CarClinic June 19, 2018

The CarClinic has become a favorite on Nightline with Glennthatcarguy power walking us through automotive repair.

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This was our last show on the Eye and we still had a lot of great questions.

-The boot won’t latch shut is this an easy repair.

-The bar that is pushing up the window of my sonata clanged and the window fell into the door, nice temperatures is this an easy fix.

-what was the oil advice last week? Cap, book or what the workshop wants to put in?

-AC decreases when stopped what does this tell you?

-Seeing exhaust from my RAM it is there all day, any ideas

-AC smell an easy fix?

-Any issues installing oversized tires ?

-How do I know the airbags are working had a serious smash and they did not activate, car was a 2nd hand import from US

-How can I tell if the used GTI Volks I am looking at buying has been driven hard, it is a sweet fast looking machine don’t want to inherit issues

CarClinic June 12, 2018

At one time or another, we all have had an issue with a car, truck, van and needed a bit of advice.

Glenn joins the show from GT Auto Centre and he helps us all fix our cars on the radio.

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Here are the notes.

Great show.. Got a car question that is bugging me since this afternoon.

Just did a 5000 km oil and filter change. The service station convinced me to opt for an engine flush. Got it  done. Now checked online getting mixed reviews.. Is engine oil flush any good for the car.. Or just a conjob.. KMS done 36000 Toyota sedan 2016..

Firass

Q. What does a camshaft do?

Q. I am told the car has low oil pressure what is that telling me.

Q. how do we know if spark plugs need to be changed

QCar shook between

80 and 90 km any ideas?

CarClinic June 5 2018

Nothing silly about this show. Glenn Power from GT Auto Centre joins us every week and we talk car maintenance.

Lots of great questions this week the podcast will entertain and inform!

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Some of the questions sent in.

Lincoln mkx 10w40 at oli change place book 10w30 cap 5w30

Q. Are drive flat tires worth the money?

Q. Guys heard you talking about the dash cracking, did you have an easy repair or is it hopeless, mine has the yellow foam extruding and the whole thing seems to be shrinking… nightmare, don’t want to put the carpet on it looks odd.

Q. Any value to storing the car battery in the house apartment in the summer?

Q. How can I tell if I have a bent rim?

CarClinic May 30, 2018

You can't turn to the Ghostbusters when your car is on the blink, who you gonna call.... get it the Ghostbusters theme, anyway, when the car is not running well it is Glenn @glennthatcarguy you want to speak to.

Every week Glenn is in the studio offering you honest advice on what might be the issue with your ride and how to sort it out.

There is no other program like The CarClinic in the UAE, we are the workshop on the air!

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Here are the notes.

[From: Ahmed ] Hey guys ..I called a few months back about improving the fuel consumption of my super safari , I tried to keep the rpm low which worked and got about an additional 100k but it toke the fun away from driving.. with the recent increase in fuel prices  I’m considering what some garage owners are telling me is to reprogram the car and installed a chip which improve the performance and consumption as the same time what are your thoughts on this.. my second question is Im looking for a way to lighten the steering wheel as it’s super heavy when turning on the road but amazing off-road.

The CarClinic May 22, 2018

When it comes to automotive repair tips and talk there is not a better person to call on than Glenn from GT Auto Centre.

We had a great list of questions and no shortage of answers.




The alternative link to the podcast.

The notes.

Workshop Manager

GT Auto Centre

Q. more ceiling fabric fall how do we get it fixed?

Q. the garage wants to replace both head lamps, costly, is there a good reason to change the one not blown

Q. The transmission on my car seems to be electronic and lags going from park to drive, is this a sign of something looming

Q. Any tips on upgrading interior lighting in my Yaris?

Q. Been told I need to have my suspension replaced, what are all the parts in the suspension it is not cheap.

CarClinic May 15, 2018

Glenn Power #Glennthatcarguy is our in house mechanic and every week he comes to the studio to help you keep your car running in fine form.

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There is never any shortage of questions on the show.

Here is what we started speaking about before we moved on to the SMS messages.

What is going on at the shop?

No breakdowns for yours truly this week, did top up the coolant.

Q. When is it best to check the oils? When the car is hot or cold?

Q. My steering wheel has a lot of play, it seems to turn a fair whack before the wheels turn and this has happened recently, any idea what might be going on.

