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A Check Engine Code Does NOT Tell You What’s Wrong (opens the original)
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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 doesn't tell you what's wrong.They explain how check engine codes work, why some vehicles can have serious problems without storing a code, and how replacing parts based on a scan can quickly turn into an expensive guessing game. They've seen cars come into the shop with thousands of dollars in new parts only for the original pr
Never Buy a Used Car Before Doing This (opens the original)
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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 clean Carfax doesn’t tell the whole story, why a pre-purchase inspection matters, and the types of used cars they recommend avoiding altogether.You’ll also learn why salvage titles, auction cars, mechanic-owned vehicles, and car flippers can come with more risk than buyers realize and why the cheapest car may not actually be the bes
Mechanics Reveal the Cars They’d Actually Buy (opens the original)
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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 see every day from an auto repair shop’s perspective. They compare brands like Toyota, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Dodge, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, and more. They also dive into which vehicles seem to spend the most time in the shop.
Ford KNOWS the 10R80 Has a Problem…So Why No Recall? (opens the original)
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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 Bumper to Bumper Podcast, Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down the problems surrounding the Ford 10R80 transmission, including the common CDF drum failure, why some transmissions are failing at relatively low mileage, and the difference between a safety recall, service campaign, and warranty extension.
Don't Replace Your Nissan CVT Transmission Until You Hear This (opens the original)
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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 Bumper to Bumper Podcast, transmission experts Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle explain why these Nissan CVT judder codes don't always mean your transmission has failed. They break down real-world cases where customers were quoted $6,000–$8,000 for a replacement when the actual problem was something far less expensive.
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