Podcasts by Car Care for the Clueless - Pam Oakes

What Every Car Owner Should Know from 2019-03-11T17:56:48

Pam Oakes, ASE Automotive Professional is back with a brand new episode of Car Care for The Clueless.    You’ll hear the top 10 tips for car owners, what’s happening with the Ford re...

Car Care for the Clueless–Saving Money at the Repair Shop from 2012-12-31T05:01:55

On this week’s episode of “Car Care for the Clueless” host Pam Oakes teams up with Peter Sudak – our gadget guru – for a lesson on how to have your car repaired, properly. The two, ASE-certified...

Car Care for the Clueless – Protecting your tire investment from 2012-12-24T05:01:19

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to protect your vehicle’s tires by having a proper alignment. Jerry Oakes, 45-year-plus automotive t...

Car Care for the Clueless–Save gas, save money from 2012-12-17T05:01:02

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes tells listeners how to save fuel and turn it into “found” monies in your wallet this week on Car Care for the Clueless. Our own “gadget guru” Peter Su...

Car Care for the Clueless–Holiday car care, safety tips from 2012-12-10T05:01:59

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses keeping you and your vehicle safe this holiday season. It’s that time of year when we are preoccupied with gifts, shopping and de...

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Car Care for the Clueless–12 gifts for your vehicle this season from 2012-11-26T05:01:02

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes teams up with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays Santa. The two-some talk about 12 “perfect” gifts for friends and relatives that ar...

Car Care for the Clueless–Timely travel tips for this holiday season from 2012-11-19T05:01:14

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes tells listeners how to go over the river and through the roadways in this week’s episode. She discusses what your ASE certified technician ...

Car Care for the Clueless–Is your vehicle “road ready?” from 2012-11-12T05:01:25

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes teams up with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays “catch-up” with our listeners’ emails. Pam is on a roll to get everyone back into t...

Car Care for the Clueless–Surviving a disaster car care tips from 2012-11-05T05:01:52

ASE-certified auto tech host Pam Oakes discusses how you can help your vehicle — and yourself –when a disaster strikes in your community, on this week’s episode of “Car Care for the ...

Car Care for the Clueless–How much money are you really spending on car care? from 2012-10-29T04:01:59

On week’s episode of “Car Care for the Clueless” host Pam Oakes teams up with Peter Sudak – our gadget guru – for a behind the scenes look at the tire industry and practices that will make you a...

Car Care for the Clueless–Keeping the money in your wallet from 2012-10-15T04:01:22

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes tells everyone how to save money at the gas pump. From tires to Top-Tier fuel, we cover it all. And an added bonus: Peter Sudak our gadget ...

Car Care for the Clueless–Everything you wanted to know automotive from 2012-10-07T04:01:32

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes sits down with listeners this week regarding “what’s up and coming” for the car care consumer. From high-pressure, gasoline engines to $12,000 brake s...

Car Care for the Clueless–Auto history, needed maintenance on automatic transmissions from 2012-10-01T04:01:03

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes teams up with ASE-Master Pablo Sarmiento to give listeners a little automotive history this week. The two techs talk about the evolution of the automa...

Car Care for the Clueless–Saving your tires, money from 2012-09-24T04:01:45

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes and special guest 45-year automotive veteran Jerry Oakes tell you how to get the most out of your tires, money on this week’s episode of Car Care for ...

Car Care for the Clueless–Whose money is it, anyway? from 2012-09-10T00:39:31

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes asks, “Is your service advisor or auto tech on commission?” on this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless. Guest ASE-certified tech Jimmy Shewma...

Car Care for the Clueless–Saving you money at the shop from 2012-09-02T19:05:04

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host and ASE certified tech Pam Oakes discusses how you can help yourself save on auto repairs — and you don’t even have to know which end of ...

Car Care for the Clueless–More maintenance ideas to save you money from 2012-08-27T02:33:58

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes talks with auto tech Chris Moistner and discuss what your vehicle needs between oil changes, on this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless. Pete...