CarClinic May 1 & 8, 2018

Glenn from GT Auto Centre joins us every week to fix cars on the radio and this show, both, are not to be missed.

The show questions.

-What is hot in the shop

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1. Battery just stops
2. Can I get larger brakes installed on my Corolla for better stopping?
3. Is it common to change a waterpump with an engine fan, the workshop says it is?
4. How do I know if the fuel injectors are dirty?
5. Engine flush when is it necessary and how is it done?
6. Can an AC on the car just be topped up like a home AC?
7. See AC service stuff on line for do it myself, thoughts?
8. Emergency brake adjustment how often is that done, been to many a service never seems to be looked at

9.is there a standard alternator for a car or can you get one with more juice capacity

10.tires on the front wear faster on the back is this normal

11.do over inflated tires give better fuel economy?

12. Any thoughts on why so few women go into the car repair business?

CarClinic April 17 & 24 2018

Glenn from GT Auto Centre joins the show every week to help you sort out what is going on with your car!




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The notes.

Hello drive live team, My friend bought a second hand 2012 high-end Korean car, it passed RTA test. He was advised to get it re-inspected also by the agency for more piece of mind. No damage was found. Two weeks later, a crack in the radiator caused the fluid to leak and got the engine overheated beyond possible repair. Despite precaution, the car is non drivable now. The engine and cooling need to be replaced. My friend is frustrated that the crack was not detected in any inspection. Please advise.

Thanks

Hani

Q. you were talking about James’ paint colour do we need permission to change car paint colour?

Q. are there tell tale signs a car has been driven HARD that we can see from a walk around or walk under?

Gone through 3 wiper motors in 2 years bad luck or more going on?

Q. any idea why we don’t have hot weather tires here like winter tires in the US?

Q. my wife says the brakes on her car are too grabby, really, seem ok to me, what could be going on if the are too grabby and is there a fix?

Q.AC fan only works on one speed, replace or is there a fix?

April 17 podcast

Can we trust our workshop we all feel a little fear when we leave the car more seems to go wrong!

Q. do we get better petrol economy with a manual transmission?

Q. they guy at the oil change place tells me my oil is dirty any idea what he is talking about? Wants to do an engine flush

Q. My car is pulling to the right, alignment or what else could that be?

Q. also hearing a rattle when I hard turn right any ideas?

CarClinic April 10, 2018

Everyone has one goal when it comes to cars, keeping that machine running in tip-top shape for as long as you possibly can!

Glenn joins the show from GT Auto Centre each week to help you work through your car questions.

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And we started with a few great questions sent into the show.

1. Good evening James. I would like reviews from shazad on Nissan Sentra 2014.im facing issues with it.It just speeds up very slow. the rev goes upto 5 n speed only 40. Thanks

2. What are some tell signs a vehicle has been in a crash from driving? Own one and think it may have had major repair done but it looks fine seems to drive crooked!

3. What is the difference between a minor and major service?

4. The heat or AC. I checked the fuses. Not sure if it is a relay? None of the fuses I checked were busted. I'm hoping I don't have a bigger problem going on. Any help is appreciated greatly.

On the dash is a diagram of the car. Usually for when the doors are open, hood is up, or trunk is open. Also a light under it called the brake lamp light. At odd intervals, all these lights flash at once. They stop just as soon as they start. Thought it was telling me my brakes were bad but replaced those and and it still comes on. Checked brake fluid, it's full. I don't have an owners manual to explain and would appreciate any help.

Car hesitates when starting, and there is a strong odor of gas, check engine light does not come on, and after it starts it runs good. Doesn't seem to have any leaks.

Car cranks has spark has fuel but will not start. What do you think could be the problem?

CarClinic March 20, 2018

Never a dull moment when you are talking about why your ride is making that awful noise or how much it is going to cost to get that car fixed.

Glenn from GT Auto Centre joins us every week to help you navigate the crazy world of cowboys and crooks in the car repair industry.

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Nice to see the questions/notes.

1. The battery indicator is coming on every other day for a few minutes, issues that this could be pointing at?
2. The old Merc seems to have had a rapid fuel consumption gain, over night any ideas what this might be about?
3. Any tell tale signs brakes are going?
4. Is it as easy to hotwire cars as we see in the movies?
5. How do I know it is water vapour and not oil I see coming out of my Prado’s exhaust in the morning?
6. Run flat tires any good?
7. Do you recommend a brand of oil?
8. AC goes on and off a lot, it is cold but I can hear the compressor kicking in and out, a lot, should I be worried?

