Automotive related topics. Want to know more about cars and the automotive industry? Show host Matt Clawson tells you his perspective on owning his own repair facility for over 15 years, classic vehicle restoration, what the look for when purchasing a used car, vehicle extended warranties and much more. Subscribe and follow.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about his own daughters car that got a flat and what he went through. He offers his tips on how to prevent having to send yourself or roadside assistance to campus to rescue them. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Support the Show. Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @al…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about why repair facilities charge for testing and evaluation or "Diagnosis" of your vehicle. He gives his insights on why repair facilities have to charge for evaluation and diagnosis. Repair facilities can't guess as to what is the problem. Vehicles are very complex and specialized training and t…
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Ask Matt. You had questions and Matt had the answers.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt answers your questions that YOU submitted on our socials. Ever want to know when your car is going to be done? How much will it cost? Why can't you give me an estimate over the phone? Matt also answers personal questions about his hobbies and even dirt bike riding. All Automotive is a production of Gearh…
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Need tires? Conversation with CEO Tim Schaffer of Searchtires.com
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt sits down with Co Founder and CEO Tim Schaffer of Searchtires.com. As a former master technician and shop owner. Tim has taken his tire store knowledge to the internet. Tim's website is geared towards getting you the right tire for your vehicle and where to go all in one website. It's like that popular h…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to season 3! Matt reviews an article from Car & Driver Magazine online of the top selling vehicles of 2023. He gives you his reaction of these top selling cars and trucks. Think you know what the best selling vehicle of 2023 was? Take a listen find out. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to o…
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What to do when things go wrong after your car repair.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about a recent customer expierence that was insulting to him and his staff. He aslo talks about ways on how to contact the repair facility and what to say so that you can put you best foot forward in theses situations. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor …
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Smarter Vehicles - Interview with Yagil Tzur from Tactile Mobility
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder if your car could sense the road or know what is coming beyond the ADAS systems we have now? In this episode Matt sits down with Yagil Tzur from a company called Tactile Mobility. They want to make your car feel the road, know what is coming before you can see it, sense the vehicles grip level on ice and snow eve…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about the estimate process and what you should and need to know when it cones to car and truck repair estimates. Is it worth fixing? Can I afford the repair? Is the Estimate cost effective for my budget? These questions get answered and then some. After this episode you'll be able to go into your r…
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Do You Know Who's Working on Your Car? Are They Reputable?
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Send us a Text Message. Do you really know what kind of repair facility you are taking your car to be repaired? What do I mean? Are they reputable? Do they stand behind their work? Have they been in business very long? In this episode Matt shares a recent customer experience that he thought he'd never ever experience in his career. He covers some r…
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Top Ten Vehicles of 2023 According to Consumer Reports
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt reacts to consumer reports "Top Ten Vehicles" . Matt takes you through the 2023 Consumer Reports Auto Issue. Gives his reaction to their top ten. What he thinks of their ratings on the full size domestic trucks and what one he thinks is best. We all know that he drives a Silverado so this could get inter…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 20: Ernest Dempsey, USA Today bestselling author of "The Courier" and "The Secret of the Stones " The conversation includes our deep love for history, The Count of Monte Cristo, potentially coining the sub-genre of "Archaeological Thriller"... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 19: Richard F. Paddon, author of "The Blood Angel." The conversation includes switching genres, a love for Pierce Brosnan, story-driving video games... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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Sell your car online. Interview with CEO Roger Clappe from WhipFlip.com
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Send us a Text Message. Just want to sell your car and don't know where you can go. Do it online with Whipflip.com. In this episode Matt sits down with the head of Whipflip.com Roger Clappe to discuss what his company is all about and how you can sell your car to them. Roger explains the free and seamless process of selling your car. His company ha…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 18: Kent Holloway, author of the "Death Warmed Over." The conversation includes being a crime scene investigator, a publisher, and working in his knowledge and experiences into his novels... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about proper documentation for your vehicle. What you need to look for when it cones to documents. Did all of your concerns get documented and addressed? Matt takes you through what you need to know regarding proper documentation. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our m…
