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June 15, 2018

 A Message From The Car Pro

Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads!  I hope you have a wonderful day, and get to kick back and relax a little. We have a jam-packed newsletter for you today!  My True Stories From A Former Car Dealer segment #21 tells you about the perils of ordering new vehicles from an automaker.

I give you the 25 top-selling SUVs, and in two separate special reports, I explain automatic braking, and a warning about capless gas tanks.  We have info for you on some upcoming 2019s:  The Shelby GT350, BMW X5, and a Special Edition GMC Yukon.  Also below, Autotrader picks the best Certified Pre-Owned programs, and IIHS SUV crash tests.

I have a full review and video of the 2019 3-row Subaru Ascent, and Terry Box sped around in the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 and gives you a full report.

If you have not yet checked out our Frequently Asked Questions page, spend a minute perusing the topics and articles: https://www.carprousa.com/faq

Plus, other stories and all the regular features including how to win our classic car contest, our radio schedule and stations, recalls, and how to hook up with us on Facebook and Twitter.

We so appreciate all of you who take this newsletter and listen to the show every week.  We know that without you, there is no Car Pro Show.  So always let us know when we can help you. If you have not been there lately, take a look at our website, www.carprousa.com, it changes all the time.

Have a terrific week.  See you on the radio!

Under the Hood: Straight Talk and Honest Answers

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True Stories from a Former Car Dealer: Ordering Cars

Trust us, you do NOT want to check the wrong box when ordering a new vehicle.  It's an all-new True Stories from a Former Car Dealer.

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Capless Gas Tank Info and Warning

As a show listener recently found out the hard way, there is one thing you should not attempt to do when you have a capless gas tank.

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How Well Do Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Work?

The automatic braking system on the recently reviewed 2019 Subaru Ascent is prompting a lot of questions about the technology. 

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  Happy Father's Day to All the Dads 

shutterstock_74567317Happy Father's Day from all of us at the Car Pro Show. As I say on the radio show every year, anybody can be a father, but it takes a special man to be a dad.  Here is a poem, just for you Dads:

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On the Road: Test Drives

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2019 Subaru Ascent Limited

Subaru proves it can do three-row SUVs right with the new 2019 Ascent. Why it was worth the wait and the price is right.

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2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392 is your not-so-ordinary hot rod SUV. But it could use some sprucing up in the interior.

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Bumper to Bumper: Latest Industry News

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GMC Introduces 2019 Yukon Graphite Editions 

The new editions are available exclusively on the SLT trim and go on sale this summer.

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25 Top-Selling SUV and Crossovers Year-to-Date 

The Nissan Rogue is blazing a trail ahead in the SUV and crossover segment through May.

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IIHS Releases New SUV Crash Test Results

The 2019 Kia Sorento is the only one of 8 SUVs tested to receive the Institute's top safety award.

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2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Details

The track-focused GT350 is faster than ever thanks to the latest tire, chassis and aerodynamics technology.

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  True Story #20 Feedback: The Shaguar

shutterstock_543700858Favorite reader and listener comments from last week’s True Story, about a famous movie car Jerry bought online dubbed the "Shaguar".

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  Don’t Miss A Minute Of The Car Pro Show! 

Our podcast makes it easy to catch all three hours of the show, within minutes of when we go off the air every Saturday.  Some of you, like our friends in Southern California, only get the first two hours of the show and miss the third one. 

The national show podcast is always online by 2:30 Central every Saturday, just after we go off the air, and you get three full hours.  The DFW show podcast doesn’t go up until Tuesday after the show airs on Saturday.  Both are easy to operate and commercial-free.  The national show podcast goes back as far as July 2011.

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   Videos of the Week

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Jerry's Video of the Week

Take a look at the Karakoram Highway that many call the 8th wonder of the world.  It runs 800 miles from Pakistan to China and is the highest paved road in the world.  900 workers lost their lives building it.  Construction started in 1959 and completed in 1986.  If you are curious, NO I wouldn’t even think of driving it.

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Kevin's Video of the Week

"Only believe half of what you see" is the second half of an old saying. It's especially true with a good illusionist like this guy who is artfully tricking your eyes in a short video called "The Mysterious Glass".  The best part? After he does it, he shows you how he did it!   

