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We love answering your vehicle repair questions – “we” being Allison! But we – including me, love hearing about Allison’s racing experiences. Between your calls and emails we’ll hear about the Auto Cross National event this past week.https://www.scca.com/events/1997754-2021-tire-rack-scca-solo-nationals-lincoln-airparkhttps://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmRecalls for the week: 2018-21 model years Toyota Tundra Recalled for Headlight Fire Risk. dealers will modify, inspect, and if necessary replace the assembly. . Toyota will notify owners by Nov. 1, but if you have further questions in the meantime, you can call the automaker at 800-331-4331, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: We discussed – last month that Algeria, used up the last of its stockpile of leaded gasoline in July. That's according to the U.N. Environment Programme, which has spent 19 years trying to eliminate leaded gasoline around the globe.https://www.npr.org/2021/08/30/1031429212/the-world-has-finally-stopped-using-leaded-gasoline-algeria-used-the-last-stockpBUT . . .There’s still leaded fuel around. Small aircraft use it. https://jalopnik.com/heres-why-planes-still-fly-with-leaded-fuel-1847615621Auto Casey: Buick EnvisionShort take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxA9NHRNgVk&t=0sLong version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L82Av7PTrPMCalls:extended warrantyFord loses powerstarter issuehigh beamsstarter technical bullietin

If you’ve been in the rain with bad wipers, well you know how awful that is. We want to give you some advice on how to take care of your wipers, save you some money, and keep you safe. Allison will also answer your vehicle repair questions.Follow Allison Walker on social media! She's racing this week. https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2021-tire-rack-scca-solo-nationals-lincoln-airpark-national-503253https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmDiscussion:how to clean your wiperwhen to clean your wiperhow to examin your wiperreplacing your wiperthe wiper armAllison's racingin West Monroe this weekend!Calls:change your windshield - change your wipercan my vehicle towblade troubledoor hinge troubletracktor troublenot wiper but windshield defectiveemail: ceramic coating or clear wrapHonda Accord chatter one direction when lite rainwax coating or rainxPrius maintenance required lightRecalls: Sometimes recalls are for hundreds of thousands of vehicles – like the recent Ford airbag recalls. Other recalls are for 9 – because they were assembled incorrectly.You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news:Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring criminal immunity to drivers who hit protesters illegally blocking the road. The bill says drivers won’t face prosecution if they hurt or kill a protester illegally blocking a roadway if the driver ‘"exercises due caution" and hits them unintentionally.https://fox17.com/news/local/new-tennessee-bill-would-give-criminal-immunity-to-drivers-hitting-protestors-in-streetAuto Casey reviews of the Subaru Crosstrek:Short segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssz2123Udrk&t=0sLong video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gSrA-OdVCw

What information does your vehicle collect about your vehicle’s performance and your driving ability? Who gets it? What can be done with it? Let’s learn together between your vehicle repair questions.Recalls for the week: 2020-22 Jaguars, Land Rovers Recalled for Seat Belt Issue, dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, for free.Land Rover’s recall affects 28,000 model-year 2021 Range Rover SUVs; model-year 2022 Range Rover Sport SUVs; model-year 2020-21 Range Rover Velar SUVs and Discovery Sport SUVs; and model-year 2020-22 Discovery and Defender SUVs. For Jaguar, 9,000 model-year 2020-21 F-Pace SUVs; model-year 2021-22 F-Type coupes; and model-year 2021 XF sedans. .The automaker will begin notifying owners Oct. 22, but those with questions in the meantime can call Jaguar at 800-452-4827, Land Rover at 800-637-683716,000-Plus 2021 Ford F-150s Recalled for Seat Belt Webbing - dealers will inspect the front belts; if the webbing is misrouted, the seat belt retractor and pretensioner will be replaced for free. Ford will begin notifying owners Sept. 27, but if you have further questions in the meantime, you can call the automaker at 866-436-7332, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: A Tesla That The Driver Says Was On Autopilot Crashed Into A Stopped Police Car, Again in Orlandohttps://jalopnik.com/a-tesla-that-the-driver-says-was-on-autopilot-crashed-i-1847581492Just a reminder: The "Move Over" law in Mississippi requires drivers to move at least one lane away when they approach emergency vehicles that are parked on the roadside with lights flashing. If drivers don't make room, they risk getting ticketed. And I know 2nd hand that the ticket is $250. https://www.respondersafety.com/training/move-over-slow-down/2007/06/mississippi-move-over-law-takes-effect-july-1/Auto Casey: Nisson RogueShort video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZikW-yYUFJ8Long version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFKq2VYSrUConnect with Allison:https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmHow Do Those Car Insurance Tracking Devices Work? | U.S. News & World Report (usnews.com)https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/17/what-does-your-car-know-about-you-we-hacked-chevy-find-out/Rental Car Bluetooth Hands-Free Devices Can Intercept Your Smartphone Data (businessinsider.com)Anapp called Privacy4Carsoffers model-by-model directions.Calls:permission to share infocarburetordieselwon't starthumwiring harnesswon't startEmail from listener we didn't get to read:As a car enthusiast I've wondered about this for a few years and even taking the time to call my manufacturer only be told nothing with regards to what they collect, how they collect it and view it and or who owns it. Americans generally don't care about privacy as you can tell with our lack of cell phone data privacy laws so I doubt they'll care about their car tracking them either until the insurance company denies a claim because of the data that they acquired without your knowledge and brought before a court. More people should be concerned about this. Don't forget we can look to Europe for privacy laws and see what they do there cuz I assure you this is not allowed in the EU. Great topic!Info: There is a conference being held in Detroit October 13th and 14th by the global auto cyber security policy company Auto ISAC. You can buy a live viewing pass. It has spokes people from GM, Toyota, NHTSA and more speaking. Auto ISAC is partnered with Allison Transmissions and so many other car industry companies. Let Allison and Auto Correct know if you are interested in learning more.