Car Care for the Clueless–Keeping money in your wallet from 2012-08-20T02:35:45

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. From overheating engines to ...

Car Care for the Clueless–Got the “new” car bug? We can help! from 2012-08-13T03:14:19

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes talks with email writer “Lee” and discuss the pros and cons of buying a newer, used vehicle on this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless. Liste...

Car Care for the Clueless–No “SIR” you need protection from 2012-08-06T00:09:56

ASE-certified tech and radio host Pam Oakes goes over the pros and cons of supplemental air restraints (SIR) or air bags in vehicles. Joining her this week on Car Care for the Clueless is ASE-Ma...

Car Care for the Clueless–Going to the mailbox… from 2012-07-30T04:01:51

ASE certified technician and host of Car Care for the Clueless Pam Oakes catches up on her email questions this week. And along for the ride is our own gadget guru, Peter Sudak, to help answer t...

Car Care for the Clueless–Who can service your car best? from 2012-07-23T04:00:31

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks to email writer Ann, from Michigan. She has a nagging feeling that her repair facility has taken her for a “ride”. Tune in and listen...

Car Care for the Clueless–You may be on vacation, but your car isn’t from 2012-07-16T04:01:23

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes answers customers’ questions regarding car repair. And, don’t miss out on our cheap car tip, a bit of automotive history and Peter Sudak, o...

Car Care for the Clueless–Caring for your car this summer vacation from 2012-07-09T04:01:31

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes tells you how to prep your vehicle for a great summer driving experience. Pam is joined by our own gadget guru Peter Sudak this episode. Sh...

Car Care for the Clueless–Pablo, Pam steer you in the right direction from 2012-07-02T04:01:53

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with ASE-Master Pablo Sarmiento regarding a vehicle’s most important feature: steering. Let the two techs take you on an automotive h...

Car Care for the Clueless–What your tech needs to know to help you, your car from 2012-06-25T04:01:43

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and our own gadget guru Peter Sudak help out five listeners regarding their car care questions, needs. From why you don’t drive with a chec...

Car Care for the Clueless–What to ask your tech from 2012-06-18T04:01:19

What do you need to know to survive a trip to the service department? This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes responds to an email question regarding dealership services. Ken from...

Car Care for the Clueless–What to ask your tech from 2012-06-11T04:01:57

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses what to tell your tech with ASE tech Jimmy Shewmaker. How can you get your vehicle repaired right – the first time! Also, our gad...

Car Care for the Clueless – Steering you in the right direction regarding tires from 2012-06-04T04:00:45

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with email listener Jill regarding her up-and-coming tire purchase. Jerry Oakes, 45-plus year automotive veteran (and, yes, Pam’s dad...

Car Care for the Clueless – Customer’s questions answered from 2012-05-28T04:01:49

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses car care with various car consumers. Do I need nitrogen in my tires? When do I get an alignment? And many more…tune in and learn ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Cheap summer travel tips from 2012-05-21T04:22:21

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with her mom regarding what roadside “emergency” supplies she needs to have in the trunk for safe, summer travel…and, boy, does she h...

Car Care for the Clueless – Going forward with your vehicle from 2012-05-14T04:01:12

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Master ASE-L1 tech Pablo Sarmiento on how your four-wheel-drive transmission can benefit you and your fuel economy. When is the ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Shifting subjects regarding your transmission from 2012-05-07T03:38:28

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the fifth of five segment...

Car Care for the Clueless – Learn to “cool off” this summer from 2012-04-30T04:01:44

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the fourth of five segmen...

Car Care for the Clueless – Get in “charge” of your vehicle from 2012-04-23T04:01:22

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the third of five segment...

