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Do you get that sinking sensation any time you have to have your car fixed? Do you ever wonder what they're doing out there in the repair bay? Do you want to know how to find a 'good' car repair place? Industry professional Dustin Atwood answers all this, and more, each week during the A-1 Custom Car Care show. Dustin is an ASE Certified Master Level technician for light/heavy duty trucks, and cars. Co-hosted by KSGF Radio personality Sarah Myers, and featuring some of your most common quest ...
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Should new drivers have a new car or a used car? Dustin answers a listener question about a Silverado with the 6.6 gas or diesel engine paired with the 10 speed Allison transmission. As car thefts have spiked in Toronto, local police are prescribing new safety measures. One of the recent…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Spring is officially here! Dustin gives some advice on small engines. Unskilled vs. skilled employees in the workforce. Is it better to have someone with skills, or is it better to have someone that you can train? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1cus…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We had some flooding last week. Dustin and Sarah discuss flood vehicles. If you're about to buy a vehicle, check the seatbelt for water marks, check the trunk for stains, and check for a stagnant water smell. Dustin tells a road rage story that happened in Republic. Jaguar is ending prod…
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Why you Shouldn't go to a Quick Lube - Maximizing Value: Your Car Deserves More Than a Pit Stop
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Eric with the Sunset shop joins us this morning. Dustin and Eric discuss some of the services that A-1 Custom provides. The two also highlight some of the differences between a quick lube and a fully operational service shop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…
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🚗💥Can You Find a Reliable Ride Under $15K? ALSO - The Great Corvette Heist! Don't Miss Our Discussion On Whether to Buy A Foreign or Domestic Car!
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: The importance of quality. A listener asks about throw away vehicles. Sarah reads a crazy story about a man who was just released from jail that decided to steal a tractor-trailer full of brand-new Chevy Corvettes. The man claimed he was just looking for a ride home. Spring maintenance. …
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⚙️ Breaking News: Ford's Drops a Bombshell on Auto-Parking, GM's Massive Recall, and the Quest for Reliable Repairs!
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We had some winter weather earlier this week. If you've experienced any vehicle issues, give A-1 Custom Car Care a call! How do you pick a reliable repair shop? Figure out how they handle ensuring they have quality service, quality parts, and how do they fix their mistakes? Ford will dis…
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Insider Tips On Used Car Buying - Common Repairs Used Cars Need & Cold Weather Damages! PLUS - We Talk About the Scandalous HONDA Rear Windows Shattering!
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this episode: Dustin has been working on suspension, batteries, and tires due to the recent cold weather. Dustin has also been working on used vehicles quite a bit. He talks about common repairs and what to look for. Honda is planning to fix an issue with its 2023 Honda HR-V SUVs that has prompted hun…
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🚨 California Car Clash - California Wants To Control Your Car! Learn About Speed-Limiting Tech - PLUS - Genius Hacks for Buying Your Next Used Car.
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin talks about smaller car lots and making sure you do a pre-purchase inspection before you buy. Ford is dialing back production of its F-150 Lightning as demand for the electric pickup truck wanes. 1,400 jobs will be affected. This change will start April 1. A proposed California bi…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: How did everyone do with the ice? Dustin gives some winter weather tips. Right now is a good time to check your tires, and to buy new tires if they're needed. Frigid temps across the country have left many EV drivers stranded. Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs from their fleet and they plan to…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin was stranded during the cold snap last week. The top owned vehicle owned by millionaires. The new shop at Fort and Sunshine is now open! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message
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Happy Weekend! Dustin and Sarah reviewed the top 25 Vehicles of 2023 - AND we have a super update for our Sunshine location - IT'S OPEN AS OF TODAY, JANUARY 15th! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message
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Winter's cold grip on cars and Ford's electrifying achievements take center stage in our latest episode. Dive into the potential stresses on vehicles during harsh weather and Ford's notable growth in F-series and electric vehicle sales. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message…
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Buckle up and join Sarah and Dustin in this exciting episode as they take you on a tour of the hottest upcoming vehicles for 2024, according to Car & Driver. Find out which cars are set to revolutionize the industry and gain insights into how to ensure your vehicle's optimal performance through proper alignments. Plus, stay tuned for the latest on …
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MERRY CHRISTMAS! We have a special guest for the Christmas Episode - Kyle Wyatt: Christmas is right around the corner, which means we're talking traditions! Kyle Wyatt joins us this morning to talk about favorite Christmas movies. Are you traveling this weekend? So are 100+ million Americans. Sarah reads through the AAA travel guide. --- Send in a …
