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This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Master ASE-L1 tech Pablo Sarmiento on what your four-wheel-drive transmission can benefit you and your fuel economy. When is the best time to put your vehicle in 4×4 mode? What’s the difference between all-wheel drive versus 4×4 vehicles? When should you use L1 mode on your 4×4? Tune in and learn these important tips to help keep money in your wallet!
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the fifth of five segments, the two techs discuss this week’s email regarding your vehicle’s transmission. What are CV boots? What are drive axles? What’s the difference between manual versus automatic transmission services? Tune in and learn these important tips to help keep money in your wallet!
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the fourth of five segments, the two techs discuss this week’s email regarding your vehicle’s air conditioning system. What is the best dial setting on your dash for the most a/c comfort? How can you prevent mold and mildew spore buildup under your dash? Tune in and learn these important tips to help keep money in your wallet.
Next week’s subject: What keeps your vehicle moving forward? Listen in and use the helpful tips from Pam and Peter to make your vehicle move in the right direction.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the third of five segments, the two techs discuss this week’s email regarding your vehicle’s electrical system. When should you jump start your vehicle? Why are there different types of batteries? What stays “running” while your vehicle is off? Tune in and learn these important tips to help keep money in your wallet.
On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes reruns a popular segment while our gadget guru Peter Sudak is under the weather.
Pam entertains three questions from our guest audience regarding automotive maintenance. And while we are on the subject, Pam is going to mention maintenance many times this month to get us back on track checking our fluid levels and tire pressure, condition.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the first of five segments, the two techs discuss this week’s email from Jerry. He wants to know why his car shakes after getting a brake pad replacement. Pam and Peter tell listeners how brakes work, discuss what’s needed and why/how to save you money on your next brake job.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with ASE-Master L1 tech Pablo Sarmiento and gives you the straight skinny on how to keep your repair bills down and your fuel savings up. Did you know that something as simple as “knowing your technician” can save you big bucks at the repair shop? Tune-in and learn the how-to. 
Pam elaborates on the dos and don’ts at the gas pump. She explains how any novice can perform simple, automotive tasks – so simple that even your grandma can perform with ease — in your own garage. This is good stuff!
If you have an automotive question that you would like Pam to answer, don’t hesitate to email her at: carcare4clueless@aol.com.
And, if you would like to know more about your vehicle, click onto Pam’s website carcarefortheclueless.com, for a copy of her book “Car Care for the Clueless (or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintaining Your Vehicle)”. Or visit her shop’s site at pamsmotorcity.net. Look for Pam’s latest book coming to a store near you: “Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101”. The expected release date is very soon. Not only is Pam an ASE-certified technician, but she has an auto dealer’s license too. Learn from Pam’s experiences at the auto auctions and teach you how to purchase the right vehicle – at the best price!
Last but not least – check out the latest automotive reality show www.car-ershow.com Streaming on a computer near you.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak about what’s up and coming for the automotive consumer. They discuss hybrid vehicles, pushy service advisors and why you need to keep the hood closed on your car or truck.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes is focusing in on how the consumer can actually save money at the gas pump. First, she talks with Sandy regarding her Lexus and its fuel issue. Pam explains how Sandy could have prevented premature fuel pump failure in her luxury vehicle and save fuel costs at the same time.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes focuses on the up and coming automotive issue: fuel prices. Yes, you too can keep the cost of running your car down the street by following the simple rules that Pam discusses this week.
In fact, our Cheap Car Tip continues on the tradition of keeping money in your pocket, fuel in your car. Learn how you can “make money” while performing one, simple step with your vehicle — and you don’t have to pick up any tools!
Our gadget guru Peter Sudak is in studio discussing how one tool can take the place one many with his latest gadget find. Listen in and find out how Peter can help.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Jimmy Shewmaker regarding what you need to tell your tech before your vehicle is repaired. The two ASE-certified techs tell you the straight skinny on why it’s important not to self-diagnose, but to have the ASE-certified technician do the work he was trained to do.
Our trouble service bulletins for this week’s episode covers VW and Lexus vehicles. If you have one of these manufacturers, it would benefit you to tun in and find out what’s going on with their products.
Peter Sudak, our gadget guru, is back with another economical item for your vehicle. This week’s product not only helps you in the here and now, but benefits your wallet when it’s time to trade-in.
Gene from Illinois provides our email question of the week. Gene’s been listening and wants a straight answer – if he “qualifies” as a severe-duty or a normal-duty driver.
