Auto Correct: Slick Driving

Wipers? Check. Tires? Check. Brake Lights? Check. What do you need to check before driving in the rain and other tips are covered on today's show with Allison Walker, The Lady Auto Mechanic. https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech Recalls for the week: 2014-2019 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid problem with the tailgate lid lights accumulating moisture; 2019 Jeep Wranglers, Ram 1500s steering wheel can pop off; 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi, 2006-2013 Grand Vitara problem with the front passenger seat leather; 2018-2019 Volvo S90, XC60 problems with the front seats. You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website:http://https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Consumer Reports has a list of 108 2007-16 models that have a record of much-worse-than-average overall reliability based on subscriber responses to their Annual Auto Survey. Today, we’re going to caution you about: GMC Yukon and XL model years 2007-2008, 2014-2016 WORST GMC YUKON PROBLEMS #1:Excessive Oil Consumption2007 Yukon #2:Taillight Not Working Properly2015 Yukon #3:A/C Doesn't Work2015 Yukon Please consider reading up on the reliability of this car before purchasing it as a used car, suggests Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/used-cars/used-cars-to-avoid-buying/ .http://carcomplaints.com is another resource for unreliable car lists. If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the 2019 Jeep Wrangler https://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williams In the News: 'Buyer beware' at http://ee.usatoday.com/Olive/ODN/USATSample/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=USA%2F2019%2F04%2F11&entity=Ar00103&sk=23595237&mode=text Tips for Driving in the Rain Wait Until the Weather Improves if Possible Double Check Your Car’s Equipment Slow Down Turn On Your Headlights Use Your Windshield Wipers Maintain a Safe Distance Between Cars Avoid Heavy Braking Watch Out For Standing Water Let Off The Gas When Hydroplaning Ventilate Your Car