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Dear CarPro Family,  

Surprise!  Yes, we are in your inbox early because I know most of you are going to be off on Friday.  A couple of things you need to know:  First, WE ARE LIVE inside your radio Saturday to help last minute car buyers take advantage of incentives that were extended, and the hard deadline to beat vehicle prices rising due to the tariffs.  Yes, higher prices are coming and the only way to avoid it is to do something by Monday night.  More on that in our lead story below.  Second, this is an abbreviated edition since we didn’t have the full week to work on it due to July 4th.

Here’s the BIG ONE!  The J.D. Power Initial Quality survey results!  These are the ones automakers live and die by.  I have to say, there were some real surprises this year. It is a moving target that is hard to hit.  Many have asked me for a dash cam recommendation, and I really don’t have one, but my friend Kim Komando checked them out!  When it comes to tech, she is your gal, and the report is below.

As we always do as we celebrate another birthday of our great nation, we have some very insightful quotes below from our founding fathers.  It amazes me the foresight these people had.  Also, our reminder about pets and fireworks, it is hard on your fur babies. A record number of people will travel for this holiday and AAA has all the info for you below, including the best times to travel by car!

Texans, the days of seeing paper temporary license plates are GONE.  How will this affect car buyers and dealerships?  I’ve deciphered all the info from multiple sources and put it into a condensed version for you below.

In car reviews, I officially have two 3-row SUVs to bring you, but as you’ll see, only one of them is a 3-row in reality.  I have the 2025 VW Atlas Peak Edition, and I also have for you the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL, one of the better SUV values out there today.  Amy Plemons brings you a great review of the 2025 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature.

The rest of your normal features will be back next week, but don’t fret!  Todd and I have our videos of the week for you below because we know you love those, and you’ll also find your recalls as usual.

If you haven’t perused my FAQ page, please do.  There are likely multiple articles you can use, every one of them written by me. Miss a radio show?  Below we tell you how to get the podcast, and if you missed a newsletter, we tell you how to find the archive page where you can see the last 10 editions.  The incentives have gone up lately, but our Incentive Guide is always 100% up to date.

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We very much appreciate you being part of the newsletter family.  Without you, there is no Car Pro Show.  Let us know how we can help you, and if you haven’t been to our website lately, check it out at CarPro.com. It changes daily.

Have a terrific week.  See you on the radio!

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  Take A Minute: Independence Day Quotes
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Just my humble opinion, but many of our youth today do not realize the true meaning of the 4th of July.  It is, after all, our Independence Day.   Holidays are always fun and a great time to get together with family and friends, but freedom isn’t free, and never will be.  Men and women of America have laid down their lives so we could enjoy living in the greatest nation on earth.

I hope you’ll pause, give thanks, and remember those who died before us, and are still dying today, to preserve these United States of America.  Click the link below for some thoughts from our founding fathers and others.  I hope you enjoy.

Founding Father quotes →

 LAST CALL! Big July 4th Sales Through Monday
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As always, car dealers view holidays as a time when they go into volume mode. July 4th is a rare opportunity for them to start a new month on a high note.  Even as weird as this year is shaping up to be, it is still a holiday and it’s bargain time for you.

There is further urgency for car buyers who missed the end of month and end of quarter on June 30th.  The great incentives across the board were largely extended through Monday, July 7th.  However, I look for a dip down in incentives and we already know upward pricing adjustments are going to happen, due to the tariffs. 

Dealers will be very aggressive this week on trade values because the used market continues to rise, and they won’t miss any business.  They are concerned about the effect of the tariffs and lower incentives, and I can tell you from my many years owning dealerships, you push for NOW.  Dealers cannot control incentives or tariffs, so to coin a phrase, they want to “get while the getting’ is good.”

If you were thinking of a new vehicle this year, or you want to take advantage of Tax Code 179, I can tell you with 100% confidence, vehicle prices will indeed be higher starting next Tuesday.