And, don’t forget our cheap car tip. This week’s tidbit will help you see the winter weather better through your windshield.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes sits down with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays catch-up with listeners’ emails. Both ASE-certified technicians put in their two cents and explain in each situation why it is beneficial to your wallet to keep your vehicle maintained properly.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with ASE-Master L1 tech Pablo Sarmiento regarding automotive history and how the consumer is affected by the manufacturers’ actions — in the auto tech’s perspective
Also, if you want to be a savvy car care consumer, get Pam’s book “Car Care for the Clueless (or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintaining Your Vehicle)” at the publication’s website: carcarefortheclueless.com And don’t forget to watch Pam’s latest Car ER Show episode. Broadcast 24/7 on car-ershow.com.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes announces the premier showing to the CAR ER Show (car-ershow.com) debuting Groundhog’s Day (Feb 2) on a computer near you. See what happens behind garage doors in this half hour long episode (one of six). For more info, go to www.car-ershow.com, pamsmotorcity.net or — of course — carcarefortheclueless.com.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and ASE-certified L1 tech Jimmy Shewmaker discuss how important it is to maintain your vehicle. They stress this by giving “horror story” examples about individiuals that did not listen to their tech and pushed their vehicles beyond the mechanical limits. Pam has her Cheap Car Tip — and the emphasis on “cheap” — to help out your vehicle’s interior. Remember, a clean vehicle is a profitable vehicle. Keeping the car or truck nice will only enhance the resale value! Our trouble service bulletins focus on Cadallic and Honda, this week. Tune in and see if your vehicle is included in the recalls that Pam announces.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes teams up with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays “catch-up” with our listeners’ emails. Pam is on a roll this month trying to get everyone back into the mindset of vehicle maintenance. Pam and Peter discuss tire rotations, synthetic versus “organic” oil changes, brake inspections and much, much more. Don’t miss out on these timely topics and “earn” money by just listening to the show. It can’t get any easier than that, folks!
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes entertains three questions from our guest audience regarding automotive maintenance. And while we are on the subject, Pam is going to mention maintenance many times this month to get us back on track checking our vehicles’s fluid levels and tire pressure, condition.
Also, Pam has another Cheap Car Tip to help you with little maintenance items on your vehicle, at little cost.
Our Automotive History Lesson of the week talks about how something that was used for mechanical purposes becomes a “fashion statement” along side the “fins” of the 50s.
Mike from Florida is the author of our email question of the week. He wants to know how to find oil leaking from his vehicle’s engine. Pam tells him how for under $10.
Peter Sudak our gadget guru is back with an item that is less than $6. Peter has found a gadget that not only will help families on vacation, but for long-haul truck drivers, as well.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes sits down with ASE-Master L1 technician Pablo Sarmiento to discuss how important your antifreeze level and condition is for your vehicle. The two techs will talk about the different types of antifreeze for different types of manufacturers — one antifreeze-type does not fit all, nowadays.
What costs $2 and does a world of good for your car or truck? Tune in and find out the answer in our Cheap Car Care segment. And, not only is the cure cheap, it doesn’t take a lot of your valuable time, either.
Our gadget guru is back with another economically priced, “must have” for you and your passengers. Peter Sudak has an automotive item that not only works in the winter but can be converted over for summer fun.
Jill from North Carolina writes to us asking about auto maintenance. She is getting conflicting answers regarding when to change her engine oil. Pam gives her the straight skinny on vehicle service schedules.
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses when it’s time to junk that jalopy. Lee from Florida is on the fence whether or not to trade in his vehicle or keep the auto for another year. Pam explains that there are many variables that Lee must look at before making this expensive decision.
Peter Sudak, our gadget guru, has another economically priced item to help us get the most out of our vehicle. Check out what Peter has for us this week.
Is your Honda making noise? And, what is that white stuff coming out of your Ford product vents? Pam has the answers for you in the episode.
If you would like to know more about your vehicle, click onto Pam’s website carcarefortheclueless.com, for a copy of her book “Car Care for the Clueless (or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintaining Your Vehicle)”. Or visit her shop’s website at pamsmotorcity.net. Look for Pam’s latest book coming to a store near you: “Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101″. The expected release date is February 2012. Not only is Pam an ASE-certified technician, but she has an auto dealer’s license too. Learn from Pam’s experiences at the auto auctions and teach you how to purchase the right vehicle — at the best price!
