 2025 Mercedes Benz E 450 All-Terrain Wagon | Short Take

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Think you have to be an avid hiker or willing to brave the intense summer heat to take in the amazing scenery that fills Mississippi? Think again! The Magnolia State is home to several scenic byways, which means you can view some of the state’s most spectacular sites from the comfort of your own vehicle… Today, we discuss The Best Drives in Mississippi, between your repair questions.

The 5 Best Mississippi Scenic Drives: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28945-Activities-c47-t74-Mississippi.html

The 11 Best Backroads In Mississippi For A Long Scenic Drive: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/mississippi/best-scenic-roads-in-ms/

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Car-Free Community Opens In Arizona

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS 

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Today we’re talking about Selling Your Car and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. 

Quick Facts About Selling a Car:

When putting your car on the market, you’ll want to decide whether to trade it in at a dealership, sell it yourself, or get an instant cash offer. 

Even if you plan to sell a car yourself, it’s wise to get backup offers from one or more dealerships and use them as leverage.

Selling a vehicle yourself brings the most profit, but you must stay cautious.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: U.S. Car Loan Debt Hits Record High Of $1.56 Trillion

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir

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Today, Let’s Soup This Thang Up, and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. 

To soup up a car means to tinker with the air and fuel mixture to get the most out of its engine's performance. The term “souped up” dates back to 1911, referring to horses that have been injected with narcotics to make them run faster. “Souped up” came from the slang word “soup,” the narcotic injected into horses.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Bill Aims To Electronically Limit Serial Speeders…

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Nissan Z Performance Edition

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Today we’re answering your Emails & Talk to Us Voice Messages to help steer you in the right direction. You can also use the Talk to Us feature on the MPB Public Media App to ask Coach a direct question! Download the app from your app store, open it, then click on the menu to the left to find the Talk to Us tab, scroll to find Auto Correct, click the mic and leave your message! It’s as simple as that.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Historic Texas Heat Is Breaking Cars In Weird Ways

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Mercedes Benz GLE450

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Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Why Does Your Air Conditioning Need Recharging?

Auto Casey Car Review: Nissan Frontier PRO-4X

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Automotive oxygen sensors, colloquially known as O2 sensors, make modern electronic fuel injection and emission control possible. 

If an oxygen sensor fails, the engine computer won't be able to correctly set the air-fuel ratio, which could result in lower fuel economy, higher emissions and damage to other components, such as an overheated catalytic converter. https://www.cars.com/articles/when-should-the-oxygen-sensor-be-replaced-1420663031800/

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Mississippi has the deadliest roads in the US – study reveals

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe

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From heads-up displays to Gorilla Glass to Panoramic and wiper-less windshields, new innovative glass technologies are being used on automotives and have been taking the industry by storm. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Does Car Insurance Cover Windshield Replacement?

Auto Casey Car Review: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek 

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Improving fuel economy refers to the attempt to achieve a better fuel economy through a variety of means in a vehicle in an attempt to save money and reduce emissions. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Leaving a child unattended in a hot car has already cost one MS life this summer

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Jeep Compass Trailhawk

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Today we’re talking about Do-It-Yourself Repairs and we’re here to help steer you in the right direction. Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself, rather than paying a professional or someone else to do it for you.

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Vehicle insurance (also known as car insurance, motor insurance, or auto insurance) is insurance for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other road vehicles. Its primary use is to provide financial protection against physical damage or bodily injury resulting from traffic collisions and against liability that could also arise from incidents in a vehicle. Vehicle insurance may additionally offer financial protection against theft of the vehicle, and against damage to the vehicle sustained from events other than traffic collisions, such as keying, weather or natural disasters, and damage sustained by colliding with stationary objects. The specific terms of vehicle insurance vary with legal regulations in each region. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_insurance

Special guest caller: Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Uninsured Motorist Statistics By State [2023]

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Land Rover Defender 130

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Held on the third Saturday of September, Cruzin' Clinton Car Show and Parade is one of Central Mississippi's premier car shows. The annual car show welcomes car enthusiasts from all over the state of Mississippi. Vintage and classic cars parade through the city of Clinton and park for the show located in historic Olde Towne. And it all goes down, Saturday, September 21st! In with us to tell us more about it all is Main Street Clinton rep., Allison Reno & Cruzin’ Clinton Rep., & our friend, Pete Tyer!

