Episodes

The Power Of Youth Outreach We had a JAM PACKED show Wrench Posse! We’re bringing the community together for automotive youth programs that are making a big difference. This week we had Executive Director Sergeant Charles Woodruff of DRAGG and Officer Teerink of the DRAGG Phoenix chapter. We will also hear from Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms, event MC for many DRAGG events and whose brought auto enthusiasts to support the program.

I wanted to thank you for the incredible support of our Wrench Nation Car Talk podcast and express gratitude here. There are so many shows out there, and the fact that you are taking some time each week to hang with our mechanical tribe truly means a lot to me and our team. In this video we discuss some amazing guests and show topics that we have lined up in August, as well as reveal the lack of power concern with the Toyota with a car care tips video. Thanks again, as I will catch you on the ...

Drugs & Distracted Driving. Legal weed, impaired driving & road safety are currently a hot topic as cities across the country configure solutions to eliminate the potential for driver risk. Many reports suggest that THC is a minimal factor , while some reports suggest otherwise. Who can we believe here ? A difficult topic as heated passion resides on both sides of the marijuana issue. We stay clear away from an individuals legal right or personal culture, and dive in to the real and raw of comp...

John Martinson, founder of China Mist Tea ,along with his son Neo, travel 6 000 miles throughout the NorthWest in their long distance Tesla to promote zero carbon awareness . With over 85% of the world utilizing fossil fuels for energy we investigate how we can transition responsibly while promoting our environment and health. Travel with us for a special interview behind the scenes of an amazing road trip across 6000 miles of the American NorthWest in a Tesla raising both awareness and attenti...

Now Hiring. The Serious & Worrisome Shortage of Mechanics. The shocking truth of an ugly history and how we can undo the past . The chronic shortage and why the industry fell asleep promoting in bay culture IN THE PAST. The lack of culture and gratitude over the last several generations may have contributed greatly to the dilemma. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a need for nearly 796k service techs by 2026 The innovative programs currently in place to tackle the shortage. Investin...

Honey Oil – Chocolate Milk – Shiny Gritty Oil – Strawberry Milk Coolant. All clear warning signs for your car and wallet, especially if you’re on a hunt for a used vehicle and the seller decides to hide big issues that will creep up later. Frank and the team were on Fourth of July holiday this week and the radio stations played a previous podcast, #112 Classic Cars, with special guests Ken Vela of WIKD Kustoms and Founder of ClassicCars.com Roger Falcione. Definetely tune in to that show ! We ...

Flying Cars Show Cover The technological grip over the next 10 years in transportation is currently pacing to exceed the last 100 years of automobile history. With automation & driverless transport vehicles currently in heavy testing and coming soon place we shoot to the skies and discover the flying car. Traffic is at an alarming rate throughout the world–personal flying vessel a viable solution or should we really start boring underground, as Elon Musk envisions? Mobility Concept Volocopter ha...

The cab temperature of your ride is hot, and you extremely bothered. With the summer temperatures escalating, driving inside an uncomfortable hot vehicle cab can make anyone frustrated. Many of you may pick up a can of self charging refrigerant at a local parts store and charge up your ac system for a quick fix, so you thought. Is it fixed ? Is it going to last ? We answer some of the most notorious ac related issues & concerns that can end up costing you time and money, if not performed corre...

The custom coachwork, while sporting an elegant and sleek design gave way to so many classic cars of history that are greatly prized and collected to this very day. Take a trip with us as special guests Roger Falcione, founder of ClassicCars.com and the legendary classic car restoration talents of Ken Vela of Wikd Kustoms pay a visit. We celebrate and travel the interesting history of legendary design and art that have given these particular vehicles a special place in automobile history during...

Robo Taxi. The era of autonomous vehicle pick me up is coming sooner than you think. The ease and convenience of a simple click of an app and voila –a vehicle with no driver ready to take you to your next destination. Imagine the stress of driving and the related fatigue from focusing behind the wheel completely eliminated. How would you spend your new found discovery of time in a vehicle with a technological chauffeur keeping you safe and sound? ARE YOU WILLING TO TRADE CAR CULTURE WITH FIN...

Seat Belt Science & Safety. We investigate the key factors that go in to seat belt design and function, as well as dive in to those areas of the restraint system that may not work when these faults of your vehicle are present. Plus -the atrocious deaths of children & pets in hot vehicles, and tips on how we can make a huge difference here.

Your vehicle is dead. Your wallet is crying. You struggle to decide whether another red cent is worthy of vehicle repairs on your ride. We explore tips on how to avoid a financial disaster and when it may be time to pull the plug on the old hooptie and begin a new vehicular relationship. Case examples of what can go completely wrong when you thought it was good. When its to late to spend on maintenance. How to organize car repairs and win.