CarClinic March 6 and 13, 2018

We think that the one thing we all share in common as humans is the desire to find an efficient mode of transport that does not use our own locomotion. Once we have found the way to get around that does not mean we have to do the physical work we spend our time and money keeping that transportation working.

Glenn joins the show each week from GT Auto Centre in Dubai to help you keep your car on the road.

There are always a healthy supply of questions to the show.

The March 13th show.





The March 6th show.




Here are the basic questions that fueled the show.

What are you seeing in the workshop this week?

Hi James/Glen,

I was back home in the Philippines in January and purchased a new Ford Ranger.

Before returning to Dubai the end of January I covered the vehicle with a heavy duty two piece cover that zips together to fully encloses it, vehicle is parked very close to the sea.

I will be returning to Philippines early May, is it ok for the car to be stored for this period of time without being started or driven? I could arrange for the vehicle to be started and idling for a time but having the vehicle to be driven would be a problem.  

Hopefully you will be able to answer my query in this weeks show or if not would be pleased to receive an e-mail response.

Many thanks.

Regards

Keith

hi guys. great show. I am considering buying a jeep cherokee trailhawk 2015. I am concerned abt the transmission in that model. I hears it fails many times and there were many recalls in US. is it a concern still with the car? you recommend I go through with it?  thanks

Ashraf.

-squeaky fan belt does that mean it is going the belt ot the fan motor or both?

-Temp meter in the car rises at a stop goes to normal when driving what might be happening?

-brakes squeak at low speeds any ideas?

-how often rotate, balance and check tire pressure?

-nitro v air?

-How do I decide between an battery that needs servicing and a service free battery

-Door handle on my Yaris has broken off is that an easy fix, can I do it myself?

-Mechanic says my head gasket is done what is this and is it an immediate repair?

-when I am in a mall I hear a sound like stones in a hub cap but I have no hubcaps any idea what might be making that clancking noise?

-How often should the AC gas be replaced, does it wear out?

-Do we still have to ensure the gap for spark plugs or are they preset?

-HELP! I recently had my shocks and struts replaced. The control arms were also replaced. Ever since then I have had a high pitch squeaking sound coming from under the car.

-We drove a 2012 Camry for 5 months with it shifting hard (a light jerk, not smooth). We took it to a very reputable shop the end of Nov. that also specializes in transmissions and was told the transmission was shot and needed replaced ASAP. They said there were metal fragments in the transmission fluid. I told them to just fish the transmission to try to get us by for a while. When we got the car back it still shifted rough for a couple weeks and then that went away and it drives fine now. We have driven it over 4,000 miles with no issues. We have never had any warning lights. This was the first transmission flush, could it have fixed the issue? I don't want to replace a transmission that may still have many more miles on it. How can we find out for sure if we need a transmission? Could it go out at any time without warning?

CarClinic February 27, 2018

We drive cars and we don't seem to have a very good grasp on how to maintain and fix our vehicles.

So, every week Glenn @glennthatcarguy joins us in the studio to help you fix your car.

Who wouldn't trust those faces!

The notes.

I have an Audi a five cabriolet 2014 model. The fabric on the inside lining of the roof is dangling down and I am told that this is as a result of the heat. Is there any inexpensive repair besides replacing the whole fabric roof inside and outside? Thanks Ben

-at a red light my car seems to rev high then comes down and then revs past 2.5 on the tach, any idea what is going on?

-will tires that are not the correct size for the car give a false speed reading?

-is it advisable to have a cracked windscreen changed at the agency with the genuine part?

-my ac tech is telling me I have an issue with a compression hose does that sound correct and what are they talking about we have some issues communicating

-starter was replaced on my 2010 camry now it wont start! Urrrr, had it for only a day, maybe starter is sucking battery dry or?????

-have a nice old beauty of a cadillac and need a new power antenna are they easy to come by?

My truck is making a loud popping only in

drive like it's backfiring changed sparkplugs

wires rotorbug and distributor cap the check

engine light was on the parts guy said it

was the ecm pcm I changed it the popping

didn't stop and now the check engine light is

flashing

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