All Automotive with Matt Clawson

Send us a textIn this episode Matt sits down with The Motor Oil Geek Lake Speed Jr and get the low down on Motor oil. Lake tells his story and back ground in racing and working for NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing. His motto is information backed by science not speculation. Follow and scribe to his You Tube channel www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek Also visit his website for used oil analysis www.speediagnostix.com All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a textIn this episode Matt talks about a recent repair to a 2017 GMC Yukon XL that would not start because the computer network was not communicating correctly. Listen and Matt explains the complexity of the vehicles that are made today. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a textIn this episode Matt takes a trip to Florida with Dani. It just so happens that it's the same weekend as the Daytona 5oo. Here's Matt's story about his trip to Florida and a once in a lifetime trip to The Great American race. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a textIn this episode Matt sits down with Chris from CK-Cycles. We get the low down on what the specifics are when it comes to motorcycle restoration and how Chris approaches his restorations. He talks about a few of the cycles he's restored and the rareness of each. Check out his YouTube Channel with the link below.https://youtube.com/@ck-cycles?si=oF2-FcSQhbSjrOD6All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a textIn this episode Matt puts his instructor hat on and teaches you about tires. Hence the title Tires 101. He goes over the sizes and what all that means. Explains the DOT number and why that's important and give you some "Shop Owner" tips to help extend the life of your tires . All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Visit the SoapShedshop.com for that special gift for your special someone. All of our soaps are wrapped in hand-picked coordinating fabric, making them great for gift giving. With the perfect combination of oils, and highest concentration of essential and fragrance oils safely allowed, Soap Shed soaps produce rich lather and scent when used. www.soapshedshop.comSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a textIn this episode Matt sits down again with his brother Jeff and mutual friend Paul Jagielski  and catch each other up on their projects. Matt gives the status of the 6.0 LS engine swap in his wife's 1968 C10. Paul talks about his motorcycle restoration adventures with his 1966 Gilera 106 and Yamaha DT250. Jeff catches us up on the never ending Jeep engine swap project and his Beatle Bug. Boy do we have a lot of projects going! Like, Subscribe and leave us a review. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Matt talks about his own daughters car that got a flat and what he went through. He offers his tips on how to prevent having to send yourself or roadside assistance to campus to rescue them. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media.Support the Show.Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Matt talks about why repair facilities charge for testing and evaluation or "Diagnosis" of your vehicle. He gives his insights on why repair facilities have to charge for evaluation and diagnosis. Repair facilities can't guess as to what is the problem. Vehicles are very complex and specialized training and tools are needed as well. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the Show.Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Matt answers your questions that YOU submitted on our socials. Ever want to know when your car is going to be done? How much will it cost? Why can't you give me an estimate over the phone? Matt also answers personal questions about his hobbies and even dirt bike riding. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the Show.Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt sits down with Co Founder and CEO Tim Schaffer of Searchtires.com. As a former master technician and shop owner. Tim has taken his tire store knowledge to the internet.  Tim's website is geared towards getting you the right tire for your vehicle and where to go all in one website. It's like that popular hotel search site but for tires. It's also locally driven so you'll be directed to a local shop for the installation. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Welcome to season 3! Matt reviews an article from Car & Driver Magazine online of the top selling vehicles of 2023. He gives you his reaction of these top selling cars and trucks. Think you know what the best selling vehicle of 2023 was? Take a listen find out. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.netSupport the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt talks about a recent customer expierence that was insulting to him and his staff. He aslo talks about ways how to contact the repair facility and what to say so that you can put you best foot forward in theses situations.  G Force Automotive Jacksons leader in auto repair. Visit their Website at www.gforceautomotive.net Support the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Ever wonder if your car could sense the road or know what is coming beyond the ADAS systems we have now? In this episode Matt sits down with Yagil Tzur from a company called Tactile Mobility. They want to make your car feel the road, know what is coming before you can see it, sense the vehicles grip level on ice and snow even rain. Yagil explains what his company is striving for and what they are doing to make driving even safer with using the current technology that vehicles employ right now. Lots of things to make you think, huh my car can feel the road and just saved my life. Visit their website for their informational video. https://youtu.be/hZzlkRsNIWE?si=W9rfbWlU9XBlOFxgThank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Support the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt talks about the estimate process and what you should and need to know when it cones to car and truck repair estimates. Is it worth fixing? Can I afford the repair? Is the Estimate cost effective for my budget? These questions get answered and then some. After this episode you'll be able to go into your repair facility with confidence. Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Support the showFind us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Do you really know what kind of repair facility you are taking your car to be repaired? What do I mean?  Are they reputable? Do they stand behind their work? Have they been in business very long? In this episode Matt shares a recent customer experience that he thought he'd never ever experience in his career. He covers some red flags that should present themself just speaking to these repairs facilities.  He also addresses these red flags and helps you recognize them. Please be smart about your vehicles repairs and who is repairing it. Make sure they are qualified to do so.   Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Support the showFind us on social media. Twitter @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt reacts to consumer reports "Top Ten Vehicles" . Matt takes you through the 2023 Consumer Reports Auto Issue.  Gives his reaction to their top ten. What he thinks of their ratings on the full size domestic trucks and what one he thinks is best. We all know that he drives a Silverado so this could get interesting.  What car or SUV do you think is in the top ten? You'll be surprised. We know Matt was! Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Want to know more about Electric Vehicles. Well look no further that the EV Resource Podcast with Zack Hurst. Get the latest news and information on all makes and models of EV'sSupport the showFind us on social media. Twitter @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