Once again for the 17th year in a row, the great automobiles and motorcycles of Europe will be coming to Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS for the 17th Annual Renaissance Euro Fest Classic European Auto and Motorcycle Show, Saturday, October 4th! For European auto enthusiasts, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of British, Italian, German, and many other European vehicles. View over 150+ entries manufactured in five different countries, coming from ten different states! And in with us to tell us more is Euro Fest Rep., & friend of the show, Mike Marsh!

Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

Auto Casey Car Review: 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle | Short Take

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Topic: With Americans holding on to their vehicles longer than ever, following the pandemic, purchasing a new car can come with it’s challenges… Good rules of thumb to start, is to spend no more than 20 percent of your monthly household income on a new car and to assess what you like and dislike about your current vehicle.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Why Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Kia Nero EV

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Topic: Snow, rain and ice are common cold-weather threats to driver safety, but summer brings with it its own set of dangers. For drivers, the added traffic of summer vacationers is just part of the increased risk — construction, sun glare and unpredictable weather patterns all add to the danger.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, summer and fall are the most dangerous times of the year for drivers, with July and August being the deadliest. More drivers are out on the road during that time, which increases the likelihood of collisions.

Extreme heat takes a toll on vehicles. It can lead to tire blowouts and can affect your vehicle’s braking ability. It causes your engine to overheat more easily and places increased stress on just about every mechanical function your vehicle performs.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: What Are the Most Fuel-Efficient Cars?

Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor

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Topic: The first stationary gasoline engine developed by Carl Benz was a one-cylinder two-stroke unit which ran for the first time on New Year’s Eve 1879. Benz had so much commercial success with this engine that he was able to devote more time to his dream of creating a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, in which the chassis and engine formed a single unit.

On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile. In July 1886 the newspapers reported on the first public outing of the three-wheeled Benz Patent Motor Car, model no. 1.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Here Are the 10 Cheapest Pickup Trucks You Can Buy Right Now 

Auto Casey Car Review: Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy 

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Do you remember your first car? Maybe it was a hoopty that you loved none-the-less? We want to hear your story. Download the MPB Public Media App on your iPhone or Android device. Find "Auto Correct" under the "Talk to Us" feature, and tell us! Then tune-into Auto Correct with ASE Certified Master Technician, Coach Charlie Melton, Thursday, May 25th at 10 a.m. CST, to hear your 1st car story on-air!

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Topic: A wheel hub bearing assembly usually includes manufactured Bearings, Sensors and Seals. The assembly is the collection of the different parts that gives the wheels free rotation while the bearing is the part that manages your vehicle’s weight and movement. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Backseat Dangers: Small Cars Fumble in Updated IIHS Crash Test 

Auto Casey: 2023 Ram Rebel 2500 | Short Take

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An aftermarket warranty provides protection for your car after its manufacturer warranty expires.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Is an Aftermarket Car Warranty Worth It?

Auto Casey: 2023 Nissan Leaf

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A Traction control system - Wikipedia (TCS), also known as ASR is typically (but not necessarily) a secondary function of the electronic stability control (ESC) on production motor vehicles, designed to prevent loss of traction, (i.e., wheelspin) of the driven road wheels. TCS is activated when throttle input and engine power and torque transfer are mismatched to the road surface conditions. We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. 

