AUTO TALK RADIO

Tune your radio to The Answer San Diego 1170am and 96.1FM here in San Diego from 7 – 8 AM PST each Saturday morning to listen to Auto Talk Radio with your host Brian Bowersock and Co-Host Kevin Bowersock Of The West Automotive Group.

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Auto Talk radio dives into that complex thing you drive every day. Brian and Kevin Bowersock are able to take the complexities of your vehicle and explain them to their listening audience in a way that everyone can understand. If the question you have about your vehicle isn’t answered on the scheduled podcast, listeners are encouraged to call in to (888) 344-1170 and ask those questions.

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Educating & empowering listeners since 2011

The goal of Auto Talk Radio is to educate listeners about their vehicles, so they feel empowered when they go to get their cars repaired, or even go to buy a new one! Past topics Bowersock and Mulgrew have covered include extended warranties, how to prevent your vehicle from overheating in hot summer temperatures and ten maintenance mistakes that can seriously damage your vehicle. The information shared on the podcast is information all drivers can benefit from.

For answers to all your automotive questions, tune into AM 1170 KCBQ/ FM96.1 Auto Talk Radio on Saturday mornings from 7 – 8 a.m.! And, if you’re not an early riser or aren’t in the area, you can visit Auto Talk Radio to download our podcast, so you can listen later. If you have any questions you’d like answered on the show or topics you would like to hear more about, email them to autotalk@westautomotivegroup.com.

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Coolant Services, Transmission Services? What does it mean we folks say the fluid is lifetime? How long is a lifetime when it comes to fluids? - April 6th , 2024

The Importance of alignments to your vehicle and its tires when it comes to yearly alignments. - March 30th , 2024

Counterfeit automotive parts, what you should know about parts you are purchasing off the web! - March 23rd , 2024

Things should look for and ask when looking for a quality automotive service & Repair facility! - March 16th , 2024

Are we already seeing a change in relation to Ev’s and how much market share they will keep! - March 9th , 2024

Most common Mistakes we see on vehicles from non-qualified Technicians working on them! - March 2nd , 2024

Making your vehicle last over 200,000 miles! - February 24th , 2024

Gasoline Directed Injected vehicles and all the Benefits that come along with them! - February 17th , 2024

How poor vehicle maintenance could wreck your wallet. - February 10th , 2024

How important is it to maintain replacing your spark plugs and at what Intervals? - February 3rd , 2024

Several Myths when it comes top servicing your vehicle properly - January 20th , 2024

The Most common Cause of the Malfunction indicator light or Check Engine Light on your vehicle. - January 13th , 2024

How to go about choosing the right repair facility for you and your vehicle! - January 5th , 2024

Importance Of Qualified Proper diagnosis when it comes to repairing your vehicle. - December 30th , 2023

Fluid servicing Intervals, How important is it to service your vehicle fluids properly? - December 23rd , 2023

How to give the correct information to assist in diagnosing your vehicle properly. - December 16th, 2023

Most Important Items to look for when buying a used vehicle - December 9th, 2023

Why it is important to have a qualified technician Diagnosis a check engine light! - November 25th, 2023

Best of Auto talk Radio – November 18th 2023

Problems a vehicle can diagnosis itself or maybe not! - November 11th, 2023

Best of Auto talk Radio - November 4th 2023

5 Most Common Failures when it comes to Vehicle Breakdowns! - October 21, 2023

Tune up and how this term Relates to newer vehicles these days! - October 14, 2023

How to Multiply your fuel savings these days with proper care and Maintenance of your vehicle - October 7, 2023

Noises from your vehicle and what these noises could mean to you and your vehicle! - September 30, 2023

Most common codes that we see Illuminate your check engine light! - September 23, 2023

The most common transmission problems we often see - September 16, 2023

Diagnosing Vibrations in Vehicles and what Items are of concern - September 09, 2023

Smog Laws and what Permanent diagnostic codes are and how it can affect your vehicle failing or passing smog - September 02, 2023

Gas Saving Tips, as we do not see the price of fuel getting cheaper anytime soon! - August 26th , 2023

Most common repairs that are performed regularly in repair facilities today - August 19th, 2023

