Boys Under The Hood

This week we talked about reasons why a Battery Light can pop up on your dash, brake noises, and what to do to get your car ready to start commuting again. Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz

After a few months off The Boys are back!!They took some great questions today and talked about what goes into ensuring your defroster works, what a head gasket leak can look like to a customer, and when to have a timing belt replaced. James and Pat also talked about some things to be aware of when trying to supply your own parts to an auto repair shop. To close it out James announced "Repair It Forward" which is a program James and his wife came up with to help local families in need by giving away $3,000 in auto repair. This program gives 2 local families $1,500/ea in auto repair credits to Precision Auto Repair in West Springfield MA. If you're interested in being considered please head to PrecisionAutoRepair.biz and tell James your story. Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz

This week The Boys took some great questions. They talked about AC Systems and why it's important to have them properly serviced, why some parts get replaced in sets when some don't, and why in some cases it's not always best to use the cheapest contractor or repair shop. Good, Fast, and Cheap.... Pick any 2.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz

This week The Boys talked about what's needed to make a vehicle run, how a CVT transmission works, and all about why you should have 4 matching tires on your vehicle. Then James explained why you shouldn't drink Kambucha if you're really thirsty.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

This week The Boys talked about why it's important to have your vehicle checked over by a licensed repair facility BEFORE calling shops and requesting specific work be performed. Then they talked about Brake Fluid, how long it lasts, and why it should be serviced periodically. Next they talked about engine sludge, how it develops, and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

This week The Boys took some really amazing questions!They talked about used car buying tips, how to find noises when driving, and why a coolant leak can cause your vehicle to overheat.Then they talked about the recent closing of a friend's restaurant at The Basketball Hall Of Fame and how James pulled a hilarious prank on the owner about 10 years ago at James' wedding. You don't want to miss this story!!!Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Excellent show this week!The Boys talked about what's actually involved when Technicians diagnose a problem with a car vs taking a car to a local part store to have the computer read. They talked about why you shouldn't and in most cases can't bring your own parts to a repair shop. Then they talked about how Pat's hands sweat.... a lot.....Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

It's great to be back!!!Today we took some really good questions. With the warmer weather we're seeing it was no surprise that most of them had to deal with AC systems blowing warmer than usual.Then James told us about his terrifyingly uncomfortable experience at Costco when he accidentally coughed while shopping. You're not going to want to miss this one!Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Great show today!The Boys talked about The Magnuson-Moss Act which allows a consumer to have their vehicle serviced wherever they want, as long as the vehicle is serviced following the maintenance schedule in the owners manual.So if you were told by a new car dealer that you "Need" to go to them, you've been lied to.Then they talked about bad wheel bearings, testing a vehicle to determine why a Check Engine Light is on, and about Pat's irrational fear of Deviled Eggs.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

The Boys took some really great questions today!Today they talked about why a failed AC Compressor could actually cause your car to shut off and stall, what to do if you leave your car windows open and it rains, and how to pick a repair shop that best suits your needs. The Boys also talked about the difference between Daylight Savings Time and Daylight Saving Time then how someone once sneezed on James' neck at a convenience store.... yum! Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Today was Pat's Birthday!!We talked about how to determine if a catalytic converter is faulty, what a Turbo does, and what a Part Store does when they look at a Check Engine Light vs what an actual Repair Shop Does when they ACTUALLY diagnose a Check Engine Light.Then The Boys talked about Christmas Lights and Pat continues to mislead James by tricking him into thinking places are haunted, when they're not..... which has absolutely nothing to do with cars.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/"Happy Birthday Pat!!"

Today was the first show in the new studio!We definitely answered some car questions.... But James also told us why he's not allowed to play Softball anymore. You need to hear this!!!Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Awesome show today with some really great questions from all over the country!Today The Boys talked about aftermarket warranties and how in some cases they might not have the consumers best interest at heart, why it might not be a good idea to use a shop that requires you to bring your own parts with you, and banana milk...... The Boys did a lot of talking about Banana Milk.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Today we heard from woman that recently had her brakes replaced at a chain but was questioning the "need" to replace all of the calipers with the routine brake job. Then we heard from a man that had his vehicle checked over at a local part store and bought some parts to repair it but none of them fixed it. So he went to a local shop to have the vehicle diagnosed properly and is questioning the diagnostic process. Finally we heard from a woman that has her car at a shop for 6 weeks now waiting on an engine repair.... then we randomly heard from the shop too!!! You won't believe how different the 2 stories are. Then James picked The Question Of The Week and donated to The American Brain Tumor Association.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/

Today we talked about the difference between machining brake rotors vs replacing them, some car buying tips, what Check Engine Light Diagnosis actually entails, and why lighting a fire on the ice when ice fishing might be classified as crazy. Then James picked The Question Of The Week and donated to Shriners Hospitals For Children.Want more Boys Under The Hood or have a question you want us to answer?BoysUnderTheHood.biz or find us on Social Media @BoysUnderTheHoodThank you to our sponsor, Precision Auto Repair & Sales in West Springfield MA. https://PrecisionAutoRepair.biz/