Sometimes a caller is the inspiration for a show’s theme. Last week we had a call about parking brakes. Let’s get a refresher course in parking brakes or maybe learn some new tips today.Calls:check enginedrain and fillradiatorpower steeringstarting troublea.c. leakRecalls for the week: Chevrolet Bolt Battery Fire Recall Expands to Remaining 2019 EVs, 2020-22 EVs and EUVs :Bolt owners wait for a replacement battery module, GM advises setting the vehicle to a 90% charge limit using the Target Charge Level Mode or visiting a dealer for assistance with the adjustment. Other recommendations include charging the vehicle more frequently, avoiding depleting the battery below 70 miles of the remaining range, parking outside after charging and avoiding charging the vehicle indoors overnight.Land Rover Recalls Nearly 112,000 Range Rover Sports, LR4s Over Fire Risk : dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange for free. Land Rover will begin notifying owners Oct. 8, but those with questions in the meantime can call the brand at 800-637-6837You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news:the online car sales site - Vroom People complained about misrepresentations in advertising or sales of new and used cars, deceptive financing practices, defective vehicles, faulty repairs, car leasing and rentals, and towing disputes.https://carshippingnews.com/not-reliable-to-buy-car-online-customer-service-bad/Auto Casey: Cadillac/Super Cruise Short take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCKjKgDoWpgLong version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSK5XulgXtMFollow Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm

Our listeners are going to steer the show today. It’s an open topic show with a variety of questions and news.Allson Walker is The Lady Auto Mechanic: text 601-502-3157https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmRecalls for the LAST COUPLE OF weeks: Ram 1500, 1500 Classic, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks have an airbag issue.Hyundai and Kia are issuing separate recalls for 2016-20 model years. The issue concerns a damaged trunk latch.2021 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles with malfunctioning seat belt retractors2020-22 Cadillac’s CT4s and CT5s are now being recalled for an issue concerning the roof-rail side curtain airbags.BMWs, Toyota Supras, and Z4s. Dealers need to update the engine management software.BMWs, Minis, Rolls-Royce, and Toyota Supras have a seat belt retractor recall. 2021 and 2022 Ford Transit and Transit Connect vans are being recalled for an issue with the locking retractor on a passenger seat belt.2018-20 model-year Subarus have a faulty fuel pumpYou 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: General Motors Co. and AT&T plan to bring 5G connectivity to millions of the automaker's vehicles in the U.S. over the next decade.Beginning with 2024 vehicles. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/08/19/gm-at-t-partner-equip-vehicles-5-g-capability/8184464002/Auto Casey: Kia K5 sedan Short take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHXNXyMaYxcLong version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Yzv_lKq4kCalls:oil for your carradiator fluidinspection of used carFreon in the carparking breakLincolnbrake warning lightsmechanics test drivesvibrationswaping engine

Whether you’re a gear head or a Sunday driver, we think you’ll like a car show Saturday, July 31 and August 1 2021. It’s called Southlife. It’s taking place at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Allison and I will be there on Saturday. We’re talking about Southlife on the show today with organizer Roddy Merritt with MPMC Events.Our host is Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanichttps://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmTell us you're a listener and get MPB swag at the car show!Discussion:email - premium gas vs regularcategories at showemail oil changeemail rotorsselling a car at the car showTuner, Yes We Like Patina, The Great Scott Award!, Bust Under Construction, Best Stereo, Ladies ChoseFood Trucksvisit O'Reilly's, snap a car selfie, show it at the show for free stuffRecalls for the week: Chevrolet Recalls More Than 50,000 Bolt EVs Again for Battery Fire Risk – owners are advised to park outside after charging and don’t charge the vehicle overnight among other instructions. Interim notification letters alerting owners to the safety risk will be mailed Sept. 6; a second letter will follow once Chevrolet has worked out a final remedy. Owners looking for more information can visit Chevy’s dedicated site, call 833-382-4389You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: MDOT’s 2021 Hurricane Evacuation Guides includes information on evacuation routes, contraflow, radio coverage areas, important contact information and more.Download a digital copy of MDOT's Hurricane Evacuation Guide or order a printed hard copy by visiting GoMDOT.com/maps.MDOT’s toll-free line, 1-866-813-3616, offers information and referrals for transportation to vaccination sites by connecting callers to a designated regional call center.Auto Casey: Ford Bronco SportShort take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKeJAKasAEkLong version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yPx7NOXjcE

