The Car Doctor Podcast

Buying vs leasing with Consumer Reports Jon Linkov, keeping kids safer with AAA's Christina Hayman and a review of the Hyundai Tucson

In this episode we talk with deputy auto editor Jon Linkov of Consumer Reports about buying versus leasing, when it makes sense and when it doesn't. Then we talked with my co-worker Christina Hayman senior manager of government affairs for AAA Northeast about a press conference at the Massachusetts state house about a car seat bill that requires kids to be sitting rear facing until the age of two. Then a review of the Hyundai Tucson.  

EV help with Aaron Schneider, Business Development Director for Ford Charging-fordpro.com.

In this episode we talk with Aaron Schneider Business Development Director for Ford Charging. For more information go to www.fordpro.com. We also talk about the Wolfbox portable air compressor, and a recent trip to the Audrain Museum. Plus the new WATD studio 
 

Drive In Control with Dan Strollo and a review of the Toyota Sequoia (edited version)

In this episode we talk about the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day which we call the 100 Deadliest Days. Old friend Dan Strollo of www.driveincontrol.org gives us tips on staying safe. We also give away a gift certificate to keep drivers safe. 

We chat with John Vincent Senior Editor on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. Plus review the Honda Ridgeline

In this episode we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent/Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report about the rise and fall of Fisker, and best car buys for July. Tell a tire story, thank Bling for getting my car seat clean and how Innova stepped up to replace a scan tool. 

We talk with Torsten Gross Racing- Just Hands Motorsports and review the Infiniti QX60

We chat with Torsten Gross, who races a 981 Cayman retrofitted to be driven with my hands because he is a C6 Quadriplegic. In this episode we learn more about Torsten and even how he taught NASCAR's Joey Lagano how to drive a race car fitted with hand controls. You will come away inspired. Also a review of the Infiniti QX60 and bust some car myths 

On this Father's Day we chat with Gunther Buerman of the Newport Car Museum and give away Bling Sauce

The Newport Car Museum is one of my favorite places to visit. There are over 100 of the most beautiful cars on display and an art museum setting- and on this Father's Day free admission to dads. www.newportcarmuseum.org Then a little trivia for some Bling Sauce https://blingsauce.com/ Remember if you order in the next couple of weeks, use radio20 in the discount code for 20 percent off your order. 

Talking an electric future with Doug Shannon CEO of SageWerks energy consulting

In this episode we talk with Doug Shannon CEO Home (sagewerks.energy). We talk about all things electric, the fleet, the grid and the future as well as the past. Then we chat with our radio family on this rainy Sunday 

Automotivetouchup.com -- when you need factory paint plus a Bling Sauce Give-a-way

In this episode we talk with Paul Fernandez of www.automotivetouchup.com and also give away some Bling Sauce. Remember our friends at  www.blingsauce.com will give Car Doctor listeners 20 percent off, just enter radio20 in the discount code 

Talking oil with Pennzoil oil scientist Sean Nguyen on this Memorial Day weekend 2024

In this episode we cover all you ever wanted to know about oil and more with self-proclaimed oil nerd Sean Nguyen, Pennzoil’s Technical Scientist and Automotive Lubricant Specialist. Plus, we answer some questions, talk with our radio family 

Talking with Karl Brauer of iseecars.com about latest vehicle trends and a Bling Sauce Give Away

In this episode we talked with executive analyst for iseecars.com Karl Brauer. We are talking about how EVs are more expensive and driven less than gas cars, the industry in general, recalls and a bit of everything. We also did a trivia game, and the prize was Bling Sauce appearance products for your car boat or RV. Remember if ordering online use radio20 in the discount code for 20 percent off.