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Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Kevin Tumlinson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 17: Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Kevin Tumlinson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event . This podcast includes the audio from an "Ask Me Anything" Facebook Live event, and the next in a bonus series called "Real-Life Fiction LIVE!" SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Andrew Clawson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 16: Real-Life Fiction LIVE! with Andrew Clawson - An "Ask Me Anything" Online Event . This podcast includes the audio from an "Ask Me Anything" Facebook Live event, and the first of a bonus series called "Real-Life Fiction LIVE!" SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 15: James Rosone, bestselling author of the "Monroe Doctrine" and "Into the Stars." The conversation includes being a military interrogator, a DOD contractor, and working in his knowledge and experiences into his novels... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about what you should do once your check engine lamp comes on. He talks about why you should or shouldn't go to the parts store to have it scanned for "FREE". He explains what he's experienced from both sides of the service counter. He also explains what happens when the light comes on and the diff…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 14: Phillip Tomasso, author of "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Confessions of a 911 Dispatcher" and "Temple of Shadow." The conversation includes being a 911 dispatcher, writing within multiple genres, movies... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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Electric Vehicles W/ Special Guest Zack Hurst
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt sits down with fellow podcaster Zack Hurst from the EV-Resource podcast to discuss Electric Vehicles and some of the challenges those vehicles present. Zack tells us about what's out there and what's coming. Matt asks the questions that are on everyone's mind. Want more information on Zacks podcast? clic…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 13: Anthony M. Strong, author of "What Vengeance Comes" and "Dark Force." The conversation includes the love for movies, being a graphic designer, the origins of John Decker... SUBSCRIBE today!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 12: John Sneeden, author of "The Signal" and "Retribution." The conversation includes learning the industry, the "movie dream," stumbling into science fiction... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about Advanced Driver Assist Systems. Systems like Collision Avoidance or Emergency Braking and Rear Collision Cross Traffic Warning. There's to many to list. Press play and take a listen. Does your car have ADAS? Support the Show. Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Inst…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 11: Gayne C. Young, author of "The Tunnel" and "Bigfoot: The Vietnam Defensive Declassified." The conversation includes the outdoors, cryptozoology, world travel... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 10: Andrew Clawson, author of "The Arthurian Relic" and "The Patriot's Betrayal." On this special episode titled SERIES FOCUS, Andrew returns to talk about his Harry Fox series, including the latest release, "The Achilles Legend." SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 9: Michael McBride, author of "Chimera" and "Subhuman." The conversation includes metal music, Red Wings vs. Avalanche, our love for research... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 8: R.L. Kennedy, author of "The Underground" series. The conversation includes hand-writing books, being a busy parent, the interest in post-apocalyptic fiction... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 7: David Berens, USA Today bestselling author of "Hat Check" and "Havana Nights." The conversation includes the Bodean brothers, producing book cover art, our love for action-adventure... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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Vehicle Restoration Part 3. With special guests Jeff Clawson & Paul Jagielski
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Send us a Text Message. To celebrate his one year podcast anniversary. Matt talks with his brother and his good friend Paul about his MG and his 1966 Gilera Allstate motorcycle that you could actually purchase from the Sears catalog. Jeff talks about his new or new to him VW Bug and Matt gets you caught up on his 1968 C10 project. All Automotive is…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 6: Erik Testerman, author of "West of Prehistoric." The conversation includes Doc Holliday, cowboys and dinosaurs, and writing in period... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 5: Tim Heath, author of "The Prey" and "The 26th Protocol." The conversation includes living in Russia, a frustration with James Bond, the heartbreak of Big Dan and Little Anne... SUBSCRIBE now!By Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 4: R.F. Blackstone, author of “Zombie Nazis on a Train” and “The Wild Hunt.” The conversation includes black cats, Mexican mummies, music to write by... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 3: Kevin Tumlinson, USA Today bestselling author of “The Coelho Medallion” and “Shaken.” The conversation includes RVs, Ghostbusters, writing a book in one day... SUBSCRIBE on YouTube.By Conundrum Publishing