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Tune in to our latest podcast episode for insights into the headaches of car electrical repairs - with customer frustrations & fuse issues. We discuss highlights from the newest Buc-ee's store in Springfield. Sarah and Dustin also talk about the concerning trend of KIA vehicle thefts - one person left their vehicle at the dealer and walked MILES to…
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Electric Shock: Popular Cars Bidding Farewell in 2024 - Also, New Tire Ratings for Ice Performance
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This week Dustin and Sarah talk about: A list of vehicles that are being DISCONTINUED in 2024! Including the gas-powered Dodge Challenger & Charger Several EV's The Kia Rio (the only sub $20k car!) There's a new way to tell if your tires are good performers in ice! See more details HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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Dustin and Sarah go over their Christmas Gift Guide for Gearheads! Why it is important to consider that BOTH men & women deserve 'practical' gifts that can help them be self-sufficient. Gift Ideas from gift-certificates to tools! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Dustin fields some listener questions this morning. What about cold air intakes? Can I use 134a instead of 1234yf, and what's the difference between the two? Driver distractions, and safety training. Next week we will do a Christmas gift show! If…
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🎙️🔋🚘 Revving into the Future: Secondary Batteries, Start/Stop Technology, & Gasoline Particulate Filters🚗🔧
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Happy Thanksgiving! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin answers a couple of listener questions about Start/Stop Technology (and how to bypass some of them!), and Secondary Batteries. A listener also sent in a video regarding new Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPF). What is GPF? (…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Happy deer season and happy Veterans Day! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today we're doing a travel show to help you better prepare your trip if you're planning on traveling. The heaviest Thanksgiving traffic is expected to be on Tuesday an…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Have you noticed the influx of deer on the side of the road? With deer season just around the corner, keep your eyes peeled for deer. Dustin and Sarah talk deer whistles for your vehicles and grill guards. It's finally here. A growing number of Ameri…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: A little fall maintenance for you! The FBI said Monday motor vehicle thefts posted a double-digit jump year-over-year in 2022. The total number of cars stolen last year was near a million across the country. Sarah and Dustin talk about the most commo…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Fall is here! We talk snacks & Dustin walks us through some basic fall maintenance. The UAW strike. ADAS systems. Update on the new Fort Street shop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin brings on special guest, Annie! Annie is the store manager for the Sunset store. Annie talks about what it's like running a busy shop and highlights some of her amazing team. Annie and Sarah compare their experiences when it comes to votech ed…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry: Dustin wraps up some listener questions from last week. Dustin gives a recap of what's been happening around the shop. A quick update on the new Fort Street shop. Sarah received an automotive data report for the state of Missouri. She shares some of the info wi…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Fall is officially here, and right now is a great time to schedule your fall vehicle maintenance. Dustin and Sarah go over a list of items that you need to check: Check your belts and hoses for wear and tear/cracks. Top off and change your fluids. Ch…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Dustin does a little tech talk this morning. Gas prices. Biden Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm had a rocky electric vehicle tour that included a confrontation with a family who called the police on her staffers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Sarah and Dustin both went on trips. Sarah went to New Mexico and Dustin went to Florida. The two discuss gas prices, being prepared for a trip, and difficulties they encountered on the road. Have you heard about the recent road rage shootings around Springfield? Sarah shares an experien…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Both Sarah and Dustin are taking trips! Dustin is going to Florida and Sarah is going to New Mexico. They're both traveling a little differently; Sarah is using a rental car, and Dustin is using his own truck and towing his camper. Dustin gives some …
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: It's Labor Day weekend! Some look at Labor Day as the official gateway to fall. Is your vehicle ready for the cooler weather? California carless drivers. There is a new type of theft that you need to be aware of. Looking to buy a new vehicle and want…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: It's hot! Dustin and the crew have been battling dead batteries, A/C repairs, and belt/hose repairs. Sarah went to the drive-in last weekend and had to help a stranded vehicle... But her jump box was dead. Right now is a good time to check your emerg…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin shares a quote from Elon Musk, “You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of problems you solve.” Do you believe that quote is true or not? A couple of months ago we talked about the average car payment, which was around $700... There are now reports that some are spendi…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: The importance of ASE certification. Dustin takes a poll of the most common repair last month... More and more people are pushing their vehicles after they're showing signs of overheating. Sarah reads a listener text message. Gas prices and several recall alerts. --- Send in a voice…
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More Cars for Sale, Fewer Car Loans? Plus! Questions about Transmission Flushes, Carbon Fiber Wheels and Spare Tires...