This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses keeping you and your vehicle safe this holiday season. It’s that time of year when we are preoccupied with gifts, shopping and decorations. And with all this busyness, it leaves us the most vulnerable to criminals. Mary Christifano, from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, gives listeners a pointer or two on how not to be a victim of parking lot crime.
Peter Sudak, our gadget guru, has another economically priced item to help us “light up” the seasons. Tune in and find out how you can make your season — and car — brighter.
Pam and the staff of Car Care for the Clueless would like to wish our listeners a very Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas — and a most prosperous New Year. Thank you for taking the time and tuning in each week. Our goal is to make you a more savvy car care consumer.
If you would like to know more about your vehicle, click onto Pam’s website carcarefortheclueless.com, for a copy of her book “Car Care for the Clueless (or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintinaing Your Vehicle)”. Or visit her shop’s site at pamsmotorcity.net. Look for Pam’s latest book coming to a store near you: “Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101″. The expected release date is early February 2012. Not only is Pam an ASE-certified technician, but she has an auto dealer’s license too. Learn from Pam’s experiences at the auto auctions and teach you how to purchase the right vehicle — at the best price!
On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and our gadget guru Peter Sudak team up to help you with last minute gift ideas. The duo chose 12 products that are economically feasible, yet practical car care items. She is running this special a week early in hopes of helping you out with your holiday shopping.
So get your pen and paper ready to write down which products would suit your “hard to buy for” friend or relative. And the best part of these presents — they are all under $100!
Next week, Pam will be back with her regular broadcast of Car Care for the Clueless.
And remember: You too can be a savvy car care consumer. Click onto Pam’s book web site for her book “Car Care for the Clueless (or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintaining Your Vehicle)” — carcarefortheclueless.com — or her shop’s site pamsmotorcity.net Look for Pam’s latest book coming to a store near you: “Car Care for the Clueless” How to Buy a Used Car”. The expected release date is early February, 2012. Not only is Pam an ASE-certified technician, but has an auto dealer’s license too. Learn from Pam’s experiences at the car auctions to teach you how to purchase the right car — at the best price!
On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes, with fellow ASE-certified technician Jim Shewmaker, discuss what every car consumer should ask their automotive shop. You don’t have to be a “motor-head” to be able to have your vehicle repaired properly — the first time — by your neighborhood ASE Blue Seal shop. Pam and Jim tell listeners what questions they need to be asking service advisors and technicians, alike.
This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and ASE Master L1 technician Pablo Sarmiento discuss why your vehicle has spark plugs and when you need to replace the electrical component. Also, Pablo gives us a little history lesson on the 100-plus year old part. Not only informative, but entertaining, as well.
Our gadget guru Peter Sudak is back with another option available to make your drive time more pleasurable. This week he concentrates not only on the comfort and safety of the driver, but the passengers, too. Tune-in and find out how you can benefit from his latest find.
This week’s trouble service bulletins concentrate on Jeep and Audi. On 2009 Jeep Cherokee, here is a recall for the steering column control module. The safety recall number is J13. Jeep is requesting owners inquiries to be directed to their local dealership. On 2009 Audi A6 models, the daytime running light system has a recall. This bulletin number is a long one: 94-11-41 2026017/1. The manufacturer request A6 owners to contact their local dealership for recall information.
“Cheap Car Care” module focuses on simple car care tips you can perform on your vehicle. This week’s tip tells drivers how they can see better out their windshield with a maximum of five minutes effort. And most of all, the equipment needed is located in your kitchen!
The email question of the week asks about brakes. Remember: Brakes are the MOST important component on your vehicle! You can’t get hurt if you can’t start your car, but someone could get hurt or killed if their brakes aren’t working properly. Pam gives tips on what to do if your brakes fail.
On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to protect your vehicle’s tires by having a proper alignment. Jerry Oakes, 45-year-plus automotive tech and Pam’s dad, talks about why your alignment is so important to you and your vehicle.
This week’s Cheap Car Care tip concentrates on a quick fix for your headlights. Remember: It is important to see and be seen. This cheap fix is worth 30 minutes of your time.
Our email question of the week, Ted from Oklahoma, inquires about his fuel (gas) cap. Pam explains how easy it is to take care of this simple object that can create false, horrible issues if not maintained.
Our Tire Tip of the week compliments Pam and Jerry’s conversation regarding alignments and how you, too, can keep track of your tires.
Peter Sudak, our gadget guru, is back with a winter-oriented object. This week’s gadget makes you and your passengers’ commute a little more comfortable.
