Wrench Nation - Car Talk Radio Show

The Timeless Family Classic, the Road Trip. We often think of road trips as a time to get away, visit relatives and friends and set off for the freedom of the road. Packing items that will keep the kiddos occupied and a few snacks while maybe having a mechanic glance at a few things like the basics of tires , oil level and condition, and a few safety items like brakes and all exterior lighting. But is this truly enough? The Deep Discovery of Mechanical Concerns. While receiving an oil service and basic inspection is a great start, is this enough? More importantly, what are you truly looking for from vehicle to vehicle during certain mileage intervals? The owner's manual does a pretty good job of laying out a road map of what items should be checked off at specific mileage points, but how many actually read it? Then there are the vital recall and service bulletins that may affect upcoming repairs, or that latest program to the onboard computer that could affect the operation of a multitude of systems, includin