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#344 Car Dealers Can’t Sell Overpriced Inventory… So How Are They Getting the Deals Done?

Dealers Can’t Sell Cars: How to Slay the Negotiation Car dealers are sitting on inventory, buyers are pushing back on high prices, and the old rules of negotiating a vehi

#343 The Biggest Mistakes Drivers Make After a Crash

A car accident can last only seconds, but the decisions you make afterward can affect your finances, your health, and your insurance claim for months—or even years. In t

#342 Behind the Headlines: Why Some Dealers Are Thriving While Others Are Struggling

Learn the current dealership trends affecting your next purchase. We analyze the market to help you navigate your next car buying advice session. We are joined by Ray Sh

#344 The Great Car Market Reset: Are Dealers Finally Negotiating Again?

  With Special Monthly Guest Ray Shefska of CarEdge After several years of inflated prices, limited inventory, and “take it or leave it” dealership attitudes, the autom

#343 FTC Crackdowns : New Car Dealer Rules You Need to Know

  FTC Dealer Transparency Rules: What Car Buyers Need to Know WrenchNation Welcomes Ray Shefska of CarEdge The car-buying landscape is changing—and consumers need to pay

#342 Bid Smart: Insider Tips for Buying and Selling Cars at Auction

  Mecum Auctions Coming to Glendale: Inside the Collector Car Market with David Purvis We recently welcomed special guest David Purvis to the show to talk about the exci

#341 Brake Smarter, Not Harder: Insider Tips from the Godfather of Brakes Dino Crescentini

  On this episode of WrenchNation, we welcome Dino Crescentini — widely known in the industry as the Godfather of Brakes and a leader at Dynamic Friction Company (DFC). 

#340 Amazon Autos: Disruption or Distraction?

  Shop Smarter: Your Guide to Buying Used Cars Online In this episode, we dive into smart consumer tips for buying used cars online — and what the launch of Amazon Autos

#339 Why Your Car Feels “Off” But No Warning Lights Are On

  If your car feels different—but the dashboard is quiet—you’re not crazy. Modern vehicles don’t always warn you when something’s wrong, and in this episode of WrenchNa

#338 The Noise vs The Truth: 2025 Automotive Industry Breakdown

  2025 was a year of loud headlines and big claims across the automotive world — EV dominance, AI replacing technicians, digital car buying, and the end of traditional r

#337 Rolling Through Time: Inside the Martin Auto Museum with Rick DeBruhl

  This week on Wrench Nation, we welcome motorsports broadcaster and automotive storyteller Rick DeBruhl, representing the incredible Martin Auto Museum. From rare class

DIY Car Repairs Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them Before They Break You

  Ever try to save a few bucks by wrenching on your own ride, only to end up with a driveway disaster? From stripped bolts to mystery leaks, we’re diving into the most c

#335 Trucking’s Underbelly Exposed: Illegal Labor, Fake Repairs, and Failing Oversight

This week on WrenchNation, we’re joined by Trucker Tim — a seasoned long-hauler who’s witnessed it all: the grit, the grind, and the growing dangers inside today’s trucki

#334 Behind the Curtain of the World’s Biggest Car Show: Tom Gattuso on the Magic of SEMA

  Few people have done more to put the automotive world on the global stage than Tom Gattuso. As Vice President of Events for SEMA, Tom is the driving force behind the le

#333 Clear Vision: Windshield Wisdom Every Driver Should Know

#332 Tire Smoke & Triumphs: Jim Liaw’s Inside Story of Formula Drift & PRI

  Jim Liaw serves as the General Manager of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), where he leads efforts to support and advocate for racers, builders, sanctioning bodies, tr

Headliners & Horsepower -SEMA FEST 2025

Headliners + Horsepower ! OPTIMA® Batteries On the latest Wrench Nation, we sat down with Tom Gattuso, VP of Events for Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to

#331 Used Car Confessions: Scandals, Psychology, and Smart Buyer Tips

A couple of last-minute guests roll into the studio, as we swap stories about used car adventures—the good, the bad, and the 'what were we thinking?' moments. We’ll give

#329 Hidden Heroes: Under-Hood Tech That Transformed Comfort & Safety

You may not think about it when you start your car, but a world of innovation is working silently under the hood to keep your ride smooth, safe, and comfortable. From sma

#328 The Real Problem Isn’t the Lack of Skilled Labor—It’s Leadership.

The technician shortage isn’t just about a lack of interest or younger generations turning away from the trades. It’s about years of failed leadership, broken promises, a