Car Care for the Clueless – This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes entertains three questions from our guest audience regarding automotive maintenance. And while we are on the subject, Pam is going to mention maintenance many times this month to get us back on track checking our fluid levels and tire pressure, condition. from 2012-04-16T04:01:59

Also, Pam has another Cheap Car Tip to help you with little maintenance items on your vehicle, at little cost. Our Automotive History Lesson of the week talks about how something that was used f...

Car Care for the Clueless – And, did I say maintenance? from 2012-04-09T04:01:54

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the second of five segmen...

Car Care for the Clueless – The ABC’s on ABS, brake pads, etc. from 2012-04-02T04:01:32

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak regarding how you can arm yourself and wallet regarding car repair. On the first of five segment...

Car Care for the Clueless – Which repair shop is your best fit? from 2012-03-26T04:01:17

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to choose an auto repair center with someone who never has needed this service: Her mom. Her grandfather (my great-grandfathe...

Car Care for the Clueless – Maintenance, maintenance, and did I say maintenance? from 2012-03-19T04:01:15

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with ASE-Master L1 tech Pablo Sarmiento to give you the straight skinny on how to keep your repair bills down and your fuel savings u...

Car Care for the Clueless – New auto technology will shock you more than the fuel prices from 2012-03-12T04:01:18

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak about what’s up and coming for the automotive consumer. They discuss hybrid vehicles, pushy serv...

Car Care for the Clueless – “Yes, you can: Saving money at the pump” from 2012-03-05T05:01:30

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes is focusing in on how the consumer can actually save money at the gas pump. First, she talks with Sandy regarding her Lexus and its fuel is...

Car Care for the Clueless – Save gas and save money at the same time! from 2012-02-27T05:01:01

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes focuses on the up and coming automotive issue: fuel prices. Yes, you too can keep the cost of running your car down the street by following...

Car Care for the Clueless – Get your car repaired right – the first time! from 2012-02-20T05:01:34

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Jimmy Shewmaker regarding what you need to tell you tech before your vehicle is repaired. The two ASE-certified techs tell you t...

Car Care for the Clueless – Your email questions answered by Pam and Peter from 2012-02-13T05:01:35

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes sits down with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays catch-up with listeners’ e-mails. Both ASE-certified technicians put in thei...

Car Care for the Clueless – Car ER coming to a computer near you; to buy or not to buy a used car from 2012-01-30T05:01:17

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes announces the premier showing to the CAR-ER Show (car-ershow.com) debuting Groundhog’s Day (Feb 2) on a computer near you. For more info, g...

Car Care for the Clueless – 012312 from 2012-01-23T05:02:27

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and ASE-certified L1 tech Jimmy Shewmaker discuss how important it is to maintain your vehicle. They stress this by giving “horror st...

Car Care for the Clueless – 011612 from 2012-01-16T05:01:29

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes teams up with our own gadget guru Peter Sudak and plays “catch-up” with our listeners’ emails. Pam is on a roll this month trying to get ev...

Car Care for the Clueless – This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes entertains three questions from our guest audience regarding automotive maintenance. And while we are on the subject, Pam is going to mention maintenance many times this month to get us back on track checking our fluid levels and tire pressure, condition. from 2012-01-09T05:01:25

Also, Pam has another Cheap Car Tip to help you with little maintenance items on your vehicle, at little cost. Our Automotive History Lesson of the week talks about how something that was used f...

Car Care for the Clueless – This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes sits down with ASE-Master L1 technician Pablo Sarmiento to discuss how important your antifreeze level and condition is for your vehicle this winter season. They talk about the different types of antifreeze for different types of manufacturers – one type does not fit all nowadays. from 2012-01-02T05:01:19

What cost $2 and does a world of good for your car or truck? Tune in and find out the answer in our Cheap Car Care segment. And not only is the cure cheap, it doesn’t take a lot of your valuable...

