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Email: auto@mpbonline.org Auto Correct airs at 10 a.m. Central Thursday and 11 a.m. Central Saturday on MPB Think Radio and MPBOnline.org/radioOur expert host is Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Master Mechanic, retired instruc

Latest EpisodeThursday, June 1, 2023

Auto Correct | Summer Driving

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.Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: What Are the Most Fuel-Efficient Cars? Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Auto Correct | Summer Driving

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.Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: What Are the Most Fuel-Efficient Cars? Auto Casey Car Review: 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Auto Correct | First Car Stories

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. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: Here Are the 10 Cheapest Pickup Trucks You Can Buy Right Now Auto Casey Car Review: Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Auto Correct Promo| First Car Stories

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!Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Auto Correct | Wheel Hub Bearings

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. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: Backseat Dangers: Small Cars Fumble in Updated IIHS Crash Test Auto Casey: 2023 Ram Rebel 2500 | Short Take

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Auto Correct | After-Market Warranties

An aftermarket warranty provides protection for your car after its manufacturer warranty expires. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: Is an Aftermarket Car Warranty Worth It?Auto Casey: 2023 Nissan Leaf

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Auto Correct | Traction Control System

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. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: 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

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Auto Correct | Fuel

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_fuelWe’ll learn about them, and Coach Charlie Melton, ASE Certified Master Technician, takes your repair questions. Email the show: auto@mpbonline.orgRecalls: 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-2023-4Auto Casey: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS - https://youtu.be/O_Q6_-63o2I

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