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Boo! We mean Brrr… it’s getting colder! Prepare your vehicle!

Nick Stoffel from Llyod’s Automotive is eliminating the ‘winter scaries’ and giving his best tips on how to prepare your vehicle for the win...

21:02Oct 31, 2026

Check Engine Light “Scaries”

Nick Stoffel from Llyod’s Automotive is in studio this morning doing his best to scare away our check engine light “scaries.” Plus questions...

34:24Oct 24, 2026

Cars for our KIDS!

Nick Stoffel from Llyod’s Automotive is looking for a car for his 16 year old and shares his advice for those doing the same - especially if...

23:55Oct 17, 2026

Fuel economy tips and tricks

Nick Stoffel from Llyod’s automotive gives us his tips and tricks to save fuel mileage - such as adjusting your tire pressure, replacing you...

26:58Oct 10, 2026

Your automotive game plan

If your car is making a noise and it goes away, that probably means it got a lot worse. Nick Stoffel from Llyod’s automotive gives us a game...

27:00Oct 3, 2026

The cars they are a changin'

There’s no doubt that cars have gotten safer, more reliable and better for the environment. We discuss how cars have improved over the years...

27:43Sep 26, 2026

Winter is coming… *sorry!*

Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way, and it’s time to check in with your windshield wipers to make sure they are functioning cor...

29:07Sep 19, 2026

Oil selections, electric and wiring and Fall prep for your car!

Right away at the top of the show we discuss some of the struggles shops are having with the increasing difficulty to come by different grad...

29:30Sep 12, 2026

Getting your car maintenance done now, rather than later!

It is going to be cooling soon and that means “so long summer”, which means getting that car winter ready and putting the time for maintenan...

27:44Sep 5, 2026

Being proactive before winter, being mindful of brakes and more!

Looking ahead to winter even before the leaves change - that was the starting point with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive who joined us thi...

26:25Aug 29, 2026

Car Checkup List

What should you get regularly checked out on your vehicle? From brakes to battery, it’s important to know what’s going on with our car’s hea...

28:03Aug 22, 2026

Inspections, inspections, inspections!

You never know how people treat their vehicles so it’s always top of mind to get those inspections when buying a used car. Also a reminder t...

25:48Aug 15, 2026

Car Basics… Not just for Beginners!

How exactly should we stay up to date with our car maintenance? There are many things we can do when it comes to protecting our fuel economy...

29:06Aug 8, 2026

Communicate and Prepare

Is it too early to talk about winter? It’s always a good idea to prepare for the future and Nick Stoffel of Llyod’s Automotive suggests gett...

24:40Aug 1, 2026

Booked and busy!

Summertime means shops are busy. Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive recommends planning ahead for car check-ups and oil changes especially be...

26:00Jul 25, 2026

The car wash line is worth it!

Laura chats with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive about how to save money on car maintenance. Plus mileage recommendations, “funny noise” d...

28:50Jul 18, 2026

Keeping your A/C in check, hybrid engines, and more!

We have another hot, humid week ahead which means your car’s cooling ability is key and we dive into what to look for when it comes to leaks...

26:52Jul 11, 2026

Weather extremes and troubleshooting emission problems!

Extremes whether hot or cold, it is important to upkeep our battery - we talked about this when it comes specifically to the summer heat, Ni...

27:35Jul 4, 2026

Keeping your car maintenanced and check it often!

Susie Jones in for Laura with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive and today we tackled oil, car maintenance and different aspects of keeping y...

28:48Jun 27, 2026

Keeping your car charged and safe in the summer!

A lot to get into with Nick Stoffel of Lloyds Automotive. Answering all of your questions from brake repairs, specifically caliper troublesh...

29:30Jun 20, 2026