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Send us a Text Message. Thinking about buying a car online? In this episode Matt talks about his experience on dealing with the online car buying process. Is it better than going to the dealership? He also goes over the most common online car buying sites and let you know how they are different. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Tha…
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 2: Rick Chesler, international bestselling author of “Ark Found” and “Edit.” The conversation includes the mastery of Naughty Dog's writers, Clive Cussler, playing drums in a band... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing
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REAL-LIFE FICTION EP 1: Andrew Clawson, bestselling author of “The Arthurian Relic” and “The Patriot’s Betrayal." The conversation includes King Arthur, treasure, a story's inspiration... SUBSCRIBE on YouTubeBy Conundrum Publishing
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Battery Maintenance W/ Special Guest Bobbie DuMelle from CTEK
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks with Bobbie DuMelle. She's the Executive Vice President of CTEK. Her company makes battery maintenance products for cars, trucks and powersports. Matt and Bobbie talk about how to maintain your battery so that you get the maximum life out of your batteries in ALL of you vehicles. htttp://www.smarte…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about his recent trip to London England! He tell his stories of what the differences in the cars in the UK compared to the USA. He tells you what he saw and what he thinks about not having some of those cars here in America. He also rode the "Tube " London's Subway system. He highly recommends a vi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about what you need to do before a big family trip across country. He also gives you the skinny on how to save fuel and save money at the pump. Like and subscribe to the All Automotive Podcast. All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit …
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Vehicle Restoration Tips Part 2. With special guest Jeff Clawson
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Send us a Text Message. In part 2 of the multi episode series discussion around classic vehicle restoration. Matt and Jeff talk about where you start after you buy your project. They address several common questions and let you know their strategies for restoration success. Like what you hear leave a review and subscribe. This episode guest audio m…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about his top automotive related myths or misconceptions. Myths include, driving with you tail gate down to get better fuel milage or your alternator will recharge your battery after being jump started. What's a myth you'd like to debunk? Let us know for a future episode. Support the Show. Find us …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about E85 alternative fuel for Flex Fuel capable vehicles. He reviews the pros and cons of E85 and lets you know if it's the right choice for you and your vehicle. He tells a recent customer vehicle story surrounding an E85 issue and what they did to repair that vehicle. All Automotive is a product…
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Vehicle restoration tips. With special guest Jeff Clawson.
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks with his brother Jeff about tips and tricks when it come to vehicle restoration. Interested in restoring a vehicle? This episode is for you! All Automotive is a production of Gearhead Media. Thank you to our main sponsor of All Automotive. Visit their website www.gforceautomotive.net Support the Sh…
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What to look for when purchasing a used car
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about the his recommendations on things to look for when purchasing a used car. Have no fear when inspecting the car yourself and be confident in making a informed decision on purchasing the car of you dreams. Matt helps you steer clear of a potential lemon. We hope you enjoy this episode. Support …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt takes you through things you should check or inspect before the winter months of driving and dashing through the snow! Are you prepared for the winter months? Matt will guide you through the most important things to check on your vehicle. Support the Show. Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook …
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Ten Things You Should Know Before You Take Your Vehicle in For Service
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Matt talks about the top ten things you should know before you bring your vehicle in for service work. As a long time shop owner Matt will take you through theses steps to ensure you have a great experience very time you take your vehicle in for repairs. Bet you cant guess what tip is number one! Thanks for l…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode. Matt talks about his experiences as an auto repair shop owner and his recommendations on getting or using your extended service contract or warranty. Support the Show. Find us on social media. X @gforceauto Facebook @allautomotive Instagram @allautomotiveBy Matt
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