A-1 Custom Car Care Show – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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?

Happy Weekend!

Dustin and Sarah reviewed the top 25 Vehicles of 2023 - AND we have a super update for our Sunshine location - IT'S OPEN AS OF TODAY, JANUARY 15th!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• What exactly do want out of your vehicle? For Dustin, he needs something that can tow. For Sarah, she wants something that is safe for her little family and gets good gas mileage.
• Dustin was in Kansas City last week for special training. 18 other A-1 Custom Car Care staff members got to go as well. Dustin talks about the importance of keeping up with an ever changing industry.
• While in Kansas City, some of the attendees of the training seminar had their catalytic converters stolen!
• Have you ever had your vehicle broken into?
• Sarah has a listener question about why some shops won’t take on Toyota Prius repairs.

Happy Saturday morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• The People’s Convoy made its way through Springfield on Monday. Sarah was out on location to film and photograph. Dustin listened to the CB chatter from the truckers.
• Did you hear an article on the show and are curious where we got our info? We will always link the article right here in the podcast section!
• Spring is right around the corner, so that means it’s time to do your spring car maintenance.
• Dustin talks about another shortage that you need to know about.
• Dustin is taking a trip up to KC for a vehicle seminar.
• Sarah shares a story about a Missouri man who is getting a brand new Volvo after hitting 1 million miles on his current Volvo!
• What is the most miles the A-1 Custom team has noticed on a vehicle in the shop?

Happy Saturday morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Dustin tells a crazy story that happened to him while he was traveling to St. Louis.
• Gas prices continue to rise.
• Several Ford trucks are facing major recalls. Sarah talks about how to check if your vehicle is facing a recall.
• Carvana is allegedly leaving car buyers on the hook after selling vehicles without the title.
• The People’s Convoy is making it’s way through the listening area! You can follow along their journey on their website.

Happy Saturday morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• We’re calling this the confessional show. This is a list of driving/automotive confessions that Sarah and Dustin need to make.
• Dustin is now the proud owner of a… Dodge?! Dustin talks about how he bought a Dodge Dakota for his daughter.
• Gas prices are once again skyrocketing. Earlier this week, Sarah paid $3.29 for gas. It was $44 to fill up her car.
• Sarah talks about some of the states that saw the highest gas price increases – thankfully Missouri was not on that list.
• Did you hear about the driver that hit a pipe sticking out of the road in Springfield? Sarah reads a KY3 article that details the incident.
• Have you ever had to call 911 on another driver before?
• People parking too close to your vehicle – what do you do in that situation?

Good morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Sarah and Dustin talk gas prices.
• U.S. oil prices have spiked to a seven-year high of $90, reaching their highest rates since Barack Obama was in the White House.
• Finding people who want to work, and why their job is important to them.
• Tire prices are increasing more and more. If you need a new set, please make sure to get them sooner rather than later.
• Chevy has confirmed that it will discontinue sales of the Spark subcompact hatchback when production of the 2022 model ends in August. The Spark is currently the cheapest car on sale in the U.S. Its starting price of $14,595 makes it the only vehicle available for under $15,000.
• Tesla is having an awful few weeks when it comes to recalls. Tesla is recalling over 817,000 vehicles to fix the seatbelt reminder chime. They’re also recalling 54,000 Full Self-Driving vehicles that may run stop signs. And finally, Tesla is recalling 27,000 vehicles because their energy-efficient heat pumps have an issue that makes them ineffective at defrosting the windows.
• Customers of recalled Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being told to park outside and away from other vehicles because their car could catch on fire, even when the engine is turned off. You can view the recall alert by clicking here.

Good Saturday morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Sarah had a family member that was involved in a car accident. Thankfully nobody was injured.
• As vehicles get more and more expensive, is it cheaper to fix your vehicle after an accident?
• The difference between an auto body shop vs. collision shop.
• A couple of quick insurance questions.
• Sarah and Dustin give tips on what to do on the scene of an accident.
• Dustin answers a question about a 6.0L powerstroke.
• Have you been paying attention to the trucker convoy that’s been taking place in Canada?

Good Saturday morning!

Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including:

• Thursday morning we had some unexpected winter weather. The weather lead to quite a few slick spots and accident. Sarah and Dustin share some of things they saw while driving in that day.
• Sarah used her emergency kit for the first time. A coworker ran out of gas near the station, and Sarah was the only person who had a gas can available to use.
• Sarah recently got new tires. One of her requests was a tire that would handle well in snow and ice. Dustin breaks down the importance of picking the right tire for your vehicle.
• Dustin answers a diesel truck and towing question from a listener.
• The Commerce Department says that the chip shortage could shut down factories. Demand for chips is up 17% from 2019.