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Consumer reporter Stephanie Hart covers nearly every trend and tip in the automobile industry in her fun and fact-filled consumer reports.
Tips to Financing During COVID Episode 4032
Finding the car of your dreams can make your heart skip a beat. But, then you have to come back to earth and figure out how to pay for it! And like everything else, the pandemic has had an effect on new and used car financing. So our Stephanie Hart looked at how you can maximize your funds and still drive off in your dream come true. STEPHANIE HART: Before… Read More
Warranty Know-How Episode 4028
Navigating the fine points of new car warranties and of their unresolved problems, understanding how Lemon Laws can help can be overwhelming even for experienced car owners. But Stephanie Hart now shows us a free program and they can offer solutions for your car ownership conundrum. STEPHANIE HART: So what should you do if you think your vehicle has a… Read More
Swigart Museum Episode 4023
One of the great things about America is the mass numbers of car museums. While many of them are big collections open to the public, but others are smaller groupings often open by appointment only. But only one can claim to be the oldest in the land. Our Stephanie Hart traveled to central Pennsylvania for a private tour of the one-of-a kind William E. Swigart Jr.… Read More
Buying, Selling, and Trading Cars During a Pandemic Episode 4013, Episode 4027
Like most other things in our lives, the COVID-19 virus has turned the car business on its head. Now new car sales have been hot for years, right now it’s the used side of the business that’s going gangbusters. And that means more money for you if you’re trying to sell or trade-in your used car. Our Stephanie Hart has some advice on how you can cash in on those… Read More
Truck Art Episode 4010, Episode 4025
There are a lot of ways to personalize a car. Now you can add extra body work, or express your individuality with a throaty exhaust. Perhaps you go for a wrap, or custom paint. And, when it comes to unique paint jobs, some of them are truly works of art. But that takes a dedicated artist like the one our Stephanie hart has found who creates masterpieces on… Read More
Driving in the Rain Episode 4007, Episode 4019
As the seasons change, so should our driving techniques. Now most of us think we know how to drive in the rain, but the fact is we all could use a refresher. The numbers are startling - 1.2 million crashes every year. So here’s our Stephanie Hart with some smart advice on driving in a downpour. STEPHANIE HART: If you've ever been caught in a downpour while… Read More
Bengies Drive-In Theatre Episode 4002, Episode 4014
With all the stress in our lives today, wouldn’t it be great to get away from it all for a few hours and take in a movie? Well our Stephanie Hart has found a way to take in Hollywood’s best, and still maintain a social distance. Stephanie Hart: Going to the drive-in movie theater is the increasingly popular thing to do these days – a result of COVID-19. Like here… Read More
Amelia Island Concours Episode 3939, Episode 3952
STEPHANIE HART: The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island is hosting this event, an amazing setting,to honor the automobile and the people who love them for their beauty, speed and their ability to take us where we want to go. Just beyond those beauties…These cuties. JOHN KRISTOFF: We want to be the cutest couple in the cute car class. STEPHANIE HART: Well these two are off… Read More
Overlanding Adventure Episode 3925, Episode 3950
The sport of overlanding is quickly gaining traction here in the United States. It’s essentially half camping and half off-roading done in remote destinations. Never one to turn down a challenge, our Stephanie Hart headed to the wilds of Oregon with specialty vehicle maker EarthCruiser to give us a glimpse into this adventurous new lifestyle. Stephanie Hart: Six… Read More
Restoring Muscle Cars Episode 3923
Depending on who you talk to, it’s been between 50 and 60 years since the hey-day of american-made cars. I’m talking about mostly V8 powered hunks of mid-century Detroit iron here. We’ll remarkably, many of the best examples are alive and well. But, it’s not easy keeping such icons in tip top shape. Our Stephanie Hart has a look at how one classic collection works… Read More