Car Care for the Clueless – New Year, new car? from 2011-12-26T05:01:13

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses when it’s time to junk that jalopy. Lee from Florida is on the fence whether or not to trade in his vehicle or keep the auto for ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Don’t know what to get that person“who has everything”?—We’ve got twelve car care gift ideas from 2011-12-12T05:01:18

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and our gadget guru Peter Sudak team up to help you with last minute gift ideas. The duo chose 12 product that are economicall...

Car Care for the Clueless – Questions you need to ask your tech from 2011-12-05T05:01:22

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes, with fellow ASE-certified technician Jim Shewmaker, discuss what every car consumer should ask their automotive shop. You don...

Car Care for the Clueless – Getting a jump on old man winter from 2011-11-28T05:01:07

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and our own gadget guru Peter Sudak let listeners know how to prep their vehicle for winter. They discuss various items that are subject to...

Car Care for the Clueless – Spending a day at the shop from 2011-11-14T05:01:09

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with customers at her Fort Myers (FL) shop. The topics range from check engine lights to brakes. Interesting, info...

Car Care for the Clueless – When to take a“brake” from 2011-11-07T05:01:34

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses the pros and cons of brake components with email call-in listener Doug from Phoenix. He was wondering why brak...

Car Care for the Clueless – Why do I need spark plugs? from 2011-10-24T04:01:50

This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes and ASE-Master L1 technician Pablo Sarmiento discuss why you have spark plugs and when you need to replace the electrical c...

Car Care for the Clueless – How can you save even more money on car care? from 2011-10-17T04:01:34

Have your vehicle checked out each month to make sure your wheels keep you moving. On this week’s episode of “Car Care for the Clueless”, host Pam Oakes discusses vehicle maint...

Car Care for the Clueless – Keeping your tires“in line” from 2011-10-10T04:01:38

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes answers a time-tested question, “When does my vehicle need an alignment?” Pam explains how you, too, can tel...

Car Care for the Clueless – Catching up with the motor mail from 2011-10-03T04:01:19

This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes catches up with her listeners’ emails. We will feature getting the most MPG out of your motor car, new tires versus u...

Car Care for the Clueless – To Buy or Not to Buy… from 2011-09-26T04:01:28

When is it time to throw in the towel and look for a new or used car? Car Care for the Clueless host Pam Oakes talks to a listener and gives him helpful hints. There are many factors that play i...

Car Care for the Clueless – How to find a repair shop from 2011-09-19T04:01:41

This week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to find a repair and tire center in your area. Joining her this week is Bev Oakes — Pam’s mom ...

Car Care for the Clueless – What’s the difference between AWD and 4×4? from 2011-09-12T04:01:59

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with Master ASE-certified technician Pablo Sarmiento regarding the difference between all-wheel-drive (AWD) and fo...

Car Care for the Clueless – Customers learn to communicate with their auto tech from 2011-09-05T04:01:01

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with fellow ASE-certified technician Jimmy Shewmaker the proper way to communicate with your auto technician. Bein...

Car Care for the Clueless – Last minute directions for your summer vacation road trip from 2011-08-29T04:01:52

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes discusses how to make your last chance, Labor Day weekend trip a success. In-studio guest is our own gadget guru, Peter Sudak. He adds his ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Customers speak up on this week’s show from 2011-08-22T04:01:58

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, show host Pam Oakes takes questions from some of her customers regarding vehicle symptoms. Maggie asks about wheel balance, Rob questions brake noise and ...

Car Care for the Clueless – To Patch or Plug: That is the question from 2011-08-15T04:01:26

You’re stuck on the side of the road, tire flat as a pancake. So after the motor club comes to your aide, do you go ahead and let them plug the tire and get you back on the road? Or, tell ...

Car Care for the Clueless – How much is that repair? from 2011-08-08T04:01:38

Do you ever wonder why it is so costly to repair your vehicle? Some parts costs have gone up more than a 1000-percent in the past decade. Why? Host Pam Oakes, ASE, discusses the price increase o...

Car Care for the Clueless – 080111 from 2011-08-01T05:01:18

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks with some of her customers regarding their car care questions. Jack wants to know how important it is to have an engine noise checked...

