Tune your radio to The Answer San Diego 1170am and 96.1FM here in San Diego from 7 – 8 AM PST each Saturday morning to listen to Auto Talk Radio with your host Brian Bowersock and Co-Host Kevin Bowersock Of The West Automotive Group.
Auto Talk radio dives into that complex thing you drive every day. Brian and Kevin Bowersock are able to take the complexities of your vehicle and explain them to their listening audience in a way that everyone can understand. If the question you have about your vehicle isn’t answered on the scheduled podcast, listeners are encouraged to call in to (888) 344-1170 and ask those questions.
Listen Live!The goal of Auto Talk Radio is to educate listeners about their vehicles, so they feel empowered when they go to get their cars repaired, or even go to buy a new one! Past topics Bowersock and Mulgrew have covered include extended warranties, how to prevent your vehicle from overheating in hot summer temperatures and ten maintenance mistakes that can seriously damage your vehicle. The information shared on the podcast is information all drivers can benefit from.
For answers to all your automotive questions, tune into AM 1170 KCBQ/ FM96.1 Auto Talk Radio on Saturday mornings from 7 – 8 a.m.! And, if you’re not an early riser or aren’t in the area, you can visit Auto Talk Radio to download our podcast, so you can listen later. If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show or topics you would like to hear more about, email them to autotalk@westautomotivegroup.com.
The most common transmission problems we often see - September 16, 2023
Diagnosing Vibrations in Vehicles and what Items are of concern - September 09, 2023
Smog Laws and what Permanent diagnostic codes are and how it can affect your vehicle failing or passing smog - September 02, 2023
Gas Saving Tips, as we do not see the price of fuel getting cheaper anytime soon! - August 26th , 2023
Most common repairs that are performed regularly in repair facilities today - August 19th, 2023
Cost versus price when it comes to automotive service and repair - August 12th , 2023
Ev’s ( Electric Vehicles) and the cost Of Ownership - August 5th , 2023
The Most Common Vehicle Purchasing Mistakes - July 29th, 2023
Regular and recommended services for your vehicle - July 22nd, 2023
5 vehicle noises you should never ignore! - July 15th , 2023
Maintaining your vehicles cooling system during the summer heat! - July 8th , 2023
The key to keeping your vehicle safely on the road! - July 1st , 2023
A/C System service, Will your system be working when those hot days hit? - June 24th , 2023
Belts on your vehicle and proper Maintenance and care of your belts! - June 17th , 2023
Timing Belt Service and how Important this service is to be completed properly! - 6/10/2023
Parts: How they are designated and the quality of parts being put on your vehicle. - June 3rd , 2023
Damaging vehicle maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them - May 27th, 2023
Recalls and TSB and How important these both are in relation to your vehicle - May 20th, 2023
Why The Best Money Ever spent is on a Qualified Technician at a quality facility to diagnose your vehicle! - May 13th, 2023
Hybrids and EV’s, is any of this right for you? It maybe, join in to see! - May 6th, 2023
Fuel Induction service and cleaning, how important is this to your vehicle? - April 29th, 2023
Multiple ways you may be killing your vehicle - April 22nd, 2023
Does your vehicle require a yearly Alignment? - April 15th, 2023
Best of Kevin & Brian - Tribute to Kevin's Awesome Life - 04.01.2023
A Moment of Silence for My Beloved Brother, Kevin Bowersock - RIP 03-22-23
How to find a quality repair facility when you are in a new city! - March 18th, 2023
Top 10 Mistakes we have often seen made by other facilities when servicing and repair vehicles! - March 11th, 2023
All things automotive , Plus we will have a special Guest: Fast 'N Loud star Richard Rawlings and we will be discussing giving away his 2023 Dodge SRT Challenger Jailbreak. - March 4th, 2023
How to have your vehicle Last for over 200,000 miles! Fix it Or Trade it in? - February 25, 2023
How Poor Vehicle Maintenance Could Wreck Your Wallet in the Long Run! - February 18, 2023
How important is it to replace your spark plugs at the recommended intervals? - February 11, 2023
Most common Myths when it comes to servicing your vehicle - January 28, 2023
Most common Transmission Problems and the warning Signs - January 21, 2023
Alignments and how often should you consider having your vehicle aligned? - January 14, 2023
Picking a quality repair facility before you need one! - January 7, 2023
The most common concerns that cause a check engine light on vehicles! - December 17, 2022
The proper information about your vehicle concerns to help get it fixed right the first time! - December 10, 2022
The most common reasons that vehicles break down? - October 29, 2022
Tune ups and how they relate to today’s vehicles? - October 15, 2022
Are there problems Cars can diagnose themselves or not? - October 8, 2022
