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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.
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Car Connection WorkshopYour Heater Control Unit May Be the Reason You Have NO HEAT
You've got a good thermostat, a good heater core,coolant is flowing, and yet.....NO HEAT! What gives?Todauy we'ree looking at the Heater Control Unit (HCU)-…
Car Connection Workshop3 Questions Every Driver Should Ask Before Winter
Winter is coming, and today's Motormouth Morning Drive is all about getting your vehicle ready before the cold weather arrives.Denise asks what we should do…
Car Connection WorkshopCar Checks to Do Before Fall Hits
Fall is coming, and your vehickle needs a little attention before cold weather arrives. today on Fun Friday, we're running through five simple car checks you…
Car Connection WorkshopHEATER CORE: The Most Expensive Little Part in Your Car!
It's called a heater core-but there's nothing "little" about the job of replacing one.As we continue our Cooling System Revival, we're getting right into the…
Car Connection WorkshopWater Pump: The Driving Force Behind Cooling System Flow
📝 The water pump is the driving forcer behind your vehicle's cooling system. It keeps coolant moving continuously, maintains proper flow and pressure, and…
Car Connection WorkshopThe Temperature Navigator: Why Your Thermostat Can Destroy Your Engine
Cooling System Revival continues-one nugget at a time!This morning, Motormouth puts the spotlight on one of the most overlooked components in your cooling…
Car Connection Workshop"Your Radiator Could Destroy Your Engine - And You Won't See It Coming"
Your radiator doesn't just keep the engine cool - it protects the engine, transmission, and your wallet. But how old is the radiator in your car, how much…
Car Connection WorkshopYour Car's Trying to Tell You Something!. | Saturday Q&A
Three questions, three real world vehicle ownership problems, and three Motormouth answers.Allison's service light has returned for the third time after oxygen…
Car Connection WorkshopFun Friday, Why Start With the Cooling System? And Is Your Maintenance Schedule Enough?
It's Fun Friday on the Motormouth Morning Drive, and today we're doing a little priming of the pump before heading into the weekend.Fall is coming, schedules…
Car Connection WorkshopCoolant Explained: Antifreeze ,50/50 Mix & What you're Really Buying
🎙️Podcast #247-Cooling system Revival, Part 2Coolant isn't just "antifreeze", and the bottle you buy can make a big difference to your wallet and your cooling…
Car Connection WorkshopCooling System Revival: Why Your Cooling System Matters
Your cooling system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle when it comes to long-term reliability and mega-mile ownership. In this first…
Car Connection WorkshopRust Protection The Right Way: Stop Rust Before It Eats Your Car
Rust Doesn't take the summer off. In fact, the conditions that allow corrosion to continue working underneath your vehicle can be just as damaging long after…
Car Connection WorkshopUnpacking Fall Vehicle Maintenance - Nugget #1: Rust Proofing
Fall vehicle maintenance isn't just about checking the obvious items. Sometimes the most important maintenance is the stuff you can't see.Today, Motormouth…
Car Connection Workshop3 Car Problems You Can't Ignore - And What Will lThey Cost?
Three questions. Three Warning Signs. And one question hiding behind all of them:"What's This Going To Cost Me" Joanne has a vibration nobody can seem to…
Car Connection WorkshopDo You LOVE Your Car? ....Or Just Put Up With It? 5-Question Fun Friday Quiz! 🚗
I've got five simple questions about the relationship with your car. Do you love it? Take care of it? enjoy driving it? Or is it simply something that gets you…
Car Connection WorkshopAutomotive Ownership: How Important Is Your Vehicle to You?
How important is your vehicle to you? This morning, Motormouth puts automotive ownership to the test with a simple five - question quiz. On a scale of 1 to 10…
Car Connection WorkshopFall Starts Where Summer Ends: 5 Things to Master for Vehicle Peace of Mind
Fall starts where summer ends-and this is the perfect time to get ahead of your vehicle's needs before the cold weather arrives.In Episode 240 of the…
Car Connection WorkshopSummer Is Winding Down - Is Your Vehicle Ready for Fall?
