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Cars The Podcast

Don Swier and Joe Black

From the shadows of Mt Rainier, Joe Black and Don Swier debate the future of the car industry, car culture and tips on how to buy and maintain. Fuel agnostic: ICE, electric, hydrogen or steam!

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All Episodes

32:31

Benevolent dictators and Tesla create great ideas!...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/10/13

Model T. MINI. Beetle. Cybertruck? Iconic products rarely spring from focus groups. Reason #996 not to buy any all-new model. All non-Tesla public charging is still a hot mess. Flight to quality a response to high repair costs & long waits? We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com Topic ideas, questions and criticism all welcome!

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28:09

Rebroadcast: Don't let dealers run up your budget....

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Dealers are eager to maximize what you "qualify for"; That is not your objective. An experienced mechanic is worth consulting before a car purchase. An upgrade can shock you later with high replacement costs.

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35:01

Japan 2024 trip. Daikoku, Honda & Suzuki. Pragmatic,...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/08/22

Bill getting back to form after European week away from shop. Don's trip to Japan's favorite car meetup spot in Yokohama. Simply be being practical & pragmatic, Japan stands in contrast to America's overly indulgent car market. When should you tackle a repair yourself vs when to call an expert. We love to hear from listeners! Comments, critiques & corrections welcomed. CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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27:42

Bill's Euro trip - Tesla making inroads. Different...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/08/17

Bill's impressions from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, France & UK car scene. Why differing uses dictate car and energy types in America. Warranties profit from irrational fear. We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com comments, sugggestions, corrections!

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36:56

Rebroadcast: Learn from our mistakes! Obsolete parts....

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/07/25

Average age of cars has gone from 7 years to 12 years since 1984. Owners encounter issues they've never seen. Ram Ramcharger: a locomotive for the highway? Engines like Ford EcoBoost are powerful but complex.

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30:12

Rebroadcast: Cars aren't investments. $3,000 GMC...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/07/21

Real investments appreciate. Complexity and regulations conspire to make many vehicles worse. EVs have positives but OEMs struggle to profit. Tesla inks deals with nearly every maker to standardize charging.

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35:55

Rebroadcast: Bill's career advice. DeLorean snowcat...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/06/30

Guidance for those curious about automotive careers. OEM Satellite tracking without permission? Layoffs at Dodge Ram Jeep Chrysler.

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28:22

Car buying? Media frenzy vs mechanic advice. Assess...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/05/23

Dealers are eager to see what you "qualify for". Your task is to satisfy your needs with minimal cost. Flashy new models and features pale quickly when problems arise ...an experienced mechanic can help you choose wisely. Upgraded brakes may come with upgraded profit margins for the dealer's parts department. Please reply with any factual corrections (or harsh criticism for that matter!) We love to hear from you, and will call you out for anything constructive you offer.

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29:12

Olympus Rally. Waymo driverless ride. Boeing and...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/04/26

Olympus Rally: Racing through our woods since 1973 with a WRC legacy. Taking Silent Generation parents in a self-driving Waymo car. Hydrogen Highway progress in Arizona and California. Etiquette rules at the pump & EV charger.

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33:06

Running costs electric vs petrol. Japan slow to adopt...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/04/20

Real car guys are like real estate investors - savvy, not impulsive. Actual running costs for EV vs petrol in the Pacific Northwest using residential electricity. Japan is only 2% EV. Pragmatism? Honda Prologue a true Honda?

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35:55

Bill's career advice. DeLorean snowcat trip. Reckless...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/03/25

Bill's guidance for those curious about automotive careers. Local families rocked by senseless abuse of traffic laws. Muscle cars banned from meets in Texas. OnStar was caught tracking GM drivers allegedly without permission. Uncertain future leads to layoffs at Stellantis. We love to hear from you! Suggestions, topic ideas and feedback: CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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26:18

Rebroadcast: Glacier and Japan trips. Lowball dealer...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/03/10

Magnussons get a laughable lowball on their Chevrolet Volt. Trips to Glacier National Park and Japan's automotive heartland. Suzuki, Honda, Toyota, Nissan Kei cars. Tribute 1967 Mustang Terlingua.

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34:30

Car prices are challenging parts & repair costs....

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/02/11

Car prices are escalating as fast as repair costs. Does Ram have the ultimate EV truck - carrying its own powerplant? Some carmakers have trouble building proven mechanical components. Vehicle choice legislation. We love to hear from you! Suggestions? Ideas? CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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30:12

Dave Ramsey says sell your car! Cybertruck - hype or...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/02/03

Can cars be the biggest money issue in your life (& easiest to solve)? Serious cold weather EV charging issues persist. Cybertruck reveals some serious engineering under its paintless skin. Gasoline proves to be a valuable complement to electricity! We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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30:48

Dave Ramsey says sell your car! Cybertruck - hype or...

Cars The Podcast ·

2024/01/25

Pitfalls and pluses of cold weather EV usage. Gasoline proves its irreplaceable benefits. "Free" charging is a negative. Cybertruck appearance distracts from its serious benefits. We love hearing from you! suggestions? CarsThePodcast@gmail.com We love 5 star ratings and comments!

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33:40

Rebroadcast: New Years Rewind. Bad forum advice....

Cars The Podcast ·

2023/12/31

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34:02

Avoid Parts Cannon method. Toyota to copy Tesla. Doug...

Cars The Podcast ·

2023/11/18

A good diagnosis saves money by avoiding unnecessary repairs & parts. Tesla's NACS & Gigacasting adopted by Toyota. Unless your time is worthless, a reliable car beats a warranty. We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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29:02

48% car price increase since 2019 podcast debut. $10k...

Cars The Podcast ·

2023/10/28

Used cars under $20k becoming rare. Inflation, interest rates and strike combine for higher prices. When a CEO employee makes more in a day than annual worker pay, does it dilute their argument? Opportunity for China and transplants? Should profits go to those who risked their own capital? We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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27:46

Dave Ramsey "Car Guy"? Women wary of EV push. Tesla...

Cars The Podcast ·

2023/10/14

Addressing estimates as a consumer. "Toddler Test" and personal safety during EV charging is a real concern for both women and men. Dave Ramsey furthers confusion about the term "Car Guy". We love to hear from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

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27:11

UAW strike benefits Tesla, Toyota & VW? Hyundai V8...

Cars The Podcast ·

2023/09/23

GM, Ford and Stellantis vs UAW. Are mandates dooming OEMs? Energy Secretary blocks public chargers for political event. Both frustrating and pleasant charging results. We love hearing from you! CarsThePodcast@gmail.com All comments & suggestions welcome!

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