Cost versus price when it comes to automotive service and repair - August 12th , 2023

Ev’s ( Electric Vehicles) and the cost Of Ownership - August 5th , 2023

The Most Common Vehicle Purchasing Mistakes - July 29th, 2023

Regular and recommended services for your vehicle - July 22nd, 2023

5 vehicle noises you should never ignore! - July 15th , 2023

Maintaining your vehicles cooling system during the summer heat! - July 8th , 2023

The key to keeping your vehicle safely on the road! - July 1st , 2023

A/C System service, Will your system be working when those hot days hit? - June 24th , 2023

Belts on your vehicle and proper Maintenance and care of your belts! - June 17th , 2023

Timing Belt Service and how Important this service is to be completed properly! - 6/10/2023

Parts: How they are designated and the quality of parts being put on your vehicle. - June 3rd , 2023

Damaging vehicle maintenance mistakes and how to avoid them - May 27th, 2023

Recalls and TSB and How important these both are in relation to your vehicle - May 20th, 2023

Why The Best Money Ever spent is on a Qualified Technician at a quality facility to diagnose your vehicle! - May 13th, 2023

Hybrids and EV’s, is any of this right for you? It maybe, join in to see! - May 6th, 2023

Fuel Induction service and cleaning, how important is this to your vehicle? - April 29th, 2023

Multiple ways you may be killing your vehicle - April 22nd, 2023

Does your vehicle require a yearly Alignment? - April 15th, 2023

Best of Kevin & Brian - Tribute to Kevin's Awesome Life - 04.01.2023

A Moment of Silence for My Beloved Brother, Kevin Bowersock - RIP 03-22-23

How to find a quality repair facility when you are in a new city! - March 18th, 2023

Top 10 Mistakes we have often seen made by other facilities when servicing and repair vehicles! - March 11th, 2023

All things automotive , Plus we will have a special Guest: Fast 'N Loud star Richard Rawlings and we will be discussing giving away his 2023 Dodge SRT Challenger Jailbreak. - March 4th, 2023

How to have your vehicle Last for over 200,000 miles! Fix it Or Trade it in? - February 25, 2023

How Poor Vehicle Maintenance Could Wreck Your Wallet in the Long Run! - February 18, 2023

How important is it to replace your spark plugs at the recommended intervals? - February 11, 2023

Most common Myths when it comes to servicing your vehicle - January 28, 2023

Most common Transmission Problems and the warning Signs - January 21, 2023

Alignments and how often should you consider having your vehicle aligned? - January 14, 2023

Picking a quality repair facility before you need one! - January 7, 2023

The most common concerns that cause a check engine light on vehicles! - December 17, 2022

The proper information about your vehicle concerns to help get it fixed right the first time! - December 10, 2022

The most common reasons that vehicles break down? - October 29, 2022

Tune ups and how they relate to today’s vehicles? - October 15, 2022

Are there problems Cars can diagnose themselves or not? - October 8, 2022

Practical Tips to get your vehicle ready for fall! - September 24, 2022

10 Car Safety features that could Save your life! - September 17, 2022

Helping your vehicle survive the high temperatures and current heat Wave! - September 10, 2022

Noises from your vehicle and what they could mean! - September 3, 2022

Tips for when your vehicle's tires need to be replaced. - August 27, 2022

Newer Vehicles burning oil, How much oil is too much when it comes to consumption? - August 20, 2022

What attention does that cooling system and other fluid systems need during these Hot temperature days! Join us as we are talking cooling systems! - August 6, 2022

Most common repairs we are seeing today in our Repair facilities! - July 30, 2022

Most common Vehicle Emission codes with a check engine light! - July 23, 2022

EV’s ( Electric Vehicles) what you should know before purchasing one! - July 16, 2022

10 Most common Car Buying Mistakes! - July 9, 2022

5 Car Noises not to Ignore!- July 2, 2022

Recommended intervals for servicing your vehicles fluids! - June 25, 2022

Your vehicles cooling system and proper Maintenance - June 18, 2022

10 Signs You Should Pull Your Vehicle Over Immediately - June 11, 2022

Ten Tips to Make your vehicle Last Longer - June 4, 2022

Price Versus Cost of a repair, what is the difference? - May 28, 2022

Several Vehicle Damaging Maintenance mistakes we see all the time! - May 21, 2022

