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Under The Hood show
A fun Call-in show blending entertainment and car news with repair advice. The Motor Medics keep you entertained and help you understand your cars and trucks. Airing on over 225 stations across America since 1990 we are America's Largest car talk show. BestAutomotivePodcast2025
Episodes
Under The Hood showWalnut Blasting Your Car Whats Up With That
A little look into walnut blasting and what it's for. Tesla takes a dip. Automotive News and Repairs. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate…
Under The Hood showShannons Trip To The Washington DC Auto Show
Shannon took a trip to Washington and had a cool visit to a high end auto show and a listener calls us back about our advice. Wherever you listen to the show…
Under The Hood showA New Ford Is On The Horizon With Something Big Under The Hood
How do you find used car parts that are not listed for sale when you look for them? A new Ford is on the horizon. Wherever you listen to the show please…
Under The Hood showWere Ready For Summer Cruisin and Leaving The Snow Behind
How big is a Ford ignition control module? The size of a sandwich? You decide. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show…
Under The Hood showWere Ready For Summer Driving Are You
Summer driving is just around the corner. Its Car car month in April and time to check over your ride. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and…
Under The Hood showThe Powers Out But Were Full Of Energy
Our power went out during the show. First time ever! We made it through though. Shannon's out and were going to make fun of him. Wherever you listen to the…
Under The Hood showThere's No Stopping What's Under The Hood
Shannon is out so Russ and Chris are making fun of him. He's out on a trip to Washington without us. Check out his auto show photos on our facebook page…
Under The Hood showThe State Of The Automotive Repair Shop
What's the state of the automotive repair shop? Well listen in and we'll tell you. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the…
Under The Hood showCan License Plates Really Be Reinvented
License Plates are being reinvented and some folks don't like it. So many automotive things are changing so fast and we keep you posted. Wherever you listen to…
Under The Hood showYour Automotive Technology Experts
Chris takes over and heads Russ and Shannon off with some great advice. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show. It would…
Under The Hood showA Laundry Basket Of Frozen Food Wont Last In A Hot Camaro Trunk
Folks, don't leave frozen goods in the back of your car when spring is on the way. One of our hosts may have some experience with this. Wherever you listen to…
Under The Hood showHow's Your Battery Knowledge
A special section on batteries from our partner JCI at the end of today's show. How's your battery knowledge? Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE…
Under The Hood showIt's A Bad Day When Your Brakes Fail
Brake failure is never any fun but what's up with this one? What Car-song titles can you think of. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate…
Under The Hood showA Car Named Reba
Have you named a car? One of our listeners calls hers Reba. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and rate and review the show. It would mean a lot…
Under The Hood showWhat Cars Are Still Hot and What Is That Noise
Cars trend with the ages of who is still alive and collecting them. What cars are your favorite, and what the heck is that noise?? Wherever you listen to the…
Under The Hood showWhen Do You Change Your Cars Oil
When you change your oil and how you take care of your car is more important now than it may have ever been. Today's cars and trucks are heavily loaded with…
Under The Hood showNew Trucks And New Engines Advance Automotive Power
The new trucks have changed and there are new drive trains with great changes in power to choose from. How much power will they add? Wherever you listen to the…
Under The Hood showA Kid Just Wants Some Car Emblems and That's What He Got
A kid found an emblem on the roadside then wanted to get a few more and boy did he get what he asked for. Wherever you listen to the show please SUBSCRIBE and…
Under The Hood showShould You Switch Cars If You're A Older Driver Or Keep It
A listener who is in his eighties calls us about getting another car at this point in life and what he might get. Lyft has some big Automotive News and a…
Under The Hood showThe Squeaky Brake Gets The Grease
If it squeaks... Also how to be a good complainer. You just never know what you may hear on the show. Ford has a big recall too. Wherever you listen to the…
Under The Hood showThe 38 Special Automotive Mystery Machine
How many times have you replaced one part on a car? Well, this guy has probably done one more than that. Oh boy. Please rate and review the podcast and…
Under The Hood showGMs Tailgate Leaves Us Wondering
GM's New Sierra Tail Gate has a lot of function but also a lot of cost. Just one of the many new expensive vehicle features. Please rate and review the podcast…
Under The Hood showDriving On A Frozen Lake Is Risky Business
Have you driven your snow machine on a frozen lake? How about your truck. Well it all seems to cold for us. Brr... Please subscribe to the podcast on whatever…
Under The Hood showCan A Car Start At 30 Below Zero
We've been overrun with cold cars this week but many of our listeners are giving us a good laugh as they stay warm. Please rate and review the podcast and…
Under The Hood showCar Questions Run Deep on Under The Hood
A customer wants to know about his oil pressure after using an oil flush product and more calls and automotive news. Please rate and review the podcast and…
Under The Hood showThe Volcano Driver Rides Again!