Summer is winding down, and that means it's time to start thinking about the change of the seasons - and changing gears with your vehicle maintenance.In…
Car Connection WorkshopThe Dynamic Trio: Steering, Suspension, & Brakes Keep You Safe
Your Vehicle Has A Dynamic Trio working underneath you every time you drive: steering, suspension and brakes. When all three are working together properly…
Car Connection WorkshopKeep It, Fix It, or Replace It? Let's Talk About Your Car
Don't let somebody else decide when your vehicle is no longer worth keeping. Know what you have, what it needs, and wha tit will cost. Got an older vehicle and…
Car Connection WorkshopSuspension, Steering,& Brakes : The Dynamic Trio That keeps You Alive
Suspension, steering, and brakes aren't three separate systems-they're a team. In today's Fun Friday, Motormouth connects th dots and shows why understanding…
Car Connection WorkshopUnderstanding Shocks & Struts: They're Not Just For Looks
Your shocks and struts do far more than make your vehicle ride comfortably. They play a critical role in ride quality, vehicle control, and overall safety…
Car Connection Workshop"It's Shocking"! 5 Things Your Vehicle's Shocks Are Doing Right Now
Most drivers never think about their vehicl's shock absorbers...until something doesn't feel right.In Part One of this brand - new suspension and steering…
Car Connection WorkshopCar Care Awareness: 5 Warning Signs That Can Save You Thousands
Most expensive automotive repairs don't happen without warning - they happen because the warning signs are ignored.In episode 233 of the Motormouth Morning…
Car Connection WorkshopSaturday Q&A: 3 Automotive Myths That Could Cost You Money
Welcome to the first Saturday Q&A of August! This week, Nile (Motormouth) Jenkins answers three excellent questions from listeners Julie, Wendy, Allison.Julie…
Car Connection WorkshopWhy Some Young Drivers Are Choosing Older Cars Again | Reasons Simplicity Is Making a Comeback
✅ Lower Cost of Ownership- Older, simpler vehicles often cost less to buy, maintain, and repair.✅ Easier to Work On-More repairs can be done at home with basic…
Car Connection WorkshopThe Real Cost of Losing Your Last Car Key
Modern vehicle keys aren't just pieces of metal anymore. They're electronic security devices that often require specialized programming and expensive…
Car Connection WorkshopOne Key Away From Trouble: Why Every Vehicle Needs a Spare Key Fob (Part1)
Modern vehicles rely on electronic keys and key fobs, but many owners only have one. That can become a very expensive problem.In Part One of today's Motormouth…
Car Connection WorkshopAt What Time Is It? When You Should Change Your Vehicle"s Fluids?
Every fluid in your vehicle has a purpose - but every one also has a service life. In Part Two of our fluid maintenance series, Nile Motormouth Jenkins…
Car Connection Workshop644,000 km Later ....Here's the Maintenance Secret
What does it take to drive a vehicle beyond 600,000 kilometres ? In today's Motormouth Morning Drive, I share a conversation with my friend Steve, whose 2010…
Car Connection WorkshopSaturday Q&A : 3 Car Maintenance Questions Every Driver Should Know
Three great questions from three smart driver's! Julie asks how to properly care for her very first car. Gail wants to know wha a complete cooling system…
Car Connection WorkshopSummer Car Care Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands | Fun Friday
It's Fun Friday on Motormouth's Morning Drive! Today we're looking at five common vehicle maintenance issues we're seeing this summer, from low oil and fluid…
Car Connection WorkshopDon't Sweat the Small Stuff: 5 Maintenance Habits That Save Thousands
A loose battery terminal. A low tire. A worn belt. A small fluid leak.They're easy to ignore - until they become expensive breakdowns.In todays Motormouth…
Car Connection WorkshopBrake tutorial Part 3 Your Parking Brake Is NOT Optional
Most drivers never think about their parking brake....until it doesn't work.If you're not moving forward with vehicle maintenance, you're moving…
Car Connection WorkshopBrake Tutorial Part 2: Professional Brake Service Tips That Save Time
On Part 2 of our brake tutorial series, Nile Motormouth Jenkins continues walking. through professional brake servicing techniques, inspections, and repair…
Car Connection WorkshopWhy an 81/2 -Hour Brake Job Happens | Brake Tutorial Part 1
Brake Nationals Continues 2026 Continues! "If it takes me nearly three hours just to remove the wheels, I already know this isn't going to be a three hour…
Car Connection WorkshopQ&A Saturday #220: How To Buy Your Next Vehicle Despite Recalls & Manufacturing Issues.
It's Q&A Saturday, and the ladies are leading the charge with this week's listener questions!❤️In Episode #220 of Motormouth's Morning Drive, Nile "Motormouth"…
Car Connection Workshop🚗 Fun Friday#219: Vacation Ready? 5 Things to Check Before Your summer Road Trip!🚘
In Vacation Time is here, but before you pack the kids, the dog, the goldfish....and maybe even remember the hamster.......don'r forget on of the most…
Car Connection WorkshopWhen Was The Last Time? Part 4 The Biggest Maintenance Question| Episode 218
Motormouth's Morning Drive - Episode 218It's the final episode in the " When Was The Last Time?" mini-series, and we're wrapping it up with five more…
Car Connection WorkshopWhen Was The last Time? Part 3 | Five Simple Vehicle Checks Most Drivers Ignore
Preventative maintenance isn't glamorous, but it can save you thousands in unexpected repairs.In Part 3 of the When Was The last time? series, Motormouth Nile…
Car Connection WorkshopWhen Was The Last Time? These 5 Services Could Save You Thousands.