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Junk in the Trunk: Weekly Recalls 

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Current Factory Incentives

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Vehicle rebates, incentives, and lease specials change often, sometimes daily. Check out our link to every major manufacturer's incentive page.   Click on the link below to find out what the incentives are in your area! 

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Classic Car Contest: Win an Auto Heat Shield

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We have had a lot of fun with our classic car contest on the Car Pro Show Facebook page. Kevin puts up a classic every Saturday morning, and we invite people to guess the year, make, and model.

Each week, one luck winner will win a free Auto Heatshield.
 
If you have never seen the Auto Heatshield, it is a laser-cut, heavily insulated front windshield cover that gives you an exact fit, no matter what kind of car you drive. Take a look here: www.autoheatshield.com. I have one for every car I own and they are awesome. Usually, the generic brands let the sun in, they fall down, and they look awful. With Auto Heatshield, you just unroll it, place it in the windshield, and use your sun visors to hold it in place and completely block all the sun.

Here is how the contest works:
-Every Saturday morning around 8 AM Central, Kevin will post a picture of a classic car.
-Go to our Facebook pageand if you haven't done so yet, hit the "LIKE" button.
-Post your best guess of year, make, and model.
-Contest will end the following night (Sunday) at midnight Central time.
-All correct, complete entries will be eligible for a random drawing.
-Winner will be posted on Monday morning, and a certificate to get your free Auto Heatshield will be emailed to you.

CONGRATULATIONS to this week's winner:

Kenneth Nelson of Pearland, TX.

Important: Follow Our Buying Process

You don’t need to dread buying a new car.  In fact, it should be one of the most exciting times of your life, and it can be!  As a former car dealership owner, I developed a shortcut plan for consumers that works time and time again.

So, why is the Car Pro Show the most listened-to auto advice show in the country?  Part of it is that thousands have bought cars the Car Pro way and continue to be loyal listeners.  What really helps us is when listeners shop with our dealer affiliates.  Their advertising on our radio affiliates is what fuels the Car Pro Show.

Using our system is easy, but MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS A PROCESS and it needs to be followed to reap the rewards of it.

You can go Car Pro DIRECT to any of our affiliates from our website, all you have to do is choose the market you listen from, then scroll down to the brand you want to consider. Email that dealer from our website, and you’ll get a Car Pro VIP Certificate right back in your email. Be sure to enter your correct address to get the certificate.  You are welcome to email as many dealers as you wish from our list.   Here is a link to all our dealers coast-to-coast:

VIEW OUR CERTIFIED DEALERS

It is important to note that none of my income is derived by the sale of vehicles.  In other words, whether a dealer sells no vehicles or 100 from the show, the fee to be on the show is the same and has no impact on my revenue.

With that said, dealers expect a return on their investment.  They want to see people coming to their showrooms based on the Car Pro Show recommendation.  So patronizing our sponsors will keep the show on the air. If you can save money, have a great buying experience, and help the show, it is a win-win for everyone.

A car for most people is the second largest purchase you will ever make.  It is always a good idea to “know someone” in the business.  The sheer volume of business I send our dealers gives you a HUGE advantage and best of all it is FREE!

Have a Car Question? Click Our Revamped FAQ Page

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Over time, I have amassed written answers to the questions people ask me often on the Car Pro Show.  I have written detailed answers to address these questions, and we are adding new questions and replies all the time. 

Bookmark this page for future reference!  See my instructional videos too; there are a lot of them on the same page!

For future reference, you can now access the FAQ page directly from the MENU BUTTON at the top left of our website.

Here are the categories of the over 90 questions I have already answered for you:

  • General
  • Dealerships
  • Car Buying
  • Car Leasing
  • Trade-Ins
  • Selling
  • Money Matters
  • Tech & Safety
  • Fuel
  • Trucks
  • Maintenance
  • Teenage Drivers
  • Military
  • Senior Citizens
  • Miscellaneous
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Closing Message from Jerry Reynolds

Thank you for reading this edition of the Car Pro Weekly, recommending it to your friends and family, and for listening to the Car Pro Radio Show. 

We hope you found it to be informative and entertaining. Remember we're always here for you at www.carprousa.com.

Until next week, stay safe, don't drink and drive, remember our Troops and public safety officers, and may God Bless.

Thank you for listening to the Car Pro Show.