Just want to sell your car and don't know where you can go. Do it online with Whipflip.com. In this episode Matt sits down with the head of Whipflip.com Roger Clappe  to discuss what his company is all about and how you can sell your car to them. Roger explains the free and  seamless process of selling your car. His company has helped thousands of people sell that extra car or get you a better price than just simply trading your vehicle in to the dealership. Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Want to know more about Electric Vehicles. Well look no further that the EV Resource Podcast with Zack Hurst. Get the latest news and information on all makes and models of EV'sSupport the showFind us on social media. Twitter @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt talks about proper documentation for your vehicle. What you need to look for when it cones to documents.  Did all of your concerns get documented and addressed? Matt takes you through what you need to know regarding proper documentation.  Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Want to know more about Electric Vehicles. Well look no further that the EV Resource Podcast with Zack Hurst. Get the latest news and information on all makes and models of EV'sSupport the showFind us on social media. Twitter @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt talks about what you should do once your check engine lamp comes on. He talks about why you should or shouldn't go to the parts store to have it scanned for "FREE". He explains what he's experienced from both sides of the service counter. He also explains what happens when the light comes on and the differences between a solid lamp or a flashing lamp. Thanks to G Force Automotive for their support of the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @allautomotive Thank you to G Force Automotive for their continued support of the podcast. Visit www.gforceautomotive.net Want to know more about Electric Vehicles. Well look no further that the EV Resource Podcast with Zack Hurst. Get the latest news and information on all makes and models of EV'sSupport the showFind us on social media. Twitter @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotive

In this episode Matt sits down with fellow podcaster Zack Hurst from the EV-Resource podcast to discuss Electric Vehicles and some of the challenges those vehicles present. Zack tells us about what's out there and what's coming. Matt asks the questions that are on everyone's mind. Want more information on Zacks podcast? click the link below to check it out. https://www.ev-resource.com/podcast.htmlWant to help support All Automotive? Visit our Patreon page  at the link below. https://www.patreon.com/allautomotiveGuest audio courtesy of Squadcast. Need Squadcast for your podcast or meeting?https://squadcast.fm/?ref=matthewclawson2Support the show

In this episode Matt talks about Advanced Driver Assist Systems. Systems like Collision Avoidance or Emergency Braking and Rear Collision Cross Traffic Warning. There's to many to list. Press play and take a listen. Does your car have ADAS? 

To celebrate his one year podcast anniversary. Matt talks with his brother and his good friend Paul about his MG and his 1966  Gilera Allstate motorcycle that you could actually purchase from the Sears catalog. Jeff talks about his new or new to him VW Bug and Matt gets you caught up on his 1968 C10 project.  

Thinking about buying a car online? In this episode Matt talks about his experience on dealing with the online car buying process. Is it better than going to the dealership? He also goes over the most common online car buying sites and let you know how they are different. 

In this episode Matt talks with Bobbie DuMelle. She's the Executive Vice President of CTEK. Her company makes battery maintenance products for cars, trucks and powersports. Matt and Bobbie talk about how to maintain your battery so that you get the maximum life out of your batteries in ALL of you vehicles.  htttp://www.smartercharger.com Check them out on You Tube. CTEK Battery Chargers 

In this episode Matt talks about his recent trip to London England! He tell his stories of what the differences in the cars in the UK compared to the USA.  He tells you what he saw and what he thinks about not having some of those cars here in America. He also rode the "Tube " London's Subway system. He highly recommends a visit to London if you get the chance. 

In this episode Matt talks about what you need to do before a big family trip across country. He also gives you the skinny on how to save fuel and save money at the pump. Like and subscribe to the All Automotive Podcast. 

In part 2 of the multi episode series discussion around classic vehicle restoration.  Matt and Jeff talk about where you start after you buy your project. They address several common questions and let you know their strategies for restoration success. Like what you hear leave a review and subscribe. This episode guest audio made possible with the help of Squad Cast . Think Squad Cast can help you? Click the link below!https://squadcast.fm/?ref=matthewclawson2

In this episode Matt talks about his top automotive related myths or misconceptions. Myths include, driving with you tail gate down to get better fuel milage or your alternator will recharge your battery after being jump started.  What's a myth you'd like to debunk? Let us know for a future episode. 

In this episode Matt talks about E85 alternative fuel for Flex Fuel capable vehicles. He reviews the pros and cons of E85 and lets you know if it's the right choice for you and your vehicle. He tells a recent customer vehicle story surrounding an E85 issue and what they did to repair that vehicle. 

In this episode Matt talks with his brother Jeff about tips and tricks when it come to vehicle restoration. Interested in restoring a vehicle? This episode is for you! 

In this episode Matt talks about the his recommendations on things to look for when purchasing a used car. Have no fear when inspecting the car yourself and be confident in making a informed decision on purchasing the car of you dreams. Matt helps you steer clear of a potential lemon. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

In this episode Matt takes you through things you should check or inspect before the winter months of driving and dashing through the snow! Are you prepared for the winter months? Matt will guide you through the most important things to check on your vehicle. 

In this episode Matt talks about the top ten things you should know before you bring your vehicle in for service work. As a long time shop owner Matt will take you through theses steps to ensure you have a great experience very time you take your vehicle in for repairs. Bet you cant guess what tip is number one! Thanks for listening.  

In this episode. Matt talks about his experiences as an auto repair shop owner and his recommendations on getting or using your extended service contract or warranty.