Synopsis
Car Advice for everyone
Episodes
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The 2025 U.S. News Best Vehicle Brand and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program awards.
15/12/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. He has more than 30 years of experience covering the auto industry, auto financing, auto leasing and car buying. John is a great guest. We also go over a few questions that came in this week and talk with everyone named Jim.
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If you drive for Uber or Lyft in Massachusetts, you should consider an electric car
08/12/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with Anna Vanderspek Electric Vehicle Program Director at Green Energy Consumers Alliance about all things electric. Plus, how I was wrong about the TOPDON TopScan Pro.
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Learn how to rodent proof your ride with www.getCoverSeal.com
01/12/2024 Duration: 01h45sOn this first day of December we talk with Ken Huening, creator of CoverSeal. This car cover helps keep rodents and other critters out of your car. Listeners can get a 15 percent discount by using the code cover24. We also filled the phone lines with listeners who had a chance to win a cover.
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Negotiating with your insurance company with Michael Parsons of http://claim-maxx.com
24/11/2024 Duration: 56minIn this episode we talk with Michael Parsons CFO Source One Financial Corporation about his new website http://claim-maxx. In this episode we talk about how to get the most out of your insurance claim when your car is determined to be a total loss. Also first impressions of a DIY alignment tool from GYRALINE.
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Car Auctions with Kenny Garman of https://www.premierauctiongroup.com/
18/11/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with Kenny Garman one of the partners of the Premier Auction Group. There is going to be a 450-car auction in Punta Gorda Florida December 6 and 7th and we get a preview. We also give away a AAA membership and talk with long time listener Carol from Lynn, answer some questions and tell some stories.
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Can a diesel be more efficient than an electric car?
10/11/2024 Duration: 57minWe talk with Genius Garage founder and automotive innovator Casey Putsch. Casey recently undertook a comparative analysis of the operational costs and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of his groundbreaking prototype Omega Car against the popular Tesla Model 3. Check out his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyPutsch
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Porsche Outlaws with author Michael Alan Ross
03/11/2024 Duration: 56minIn this episode we talk with author and photographer Michael Alan Ross about his fantastic book Porsche Outlaws--STUTTGART HOT RODS. Round up of my Florida trip and we talk with some old and new members of the radio family
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Lucas Oil with oil scientist Dr. Ray Burns
27/10/2024 Duration: 57minSunday at 11 on 95.9 WATD FM on the Car Doctor radio program we are talking with Dr Ray Burns chief scientist at Lucas. Plus this weeks questions and there were a few interesting ones.
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Talking cars and tire testing with George Kennedy-A review of the Toyota Supra
20/10/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with New England Motor Press Vice President and Auto Writer George Kennedy about Tire testing, the electric Rolls Royce, AMG Mercedes, F1 racing, pizza, and North Shore Roast Beef. We also talked about flood cars, and reviewed the very good Toyota Supra.
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Talking shop with Junior Damato and a review of the Subaru Crosstrek-Sport.
13/10/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with AAA Approved repair shop owner and automotive journalist, Junior Damato. You can find him on FB at (7) Facebook Also updates on hurricane Helene and Milton
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Talking Tyres with Wes Boling of Nokian Tyres, plus a review of the all-electric Hyundai Ionic 6
06/10/2024 Duration: 56minIn this episode we talk winter tires, all season tires, and all-weather tires, plus a little tire maintenance. Plus answer the question, do you need special tires for an EV? Then we review the Hyundai Ionic 6.
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Cannonball run reunion and a review of the Land Rover Defender
29/09/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with Eric Richmond about the Cannonball Run reunion. You can find more information at https://carsandcoffeedarien.com and check out http://carsandcoffeeevents.com for all the latest automotive events. We also review the Land Rover Defender
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Talking Hot Rods and car culture with Brian Brennan, PowerStop update & review of the Z
22/09/2024 Duration: 58minIn this episode we talked with Brian Brennan who with a few friends started www.inthegaragemedia.com Brian was formerly executive senior editor of Hot Rod magazine. In the Garage Media includes All Chevy Performance, Classic Truck Performance and Modern Rodding. Also an update on the PowerStop brake replacement on my own car, plus a very quick review of the Nissan Z. Questions, comments and even criticisms email me at jpaul@aaanortheast.com
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Hyundai Kona review and Formula-E racing with Taylor Barnard
15/09/2024 Duration: 58minThis week I took a trip to the Formula Arcade in Boston curtesy of Merchants Leasing and had the opportunity to race and chat with Formula E driver Taylor Barnard. We also chat with our listener family and review the Hyundai Kona N-Line
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We talk with espionage expert, car spy and photojournalist Brenda Priddy and review the CX-50
08/09/2024 Duration: 57minBrenda and I talked years ago and she is still as interesting now as then. She is also a routine traveler to Cuba to check out the cars and the culture and you can go with her. https://www.facebook.com/BrendaPriddyandCompany/
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Labor Day Car Deals with John Vincent of US NEWS and a quick review of the Honda Pilot
01/09/2024 Duration: 57minOn this first day of September, we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent/Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. plus some of the interesting questions of the week and talk with our listener family.
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Talking Dune Buggys with Winnie Meyers aka Mrs. Manx and a review of the Buick Envista
25/08/2024 Duration: 57minWe had the opportunity to chat with Winnie Meyers, who was married to legendary dune buggy builder Bruce Meyers, the father of the fiberglass dune buggy. Check out Books by Bruce and Winnie Meyers https://booksbymeyers.com/ Winnie will also be at https://www.facebook.com/groups/862134235401141/
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Cape Cod Seaside Lemans with Matt Pitta and a review of the Genesis GV60
18/08/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with Matt Pitta about the Cape Cod Seaside Lemans. This is a F1 style Go-Kart race that benefits many charities on Cape Cod. They are on track to raise 10 million dollars. We also review the pretty awesome Genesis GV60, talk with our listens, get a great recommendation about Chemical Brothers headlight cleaner, and some good deals at Harbor Freight.
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Thinking of a career in automotive technology, think of Mass Bay Community College plus a review of the Acura TLX
11/08/2024 Duration: 56minIn this episode we talk with the David Protano, Dean of Automotive Technology at MassBay Community College. Then we review the Acura TLX and chat with our radio family that makes the program what it is. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/car_podcasts/
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Roll Royce Spectre with US News Zack Doell and the Chicago Ford plant 100-year anniversary with Ford's Ted Ryan (Mazda 3 Review)
04/08/2024 Duration: 57minIn this episode we talk with US News and World Report automotive tester Zack Doell about his road test of the RR Spectre EV, review the Mazda 3 and talk with Ford's Historian Ted Ryan about the 100-year anniversary of the Chicago Ford Plant