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Tesla shareholder group complains Elon Musk is too distracted to run company (msn.com)

Auto Casey: 2023 Cadillac CT4 with Super Cruise | Short Take - YouTube

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A motor fuel is a fuel that is used to provide power to the motor in motor vehicles. Currently, the majority of motor vehicles worldwide are powered by gasoline or diesel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_fuel

We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: Cars are selling below sticker price for the first time in a while — and it's a sign car buying is finally getting better. https://www.businessinsider.com/new-cars-selling-below-sticker-price-first-time-in-years-2023-4

Auto Casey: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS - https://youtu.be/O_Q6_-63o2I

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The fuel system is made up of the fuel tank, pump, filter and injectors or carburetor, and is responsible for delivering fuel to the engine as needed. Each component must perform flawlessly to achieve expected vehicle performance and reliability. https://www.stp.com/fuel-system-fuel-additives/

We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

Auto Casey: 2023 Genesis G90- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkCjAZm9fMc&t=0s

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General auto maintenance includes, oil and filter changes, rotation of tires, wheel alignment, suspension and exhaust services, engine tune ups, climate control repairs, and brake service. Routine maintenance services are often done on a 30-60-90 interval, meaning you should perform essential preventative maintenance about every 30,000 miles. Every vehicle is unique, and various parts can wear out at irregular intervals depending on your driving habits.

We’ll learn about it, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: The Mandatory In-Car Breathalyzer Is Only a Few Years Away

- https://jalopnik.com/the-in-car-breathalyzer-is-only-a-few-years-away-1850268311

Auto Casey: 2023 Volvo V60 B5 AWD - Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1wiThLNvpM&t=0s

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A car owner's manual is a vehicle-specific instructional guide that provides information on how to operate, maintain, and care for a particular car model, serving as an essential resource for any car owner to ensure safe and reliable vehicle ownership.

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Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA

News: Why Your Car Is More Efficient When You Drive Slower

Auto Casey Car Review: 2025 Nissan Z | Short Take

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Gasoline direct injection (GDI), also known as petrol direct injection (PDI), is a mixture formation system for internal combustion engines that run on gasoline (petrol), where fuel is injected into the combustion chamber. This is distinct from manifold injection systems, which inject fuel into the intake manifold (inlet manifold). The use of GDI can help increase engine efficiency and specific power output as well as reduce exhaust emissions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_direct_injection

We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: American Car Center closes operations; 3 dealerships were located in Mississippi - https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/03/02/american-car-center-closes-operations-three-dealerships-were-located-in-mississippi/69962812007/

Auto Casey: 2023 Mazda CX 30 - Short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpdPsgjTOLY&t=0s

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An ignition system generates a spark or heats an electrode to a high temperature to ignite a fuel-air mixture in spark ignition internal combustion engines, oil-fired and gas-fired boilers, rocket engines, etc. The widest application for spark ignition internal combustion engines is in petrol (gasoline) road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignition_system

We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions.

Email: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships - https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mississippi-passes-bill-restricting-electric-car-dealerships/

Auto Casey: 2023 Lexus RX350 Luxury

Short video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXUaWvLKQE8&t=0s

Long version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13cNjF0uDj8

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A plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) is any road vehicle that can utilize an external source of electricity (such as a wall socket that connects to the power grid) to store electrical energy within its onboard rechargeable battery packs, to power an electric motor and help propelling the wheels.

A charging station, also known as a charge point or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), is a piece of equipment that supplies electrical power for charging plug-in electric vehicles (including electric cars, electric trucks, electric buses, neighborhood electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids). There are two main types: AC charging stations and DC charging stations. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charging_station; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicle

We’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions.

Email: auto@mpbonline.org

Recalls: You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN. Or find their SaferCar app.

News: Tesla opens its EV charging network to the masses

https://www.eenews.net/articles/tesla-opens-its-ev-charging-network-to-the-masses/

Auto Casey: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox RS

Short video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n4ssbLXSXc&t=0s

Long version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGgaP0w5GU

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