The Car Doctor Podcast

Talking batteries with AAA's Jason Carrara. Car batteries and the Hindenburg-related?

In this episode Jay Carrara, the senior manager of automotive training for AAA Northeast talks about batteries. Why they die, how long they can last when properly maintained and how car's electronics have changed.

First program of 2026 and it was a good one! Give it a listen.

In this program we talk with AAA's Jim Sennett, Manager of Automotive Programs. We talk about the AAA NAPA automotive apprenticeship program. This is a fantastic program that is no cost and helps train future technicians. We also gave away a Incontrol Crash Prevention gift certificate and spoke with David Price of Price Automotive and Louis who is listening to WATD online from Maryland. 

Crash prevention with Incontrol's Dan Strollo and a car gadget from https://ohsnap.com/

In this the last Sunday of 2025 we talk with Dan Strollo of www.wedriveincontrol.org. This is a crash prevention class and more importantly a closed course training program. In addition to crash prevention they offer, commercial courses and something the Car Doctor needs is a trailer backing course. 

Slow Down or Move Over with Cindy Iodice and flagmansafety.com

On this the shortest day of the year, we talk with Cindy Iodice who is a film maker but also comes from a towing family. Every 6 days a tow truck driver is killed (one was her brother) helping stranded motorists and https://flagmansafety.com/ is teaching kids about roadside safety. 

Talking cars and life with Wayne Carini. Looking for a holiday gift, check out Wayne's new book

For those who don't know Wayne Carini is a car restorer and TV personality who starred in Chasing Classic Cars. the program ended in 2021 but continues to air. Waye has a new book out Steering Through Life and it would make a great holiday gift. www.waynecarini.tv is where you can find it. 

Holiday gift ideas with the folks from Alliance Consumer Group

In this episode we talk with Stephen Hersack Marketing Manager Alliance Consumer Group. You may know their brands NEBO, THAW, TRUE and HALO. We take some calls one from a podcast listener in Maryland. Executive producer Jesse Wilkins tells us about his meetup with his friend Chris Jericho --yea that Chris Jericho. 

What is CarMD and why do you need one

In this episode we talk with Kristen Brocoff of CarMD. Check out their website (https://carmd.com/) In 2006 (when I first met Kristen) CarMD launched to empower consumers by providing not just tools but information to make better more informed decisions about vehicle health.   We also find out about executive producer @jessewilkins smoked turkey recipe. Plus we get to spend some time with our listener family.  We also used the AI feature of CarMD Connect to try to diagnose a brake issue. Give it a listen. 

Talking tires with Nokian's Wes Boling and a review of the Blue Tiger Storm Plus

All-season, all weather and winter tires what is best for you and your car. Wes Boling answers that question and more. We also talk turkey since it is the Sunday before Thanksgiving 

What makes an award winning used car? The experts at https://www.wheelstv.net have the answer

In this episode we talk with Peter Ciani a true car guy and longtime employee at Wheels TV. Each year experts pick their favorite used car. We also took a look at the @EZQuest dual port USB-C accessory charger and sampled an energy drink from #Mocean www.drinkmocean.energy 

Dash Cams listener questions and a long drive

In this episode we talk about Dash Cams and the VEUROID S1 4K Infinite--one good looking dash cam. We talk old time tricks for brake bleeding and more