We’ve got our friend Mike Flood from M-DOT to answer your questions about Mississippi’s highways. Contra-flow, new bridges, cameras on the highways, apps!Info:https://www.mdottraffic.comcareers: Mississippi State Personnal Board http://www.mspb.ms.gov/Home page: https://mdot.ms.gov/Order paper maps and hurricane guides: http://www.goMDOT.com/mapsRecalls for the week: model-year 2013-17 Explorers may experience a seized cross-axis ball problems. Dealers will inspect and replace as needed. Ford will begin notifying owners Aug. 23. Ford also said it’s providing a customer satisfaction program for vehicles not sold or registered in corrosion states. If you have further questions, you can call the automaker at 866-436-7332, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236model-year 2020-21 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans and Dodge Challenger coupes. May have windshield installation problems.Dealers will remove and replace for free. Stellantis will begin notifying owners Aug. 27, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 800-853-1403, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.Auto Casey: Dodge Charger Hellcat Short take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFPhZB1Ph2o&t=0sLong version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc2F7TIKCvgIn the news: You can get a free ride to get your covid shot. Just call 1-866-813-3616 and M-DOT will hook you up with a sweet ride to get you on your way to vaccination safety.

I’m amazed at all the technology in windows now-a-days. From radio antenna, to lane assist – this is NOT your Grandma’s glass.But we’ve got a windshield tech – Mike Harbin from The Righteous Windshield to answer your questions. (Mike's contact info: 601-573-9035)Along with Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanichttps://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmWe’re going to be at broadcasting live from Southlife Car show at Trustmark Park in Pearl Saturday, July 31st from 11am to noon. Calls:loves carcomplaints.comwhat vehicle to buy Jeep and windshieldshow long does a transmission lastlooking to buy Suggestion: http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-reliable-car-listgot a bad windowhill holdercoil packs?Recalls for the week:2015-16 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras. The roof rail airbag inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. A separated inflator end cap or rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components propelling into the cabin, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the left and right-side roof rail airbag modules for free. Chevy and GMC parent automaker GM will send interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk Aug. 16; owners will receive a second notice when a remedy is available. Those with further questions can call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-87822017-19 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s and 3500s and GMC Sierra 2500s and 3500s equipped with Duramax 6.6-liter diesel engines and the optional cord. An electrical short circuit may cause a occur in the engine block heater cable or in the terminals that connect the heater cable to the block heater, increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will disable the block heater for free. Chevrolet and GMC parent GM will provide free replacement block heaters and cords under a separate customer satisfaction campaign, though for trucks under a previous recall, the heater cord will be replaced and rerouted for free. GM will begin notifying owners Aug. 16, but those with further questions can call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-8782, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-42362004-07 Mazda3 sedans and hatchbacks. A shattered plastic emblem could strike both the driver and occupants in the event of the steering wheel’s airbag going off, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will simply replace the airbag module cover for free. Mazda will begin notifying owners Aug. 28, but those with further questions can call the automaker at 800-222-5500, option No. 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236You 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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: Electrify America, an electric vehicle charging network says it plans to expansion the number of charging stations to include 1,800 fast-charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers to be installed by 2025. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2021/07/13/electrify-america-chargers-ev-charging-electric-vehicles-cars/7950468002/Auto Casey: Lincoln Nautilus Short segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0pREyQDIsU&t=0sLong version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLlsaWrv4fw

If you want to save money on car repairs – preventive maintenance is the way to go. That means replacing your vehicles filters on a timely basis. When and what do you need to replace? We’ll learn together.For more information about filters listen to another Auto Correct podcast: http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-filtersDiscussion:types of filters - air, oil, cabin, fuelchange to protect your vehicle and save on repairsCalls:additivesover filling gas tankcleaning your enginedriving near beachmore over filling gas tankengine knockwindow channel maintenancelong lasting engine Recalls for the week: Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.GM is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.Nissan is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.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 number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: Buc-ee’s is set to invest $50 million into its first-ever Mississippi store. The 80,000 square foot business will be located at the exit off Menge Avenue and Interstate 10. The board of supervisors agreed Tuesday to invest an additional $15 million into infrastructure at that location to help support the new Buc-ee’s. https://www.wdam.com/2021/07/06/buc-ees-set-invest-50-million-south-mississippi-location/Auto Casey: Kia Carnival Short take:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C94HItMRVto&t=0sLong version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG5s2_DDM14Keep up with Allison on social media:https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm