Wrench Nation - Car Talk Radio Show

The automotive landscape over the past 100 years has seen it's fair share of wild & wacky vehicles...and for the most part ..they all wanted to answer a unique call of style , function or , let's just say INCLUDED.. IN A particular niche of being different ! We have all experienced that glance through the driver or passenger window & stated "what the heck was that "? On today's show -we visit some of that zany automotive history ! BONUS : Catch our recent visit at the Las Vegas Concours as we preview the 100 year old LaFrance Fire Truck by Gary Wells -LA BESTIONE    Automotive Service Professional ? Come join our tribe over at Service Life , where we exchange ideas and content to improve our skills under hood & behind the service counter !  

SPECIAL GUEST : SEAN GORDON | AIMEE ANDREWS | ACE PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE CELEBRATION IS IN THE AIR FOR THE TEAM AT ACE PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE AS THEY GROW A SECOND LOCATION ! WE DISCUSS ALL OF THE CHALLENGES AND EXCITEMENT OF BUILDING OUT EXPANSION TO A SECOND LOCATION AS WELL AS WHAT IT TAKES FOR A TEAM TO COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE SERVICE EXCELLENCE AND STRIVE TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY ! WHAT ARE THE MOST STRESSFUL CHALLENGES ? HOW DID THEY ACQUIRE TECHS DURING A SHORTAGE ? DID CURRENT SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES CAUSE EQUIPMENT DELAYS ? WHAT MARKETING SEEMS TO BE A HUGE SUCCESS FOR OPENING DAY? JOIN US AS SEAN,  AND AIMEE PITSTOP LIVE IN STUDIOS TO SHARE THEIR AUTOMOTIVE JOURNEY  BONUS : TOP AUTO REPAIR NIGHTMARES THAT ARE COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE -WE REVEAL TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID A FINANCIAL UNDER HOOD DISASTER  

The Gentleman Racer® The Gentleman Racer® With an extensive background in the automotive industry , Michael Satterfield has always been a free spirit at heart. In 2002 Michael created an incredible platform : The Gentleman Racer , an award winning website with a fresh take on automotive lifestyle ,travel and fashion. Michael pitstops at the WrenchNation show to share his spectacular journey, and his passion for the automotive industry and vehicle enthusiasts world wide, while announcing his recent collaboration with Fireball Tim Lawrence (HOLLYWOOD CONCEPT ARTIST responsible for over 400 vehicle designs of some of the most famous Hollywood Movie Cars including BATMAN, AVENGERS, PRIEST and more ) and his very first coloring book feature . SPECIAL BONUS : Joe Hyde Technical Director, ASE Master L1 Technician  of Christian Brothers Automotive surprise in studio visit Are you an automotive service independent garage owner ? Join our group Service Life , as we roll up sleeves and share in the knowledge to make

Mike Zarnock Hot Wheels Passion  As the world renowned "Super Collector of Hot Wheels " & 2021 Hot Wheels Hall of Famer, Mike Zarnock lives and breathes all things Hot Wheels. With a collection that goes way back in time, and a true passion for Hot Wheels , Mike is inspiring many as a historian and YouTuber who brings you in to the world of collecting and leaves you wanting more ! Partnering with our good friend Fireball Tim Lawrence , a HOLLYWOOD CONCEPT ARTIST responsible for over 400 vehicle designs of some of the most famous Hollywood Movie Cars including BATMAN, AVENGERS, PRIEST and more...( his 989 Batmobile is currently at the Petersen Museum in Hollywood)... who RECENTLY teamed up with Mike Zarnock to create an incredible COLORING BOOK : *Official MIKE ZARNOCK Coloring Book: 19 of the coolest HOT WHEELS on the Planet you can COLOR Amassing over 8k Hot Wheels cars and ultimately landing on Ripley's Believe it or Not while also setting a Guinness Book of World records back in 2003 & 2007, Mike is our s

Where do we go from HERE ? With the recent White House (Dec 2021 ) announcement of some pretty lofty and ambitious goals of half of the vehicles on the road in the U.S. being electric vehicles by the year 2030 , what opportunities will we have in the automotive service aftermarket by way of service and repair ? Will the non stop back & forth grey area of Right to Repair give the aftermarket everything we need as service operators & automotive technicians to truly have unfettered access to data\information to come close to servicing these platforms , and will we be able to maintain some sense of profitability here as we grow our enterprises in to the future?   A tough conversation digging in to where we are at as an industry , and what should we be paying attention to ? My special guest , industry technologist, shop owner and technical trainer Scott Brown of Connie & Dick's Automotive stops by to tackle some of these critical points while lending a common sense approach to the in bay EV future. *TEASER BO

With over 10,000 classic used vehicles , Desert Valley Auto Parts is no joke when it comes to the largest selection of used parts for your classic hooptie. Treating each part delivery, whether it is a local request, or somewhere in the country or , for that matter, in the world , the folks at DVAP treat each transaction with serious care , after all, a 68 Impala passenger door may be the only one found & can't risk damage during shipping. They take it serious & love what they do ! Jason McClure & Brian Smyth of DVAP stop by the show to discuss their days filming  Desert Car Kings on Discovery & share the inner workings of operating a top notch modern day salvage yard specializing in classic vehicle used parts .      

The legacy of the late actor Paul Walker lives on through the Fast & Furious movie franchise, but more importantly by way of his incredible giving spirit & big charitable heart via Reach Out World Wide & Fuel Fest. Cody Walker & Chris Lee stop by this special edition of the show to reflect on Paul Walker's life and the impact of Fuel Fest as a way for car enthusiasts to celebrate automotive culture while giving back to charity.  As it is always an honor to spend time with some incredible talents , I am truly grateful you spent some time with Wrench Nation . Please consider subscribing to our weekly emails ( lower middle page to the right ) for some more insight to the fascinating people & places of the automotive industry. No spam . No BS . Just great content that we can all experience & grow from.  Thank you -Frank 

Carrying on the incredible legacy of Paul Walker and the REACH OUT WORLDWIDE Foundation, Chris Lee , Cody Walker and the FUEL FEST family truly bring car enthusiasts together for a massive celebration of music, arts and all things cars and trucks !  Join us on this special edition of Wrench Nation as Cody & Chris stop by the show & discuss Paul Walker's life & charitable through the incredible festival going on across the country -Fuel Fest  Grab your Fuel Festival tickets : https://bit.ly/3oxTqSC

With so many advancements in engine technology , engine oil has made the same , with a variety of specifications that are critical to mpg, emissions and the overall performance of a vehicle. On this edition of Wrench Nation  we are honored to have Pennzoil oil expert Michael Thomas discuss these oil advancements and the misconceptions of engine oil service of past years, and the big differences that need to be administered with today's modern engines. Catch Michaels podcast : Michael's Motor Alley Podcast 

  With a streamlined and very efficient approach.. AMS offers Clutch Kits & Hydraulics (Rhino Pak) & the reliability behind the automotive industry leading batteries that you deserve in their Power Sonic lineup of batteries. Steve Neukum of AMS joins us to discuss technical tips regarding clutch systems and what we may take for granted when it comes to that quietly resting battery & especially that auxiliary battery that we are starting to see in more & more vehicles. The worst thing when you purchase a part , is not having the technical support that sometimes is required when working under hood with a vehicle , or on your ATV or motorcycle...AMS offers real world ASE certified technicians with their help \support line that is ready to make you successful when working in the service bays or on your own ride ASE Certified tech team at 800.528.6743 or visit www.showmetheparts.com/AMS to source your next clutch kit or battery 

Dave Kindig  With an eye for automotive art and style bringing some of the worlds most illustrious & spectacular vehicle restorations and unique custom designs , Dave Kindig and the team at Kindig It Design bring the passion for the build and attention to detail ! Visit kindigit.com for more details and check out the original series BITCHIN RIDES on Motortrend TV for a deep dive in to rendering and design, to the building and restoration of some incredible  works of rolling automotive art ! Dave stops by this special edition of the show to share his journey and SEMA highlights for 2021.

WrenchWay: Helping Technicians Find Jobs at Top Shops & Dealerships We dive in to some of the critical areas of the automotive industry and it's past regarding the technician shortage while speaking with Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay Jay Goninen .   

