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Welcome to the Bumper to Bumper Podcast — your go-to source for real talk about car repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and everything in between. Hosted by Dave Riccio and John Riggle of Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair, this show gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how shops actually work, the truth about repairs, and what you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. Whether you're a car owner who wants to stay informed or just curious about the automotive world, we break it down in simple terms with real stories, expert advice, and the occasional laugh.
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- 3 weeks ago23 min
Don’t Service Your Transmission Until You Know This
Can changing your transmission fluid actually cause the transmission to fail? And if your vehicle already has 100,000+ miles, is it safer to leave it alone?Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down one of the most misunderstood maintenance decisions vehicle owners face: transmission service.
- Sep 29, 202616 min
The REAL Cost of Owning a Car Nobody Budgets For...
🚗 Need a transmission or auto repair diagnosis in Arizona? Schedule an appointment with Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair 👉 https://tricitytransmission.com/The monthly payment isn't the full cost of owning a car. Maintenance is coming and as the miles add up, those expenses can get much bigger than many vehicle owners expect.Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down what you should realistically budget for car maintenance from a new vehicle through 90,000 miles. They cover oil changes, tires, brakes, transmission service, fluids, unexpected repairs, and why the 6-7 year mark can become an expensive point in a vehicle's life.☎️ Give us a call at 480-937-1079 and leave us your car question. We may answer it on an upcoming episode!
- Sep 14, 202616 min
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 vehicle modifications including aftermarket air filters and cold air intakes, exhaust systems, oversized tires, deep transmission pans, lift kits, lowering kits, and other popular “upgrades.”
- Sep 8, 202624 min
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 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 problem to still be there.
- Aug 31, 202619 min
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 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 best deal.
- Aug 24, 202622 min
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 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.
- Aug 10, 202615 min
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 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.
- Aug 3, 202614 min
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 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.
About Bumper to Bumper Podcast
Welcome to the Bumper to Bumper Podcast — your go-to source for real talk about car repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and everything in between. Hosted by Dave Riccio and John Riggle of Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair, this show gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how shops actually work, the truth about repairs, and what you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. Whether you're a car owner who wants to stay informed or just curious about the automotive world, we break it down in simple terms with real stories, expert advice, and the occasional laugh.
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