Car Connection Workshop

Question: What was the scariest winter drive you ever had, and what do you check before driving in bad weather?"

This week on the Car Connection Workshop Podcast, we're talking about the Four essential systems that keep you safe and in control when winter roads turn slick and unpredictable.

1) Winter Tires

2) Healthy Shocks and Struts

3) Tight Steering components

4) Equal braking at all four wheels

When all four are working in synergy ...

Fix it BUT don't spend any money, words I would hear quite often a repair shop owner, one day I will write that book from a service tech's perspective, till then listen up friends... In this episode of the Car Connection Workshop Podcast, we're talking about something most people overlook: the MOST reliable and most affordable vehicle in your driveway is the one that's already paid for. Before you give your old jalopy the stink-eye...

Christmas is coming-and if you've drawn the name of a car guy or an automotive service technician you might be staring at your list thinking " I have no stinking idea what to buy this person". Motormouth has your back. In today's episode, we unwrap a fun and practical 2025 Gift Guide packed with ideas that won't collect dust, won't miss the mark, and won't break the bank-especially for families doing name draws this year. Inside th...

In today's episode of Car Stuff: did You Know? Motormouth digs into the dashboard mysteries and winter gremlins that catch drivers off guard-especially when the temperatures crater. We cover:

1) TPMS Truths: why your tire pressure monitoring system lights up in the cold-and why you must pull over and check for tread damage or a slow leak instead of driving on and hoping for the best. ( Looking at you, Pops! )

2) Boosting a Cold, Dea...

Slip Sliding Away or Road Contact? This Morning on the frosty south shores of Lake Erie-where every vehicle looks like a giant marshmallow under eight inches of overnight snowfall-Motormouth breaks down the real truth about traction. All-season tires? They're not winter tires. Never were. Never will be. In Todays episode, we hit: tech Tip #28- why all-season tires can't give you winter contact

1) Slippery road reminders that save f...

Winter is knocking - and this is your last call to get your ride ready before the deep freeze hits. In today's episode Motormouth breaks down three essential winter tech tips every driver needs to stay safe, warm, and rolling without surprises. We dig into late-season brake evaluation ( and why equal braking matters when the roads get slick ) , a final fluids check including air filters, cabin filters, power steering, brake, transm...

This morning on the Motormouth 8AM drive, we're looking ahead with one simple challenge:

What's your game plan for 2026? Today we break down how fresh mindset toward regular preventative maintenance can save you massive stress, time, and money in the new year. From scheduling your services on purpose to preventing breakdowns before they happen, this episode shows how small habits protect your wallet - and keep you far from the road...

This Morning on Motormouth Drive Time, we explore one of the biggest mindset shifts any driver can make: What if...you actually subscribed to preventative vehicle maintenance? what would your daily drive look like? What headaches, heartaches, and hard earned cash could you save? Today, we unpack the mindset shift that keeps you on the road, out of the shop, and ahead of preventable breakdowns.This episode is dedicated to my friend ...

In this Saturday morning edition of Car Connection Workshop, we're asking the big seasonal question: Does winter rule... or do you rule winter? This 45=minute deep dive is all about helping you become super - duper ready for what ever the winter roads throw your way. I unpack three Motormouth Winter Tech Tips, including Tech tip #22 - a simple but powerful reminder to turn on your headlights not just at night, but anytime visibilit...

It's for a Motormouth reality check - the Quick Winter Checklist Review you didn't know you needed, but absolutely do. we're talking headlights, visibility, antifreeze, winter travel kits, and all the things that keep you alive when the weather acts like it's got a personal vendetta against you. Today's Motormouth Tech Tip #22: If your headlights are cloudier than your Monday morning brain, fix them. You need to see and be seen - e...

It's Motormouth , coming in hot - more like cold - with a winter reality check. When you slide into. ditch, get buried i na snow drift, or find yourself sideways o na rural road, there always that cowboy who says: "Don't worry, I'll get you out! " Next thing you know , he's hammering your automatic transmission from Drive to Reverse like he's trying to win a rodeo buckle... until your transaxle explodes into ! million pieces. Thi...

It's Motormouth Coming in a little raspy after a marathon road day on the wild 401- west - where, honestly, it's a miracle there aren't 50 car pile ups daily. Today we're diving into the stuff nobody thinks about until it's too late:

Frozen door handles

Sudden winter swings

The multipoint inspection that saves you from stress, rage, anger= management classes, and may be a therapy bill or two. With mild weather fading fast and winter a...

In todays winter tech tip episode , we hit a mix of critical cold - weather checks that every driver needs to tackle before the snow flies. From tire pressures dropping like a stone in the cold, to fluids that turn to molasses if they 're old or low, to that exhaust system hanging on by a prayer - we're covering it all. If your fluids are tired , your tire pressures are low, or your exhaust pipe is one snowbank away from sounding l...

Rust never sleeps - and if you've owned a vehicle longer than a cup of coffee, you know exactly how fast it starts chewing through metal .In today's episode, we break down what rust really is, how it forms, why it spreads, and most importantly...how to stop it before your ride turns into a Flintstone car where you're standing up holding the steering wheel. I cover the best rust prevention methods, what's worth your money ,what isn'...

In this Saturday Edition of Car Connection Workshop, Nile Break Down the Winter travel essentials every driver needs before the snow , ice wind, and cold settle in. Whether you're heading out of town, commuting to work, or just picking up the groceries, winter can turn dangerous fast - and being prepared can save your life. Today, we cover the Winter emergency Travel Kit every driver should keep in their vehicle:

1) Checking weather...

In today's episode of Car Connection Workshop, Nile. gets real about something that's costing everyday drivers -especially women, seniors, single moms, widows, and anyone who doesn't speak"mechanic" - hundreds, even thousands of dollars every year: Signing a service work order that isn't filled out properly. If you've ever felt rushed at the service counter...pressured...confused...or walked out with the 5 O'clock surprise bill you...

Winter does strange things -to people, to roads, and especially to tire pressures. As the temperature drops, so does the air inside your tires, and most drivers don't even notice until the dash light pops on ...or until they're sliding around like a hockey puck in a parking lot. In today's episode of Car Connection, I'm sharing two more Motormouth Winter Tech tips, all focused on keeping the right pressure where it matters most-on ...

Winter is here, the roads are ugly, and your suspension is taking more abuse than your patience at a long red light. In today's episode of Car Connection, I'm dropping two more Motormouth Winter Tech Tips, with a full focus on the part of your vehicle that suffers the most when the snow, salt, and potholes show up: your suspension. If your car has been clunking, bouncing, shimmying, shaking, or sounding like it's auditioning for a ...

Today On Car Connection, we're getting right up front-literally. I'm diving into the forgotten heroes under your vehicle: your front-end steering and suspension components. Just like your dentist says, "see you in six months," your car needs that same check up schedule. Ball Joints, Tie rods, bushings, bearings- they all take a beating, and if you ignore them, you're not just risking a shaky steering wheel... you're risking a who...