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The Lady Auto Mechanic, Allison Walker – ASE Certified is our host and can be found on social media.https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMechref=page_internalhttps://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmThis show talked about the different specialists you may need outside of a regular mechanic.Calls:European mechanics - suggested European Automotive or Auto Luxdiesel enginesCummins enginesoil change7.3 Ford trucksThere haven’t been any recalls in 2021 so far. 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.Auto Casey: 2021 Ford F150 Hybridshort video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhHrt9NiyTwlonger video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PpR2iOZA_Q&t=17s

Allison Walker, who you can follow on facebook, twitter, and Instagram as The Lady Auto Mechanic https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech was joined by Quenten Moore who you can follow as On Que Customshttps://www.facebook.com/OnQueCustoms/ref=page_internalboth mechanics can be found at Automotive Group https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htmCalls:AC / Heatercheck guage lightAC in the car washhorn - clock springprograming keynew car purchaseHere are the recalls for the past couple of weeks: Seat Belt Issue Prompts Recall of 624,200 GM Vehicles: 2019-21 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks; model-year 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs, and GMC Yukon XL SUVs; model-year 2020-21 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickups, and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups.GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left- and right-side bracket attachments for the center belt and reassemble them correctly as necessary, free of charge. The recall is estimated tobegin Feb. 1, 2021. {Owners with questions may contact Chevrolet at 800-222-1020, GMC at 800-462-8782 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.}Broken Toes: 213,000 GM Sedans Recalled Over Rear Toe Link Fracture: The recall applies to 2010-13 Buick LaCrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu sedans. {Owners with questions can contact Buick customer service at 800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 800-222-1020 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.}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 appConsumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about: Chevrolet Cruze - Consumer Reports found models from 2011 to 2013 completely unacceptable:Engine cooling, transmission, climate control, and general body integrity doomed these models. 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 on You Tube: AutoCasey. His review this week is on the 2021 GMC Yukon AT4In the News: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot shareholders vote to merge, creating world's fourth-largest car makerThe new company, Stellantis, will house brands such as Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Maserati and Alfa-Romeo on the Fiat Chrysler side, as well as Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall.Officials have suggested the merger will yield billions of dollars in annual savings while helping Stellantis accelerate development of the electric and autonomous vehicles expected to transform the auto industry over the coming decade. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/peugeot-shareholders-vote-merge-fiat-chrysler-creating-world-s-fourth-n1252712The Ratcheting Serpentine Belt Tool

Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic, answers your questions. Learn more about 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.htmCalls:Explorer knocking - locked up?Ford troublesHome Link issueJeep long lasting batterybattery diedtravel with flashlight and waterhelp for Exlporer locking upsuggestions for travel itemsbuy a Cavalier?headlights outwhat to keep in carstumpted?Here are the recalls for the week: 737,000 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Insight Sedans Recalled for Software - Dealers will resolve the issue by updating the body control module software. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.430,000 Acura and Honda Vehicles Recalled for Drive Shafts - The action affects owners of the following models:2007-08 Fit with manual transmission2009-14 Fit (all transmissions)2012 Civic Hybrid2013-15 Accord sedan with four-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission2013-15 Acura ILX (Acura is Honda’s luxury division)2013 ILX HybridTo resolve the issue, dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft if necessary. Repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Feb. 1. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236.Powering Down: 268,000 Honda CR-Vs Recalled for Window Switch Fire Hazard - To resolve the issue, dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary. All repairs will be done for free, and the recall is expected to begin Jan. 18. Owners with questions can call the automaker at 888-234-2138 or 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.Consumer Reports gave the label “Never Buy” to 30 used cars. Today, we’re going to caution you about:The Dodge Journey. Model years 2009 and 2012 through 2015, got the lowest scores of all. Problems with the engine, suspension, and audio components turn up later. 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 on You Tube: AutoCasey.https://www.youtube.com/c/AutoCasey/videosWhat’s in the news:The Ford F-150 is and has been for 38 consecutive years the single best-selling vehicle in America, and it doesn't sound like its winning streak will be broken anytime soon with the all-new 2021 truck. Despite it just arriving at dealerships this week and 2020 being 2020, early sales of the Blue Oval's ever-popular pickup are already, pardon the pun, picking up. Customer sold orders are up over 210 percent from a year ago November, and dealer orders for stock are more than double the current production schedule.https://www.thedrive.com/news/38047/2021-ford-f-150-is-now-on-dealer-lots-and-production-cant-keep-up-with-demandSuggestions for what to keep in your car!https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/what-to-keep-in-your-car-20-things-that-will-come-in-handy