John Paul - Car Doctor Radio Podcast

In this episode we talk about fleet management, electrification, and the world of cars. We also talk with our regulars (who we love) and how to stay warm on chilly days with THAW from NEBO. 

In this episode we talk with Jennifer Morrison director of vehicle safety with Mazda. Jennifer is also Communications Chair, Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) U.S. Department of Transportation. We also review the Infiniti QX60, discuss night driving glasses and have no idea about a EFI snowblower that goes through fuel pumps, but I will learn. 

In this episode we talk with John Vincent of US News about the best cars for the money for 2025. We also review the Kia Niro HEV (hybrid). A follow up on my challenge to repair my wife's VW. Great success with WORX tools and a giveaway of the Sparq AI diagnostic tool 

In this episode we talk with Daniel Nieh and Codrin Cobzaru co-founders of SPARQ Diagnostics a AI based diagnostic tool. Right now you can get this tool for the price of just shipping and handling ($20). Go to joinsparq.com. Also we review the very nice 2025 Ford Explorer. 

In this episode we talk with rally driver and instructor for https://teamoneil.com/ about winter driving. We also answered a few car questions from our listener family. 

We are talking with Jim Sennett Manager of Repair Programs at AAA about an exciting new program with AAA & NAPA AutoTech. This a new Mentorship Program for Aspiring Auto Repair Technicians 

In this program we talk about a new diagnostic tool from SPARQ talk with our listener family and for our podcast listeners only you have a chance to win a Gyraline. Gyraline allows you to do wheel alignments at home with only a iPhone and the Gyraline app and fixture. 

Thanks to all of our guests, our audience all of which I appreciate. In this episode we go over the www.wheelstv.com Previous Owned Vehicle award, chat with our listener family give away a Gyraline 

In this episode we talk with Sam Henao creator of the Gyraline. A simple and inexpensive tool to check and adjust wheel alignment. For a little more than the price of a typical 4-wheel alignment you can check it yourself. We also go over some submitted questions and review the NEBO Assist 1000XP Jump Pack. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah 

In this episode we talk with John Vincent the Senior Editor and Correspondent / Vehicle Testing on the Autos team at U.S. News & World Report. He has more than 30 years of experience covering the auto industry, auto financing, auto leasing and car buying. John is a great guest. We also go over a few questions that came in this week and talk with everyone named Jim. 

In this episode we talk with Anna Vanderspek Electric Vehicle Program Director at Green Energy Consumers Alliance about all things electric. Plus, how I was wrong about the TOPDON TopScan Pro. 

On this first day of December we talk with Ken Huening, creator of CoverSeal. This car cover helps keep rodents and other critters out of your car. Listeners can get a 15 percent discount by using the code cover24. We also filled the phone lines with listeners who had a chance to win a cover. 

In this episode we talk with Michael Parsons CFO Source One Financial Corporation about his new website http://claim-maxx. In this episode we talk about how to get the most out of your insurance claim when your car is determined to be a total loss. Also first impressions of a DIY alignment tool from GYRALINE. 

In this episode we talk with Kenny Garman one of the partners of the Premier Auction Group. There is going to be a 450-car auction in Punta Gorda Florida December 6 and 7th and we get a preview. We also give away a AAA membership and talk with long time listener Carol from Lynn, answer some questions and tell some stories.  

We talk with Genius Garage founder and automotive innovator Casey Putsch. Casey recently undertook a comparative analysis of the operational costs and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of his groundbreaking prototype Omega Car against the popular Tesla Model 3. Check out his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyPutsch  

In this episode we talk with author and photographer Michael Alan Ross about his fantastic book Porsche Outlaws--STUTTGART HOT RODS. Round up of my Florida trip and we talk with some old and new members of the radio family 

Sunday at 11 on 95.9 WATD FM on the Car Doctor radio program we are talking with Dr Ray Burns chief scientist at Lucas. Plus this weeks questions and there were a few interesting ones.

In this episode we talk with New England Motor Press Vice President and Auto Writer George Kennedy about Tire testing, the electric Rolls Royce, AMG Mercedes, F1 racing, pizza, and North Shore Roast Beef. We also talked about flood cars, and reviewed the very good Toyota Supra. 

In this episode we talk with AAA Approved repair shop owner and automotive journalist, Junior Damato. You can find him on FB at (7) Facebook  Also updates on hurricane Helene and Milton 

In this episode we talk winter tires, all season tires, and all-weather tires, plus a little tire maintenance. Plus answer the question, do you need special tires for an EV? Then we review the Hyundai Ionic 6.