Practical Tips to get your vehicle ready for fall! - September 24, 2022
10 Car Safety features that could Save your life! - September 17, 2022
Helping your vehicle survive the high temperatures and current heat Wave! - September 10, 2022
Noises from your vehicle and what they could mean! - September 3, 2022
Tips for when your vehicle's tires need to be replaced. - August 27, 2022
Newer Vehicles burning oil, How much oil is too much when it comes to consumption? - August 20, 2022
What attention does that cooling system and other fluid systems need during these Hot temperature days! Join us as we are talking cooling systems! - August 6, 2022
Most common repairs we are seeing today in our Repair facilities! - July 30, 2022
Most common Vehicle Emission codes with a check engine light! - July 23, 2022
EV’s ( Electric Vehicles) what you should know before purchasing one! - July 16, 2022
10 Most common Car Buying Mistakes! - July 9, 2022
5 Car Noises not to Ignore!- July 2, 2022
Recommended intervals for servicing your vehicles fluids! - June 25, 2022
Your vehicles cooling system and proper Maintenance - June 18, 2022
10 Signs You Should Pull Your Vehicle Over Immediately - June 11, 2022
Ten Tips to Make your vehicle Last Longer - June 4, 2022
Price Versus Cost of a repair, what is the difference? - May 28, 2022
Several Vehicle Damaging Maintenance mistakes we see all the time! - May 21, 2022
Parts and the Quality of Parts, what should you know about the parts being put on your vehicle? - May 14, 2022
Charging for proper diagnosis and why free scans and throwing parts at a problem will cost you more! - May 7, 2022
Careers in the Automotive Industry - April 30, 2022
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, what is right for you and your family? - April 23, 2022
Breaking down Recommendations and Needed services for your vehicle! - April 16, 2022
Learn the difference between technical service bulletins and recalls when it comes to your vehicle - April 9, 2022
Belts on your vehicle, what type of maintenance do they require these days? - April 2, 2022
When should you be replacing that timing belt and why! - March 26, 2022
A/C service and repair for your vehicle as the warmer months start to set in! - March 19, 2022
Fuel Induction services and how important they are to vehicle Maintenance and cost savings! - March 12, 2022
Multiple ways you could be killing your vehicle! - March 5, 2022
Key to keeping your vehicle Safely on the road! - February 26, 2022
Making your vehicle Last over 200K Miles! - February 19, 2022
Why Proper Wheel alignments yearly are so important for your vehicle! - February 12, 2022
The top Mistakes we see made by unqualified Technicians - February 5, 2022
Finding a qualified and quality Facility Prior to needing one! - January 29, 2022
Common myths about servicing your vehicle! - January 22, 2022
Poor Vehicle Maintenance and how this can wreck your wallet in the long run! - January 15, 2022
Spark Plug replacement and How important is this service on your vehicle - January 8, 2022
Most Common Vehicle Transmission Problems and Concerns - January, 1 2022
Counterfeit Auto Parts and how this effects everyone and what you should know about these parts! - December, 25 2021
How to go about choosing a quality Automotive service and repair facility Before you need one! - December 18, 2021
Vehicle Alignments, How often should you have your vehicle aligned? - December, 11 2021
The Most Common Malfunction codes and what they Mean to you and your vehicle! - December 4, 2021
Gasoline Direct Injection, why this is the new wave of fuel injection and all the in’s and out’s of it! - November 27, 2021
The proper information to give to get your vehicle fixed right the first time - November 20, 2021
Extended Warranties, are they worth the money they cost? What should you know before purchasing one. - November 13, 2021
How important is it to have your check Engine light Diagnosed by a qualified Technician? - November 6, 2021
Everything you need to know About Automotive and vehicle batteries! - October 30, 2021
Why Vehicles break down and the most common failures, we are trying to avoid - October 23, 2021
All the concerns you should be looking for when purchasing a used vehicle - October 16, 2021
Fluid service Intervals for your Vehicle, When should the fluids in your vehicle be replaced? - October 9, 2021
Rodent Damage to your vehicle and how to prevent these costly repairs! - October 2, 2021
The Term Tune up and how it relates to today’s modern vehicles. - September 25, 2021
Helping your vehicle survive these HOT temperatures! - September 18, 2021
Problems that vehicles can diagnosis themselves. Or can they?? - September 11, 2021
Warning Lights that Should Never be ignored on your vehicle! - September 4, 2021
Replacing your Tires, what should you know and when should they be replaced – Join us for some money saving Tips - August 28, 2021
Noise from your vehicle? What should you be concerned about and when? - August 21, 2021
