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Our guest: Ivan Drury from Edmunds.comDiscussed: 2020 and 2021 vehicle manufacturing and car sales, end of year car buying, Honda 2022 CivicCalls and emails:buying a 2019 new carbuying fleet vehiclesGMC transmissionsnew SUV without 3rd rownew fun to drivewants little truckthanksaudi troublecommuner car suggetionsHere are the recalls for the week:Nearly 51,000 2017-19 Chevrolet Bolt EVs Recalled for Fire Risk – Until the cars have been repaired, NHTSA advises parking them outside and away from homes to avoid the potential spread of a fire. Owners looking to keep track of the investigation’s progress can visit Chevrolet’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: nhtsa.gov/recallsand inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Mini Coopers. Used car shoppers should basically write off Mini Coopers from the past decade. Consumers Reports named every model between 2007 and 2011 (plus 2015) as way below average in reliability. You can take your pick when it comes to this car’s problems. The laundry list of recalls from the era includes turbocharger failure (2010), slipping clutch (2006 through 2013), exhaust rattle (2011-13), and a defective tailgate (2012). Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ https://www.carcomplaints.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 in Indianapolis, he’s also on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the Chevy Blazer RS, Toyota Camry TRD https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williamsWhat’s in the news: Mississippi now has highway signs pointing to the site of a 1977 plane crash that killed some members of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The state Department of Transportation unveiled exit signs not far from the crash site in a wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi from Interstate 55 near McComb and state Highway 568.They help visitors find a remote monument commemorating the crash.The monument was dedicated in 2019, but people have had trouble finding the site.Of the 26 people on the plane, 20 survived.Those killed included singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.Lynyrd Skynrd is famous for the songs “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama.”https://apnews.com/article/alabama-transportation-mississippi-e98ba0cd861dfd10e377936747798cd9

Have you started your holiday gift shopping? 2020 may be the year to shop online to steer clear of others.How about:Motor Agate https://www.etsy.com/market/motor_agateCar branded fragrences https://www.fashionbeans.com/2016/mens-car-brand-fragrances/ or https://www.autoevolution.com/news/you-can-buy-car-branded-cologne-and-perfume-but-should-you-138254.htmljewerly, gloves, sunglasses, socks, key rings, cellphone accessories for the car, postershttps://www.caranddriver.com/shopping-advice/a34213007/gift-ideas-car-lovers/https://www.bestproducts.com/cars/g2115/gifts-for-car-lovers/?slide=27jump starters https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Automotive-Jump-Starters/zgbs/automotive/318336011Calls:cleaning fabric202'68 oldsmobile car and points'72 F100 idle controlmercedespoints suggestionSilverado fuse boxNo recalls this week!? 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/recallsand inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about:The GMC Acadia. Every GMC vehicle in existence turned up on the list of unreliable cars of the past decade. GMC Acadia SUVs from model years 2007 to 2014 took the dishonor of being worst of the bunch. Consumer Reports said to avoid all eight editions of this truck on the used car market. Major transmission problems, drivetrain issues, and climate system malfunctions plagued Acadia for most of the decade in question.Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports.https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ https://www.carcomplaints.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 in Indianapolis, he’s also on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the 2020 BMW X5 M https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williamsWhat’s in the news: A recent survey found nearly half of Americans (47%) plan to travel for Thanksgiving this year, which is down 21 percentage points from 2019. Of those not traveling, more than half (59%) said COVID-19 impacted their plans. The majority of Thanksgiving travelers (72%) will travel by car to their destination, with most trips happening close to home.https://www.cars.com/articles/nearly-half-of-americans-plan-to-travel-for-thanksgiving-72-by-car-429833/https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

What’s in the news: an auto shop in Dania Beach, Florida lifted the hood of a mustang to investigate a check engine light. They found a 10-foot-long Burmese python in the engine compartment. Florida Fish and Wildlife were called in to remove the animal.https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/10/30/us/florida-mustang-snake-trnd/index.htmlDiscussions:Right to Repair https://massrighttorepair.org/"Car Shield" https://carshield.com/protection-plans/Driving in the left lane: The new law specifies drivers should only use the left lane for passing, unless the right lane is closed, is in disrepair or is otherwise impassable. Drivers could also use the left lane for a left-hand turn or left exit.spark plugs'97 JeepLincoln Crown Victoriaexpensive mode actuatortransmission fluid in the oilhow to service your vehiclecan't get recall fixedtransmission fluid in the gasblack smokewhat's the best truck http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-trucksHere are the recalls for the week: Toyota Expands Fuel Pump Recall to 3.3 Million Vehicles: Dealers will replace the fuel pump for free. We’ll have the list of all these vehicles on the info page for this show. 94,000 Audi Q7s from 2018-20 are Recalled for Roof Pillar Padding- Dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars for free350,000 2013-2017 Ford Explorers from 2013-2017 are Recalled for Possible Suspension Fracture194,000 2018-2020 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Vehicles from 2018-2020 are Recalled for Transmission IssueYou 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.Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about:VW Tiguan: Volkswagen had a tough run early in the decade when it came to making reliable cars. In the case of the VW Tiguan, the SUV flunked the test in 2011 and 2013. For those four model years, Tiguan was far below average for reliability due to engine problems, electrical work, and power equipment. The 2012 model was only marginally better.Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ https://www.carcomplaints.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 in Indianapolis, he’s also on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V, Subaru WRX STihttps://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams