Freestylin’ at the Garage

When Willie’s Jeep twists an axle in the middle of a desert ravine, the right gear becomes a literal lifesaver. He and Kevin welcome Kris Scherm from ESAB to recount a "clutch" trailside repair using a battery-powered portable welder. From there, the conversation expands to inclu ...  Show more

Kevin and Willie dive into the world of car appraisals with former homicide-detective-turned-appraiser Burke Payne of BP Appraisals, revealing the often-harsh realities and surprising windfalls of the collector car market, where "condition is everything”. Burke discusses his proc ...  Show more

Trying to place value on car dynamics is the endless debate, but the guys dive in to identify the differences. They discuss 3 tricky decisions for Francisco T., and then take on debates for 13-year-old Jack B. and 14-year-old Sam B., who are shopping for cars they can’t yet drive ...  Show more

Recently returned from their Pilgrimage Adventure in Germany, the guys recap some good moments, and talk about future plans. Oliver in San Francisco Bay area is looking to get out of a Fiat 500e lease and get a different electric car, but wants an interim fun car. Dan in PA walks ...  Show more

The path to learning your lesson is not an easy one. Car enthusiasts might overspend, but if it’s a great life experience, has it been worth it? Amrin in San Jose, CA has a short commute, wants something fun, and wants some driving homework. Andrew P. in AR needs two cars for two ...  Show more

The guys return to the debate after discussing many enthusiast cars. In this episode, Todd & Paul tackle cars for Jack, a 16-year-old new driver; Ian, who wants to replace his college beater; and Brad, who drives nearly 40K miles per year. Most newsworthy though, there's a new st ...  Show more