Vehicle Maintenance Myths. How should you be servicing your vehicle? - August 14, 2021
Most Common Vehicle purchasing Mistakes and how to prevent them! - August 7, 2021
Vehicles Burning Oil and How Much is Too Much Consumption- July 31, 2021
Most Common Repairs Being Performed in Service Facilities These Days - July 24, 2021
Most common codes to cause your vehicle check engine light to illuminate - July 17, 2021
Diagnosis vibration and vibration concerns in your vehicle - July 10, 2021
Cooling Systems on your vehicle what you need to know and what should be serviced - July 3, 2021
Vehicle Noises that you will not want to Ignore -June 26, 2021
The importance of following proper fluid change intervals for your vehicle - June 19, 2021
The importance of Maintaining your Vehicles engine cooling system - June 12, 2021
The cost and the Price of your vehicle repairs, what is the difference? - June 5, 2021
Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Are One of These Vehicles Right for You? - May 29,2021
Most Common Transmission Problems we see - May 22, 2021
Signs you should pull your vehicle over Immediately - May 15, 2021
Parts & What you Should know about the ones being installed on your vehicle - May 8, 2021
Most common Causes of Smog Failure in Vehicles - May 1, 2021
Vehicle Damaging Maintenance Mistakes That We See on Client Vehicles - April 24, 2021
Recommend services and what is important for your and your vehicle - April 17, 2021
Ten tips to make your vehicle Last longer! - April 10, 2021
The Auto Industry is full of amazing careers, could one be right for you? - April 3, 2021
The meaning of recalls and TSB’s and what they mean to you as a vehicle owner - March 27, 2021
Your vehicles belts and how important they are! - March 20, 2021
Timing Belt Service: How important is it to your vehicle and what items should be replaced - March 13, 2021
A/C service and repair for your vehicle as we head into the warmer months here in southern California! - March 6, 2021
Fuel Induction service with Carbon removal, How important is this service? - February 27, 2021
Multiple ways you may be killing your vehicle if you’re not paying attention! - February 20, 2021
Top Ten Mistakes Often Made by UN Qualified Technicians - February 13, 2021
How to make your vehicle last 200,000 miles or more! - February 6, 2021
The importance of Yearly Alignments for your vehicle! -January 30, 2021
How to Find a Quality Automotive Service & Repair Facility Prior to Needing One - January 23, 2021
Myths when it comes to servicing your vehicle - January 16, 2021
Poor Vehicle Maintenance Could Wreck Your Wallet- January 9, 2021
Most Common Codes and Problems That Will Turn on Your Check Engine Light on Your Vehicle - January 2, 2021
Most Common Transmission Problems and Good Practices to Help Avoid Them! - December 26, 2020
Spark Plug Replacement, What Can Happen When you Don't Follow Manufactures Recommendations - December 19, 2020
Alignments for Your Vehicle, How Important are They and How Often Should They be Performed? - December 12, 2020
How to Choose a Quality Automotive Repair Facility Before You Need One!- December 5, 2020
Counterfeit offshore parts and what this could cost you when it comes to your vehicle and your life! - November 28, 2020
Servicing Your Vehicles Fluids - November 21, 2020
Right Information for Diagnosing Your Vehicle - November 14, 2020
Extended Warranties are They Worth the Money? - November 7, 2020
Check Engine Lights and Proper Diagnosis - October 31, 2020
Everything you need to know about Batteries! - October 24, 2020
Keys to Keeping Your Vehicle Safe on the Road - October 17, 2020
Fluid Service Intervals for Your Vehicle - October 10, 2020
Rodent Damage to Your Vehicle - October 3, 2020
10 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Vehicle - September 26, 2020
Tune Up and How This Term Relates to Todays Vehicles: September 19, 2020
Most Common Vehicle Break Downs!: September 12, 2020
Helping Your Vehicle in Extreme Temperatures: September 5, 2020
Direct Injection for Gasoline Vehicles: August 29, 2020
Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore on Your Vehicle: August 22, 2020
Tires and All You Need to Know About Them: August 15, 2020
Vehicle Servicing Myths: August 8, 2020
Biggest Mistakes WhenPurchasing a Vehicle: August 1, 2020
Vehicle Noises and How Important They Can Be!: July, 25, 2020
Vehicle oil consumption, how much is too much?: July 18, 2020
All you need to know about Batteries!: July 11, 2020
Most Common Vehicle Repairs: June 27, 2020
Your Vehicle’s Cooling System: June 20, 2020
Vibration Concerns and what is often found!: June 13, 2020
Cost Vs Price of a Vehicle Repair: June 6, 2020
The Most Common Trouble or Malfunction Codes We See on Vehicles: May 30, 2020
5 Vehicle Noises you do not want to ignore: May 23, 2020
10 Most Common Transmission Problems: May 16, 2020
10 Damaging Maintenance Mistakes: May 9, 2020
What You Should Know About the Parts that are being Installed on Your Vehicle: May 5, 2020
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