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Keywordscar maintenance, electric vehicles, vehicle donation, automotive technology, new year resolutionsSummaryIn this conversation, Greg Buckley discusses the importance of car maintenance and personal reflections as the new year begins. He emphasizes the need for individuals to assess their feelings about their vehicles and consider potential changes, such as transitioning to electric vehicles. The discussion also covers the growing trend of automotive technology, including subscription services for features. Additionally, Buckley provides insights on donating vehicles, highlighting the importance of choosing reputable organizations and ensuring proper documentation.TakeawaysIt's important to reflect on your car and personal goals for the new year.Maintaining your car can extend its life significantly.Consider your lifestyle changes when evaluating your vehicle needs.Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent; be prepared for the transition.Technology in cars is evolving, with more features available through subscriptions.Donating your vehicle can help those in need and provide tax benefits.Choose a trusted organization for vehicle donations to ensure proceeds go to the cause.Ensure your vehicle has a clear title before donating.Remove personal belongings from the vehicle before donation.Proper documentation is crucial for a smooth donation process.Sound bites"Can I donate the vehicle?""It's a good thing to get into.""Drive Safe, Drive Smart!"Chapters00:00 New Year, New Car: Reflections and Resolutions02:38 The Rise of Electric Vehicles and Technology Trends05:16 Donating Your Vehicle: A Guide to Giving Back

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart presented by Buckley's Auto Care. We have two locations to serve you, Wilmington - 1604 E. Newport Pike and in Millsboro - 28858 Harmons Hill Rd. Thanks for the support and we look forward to helping you with professional, complete car care.Tariffs? What would happen if they actually become reality? How will that affect the prices of car parts and the cost of repairs? That's the discussion today on DriveSafe.DriveSmart.

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart sponsored by Buckley's Auto Care. Two locations to serve you - Wilmington and Millsboro. From the bricks to the beaches we have you covered. Winter Specials going on now.There's a lot that goes into making heat inside your vehicle. Components such as; thermostat, water pump, control valves, air vents, blocker doors and of course the heater core are all important to keeping you warm while you drive.

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart sponsored by Buckley's Auto Care. Two locations to serve you - Wilmington and Millsboro. From the bricks to the beaches we have you covered. Winter Specials going on now.Do you know what a AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) is? How about "a wet filled" battery? There's a big difference in batteries for today's cars and trucks and the options in your car could make a difference.Sit in and listen to this weeks show where we discuss battery failure, battery types, why batteries fail.Thanks for tuning in and subscribing.

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart sponsored by Buckley's Auto Care. Two locations to serve you - Wilmington and Millsboro. From the bricks to the beaches we have you covered. Winter Specials going on now.Delaware - Title 21 = Rules Of The Road. These rules include many good laws and regulations that help us drive respectfully on our roadways. It also covers walkers, pedestrians and cyclists.We also discuss road signs and more this week. Thanks for tuning in and subscribing.

Welcome To DriveSafe. DriveSmart. brought to you by Buckley's Auto Care - Two locations to serve you. Wilmington and Millsboro.Used tires VS New tires. Should you buy used tires? Are they a bargain or a blowout waiting to happen?At Buckley's Auto Care, we don't sell USED TIRES. Only new. Your safety is more important to us and we want no compromise on that.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart sponsored by Buckley's Auto Care with two location to serve you. Wilmington and Millsboro, Delaware. "From the bricks to the beaches" we have you covered.Procrastinating vehicle repair and maintenance right before you are about to head out to travel is not the best use of your time. So many things happen (negatively) when you wait till the very last minute. Service times are limited to shortened hours at the shop, parts can't be sourced or delivered in a timely manner and a repair may take longer than your expected travel departure dates. Everyone of those reasons is good reminder to plan ahead and have your vehicle checked over at least one month prior to actually going on your holiday travels.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart. brought to you by Buckley's Auto Care with two locations to serve you, Wilmington and Millsboro Delaware.Pre-Winter maintenance. Every vehicle needs to be inspected by a professional at least once a year and for most cases, twice a year to keep it running the way it was designed to. All fluids need to be checked and changed if it is time according to the mileage marks. Belts, hoses, brakes, tires, all need to be inspected before you hit the road or make that holiday road trip.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSafe. presented by Buckley's Auto Care. With two locations to serve you in Wilmington and Millsboro Delaware. "From the bricks to the beaches". Social media auto repair. Is it really that easy? Today's show focuses on finding answers to your car repair questions online via social media outlets. YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, etc. There are big differences between the online world and actual in the service bay procedures. The problem that can occur is that you may have a false expectation of what it actually takes to make the repair to your vehicle. Thank you for the support and please subscribe.

