Let’s Talk Wheels

Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum have the automotive news, reviews, interviews, and tips you’re looking for! Learn the ins and outs of the auto and power sports industry, where (and when) to spend your money, and when to save it. Listening to Let’s Talk Wheels can help your vehicle last a little longer, and you will have fun along the way!

Episodes

Oct 7, 2023

44 min

Mike and Jeremy speak with Eric Smedding from Michelin this week about their NEW Truck and SUV tires. They discuss Ford engines blowing up and Kias and Hyundais with a recall for potential fires.
Then, Mike discusses when to change your oil for your driving conditions. Jeremy tackles counterfeit parts problems. All of this and more on this week's Let's Talk Wheels!

Oct 2, 2023

53 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy interviewed Mike Spagnola, President of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association. Mike will inform us of all the essential things SEMA does for the Industry and our fellow enthusiasts. Mike announces SEMAFEST, a very cool event they have coming up that is open to the public!
Mike and Jeremy discuss oil change intervals and tire rotations.
Jeremy asks about doing it yourself or not.
In our extended Podcast segment, Mike N Jeremy talks about DIY tools: where they got their first tools. It’s a Hoot
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Sep 23, 2023

44 min

Mike and Jeremy speak with Rebecca Sparling from GMC this week about the Completely New GMC Acadia launched at the recent Detroit Auto Show.
Mike reviews the Dodge Hornet, and then the guys discuss Privacy, or the lack of it, in your cars. It is terrible, folks, as bad as it gets! Tune in and hear the real deal!

Sep 16, 2023

44 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy speak with the always fun Pete Vicari from Vicari Auctions and creator of the Cruisin the Coast event October 1-8.
Mike reviews the crazy fast Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. (how can 475hp ever be wrong?)
Jeremy speaks with the Ford folks about their new Mach-E Rallye Edition. Be sure to download it and subscribe!

Sep 9, 2023

44 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy speak with Jill Gonzalez from Wallethub about the best and worst states for teen drivers. Also, Jill tells us how to save money when shopping for your teen’s insurance. Mike reviews the 2024 Subaru Impreza and teaches us about charging systems. Jeremy updates us on his VW Truck project.

Sep 2, 2023

44 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy interview Will Barrett from Enphase, an energy company that provides homeowners with EV chargers, Solar Panels, and batteries for residential use. Mike reviews the GMC Canyon AT4X Truck, and Jermy discusses Classic Cars that are becoming more affordable.

Aug 31, 2023

49 min

On this week's show, Mike and Jeremy discuss Ford Dropping the entry-level Bronco, thus raising prices. They explain two Jeep software recalls and a Nissan Sentra recall.
They wrap up the news segment with a story of Honda/Acura adopting Tesla's NACS Charging Plug (and their network of chargers) And FORD CEO Jim Farly's Uncomfortable Route 66 EV Road Trip where finding fast chargers was a problem. Farley later said they would also be looking at using the TESLA NACS Standard Plug. I GUESS Tesla and Mr Musk are smarter than they thought.
Mike's Seg 2 review is the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xE Plugin Hybrid.
Jeremy explains which collectible vehicles have dropped prices and would be a good buy. All this and oxygen sensor repair information on this weeks Lets Talk Wheels
Our Seg 3 guest is Carl Benton, founder and owner of Polymer Dynamics Engine Coating and producer of Polydyn TX7 Engine Treatment. Carl teaches us how to extend the life of our turbochargers and engines in general. (and $$$) Good Information!
The Podcast Segment talks about the vehicles that have dropped in price and how to approach their owners.

Aug 19, 2023

44 min

Mike and Jeremy speak with Ted Ryan, the Ford Company Historian and head of the team responsible for the Ford Heritage Vault. Https://Fordheritagevault.com  is where you can find 15K of FREE downloadable hi-resolution historical Ford brochures and photos. Along with Ted’s announcement, Mike reviews the NEW Nissan Z and answers your current and classic car questions. Be sure to tune in to this week's show!

Aug 12, 2023

44 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy talk fuel tanks with Ben Winter from Transferflow. Transferflow builds the best (in our opinion) replacement fuel tanks on the market today. If you could use a larger capacity under the body or in the bed tank, these folks are the ones to talk to. Mike reviews the Buick Encore Avenir, and Jeremy explains EV replacement powertrains. All this and more on this week’s Lets Talk Wheels

Aug 5, 2023

44 min

This week, Mike and Jeremy interviewed the always-popular Tony Zeal, Global Training for CTEK (the battery charger people). Tony tells us how to prevent damaging our vehicles when jump-starting cars. They also speak with GM Design Engineer Ursla Stanborough about hands-free driving. 
This week's car review is the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer III. In the classic car segment, Mike and Jeremy talk about cooling systems and how to maintain and improve their operation. Be sure to listen or subscribe, and never miss a show!

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