Parts and the Quality of Parts, what should you know about the parts being put on your vehicle? - May 14, 2022

Charging for proper diagnosis and why free scans and throwing parts at a problem will cost you more! - May 7, 2022

Careers in the Automotive Industry - April 30, 2022

Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, what is right for you and your family? - April 23, 2022

Breaking down Recommendations and Needed services for your vehicle! - April 16, 2022

Learn the difference between technical service bulletins and recalls when it comes to your vehicle - April 9, 2022

Belts on your vehicle, what type of maintenance do they require these days? - April 2, 2022

When should you be replacing that timing belt and why! - March 26, 2022

A/C service and repair for your vehicle as the warmer months start to set in! - March 19, 2022

Fuel Induction services and how important they are to vehicle Maintenance and cost savings! - March 12, 2022

Multiple ways you could be killing your vehicle! - March 5, 2022

Key to keeping your vehicle Safely on the road! - February 26, 2022

Making your vehicle Last over 200K Miles! - February 19, 2022

Why Proper Wheel alignments yearly are so important for your vehicle! - February 12, 2022

The top Mistakes we see made by unqualified Technicians - February 5, 2022

Finding a qualified and quality Facility Prior to needing one! - January 29, 2022

Common myths about servicing your vehicle! - January 22, 2022

Poor Vehicle Maintenance and how this can wreck your wallet in the long run! - January 15, 2022

Spark Plug replacement and How important is this service on your vehicle - January 8, 2022

Most Common Vehicle Transmission Problems and Concerns - January, 1 2022

Counterfeit Auto Parts and how this effects everyone and what you should know about these parts! - December, 25 2021

How to go about choosing a quality Automotive service and repair facility Before you need one! - December 18, 2021

Vehicle Alignments, How often should you have your vehicle aligned? - December, 11 2021

The Most Common Malfunction codes and what they Mean to you and your vehicle! - December 4, 2021

Gasoline Direct Injection, why this is the new wave of fuel injection and all the in’s and out’s of it! - November 27, 2021

The proper information to give to get your vehicle fixed right the first time - November 20, 2021

Extended Warranties, are they worth the money they cost? What should you know before purchasing one. - November 13, 2021

How important is it to have your check Engine light Diagnosed by a qualified Technician? - November 6, 2021

Everything you need to know About Automotive and vehicle batteries! - October 30, 2021

Why Vehicles break down and the most common failures, we are trying to avoid - October 23, 2021

All the concerns you should be looking for when purchasing a used vehicle - October 16, 2021

Fluid service Intervals for your Vehicle, When should the fluids in your vehicle be replaced? - October 9, 2021

Rodent Damage to your vehicle and how to prevent these costly repairs! - October 2, 2021

The Term Tune up and how it relates to today’s modern vehicles. - September 25, 2021

Helping your vehicle survive these HOT temperatures! - September 18, 2021

Problems that vehicles can diagnosis themselves. Or can they?? - September 11, 2021

Warning Lights that Should Never be ignored on your vehicle! - September 4, 2021

Replacing your Tires, what should you know and when should they be replaced – Join us for some money saving Tips - August 28, 2021

Noise from your vehicle? What should you be concerned about and when? - August 21, 2021

Vehicle Maintenance Myths. How should you be servicing your vehicle? - August 14, 2021

Most Common Vehicle purchasing Mistakes and how to prevent them! - August 7, 2021

Vehicles Burning Oil and How Much is Too Much Consumption- July 31, 2021

Most Common Repairs Being Performed in Service Facilities These Days - July 24, 2021

Most common codes to cause your vehicle check engine light to illuminate - July 17, 2021

Diagnosis vibration and vibration concerns in your vehicle - July 10, 2021

Cooling Systems on your vehicle what you need to know and what should be serviced - July 3, 2021

Vehicle Noises that you will not want to Ignore -June 26, 2021

The importance of following proper fluid change intervals for your vehicle - June 19, 2021

The importance of Maintaining your Vehicles engine cooling system - June 12, 2021

The cost and the Price of your vehicle repairs, what is the difference? - June 5, 2021