Car Care for the Clueless – Two meanings for“air bag” from 2011-07-25T05:01:11

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, our host Pam Oakes will be discussing the difference between two automotive components on your car with the same name: air bag. The safety restraint is ca...

Car Care for the Clueless – From A/C to overheating: What do you do with your car? from 2011-07-18T05:01:29

On this episode of Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes talks to John from Florida regarding his vehicle’s phantom A/C problem. After listening to his concerns, Pam advises him to see...

Car Care for the Clueless – Revving up your knowledge of your instrumental panel, tachometer from 2011-07-04T05:01:09

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, we talk to Tom from Ohio regarding the usefulness of the tachometers on newer vehicles. If you don’t know what one is, now’s the time to under...

Car Care for the Clueless – Services YOU can perform to maintain vehicle value from 2011-06-20T05:01:45

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes gives her listeners car care tips on how to restore a vehicle to its showroom luster. First, she explains that trash and debris in the cab ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Does you car still require a“tune-up”? from 2011-06-13T05:01:55

On this week’s episode of Car Care for the Clueless, e-mailer Fred from Florida inquires about his car needing a tune up, or does it? Even though vehicles still have spark plugs, there is ...

Car Care for the Clueless – Air vs. Nitrogen: What should you be putting in your car’s tires from 2011-06-06T05:01:05

This week on Car Care for the Clueless, host Pam Oakes catches up on her e-mails (carcare4clueless@aol.com) regarding individual car care questions. Her first email covers what to put in your ve...

Car Care for the Clueless – Customers’get their car questions answered from 2011-05-30T05:01:27

This week on “Car Care for the Clueless“, Pam takes questions from customers at her shop, Pam’s Motor City Automotive, in Florida. First on at the mike is Colleen. She wants to...

Car Care for the Clueless – How you can protect your car, your vacation from travel mishaps from 2011-05-23T05:01:03

This weekend — Memorial Weekend — sets off yet another summer vacation season for many families throughout the U.S. You have your bags packed, but what about your vehicle’s sui...

Car Care for the Clueless – Save fuel, save money from 2011-05-16T05:01:20

Learn how you too can maintain your vehicle and save money. This week’s topic talks about catalytic converters. What’s that, you say? Caddi-lit-ic…is this a General Motors inve...

Car Care for the Clueless – Part 2: Telling Your Tech the Truth from 2011-05-09T05:01:28

In last week’s show, we explored what would make your tech tell a fib. Now, the tables are turned and we look at why car owners don’t always tell the truth — and its consequenc...

Car Care for the Clueless – Who’s Telling the Truth: Part One from 2011-05-02T05:01:54

So you need an expensive automotive repair. The service writer is throwing words like EGR and DPFE…and all the while you are thinking of the check you have to write to get your vehicle fix...

Car Care for the Clueless – Ask questions: You too can be car care savvy from 2011-04-25T05:01:52

Ever want to ask a car care question, but didn’t quite know how to say it? This week’s show has three car owners asking simple questions regarding their vehicle. And, unlike other au...

Car Care for the Clueless – Basic care and feeding for your vehicle’s“sneakers” from 2011-04-18T05:01:50

Do you know that each vehicle requires a specific tire? Jill from Arizona knows the answer now that she emailed us (at http://carcare4clueles@aol.com) asking our help regarding replacement ̶...

Car Care for the Clueless – Save $$$ On Every Fill-Up from 2011-04-11T05:01:28

Does it seem that your dollars and car aren’t going as far? Do you cringe each time you look at the gas pump prices while filling your vehicle? Are you looking for a smaller car to cut-dow...

Car Care for the Clueless–Safety in Shopping Mall Parking Lots from 2011-04-04T05:01:26

There is nothing more fun than to go shopping at the local mall on a Saturday morning. The shoes, the clothes…all those sales add up to a mound of packages. This is exactly what the opport...