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about this morning: Dustin answers a couple of listener questions this morning. Nick Reed joins us this morning to ask a question about tires. MSRP seems to be dropping. Car loans are becoming tougher to get. MORE EPISODES --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/me…
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this morning: Dustin had an unhappy customer earlier this week. The customer was upset that A-1 wasn't a quick lube shop and they had the vehicle in the shop for around 25 minutes. Dustin talks about what to expect whenever you use a quick lube shop. The heat is here to stay! Dustin talks about common…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin purchases a lot of vehicles & projects. He shares the process of resurrecting a vehicle that's been sitting for a long period of time. It's officially summer and more things are going wrong with vehicles. Have you noticed more stranded vehicle…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: A quick chat about car movies and a possible Days of Thunder 2! Dustin needs advice on a good CB handle name. There was severe flooding in southern Greene County the last couple of weeks. Sarah shows footage of Cox South and photos of South Glenstone…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Fort Street manager, Macy, joins us this morning. Macy talks about her background and why she loves the automotive industry. Recent repairs and why it's important to walk through the process of repairs. The KSGF Radio Station vehicle is currently in …
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Before Dustin left the shop this week, he polled the shops on the most common repairs they've had recently. The top repair is A/C failures due to A/C in a can. The second most common repairing is timing chains. Make sure to check your oil and change …
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin finally got a new truck! We received a listener question, "I am wanting a recommendation on a jump starter for an old 2000 tractor that doesn't have any cold start capabilities. Jump starting with my truck gets old." Dustin gives his advice an…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Air conditioning is become a bigger repair at the shop. Make sure to check your A/C before it gets too hot! What happens when you use A/C in a can? Dustin talks about some of the weirdest repairs that he's done over the years. Ford is recalling the M…
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Lincoln MKC's on Fire; Automatic Braking Required by 2028? How did the local Safety Fair go?
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin and Sarah talk about the recent Cox Health Safety Fair. Dustin gives an update on the Fort & Sunshine store. Lincoln is recalling 142,734 of its MKC crossovers from the 2015 through 2019 model years over a problem that could lead to an under h…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of automotive news, including: Dustin was down at the Arkansas shops earlier this week. Dustin makes a movie reference to Days of Thunder. Come out and see us at the Kids' Health and Safety Fair today! We will be out there until noon. the fair is at the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic parking lot - you can't…
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Toll Roads, A Breakdown in Oklahoma, and Will Dodge Really Make An Electric Ram? Or Will It Have a Gas Engine?
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Here's what Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers cover this Memorial Day Weekend: Dustin gives an update on the shop expansion on Fort Street. Dustin also talks about a breakdown he had while in Oklahoma. Sarah and Dustin talk toll roads. A-1 Custom Car Care will be at an upcoming event! Join Dustin and KSGF promotions director, Hewson, for the Kids' Heal…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Memorial Day weekend is next weekend. Do you plan on traveling? If so, Dustin and Sarah share some tips to get you road trip ready. Check your fluids, change filters, and do a transmission check. Check your battery, check your tires (spare too!), and…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah and Dustin are trying out Facebook Live! A/C Lubricant & Dye Dustin gives an update on the new shop on Fort Street. Even after recalls and notices, there is still a huge increase of theft of certain Hyundai and Kia models. Sarah talks about the…
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Rate Hikes & The California Diesel Ban - PLUS; A new store, A Ram Recall, and MORE Catalytic Converter Theft
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Dustin and Sarah talk about the new fort store. Buying New/Used Cars & The Rate Hike California Diesel ban. Ram recall. Catalytic converter theft in Missouri. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a1custom/message…
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Sarah and Dustin discuss some cool new auto repair topics, including: What is ADAS? And how hard is it to get it worked on? How does 'auto lane keep' and 'auto parking' etc get fixed? Rebuilding Prius's because it's less expensive than a new one!? Feeding the next generation of auto repair workers enough knowledge! PLUS! Exclusive exciting news for…
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Good Saturday morning! Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: The importance of having a conversation, especially in the automotive industry. Dustin shares a quote from Elon Musk. “You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of problems you solve.” Dustin talks about the OTC event…
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Dustin Atwood and Sarah Myers talk about a variety of topics in the automotive industry, including: Sarah had to take her vehicle to the shop because there was a problem getting it started. Sarah and Dustin talk extended warranties. Ford Motor Co. is preparing to remove AM radio in most of its "new and updated 2024 models." As a radio gal, Sarah ta…
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