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January 24, 2025

Dear CarPro Family,

Here we are again, looking at the last weekend of the month.  I talked a lot last Saturday on the radio show about the atmosphere at dealerships in January.  The pace slows down, dealers need the business, especially when their month has been hampered by cold temperatures and often precipitation.  Friends and listeners in the California areas affected by the fires, we are still here for you and you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

data-privacy-graphicWow, lots of legal information today that I think you will find interesting and could make you really angry.  First, GM and OnStar have drawn fire from the Federal Trade Commission for spying on you and selling your information, but they are not alone.  The Texas Attorney General is suing Allstate insurance for the same thing, which is sure to spur more states to take similar action.  A subsidiary of Toyota is being fined 1.6 billion dollars, and yes, that is billion with a B. 

Many of you have asked how Kevin McCarthy was doing since he retired last September after 23 years with me on the Car Pro Show.  Today, you can find out for yourself and listen to a friend of mine, Rowdy Yates, who did an interview with Kevin about his decades in broadcasting.  I even learned some things I did not know. 

autoshow3Houston, your Auto Show is next week, I have details for you below.  DFW, we’re 4 weeks away, but tune into the WBAP Car Pro Show TOMORROW where we’ll have Brent Franks, the President of the North Texas Auto Dealers with us on the air to discuss the auto show.  Remember, too, we’ll be doing the show live from the floor of the DFW Auto Expo on February 22nd, and we’ll begin giving away free tickets next week so you can attend.

In sad news, Mecum’s John Kraman, who was on the Car Pro Show less than six months ago passed away suddenly, and two of my all-time favorite Lexus models say goodbye, but you can still get one for now.  Also below, all the 4-1-1 on the all-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid, and the Corvette ZR1 with a mere 1,064-horses under the hood.

Don’t miss Kim Komando’s Special Report this week about automaker subscription monthly or annual charges.  You’ve heard me complain about this on the air.  In advice today, I write about the importance of keeping proper maintenance records, which could really save you a lot of money and hassle down the road. 

hummer-jerry-carpro-1In car reviews, I had the amazing 2025 GMC Hummer 3X SUV, an over 9,000-pound all-electric monster of an SUV that makes absolutely no sense, yet I hated giving it back.  This is the longest review I have ever written, which is fitting for the biggest vehicle I’ve ever reviewed.  Our Amy Plemons gives you a full and complete review of the 2025 Acura MDX Type S SUV.

Check the recall section to see if you may need to take action on your vehicle.  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.

Plus, lots of other information you will enjoy, including my video of the week we talk about on the air all the time!  If you have never been to our FAQ page, take a minute and peruse the categories, something there will interest you for sure → FAQ.

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We so appreciate all of you who take this newsletter and listen to the show every week.  We know that without you, there is no Car Pro Radio Show.  So always let us know when we can help you. If you have not been there lately, take a look at our website, carpro.com, it changes all the time! 

Have a terrific week.  See you on the radio!

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  It's Here: The Last Weekend of January!

last-weekend-deals-canvapro-jan-26This is the last weekend of January, which means the deals are going to get even better.  Inventories are building fast and, in fact, many of our dealers are overstocked and eager to move some metal and avoid big interest bills on their vehicle stock, especially with interest rates so high.  It is actually less expensive to sell a vehicle at a very low profit than to pay a big interest bill.  I know this from personal experience.

Unusually good incentives have increased as the month has gone on, as I predicted, so your timing is good to get yourself a bargain. Truck incentives have really seen escalations.  For instance, on the #1 selling vehicle in America, the F-150, in many markets the 2024 models have as much as $3750 in cash back.

If you have a trade-in, used car values have continually ticked up the past three weeks.  

You can visit any of our dealers by clicking CERTIFIED CAR PROS at CarPro.com find the closest Car Pro Certified dealer to you.  Incentives mostly end next Friday, January 31st.

Click Here To Find A CarPro Dealer →

  Straight Talk and Honest Answers

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CarPro Advice:
The Importance of Car Maintenance Records

Keep records like you are going to have to present the evidence in court, because you may well have to.

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  U.S. Auto Sales

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New Car Prices Rose In December 

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1 in 4 People With A Trade-In Had Negative Equity In Q4

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   Car Data and Your Privacy

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FTC Takes Action Against GM & OnStar For Spying On You

Read more→

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More Spying: Texas AG Sues Allstate Insurance

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 DFW: The North Texas Auto Expo Is In 4 Weeks!

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The North Texas Auto Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center February 20-23, and we will be doing a LIVE BROADCAST from the floor of the show 9 AM to 2 PM on February 22nd so make plans now to come say hi.  We’ll start giving away tickets on the WBAP show, on the air on February 1st, so tune in to win!

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Jerry with Brent Franks, NTXAD President.

This Saturday, January 25, we welcome Brent Franks, the President of the North Texas Auto Dealers Association, in studio to talk more about the upcoming auto show! 

  On The Road: Test Drives  

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All-Electric 2025 GMC Hummer 3X  

Does it make any sense? No. But who said it needs to?

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2025 Acura MDX SH-AWD Type S w/Advance

Great updates make Acura's flagship SUV even better!

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 Bumper to Bumper: Industry News

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The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Is Back!
 But not as a plug-in this time.
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Very Sad: We Say Goodbye To 2 Of My Favorite Lexus Models

Read more→
 
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Toyota Subsidiary Fined $1.6 Billion

Read more→

 

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  Weekly Recalls/Investigation Report

 Our Incentive Guide

incentives-3Check 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 by zip code.

Find Incentives By Automaker → 

 Kim Komando Special Report

Besides 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.

Kim looks at something I’ve complained about on the Car Pro Show:  Car companies charging a fee for something already on your car:

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"New cars are basically snazzy computers on wheels, packing 1,000 to 3,000 processors. That means we get all kinds of great features, but that’s not all — the more complex our cars get, the more at risk we are. I’m not talking about theft; I mean remote carjacking … or worse.

Picture this: Someone with enough skill and bad intentions could stop your car while you’re driving it. Want a car with all the features, security, safety and otherwise? Get ready to shell out cash on top of your lease or car payment."

For her entire report, 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!

winner-jan-17We 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 Auto HeatShield!

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

Visit AutoHeatShield here →

  It's Here! The CarPro Merchandise Shop!

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Just click here or on the left to subscribe. You'll see 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

Best of all, it’s 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.

  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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  Jerry's Video Of The Week!

 My video this week is a BUNCH OF BULL!  So, what do you do if you have a bull that weighs 1,500 pounds or so, and you need to move it, but you own a sedan instead of a truck?  In this very short video, you’ll see that if there is a will, there is a way.  Now I think I’ve seen it all.

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 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.

Recent additions to our affiliate family include:

  • KLXX 1270 AM Bismark-Madan North Dakota
    • Saturday 5p to 6p CT (Replay)
  • KKTK AM 1400/FM 97.1 in Texarkana, TX
    • Saturday: 12 noon to 3 pm CT (Replay)
  • KQEW 102.3 FM in Fordyce, Arkansas
    • Saturday  5PM - 8PM CT (Replay)

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)→

 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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