Bumper to Bumper Podcast

The Car Mods That Cause Problems You Never Expected...

Can a simple car modification actually create a much more expensive problem somewhere else?Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down the hidden tradeoffs behind common vehicl

A Check Engine Code Does NOT Tell You What’s Wrong

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down what actually goes into diagnosing a vehicle and why simply pulling a trouble code

Never Buy a Used Car Before Doing This

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave and Jon break down how to buy a good used car without getting burned. They cover the ideal mileage range, why a clea

Mechanics Reveal the Cars They’d Actually Buy

What car should you actually buy if reliability and cost of ownership matter?In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave and Jon break down the car brands they

Ford KNOWS the 10R80 Has a Problem…So Why No Recall?

Ford’s 10R80 transmission has become a major talking point among F-150 owners...but if Ford knows there’s a problem, why hasn’t there been a recall?In this episode of the

Don't Replace Your Nissan CVT Transmission Until You Hear This

If your Nissan has been diagnosed with a P17F0, P17F1, or P17F4 CVT code, don't agree to a transmission replacement until you watch this episode.In this episode of the Bu

Should You Repair or Replace Your Car? The Math Most Drivers Get WRONG

🚗 Not sure if your car is worth fixing? Get an honest second opinion from the experts at Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair 👉 https://tricitytransmission.comShould you r

Before You Replace Your CV Axle, Listen to This

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle explain how CV axles (constant velocity axles) fail, the warning signs of a bad axle shaft, an

Why Your Car Is Getting Worse Gas Mileage

Is your car getting worse gas mileage than it used to? Before assuming something is wrong, there are a few things every driver should check.In this episode of the Bumper

Don't Replace Your Ford 10R80 Transmission Until You Hear This

Is your Ford F-150 10-speed transmission shifting hard, jerking, slipping, or acting strange? Before you approve a $10,000 transmission replacement, watch this episode.In

Why Flat Rate Is Ruining Auto Repair

Have you ever asked an auto repair shop, "What's your hourly rate?" According to Dave and Jon, that might be the wrong question. In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper

The Harsh Truth About Lifetime Transmission Fluid

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down why many manufacturers claim transmissions have lifetime fluid, why that claim can

Do I Need to Replace My Radiator Hoses?

Most radiator hoses DON’T need replacing at 80k miles. In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave and Jon break down why modern coolant hoses last far longer t

Does Changing Your Air Filter Improve Gas Mileage?

Does changing your air filter actually improve gas mileage? In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down one of the biggest auto

What Is Glycol Contamination? The Hidden Transmission Killer

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave and John from Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair in Tempe, Arizona break down a costly and often overlooked issue:

What Should I Look For in a Trustworthy Auto Shop?

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave and Jon break down one of the biggest questions drivers have: Can you actually trust your technician?They dive into

Before You Replace Your Transmission, Watch This

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down one of the most feared (and expensive) car problems: transmission issues. But there

Can’t Seem to Fix Your Car’s Overheating Issue?

Many cars today have plastic belly pans and undercovers protecting the underside of the vehicle. Most drivers don’t realize how important they actually are. In this episo

Is My Transmission Failing?

In this episode of the Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and John Riggle from Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair break down the real signs of transmission problems a

Why Your Car is Making Weird Noises

In this episode, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down one of the most common (and frustrating) problems drivers face: mysterious car noises. From wheel bearing hums and