Las Vegas Car Talk: What heat does to your car, how to prepare and more

By Christopher Alvarez

Published July 10, 2023 at 8:06 AM PDT

File - A mechanic drains oil from a car an auto repair shop, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Collingdale, Pa. With the average new-vehicle price in the U.S. at nearly $48,000 and the cost of a used automobile averaging almost $29,000, many people are getting repairs done and keeping their vehicles longer. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

The scorching summer heat is here, and depending on your seasonal preferences, you might be hating it right now.

But, you know what else might also be hating it right now? Your car.

Whether it’s your air conditioner blasting hot air, battery dying or there’s a new noise you never heard before, it can be frustrating — and maybe costly. 

If you’ve been there or are going through it now, you maybe wish you had a trusty mechanic by your side to help you out.

We have a local mechanic here with us who might be able to save you a lot of time and money with his advice. Frank Scandura is owner of Frank’s European Car Service.

Guests: Frank Scandura, owner, Frank's European Car Service