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Are One of These Vehicles Right for You? - May 29,2021

Most Common Transmission Problems we see - May 22, 2021

Signs you should pull your vehicle over Immediately - May 15, 2021

Parts & What you Should know about the ones being installed on your vehicle - May 8, 2021

Most common Causes of Smog Failure in Vehicles - May 1, 2021

Vehicle Damaging Maintenance Mistakes That We See on Client Vehicles - April 24, 2021

Recommend services and what is important for your and your vehicle - April 17, 2021

Ten tips to make your vehicle Last longer! - April 10, 2021

The Auto Industry is full of amazing careers, could one be right for you? - April 3, 2021

The meaning of recalls and TSB’s and what they mean to you as a vehicle owner - March 27, 2021

Your vehicles belts and how important they are! - March 20, 2021

Timing Belt Service: How important is it to your vehicle and what items should be replaced - March 13, 2021

A/C service and repair for your vehicle as we head into the warmer months here in southern California! - March 6, 2021

Fuel Induction service with Carbon removal, How important is this service? - February 27, 2021

Multiple ways you may be killing your vehicle if you’re not paying attention! - February 20, 2021

Top Ten Mistakes Often Made by UN Qualified Technicians - February 13, 2021

How to make your vehicle last 200,000 miles or more! - February 6, 2021

The importance of Yearly Alignments for your vehicle! -January 30, 2021

How to Find a Quality Automotive Service & Repair Facility Prior to Needing One - January 23, 2021

Myths when it comes to servicing your vehicle - January 16, 2021

Poor Vehicle Maintenance Could Wreck Your Wallet- January 9, 2021

Most Common Codes and Problems That Will Turn on Your Check Engine Light on Your Vehicle - January 2, 2021

Most Common Transmission Problems and Good Practices to Help Avoid Them! - December 26, 2020

Spark Plug Replacement, What Can Happen When you Don't Follow Manufactures Recommendations - December 19, 2020

Alignments for Your Vehicle, How Important are They and How Often Should They be Performed? - December 12, 2020

How to Choose a Quality Automotive Repair Facility Before You Need One!- December 5, 2020

Counterfeit offshore parts and what this could cost you when it comes to your vehicle and your life! - November 28, 2020

Servicing Your Vehicles Fluids - November 21, 2020

Right Information for Diagnosing Your Vehicle - November 14, 2020

Extended Warranties are They Worth the Money? - November 7, 2020

Check Engine Lights and Proper Diagnosis - October 31, 2020

Everything you need to know about Batteries! - October 24, 2020

Keys to Keeping Your Vehicle Safe on the Road - October 17, 2020

Fluid Service Intervals for Your Vehicle - October 10, 2020

Rodent Damage to Your Vehicle - October 3, 2020

10 Things to Look for When Buying a Used Vehicle - September 26, 2020

Tune Up and How This Term Relates to Todays Vehicles: September 19, 2020

Most Common Vehicle Break Downs!: September 12, 2020

Helping Your Vehicle in Extreme Temperatures: September 5, 2020

Direct Injection for Gasoline Vehicles: August 29, 2020

Warning Lights You Should Never Ignore on Your Vehicle: August 22, 2020

Tires and All You Need to Know About Them: August 15, 2020

Vehicle Servicing Myths: August 8, 2020

Biggest Mistakes WhenPurchasing a Vehicle: August 1, 2020

Vehicle Noises and How Important They Can Be!: July, 25, 2020

Vehicle oil consumption, how much is too much?: July 18, 2020

All you need to know about Batteries!: July 11, 2020

Most Common Vehicle Repairs: June 27, 2020

Your Vehicle’s Cooling System: June 20, 2020

Vibration Concerns and what is often found!: June 13, 2020

Cost Vs Price of a Vehicle Repair: June 6, 2020

The Most Common Trouble or Malfunction Codes We See on Vehicles: May 30, 2020

5 Vehicle Noises you do not want to ignore: May 23, 2020

10 Most Common Transmission Problems: May 16, 2020

10 Damaging Maintenance Mistakes: May 9, 2020

What You Should Know About the Parts that are being Installed on Your Vehicle: May 5, 2020

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