Go directly to any of our terrific dealer partners by clicking on BUY A CAR, then CERTIFIED CAR PROS.  Click the brand in which you are interested, put in your zip and the closest dealer will come up along with my contact person.  Be sure to speak to them.  If you email them, your VIP Certificate will come right back to you.  Print it and take it with you!

If you’ve put buying off for one reason or another, take the leap now.

  July 4th Incentives

july-4th-incentivespngCheck out our vehicle incentives and lease specials page for information on understanding incentives, plus links to every major manufacturer's incentive page for the latest offers. Just enter your zip code to find current incentives!

Current incentives By Automaker → 

  Travel Forecast and Pet Fireworks Safety Tips
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AAA: 72 Million Will Travel This Holiday   

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Your Pets And The Dangers Of Fireworks 

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   Special July 4th Deal To Help Our Veterans!
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There is no better way to celebrate our freedom this holiday than by entering into our Chevy Trax or Ford F250 Sweepstakes! Right now for a limited time, you can get 50% off select entry levels! 

Click below to CHOOSE YOUR SWEEPSTAKES!

 No More Paper Dealer License Plates in Texas
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As I told you on the air Saturday, a new law goes into effect in Texas TODAY. Starting July 1, dealer-issued paper license plate tags are no more. Permanent metal plates will take their place. I expect the first few weeks could be a little rough as dealers work out the kinks of the new system, but hopefully things will smooth out quickly. So, why the change and how will it impact car shoppers? I'll tell you below:

Read more→

   2J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Results 
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Lexus and Nissan take top honors in the new J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Lexus is the overall top brand, while Nissan is the highest-ranking mass market brand.

Read more →

  On The Road: Test Drives

2025-vw-atlas-peak-edition-hero-2-carpro.jpg2025 Volkswagen Atlas Peak Edition 

A great-looking SUV and outstanding value, but don't expect a true off-roader.

Read Jerry's review→  

2025-Mitsubishi-outlander-hero2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

A great SUV that's a fantastic value if you think of it as a two-row, not three-row SUV.
 
Read Jerry's review→  
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2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature

The fact it's due for a redesign doesn't make the CX-5 any less fun to drive with its turbo engine.

Read Amy's review →  

  Weekly Recalls
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 Kim Komando Special Report: Best Dash Cams

new-kim-kommando-graphiBesides the Car Pro Show and our weekly newsletter, my other favorite radio show and newsletter is Kim Komando’s.  We're on many of the same radio stations across America.  She does for her listeners and newsletter subscribers exactly what I endeavor to do:  Give you useful information to keep you up to date on the latest in cars, only she does it with technology and there is nobody who does it better.  Not sure how she puts out a top-notch newsletter seven days a week, but she does.

This week Kim is sharing her top picks when it comes to dash cams, a topic that I'm asked about a lot. To read her picks, click here.

   Check Out Our Newsletter Archive Page!
Screen Shot 2024-06-27 at 1.11.02 PMDon't forget to check out our newsletter archive! You'll find the past 10 weekly newsletters there.You can find it under the radio show tab on CarPro.com.

Go to the Newsletter Archive →

  Classic Car Contest: Win An AutoHeatShield!
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We have had a lot of fun with our classic car contest on the Car Pro Show Facebook page. We post the photo of a classic vehicle every Saturday morning and invite people to guess the year, make, and model.  The prize: An AutoHeatShield!

Last weekend's classic car was a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS that crosses the block at Mecum's Florida Summer Special auction on Saturday, July 12th!  Official contest rules →

Our Facebook winner this week, and winner of an AutoHeatShield, is:

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CarPro listeners receive a 10% AutoHeatShield discount with the code "CarPro10".
Visit AutoHeatShield here →

  Exclusive Approved Products & Services

CarPro Radio Show host Jerry Reynolds can count the number of products he's endorsed on one hand. He's had many opportunities, but after much due diligence, he usually ends up saying no.  Jerry won’t recommend a product or service unless he's tried it himself and feels good about recommending it.   

