Car Connection Workshop
Five things you need to know about vehicle maintenance and repairs that will save you time money and a few bloody knuckles.
Episodes
Cold Morning, Dead Battery? Start Here!
Winter cranking trouble often starts before you turn the key. Your battery is the foundation of your vehicle's starting system, and cold weather can expose a weakness that went unnoticed all summer.
Motormouth kicks off our Fall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance series with practical battery-health tips to prevent those cold-morning surprises. A little attention now can save frustration when temper...
You've got brakes that stop, steering that turns, and suspension that keeps your tires connected to the road. But what happens when the tires themselves can't deliver the grip you need?
Today on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're looking at the difference between all- season and winter tires, and why tread design, rubber compounds, and tire construction matter when temperatures drop.
Imagine a formula One Race Car with a skilled drive...
Your Brakes, steering, and suspension don't work alone. They must work together to deliver the control, stability, and stopping performance you depend on - especially during fall and winter driving.
In today's episode, we're wrapping up ourFall/Winter Vehicle Maintenance series on suspension and steering, looking at why these systems must work together to keep your vehicle stable, predictable, and safe.
Worn suspension components can...
Welcome to Season 4 of Motormouth's Morning Drive! Episode 301 brings three listener. questions covering off - season tire storage, a five -year-old car battery, and preparing vehicle fluids for colder weather.
What is the proper way to to store your tires? Ca an aging battery survive another Canadian winter? And what fluids deserve attention before temperatures drop?
We're answering your questions with practical automotive knowled...
Fun Friday Episode 300 Friends! Thank You to the entire Motormouth Community, well done you!
It's Fun Friday, Motormouth style - and we're having a little fun, but there's a serious message under the hood. Winter is coming, and knowing your vehicle's maintenance requirements can make all the difference between being prepared and being stranded.
Today, we're putting your winter vehicle knowledge to the test with five questions every ...
Bushings may small, but when they fail, your steering control, handling, stability, and ride quality can suffer.
In today's Motormouth Tech Tip, we're looking at the many bushings through out your vehicle, how age, UV exposure, and deterioration cause rubber to crack, split, harden, and fail - and why choosing the right products matters when rust proofing.
Warning: petroleum - based products can damage certain rubber -bushings. Alway...
What exactly is a sway bar, how does it work, and what happens when it breaks-or isn't there at all?
This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive, we're breaking down sway bars, their linkages, and the important role they play in vehicle stability, handling, and keeping your tires planted where they belong.
We'll look at what they are, where to find them, how they work, and the warning signs that something isn't right.
Know what your ve...
Fall Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time!
Bushings don't always give you a warning before wear and tear starts affecting your steering and suspension. Dry rot, splitting, twisting, deterioration or missing material can all create problems that deserve attention.
Today, Motormouth Nile Jenkins explains why bushings matter, what to look for during an inspection, and why overlooking these often-forgotten components can lead to bigg...
As we continue our Fall?winter Vehicle Maintenance Series, we're tackling tie rods and steering safety.
Your driving habits , speed, road conditions and sudden lane changes all matter. But here's the kicker: suspension and steering problems don't always give you a warning before something lets go.
Get your suspension and steering inspected by a qualified automotive service technician every six months. Know what you're driving on befo...
Three Listeners. Three questions. One Mystery!
Denise, Julie, and Tony are looking for answers, and their questions have something in common. Can you figure out what connects all three?
Listen to this Saturday's Q&A, then send your best answer to Nile by email or leave a comment. No spoilers here! The answer comes Monday on Motormouth's Morning Drive.
Five shows remain before Season 4 Buckle Up!
#Motormouth #SaturdayQA #CarQuestion...
Fun Friday is here, and today we're putting your winter vehicle preparation to the test!
You might think your vehicle is ready for winter, but are you sure? Motormouth Nile Jenkins has five winter-readiness points to ponder. Consider this your mini quiz: five questions every vehicle owner should be asking before the temperature droops and the snow starts flying.
Some of the things we're taking for granted might be exactly what lets u...
A worn ball joint doesn't come with a warning light. And if it separates while you're driving, the consequences can be serious.
This Morning Drive nugget breaks down the signs and symptoms of front - end suspension wear, what causes components to deteriorate, and the chain reaction that can follow when worn parts are ignored.
Your vehicle's computer won't warn you that a ball joint is ready to let go. That's why regular inspections m...
Your control arms aren't there for decoration. They help keep your suspension and steering components working where they belong. But what happens when the ball joints and bushings wear out - and what happens if a ball joint fails?
From modern vehicles to our old 1967 Chevy pickup, we're looking at why road conditions, driving habits and components quality matter. I've seen ball joints so worn they practically fell apart during remov...
What do your shocks and MacPherson Struts actually do, and why do they matter so much as w head into the fall winter driving season.
This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive , we're busting common suspension myths and explaining how shock absorbers, MacPherson struts, and springs work together to control spring oscillations and maintain tire contact with the road.
Your springs support the vehicle and absorb bumps. Your shocks contr...
Winter is coming, and your vehicle needs to be ready! This Saturday on Motormouth's morning Drive, we tackle three listener questions to help you prepare for the cold, make smarter vehicle - buying decisions, and protect your investment.
❄️ Question 1: is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter? April is thinking ahead to the changing of the weather. We discuss what to check before winter arrives and why preparation beats roadside surprises e...
It's Fun Friday at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop, and we've got FIVE things to ponder, plus a bonus tip that'll make you wonder what some drivers are thinking!
Cold weather has a nasty habit of exposing neglected maintenance. The time to preapre is BEFORE the temperature drops, not when you're standing i na frozen parking lot wondering why your vehicle won't cooperate!
Here's what's on the workbench today:
1) Do your wipers...
Shocks and Struts aren't there just for comfort-they have a critical job to do.
In today's Suspension & Steering: One Nugget at a Time, Motormouth breaks down what shocks and struts actually do and why they're so important to vehicle stability and control.
Whether your vehicle has MacPherson Struts, conventional shocks and coil springs, coil-over assemblies, or a combination of suspension designs, the principle is the same: the s...
Your brakes are only part of the equation when it comes to controlling a vehicle.
As we continue our Fall-winter Vehicle Maintenance-One Nugget at a Time, we're moving into suspension and steering and why the entire system must work together with a properly performing brake system.
From the front of the vehicle to the rear, every component has a job in keeping the vehicle stable, predictable and planted on the roadway. Steering co...
The Brake series is complete! Today we wrap up everything we've covered and put the entire brake system together.
We've looked at 11 Major components that have to work together properly to give you reliable, balanced braking and allow the vehicle's safety systems to do their jobs when you need the most.
Missed part of the series? No Problem. This episode gives you the roadmap to go back and catch up.
Because brakes aren't just about s...
Time to beat the drum, friends🥁 Drum brakes may be simple in design, but they can get complicated when maintenance gets ignored. And yes- there are still plenty of vehicles on the road using rear drum brakes, either on their own or as part of a disc/drum braking system.
NOTE: drum brakes require a manual adjustment performed by your auto service technician.
Today we're talking about drum barake service, maintenance and repairs, inc...
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