Volcanos, Man Killers, Not getting what you bought. Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up with the Motor Medics!
Under The Hood showUnder The Hood's Shop Is Hiring say what?
A little different yes, but... The Under The Hood radio show repair shop has an opening for a tech and if you may be moving this way and are a mechanic we may…
Under The Hood showCar Questions Truck Question And Even Geography
We go way out today with questions and deep thought about things that are just strange.
Under The Hood showThe Truck Wars Have Heated Up
The New Ram has 1000 ft lbs of torque. (When properly equipped) (: Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up with the Motor Medics.
Under The Hood showA New Automotive Questions and Answers Group For You
We have created a new facebook group just for you where you can ask car questions and get answers or help others by answering their questions. Just click on…
Under The Hood showStart Stop Technology Do You Love It Or Hate It
Start-Stop Technology is here to stay but some folks find it kind of "Clunky" And getting I.C.E.d yes iced. What is it? Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up with…
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From Anchorage To Australia The Motor Medics Cover The World
Wow! 1500 Episodes of Under The Hood! Today the guys take live calls from Alaska all the way to Australia helping their Hoodies. Shannon goes into the sports…
Under The Hood showHow Do You Maintain Your Car
How long will a car last? How you care for it has a lot to do with it.
Under The Hood showDo You Have A Bucket List Car
A car so powerful that it is banned from NHRA. We'll its not ours, that's for sure. Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up with the Motor Medics.
Under The Hood showChristmas Past is Upon Us
Christmas past is upon us but the ghost of Car Repair Present is everlasting.
Under The Hood showWe Are So Ready To get Under The Hood of a Tank
Are you ready for a drive a tank show? We are! Thanks for Tuning-In and Tuning-Up with the Motor Medics!
Under The Hood showNo Matter Where You Tune-In You Can Tune-Up With Us
What a crazy day at the show. It always makes us smile.
Under The Hood showGm Plants Close Showing a Change On The Automotive Horizon
How will changes in the automotive market effect you and your buying choices?
Under The Hood showShannon Needs A Pop Culture Lesson Not a Automotive Lesson
Its raining, its snowing, and... well you figure out the rest. The holidays are here and were excited!
Under The Hood showHow Well Do You Know The Vehicle You Drive
Do you know your vehicle? How much can it tow? What options does it have? Get to know your ride.
Under The Hood showWhy Do All These People Drive With No Headlights On
Why do we see so many cars with their lights off after dark?
Under The Hood showChris Is Starving Someone Get Him A Sandwich
Chris is ready for lunch but not before we help you with your rides.
Under The Hood showHoliday Travel Stress How Get Ready For Your Automotive Trip
Are you ready for holiday travel? The Motor Medics run down a list of a few of the items to check over before you go
Under The Hood showThe Rapid Change In Automotive Technology
Automotive tech is changing fast. Are we ready?
Under The Hood showSEMA 2018 Russ Takes a Ride In A Self Driving Car from Aptiv
Russ was at the SEMA show and took a ride in a self driving car. SEMA2018 was amazing and there are many great new products coming to you in the automotive…
Under The Hood showThis Automotive Show Must Be Psychic
Propane Trucks, Psychic Hosts, well not really, but we are here to help you.
Under The Hood showGet that vehicle ready for the season
Winter is coming, and here for some. Are you ready for it? Get that car ready for the season.
Under The Hood showThe Most Reliable Cars This Year
What is the most reliable vehicle? There is a list (:
Under The Hood showIs There A Tire Repair Scam Going On
What part of a tire can be repaired? And has Tesla Turned a corner and can they deliver? Can your car deliver you?
Under The Hood showWe Thought Chris Was Crazy For Cars But He's Just Crazy
Another crazy Auto Show with the Motor Medics. How old is too old for keeping a car? We take your calls and help you keep going. Thanks for Tuning-In and…
Under The Hood showThe We Have Automotive Performance Performance
It's a great performance and Chris is a cut up...
Under The Hood showDoes Long Distance Driving Effect Your Car
A listener wants to know if driving non-stop long distances is hard on your engine oil. Tune-in and see what the answer is.
Under The Hood showListeners Are Stepping Up The Horsepower
A listener with a Turbo Coupe MGB has questions, we take your calls and have a little listener fun.
Under The Hood showForza May Break Chris and Russ Visits Tesla Store
Chris thinks the new Forza Automotive game may be a distraction for his kid at school but we really think it's Chris that's enjoying the game too much.
Under The Hood showBrakes Tires Shakes and Groans Automotive Illness
Russ is gone but will return next week but we have tons of automotive knowledge and fun for you.
Under The Hood showRuss Is Out So Lets See How They Do
Were having a little fun with the guys but seriously. Cadillac is moving back to Detroit and there are new things on the horizon.