Welcome to another DriveSafe. DriveSmart Podcast presented by Buckley's Auto Care. With two locations to serve you, Wilmington and Millsboro, we have you covered from the Bricks to the Beaches in Delaware.Do you speak "Automotive"? When you are in need of vehicle repair or maintenance and you enter the shop, are you intimidated because you don't know the lingo? Does it seem like the advisor is speaking a foreign language? That's okay because many do and to be honest, the automotive world has so many abbreviations or acronyms that we in the business loose track of them ourselves!I'm joined by fellow shop owner, radio host and podcaster himself, Jimmy Purdy of Shift n' Gears Automotive in California. Jimmy and I talk about how we in the repair world can make your repair experience better by speaking to you in relatable terms.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart presented by Buckleys Auto Care with two locations to serve you - Wilmington and Millsboro.Thanksgiving Day starts the official Holiday Travel season. With AAA predicting record numbers of people getting on the road this year we ask: Is your vehicle ready for the road? Is it safe and reliable? Many things need to be checked - fluids, battery, tire pressures, brakes. All need to be inspected so you don't have that roadside breakdown.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart presented by Buckley's Auto Care. Today's topic is Parking Brake or Emergency Brake: What is it?Technically it's a Parking Brake. The mechanism is used to stabilize the weight of the vehicle placing it on the rear wheels and not the transmission. There are only a few truly flat areas on earth and if you're not parking in those locations, you should be using a parking brake.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart sponsored by Buckley's Auto Care with two location to serve you in Wilmington and Millsboro.This is part two of our conversation with Jeff Rudnick, CEO of PitCrew Loyalty and Debbie Steinbrenner from St. Matt's Food Pantry. The topic: giving back to the community through shared means. It's a wonderful continuation from our first show last week. Jeff and Debbie discuss the why's and how's of giving back to community organizations.

Welcome To DriveSafe. DriveSmart. Sponsored by Buckley's Auto CareToday we have a very special edition that's in 2 parts. I get to welcome two special guests. Jeff Rudnick, CEO and President of PitCrew Loyalty and Debbie Steinbrenner managing director of the St. Matthews Food Pantry.We're talking about a dynamic way to save on car care and yet, give back to the community by using Loyally Reward Points. Every dollar spent on repair gets two percent added back in points. Those points can be used for future repairs OR donated to a favorite community organization!Learn more and tune in. Thank you for all the support

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart brought to you by Buckley's Auto Care. Today on DriveSafe.DriveSmart. we're talking about engine coolant. You know it as anti-freeze. There are many different types, colors and formulas that are used in today's modern engines. It's never good to use straight water or even the wrong type of coolant. Is it IAT, OAT or HOAT? Listen in and find out!

Welcome to DriveSafe.DriveSmart brought to you by Buckley's Auto Care - two location to serve you, Wilmington and Millsboro, Delaware. 302-999-8285Today I'm joined by fellow auto shop owner and colleague, Frank Scandura of Frank's European in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frank and I discuss the DVI - Digital Vehicle Inspection - process and how it brings a deeper level of trust and transparency to the repair process.Digital inspections are the way we at Buckley's Auto Care and other professional repair shops offer a live view of what's occurring in, around and under your vehicle while it's in the service bay. It's an accurate report with images and videos, tech notes and more that let's you see what we see.Thank you

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart. Brought to you by Buckley's Auto Care with two locations Wilmington and Millsboro Delaware.TSB = Technical Service BulletinSafety Recalls - Mandated By National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) There is a difference between the two and they can misunderstood by many vehicle owners. We discuss both of them on the show.

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart. Presented by Buckley's Auto Care with locations in Wilmington and Millsboro. Fall Maintenance - Getting ready for fall driving season really doesn't take much. October is typically Car Care Month (along with April) because the goal is to prepare your vehicle for harsher winter weather that's coming our way. Wiper blades are key to seeing clearly in all types of weather. Keeping them clean is as simple as grabbing a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball. Take a dab of alcohol with the cotton ball and run it down the blade. This will take away the debris and residue from the blade to allow a smoother, clearer wipe. They should be replaced every 9 months to a year. Tires and leaves. It's can be a slippery mess for sure if you're not careful. Thanks for listening. Appointments: https://www.buckleysautocare.com

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart. Presented by Buckley's Auto Care with locations in Wilmington and Millsboro.Fall Maintenance - Getting ready for fall driving season really doesn't take much. October is typically Car Care Month (along with April) because the goal is to prepare your vehicle for harsher winter weather that's coming our way.Wiper blades are key to seeing clearly in all types of weather. Keeping them clean is as simple as grabbing a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball. Take a dab of alcohol with the cotton ball and run it down the blade. This will take away the debris and residue from the blade to allow a smoother, clearer wipe. They should be replaced every 9 months to a year.Tires and leaves. It's can be a slippery mess for sure if you're not careful.Thanks for listening.Appointments: https://www.buckleysautocare.com

Welcome to DriveSafe. DriveSmart presented by Buckley's Auto Care.I'm joined by my special guest and insurance expert, Ted Wolfer of WhiteClay Insurance to talk about how to purchase car insurance, how to save and how are the rates you pay, determined?