Bumper to Bumper Podcast

About Bumper to Bumper Podcast

Welcome to the Bumper to Bumper Podcast — your go-to source for real talk about car repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and everything in between. Hosted by Dave Riccio and John Riggle of Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair, this show gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how shops actually work, the truth about repairs, and what you need to know to avoid getting ripped off. Whether you're a car owner who wants to stay informed or just curious about the automotive world, we break it down in simple terms with real stories, expert advice, and the occasional laugh.

Publisher

Bumper to Bumper Podcast

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Don’t Service Your Transmission Until You Know This

   Can changing your transmission fluid actually cause the transmission to fail? And if your vehicle already has 100,000+ miles, is it safer to leave it alone?Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down one of the most misunderstood maintenance decisions vehicle owners face: transmission service.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The REAL Cost of Owning a Car Nobody Budgets For...

   🚗 Need a transmission or auto repair diagnosis in Arizona? Schedule an appointment with Tri-City Transmission & Auto Repair 👉 https://tricitytransmission.com/The monthly payment isn't the full cost of owning a car. Maintenance is coming and as the miles add up, those expenses can get much bigger than many vehicle owners expect.Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down what you should realistically budget for car maintenance from a new vehicle through 90,000 miles. They cover oil changes, tires, brakes, transmission service, fluids, unexpected repairs, and why the 6-7 year mark can become an expensive point in a vehicle's life. ☎️ Give us a call at 480-937-1079 and leave us your car question. We may answer it on an upcoming episode!

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   The Car Mods That Cause Problems You Never Expected...

   Can a simple car modification actually create a much more expensive problem somewhere else?Dave Riccio and Jon Riggle break down the hidden tradeoffs behind common vehicle modifications including aftermarket air filters and cold air intakes, exhaust systems, oversized tires, deep transmission pans, lift kits, lowering kits, and other popular “upgrades.”

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

66,459

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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