Car Care For The Clueless – Pam Oakes

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes answers a time-tested question, “When does my vehicle need an alignment?” Pam explains how you, too, can tell if your vehicle needs an alignment — or not. Simple steps that you can do in your driveway or parking lot. A properly aligned […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Keeping your tires “in line” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes catches up with her listeners’ emails. We will feature getting the most MPG out of your motor car, new tires versus used tires, keeping the key fob dry and noises and rattles that come from under the hood. Our gadget guru Peter Sudak […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Catching up with the motor mail appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When is it time to throw in the towel and look for a new or used car? Car Care for the Clueless host Pam Oakes talks to a listener and gives him helpful hints. There are many factors that play into the car hunt. But, most important, what information can you afford to miss during […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – To Buy or Not to Buy… appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to find a repair and tire center in your area. Joining her this week is Bev Oakes — Pam’s mom — and adds another female perspective on the quest for quality car care. Pam points out that it is important to […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – How to find a repair shop appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Master ASE-certified technician Pablo Sarmiento regarding the difference between all-wheel-drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4×4) cars and trucks. He explains to listeners that if you really don’t need the extra traction, don’t buy the option. Tune-in and find out the traction […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – What’s the difference between AWD and 4×4? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with fellow ASE-certified technician Jimmy Shewmaker the proper way to communicate with your auto technician. Being a savvy car care consumer, you too can help your professional diagnose and repair your vehicle at a reduced rate — just because you gave […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Customers learn to communicate with their auto tech appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to make your last chance, Labor Day weekend trip a success. In-studio guest is our own gadget guru, Peter Sudak. He adds his expert opinion on how to prep your vehicle for that end of the season road trip.Both ASE-certified technicians will […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Last minute directions for your summer vacation road trip appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, show host Pam Oakes takes questions from some of her customers regarding vehicle symptoms. Maggie asks about wheel balance, Rob questions brake noise and Dusty wants to know what’s going on when your air conditioner doesn’t work. Pam has all the answers and discusses different scenarios with […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Customers speak up on this week’s show appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

You’re stuck on the side of the road, tire flat as a pancake. So after the motor club comes to your aide, do you go ahead and let them plug the tire and get you back on the road? Or, tell them to put the spare on the vehicle and have a shop professionally patch […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – To Patch or Plug: That is the question appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you ever wonder why it is so costly to repair your vehicle? Some parts costs have gone up more than a 1000-percent in the past decade. Why? Host Pam Oakes, ASE, discusses the price increase of parts, operating costs with fellow ASE-certified technician and former shop owner Jim Shewmaker. Also, how you can protect […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – How much is that repair? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with some of her customers regarding their car care questions. Jack wants to know how important it is to have an engine noise checked out. While Jeff wants in on the secret of keeping your engine cool while your hot under the collar, […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – 080111 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, our host Pam Oakes will be discussing the difference between two automotive components on your car with the same name: air bag. The safety restraint is called an “air bag” and on some vehicle suspensions, there are “air bags” in place of suspension springs — same name, […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Two meanings for “air bag” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks to John from Florida regarding his vehicle’s phantom A/C problem. After listening to his concerns, Pam advises him to see professional guidance to get to the bottom of the problem. Also, the pros and cons of a leaky exhaust system. You know, […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – From A/C to overheating: What do you do with your car? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, we talk to Tom from Ohio regarding the usefulness of the tachometers on newer vehicles. If you don’t know what one is, now’s the time to understand what that dial does on your instrument panel. You know, the one next to the speedometer? Tachometers didn’t start out […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Revving up your knowledge of your instrumental panel, tachometer appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes take questions from her customers at her auto center, Pam’s Motor City Automotive, in Florida. The first question is from Terry. She wants to know how to stop a car that has no brakes, while driving on the interstate. Paul asks about the best […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Customers questions answered appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes gives her listeners car care tips on how to restore a vehicle to its showroom luster. First, she explains that trash and debris in the cab of the car lead to a dysfunctional vehicle. Pam tells everyone — step-by-step — on how to clean […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Services YOU can perform to maintain vehicle value appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, e-mailer Fred from Florida inquires about his car needing a tune up, or does it? Even though vehicles still have spark plugs, there is a new order in the way the fire gets to the cylinder in today’s cars and trucks. Host Pam Oakes explains […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Does you car still require a “tune-up”? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes catches up on her e-mails (carcare4clueless@aol.com) regarding individual car care questions. Her first email covers what to put in your vehicles tires: Atmospheric air or nitrogen. You’ll be surprised on how much money you can keep in your wallet on this tire tidbit. Her […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Air vs. Nitrogen: What should you be putting in your car’s tires appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week on “Car Care for the Clueless“, Pam takes questions from customers at her shop, Pam’s Motor City Automotive, in Florida. First on at the mike is Colleen. She wants to know about the proper time to rotate her tires. Pam explains the difference between severe duty and normal driving rotation schedules. Also, she […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – Customers’ get their car questions answered appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This weekend — Memorial Weekend — sets off yet another summer vacation season for many families throughout the U.S. You have your bags packed, but what about your vehicle’s suitcase? That’s right. To make this travel season event free, you need to pack items for your car for those unexpected pit stops. ASE-certified technician and […] The post Car Care for the Clueless – How you can protect your car, your vacation from travel mishaps appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.