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Auto Correct: 2nd Year Anniversary
We're celebrating finishing our 2nd year of Auto Correct. What a year this has been!
Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter
was joined by Quenten Moore from On Que Customs
They are both ASE mechanics at K and K Automotive Group 769-257-7571
Calls:
- electronic vehicle batteries
- 100 thousand mile maintenance
- van doors
- thanks for the show
- check engine codes
- spark plug removal and replacement
- thanks for the honest opinions
- battery cables
- Jaguars - North American Club for Jaguar Enthusiast or try Jaguar Clubs of North America Facebook Page
- DAF car spotted
Area experts we've had on our show this year. Upholstery, Tires, Rims, online car information, a pediatrician, Blues Trail expert, a car reviewer, a car dealer, automotive class instructor, Body Repair, Windshield, road race participants.
Auto Correct has broadcast from the Mississippi Capitol building and attended View the Cruise in Gulfport and Euro Fest Auto Show in Ridgeland.
2020-2021 Audi and Volkswagen Sedans and SUVs: Dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames for free.
2020 Nissan Sentra: Dealers will replace the headlight for free.
2013-2015 Kia Optima, Sorento: Dealers will inspect the hydraulic electronic control unit for leaking brake fluid and replace it, as necessary, for free.
2013-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Dealers will inspect the antilock brake system module and replace it, as necessary, for free.
2020-2021 Mini SE Countryman and BMW 3 Series, X3, X5: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules for free.
2019-2020 Ram 1500: Dealers will modify the driver’s floormat to remove the potential for pedal interference for free.
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software for free
You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website and inputting your VIN number.
Consumer Reports rounded up the poorest used models of the past decade. Today, we’re going to caution you about: the Super Duty (F-250) models from 2008, 2010, and 2014 - Fuel system, transmission, powertrain, and brake troubles were reported.
Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. Car Complaints dot com is another resource for unreliable car lists.
If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the Ram 1500 TRX and the 2500 Night Edition
The Iuka Drive-In Theater is the only remaining Drive-In Theater in the state of Mississippi.
From the Iuka Drive-In Facebook page: Showing Friday the 11th & Saturday the 12th : 7:30 Goonies, PG-13; 9:00 Beetlejuice PG-13
Box Office Opens at 7:00 Ticket Prices are $9.00 for Adults 12 & Under are Free
Movies Play Rain or Shine
Concession is Open – the message on their webpage reads: Many people do not understand that 75% or more of the ticket box office money goes to the Movie Studios. The concession stand is our main source of income to keep the Drive-in open.
If you want to know more about the Iuka Drive In you can listen to MPB’s Mile Marker podcast: Final Showing Season 1 episode 8.
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