Here are the companies Jerry endorses and personally uses →

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  Subscribe to the free DFW Newsletter 

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Just click here or on the left to subscribe. You'll receive it in your inbox every Friday morning! 

 

  Miss the Show? Catch Our Podcast!
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Catch all three hours of the CarPro Show national podcast!  You'll find them posted Saturday afternoon following the show. 

Click here for the WBAP DFW podcast →

  Searching For A New Or Used Vehicle? 

If you are searching for a particular new or used vehicle, we can help you!  The best news is, if you use CarPro to search, when you find the car of your dreams it will be at a CarPro approved dealership.Screen Shot 2023-07-13 at 9.41.44 AM

Our search feature is simple to use. Choose new, used, or certified.  You can select the make and model, or find a price range you are looking at.  Choose the number of miles you are willing to travel and enter your zip code. From there, you can look through all your matches, knowing you are shopping at a dealership I have handpicked that adheres to the high standards I require.

Start your search on the front page of CarPro.com. If you don't find the car of your dreams, check back regularly.

  FAQ: Research Your Questions Before You Shop

Our FAQ page offers answers to questions Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds is asked most frequently.

Visit the FAQ Page →

  You Have 5 Hours To Call The Show! 

phone-2 have 5 hours to call the show!  From 9AM- 2PM Central, 7AM-Noon Pacific, and 10 AM to 3 PM Eastern, the phone numbers are:

  • DFW Show: 9 AM to 11 AM Central, 
    • 1 (800) 288-9227
  • National Show: 11 AM to 2 PM Central,
    • 1 (800) 926-7777 

Add the numbers to your cell phone; you never know when you are going to need straight talk and honest answers about everything automotive.

So, what is the CarPro Radio Show?

Confused about the car buying process? Worried you won’t get a fair deal? Wondering about which vehicle is best for you? Then tune in to the CarPro Radio Show every week where Jerry Reynolds and Todd Chambless will guide you through the car-buying process with confidence. 

No matter where you listen to the show or which station you listen to, you have five hours to call in and ask your questions. We take calls every Saturday from 9 AM-2 PM Central time, 7 AM to Noon Pacific. The phone number is different the first two hours, then changes, so keep that in mind.  

We would love to help you in any way possible!  Keep in mind, we don’t take mechanical questions, but everything else is great!

  Where to Find Us 
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The Car Pro Radio Show is heard every weekend all over the United States, and every weekend we deliver straight talk and honest answers about everything automotive. We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment and tell a friend about the show.

Most of our listeners tell us that they never thought they would look forward to a show about cars.  You may have friends or relatives who feel the same way in the cities below, please make them aware.

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Here are the DFW markets the show airs in, times, and stations, and don't forget you can now listen to WBAP on the FM dial at 93.3 FM!

  • Dallas, TX:  WBAP 820 AM/93.3 FM/99.5 HD 2, Saturday 9am to 11am Central
  • Dallas, TX:  KRLD 1080 AM, Saturday 2pm to 4pm Central (replay)
  • Granbury, TX:  KPIR 1420 AM, Saturday 11am to 2pm Central 

  • Listen to the WBAP Podcast (up every Tuesday)→

 My Must-See Video Of The Week!

Well, I’ll be darned!  Here’s a rare occurrence!  A guy running from the Los Angeles Police that actually gets away!  In this 2-minute or so video, a guy in a Rolls-Royce of all things is running from LAPD, and while these cars are super-nice, I wouldn’t say they were nimble.  Still, this guy gives them the slip and you can see how he does it here:

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  Todd's Video of the Week! 

THIS is why these guys and gals wear safety harnesses when they are up in the air in a bucket truck. All this repairman could do was hold on as he saw a big rig headed his way while working on a traffic signal. This happened in Denham Springs, LA. He only suffered minor injuries - but will likely be starring in a new training video soon.

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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.carpro.com.

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

Sincerely.

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