  Highlighting some of the world's most renowned works of automotive rolling art and history , the Las Vegas Concours is a mastery of vehicles assembled at the Las Vegas ballpark. From the legendary 1961 Chaparral Mark 1 Race Car from Madrid Spain, to lead singer James Hetfield of Metallica incredible collection of cars , the Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance will surely not disappoint avid car enthusiasts and collectors alike ! Founder and Chairman Stuart Sobek stops by the Wrench Nation show with details about some of the vehicles from across the globe making their debut while giving us some insight about the history of the Las Vegas Concours.

Shocks & Struts -When Should You Replace ? Tire cupping , excessive jounce and bounce while having an overall reduced ride and feel of your vehicle may be present, and you are not sure where to start to correct. ASE Master Technician & Product Specialist of Monroe Shocks & Struts, Mike Hinderer stops by the show to discuss how shocks & struts are critical to the steering , stopping and stability of your vehicle. Join us for this special TIPS edition of the show.

Starting an Auto Museum with One Vehicle Now that is one big & serious endeavor when you just don't have the fleet or collection of classic vehicles that may have been accrued over decades. With the passion and drive, along with one very very special classic car that started it all, Sean Mathis of Miles Through Time Auto Museum , was on a mission from day one, and has built one of the most fascinating collections of vehicles and automotive memorabilia in the country ! Join us for a true discovery of passion with tons of drive as to how Sean never quit and continues thriving today ! If your in Georgia make sure to pitstop at the museum for a great time !      

The market for all things Chevy Truck has catapulted , with a huge demand for detailed builds that can bring a lot of money at auction. Some would say , it has gotten out of hand , as many enthusiasts simply can not afford what was a once upon a time affordable platform.   Dan Hogan of Hogie Shines is no stranger to the Chevy Truck market and brings an incredible amount of talent for frame off restorations , or an overhaul with minor upgrades that are sought after throughout the country. We discuss the details and challenges of some of these overhaul projects , as well as introduce a behind the scenes look from his garage operations on our YouTube channel 

  The art & style of the lowrider can be traced back to the early 40's during an era where individuality was all the rage regarding paint , profile and the notorious stance & bounce of these vehicles , while bringing chicano & chicana culture to the forefront. We are honored to have Richard Ochoa of Lowrider magazine stop by this episode to discuss the history of how low rider culture started , the early year challenges of neighborhood rivalries and the advancements of hydraulic |pneumatic equipment that has competition pushing the limits ! Additionally, catch the Lowrider Super Show OCT 2nd in Scottsdale Az for an amazing assortment of word class lowrider builds , culture ,music & fashion !

  An accomplished driver, scoring race wins, championships and top finishes in road course racing, endurance sports car racing, stock car racing on both asphalt and dirt ovals, and long-distance desert racing -Stephen Cox brings a talented versatility of racing discipline and sportsmanship behind the wheel. Join us for this special edition of Wrench Nation as Stephen stops by the show to discuss his history of racing a wide variety of courses.    

Direct from eye to concept , with very little, to no pre concept renderings or computer aided design, Larry Grobe, of Voodoo Larry Kustoms ( Elkhart ,Illinois), brings a visceral vibe to the art of Kustom Car builds, spending the past 45 years working that old craftsman skill set to bring us some of the worlds most renowned & unique builds. With a multitude of jaw dropping kustoms, like the Voodoo Sahara , or the Voodoo Deville, to name a few, while paying tribute to the great artist like George Barris & Von Dutch. Larry Grobe lives and breathes Kustom Car culture. A true honor to have Larry join us as he tells his history of where it all started , his passion for educating the future & his simple , but hard working approach to creating legendary works of rolling art!

Will Lockwood is an engineer, restorer, fabricator, and builder who is part of the team at Kindigit Design where they build incredible custom rides. You've seen their Motortrend TV show Bitchin Rides, now in its seventh season and nearing 100 episodes --CATCH THE SHOWS -----watch.motortrend.com BITCHIN RIDES... OR CHECK OUT THEIR AWESOME WEBSITE KINDIGIT.COM  From an early age toying around with RC cars to seriously tinkering with Abrams tanks during the Gulf War for the Army , Will Lockwood has had a passion for all things mechanical of to which brings him front and center over at KINDIG IT DESIGN -BITCHIN RIDES MOTOR TREND TV ....performing a wide variety of wild and eclectic vehicle build projects WITH THE KINDIG IT TEAM.