Preventative maintenance is always cheaper than major repairs.Today on the Motormouth Morning Drive, we're back with Part 2 of our "When Was the Last Time?"…
Car Connection WorkshopWhen Was The Last Time? 5 Questions Every Vehicle Owner Should Answer
During my years owning an automotive repair shop, I asked customers the same simple question: When was the last time.....? That's usually when the room got…
Car Connection WorkshopSaturday Q&A #214 | 3 Warning Signs Your Car Doesn't Want You To Ignore
" don't Ignore the warning signs your vehicle is giving you"Three great listener questions all point to one important lesson: your vehicle is always…
Car Connection WorkshopFun Friday: Bring Back the Love for Your Vehicle ❤️🚗
Sometimes all your vehicle needs is a little Love. Together....." Bring Back the Love!" In today's Motormouth Morning Drive- Fun Friday, Nile shares five…
Car Connection Workshop5 Things: Cooling System Bogeyman That Can Destroy Your Road Trip
Your Cooling system is more than just antifreeze in a radiator, It is a complete system that works together to protect your engine, transmission, and your…
Car Connection WorkshopThinking About A U-Pull-It Wrecking Yard? Hear This First!
IA trip to a U-Pull-It wrecking yard turned into an expensive lesson. What looked like a few small plastic pieces, switches, and hardware quickly added up once…
Car Connection WorkshopBack to Basics: Learn It Once, Save Time, Money & Stress For Life
When you understand the basics, repairs stop being emergencies and start becoming maintenance."Every vehicle has a story, and every repair starts with…
Car Connection WorkshopBack to the Basics: 5 Simple Car Care Habits Every Driver Should Know
IA Few Minutes each week can help prevent expensive surprises. Vehicle ownership doesn't have to be intimidating .In this episode, we cover five simple car…
Car Connection Workshop🚗Three Smart Car Questions Every Driver Should Ask | Saturday Q&A
Three fantastic questions from Kathleen, Margaret, and Gina sparked today's Saturday Q&A. we cover how long brakes should really last, how to know when tires…
Car Connection WorkshopFun Friday 5 Vacation Road Check Tips That Could Save Your Trip
Heading out on vacation? Before you load the family and hit the highway, spend just five minutes giving your vehicle a proper road check. In today's Fun Friday…
Car Connection WorkshopCars Are Like a Symphony: Every Part Has to Play
A well-maintained vehicle is just like a great symphony orchestra - every component has a job to do. Today, Motormouth Nile explains why no part of your…
Car Connection WorkshopCanada Day: What would Life Be Without Our Cars 🇨🇦
This Canada Day, let's celebrate one of the hardest-working members of the family-the family vehicle. From vacations and errands to emergencies and everyday…
Car Connection WorkshopSharpen Your Spidey Senses: Reduce Friction & Prevent Costly Repairs
Heat destroys. Friction creates heat. Today, we'll sharpen your automotive Spidey senses with five simple habits that reduce friction. improve reliability, and…
Car Connection WorkshopHeat Is The Destructor: 5 Ways To Protect Your Vehicle Before It Fails
Extreme heat exposes every weakness in your vehicle. Learn the five maintenance steps that can help prevent expensive roadside breakdowns before they…
Car Connection WorkshopQ&A Saturday: Are You following Bad Maintenance Advice?
Every vehicle tells a story-if you know how to listenOn this week's Q&A Saturday, we answer three questions every driver should understand. Cheryl asks whether…
Car Connection WorkshopFun Friday:: Stop Turning Shrubs Into Trees | Routine Maintenance Wins
Maintenance doesn't have to be a dirty word.This Fun Friday, we're looking at five simple reminders that can save you money, reduce stress, and keep life…
Car Connection WorkshopFocus & Hit The Mark : My 5-Step Vehicle Rescue Strategy
Not every vehicle is a rescue candidate, and not every repair project makes financial sense. In Episode 200, I share the exact 5-step evaluation process I've…
Car Connection WorkshopMaintenance Is Always Ongoing: The 5-Step Car Caregiver Plan
" Anybody can drive a vehicle. Not everybody is willing to become its caregiver" Who is the car caregiver in your household? More importantly, do you…
Car Connection WorkshopBrake Inspections Are Critical: 5 Steps to Safer Stopping Power
Brakes don't usually fail overnight - they wear down over time, and corrosion can turn a minor repair into a major expense before you know it.In today's…
Car Connection WorkshopYour Vehicle Is Aging Too: Why Maintenance Beats Monthly Payments
Stuff happens. The Question isn't if your vehicle will need repairs - it's when.In today's episode, we explore five realities every vehicle owner needs to…