Everyday Driver

When should you buy a new car if you get a new job? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday and talk about the perceptions of changing cars. Wesley B. and his wife in Seattle, WA have long daily commutes, and he wants to rediscover fun but still address their growing family needs. Social media questions include topics about increasing speed limits, favorite automotive writers and worst current car mod trends… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

Imagine your vacation house has a fun car waiting for you, but one purchased for a low budget for lack of use. Carlos S. in Montreal, Canada spends one month a year in Alicante, Spain, and is searching for a trackable, collectible, family car to keep there. Jordan in San Jose, CA is thinning out his 6-car collection, and trying to pare down to a number more reasonable for commuting and family duties. Finally, social media questions address the headspace of drivers who don’t let you pass on canyon roads, paint-to-sample colors for VW, and coasting with manual transmissions… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time.

The guys discuss the best road trip car at any budget and offer completely different perspectives as to how they arrived at their decisions. Fern and Rad in Honolulu, HI write with their changing car needs to include a small dog and family members, and they are mulling electric cars that fit their lifestyle. Social media questions include discussion about cornering and motion sickness, dealership trust and the LA car scene… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

Should you give your car to your wife, and wait to shop for something else for yourself? This is the conundrum for Tony C. in Jacksonville, FL, whose wife loves his Chevy SS, but still isn’t sure what she wants to drive next. The guys debate an extra car that will remain at the vacation home of Peter S. and his wife in the northeast US, and then discuss social media questions about meaningful drives, car collections based on engine placement, and the balancing act of saving for the future or spending it on a fun car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time.

How do you convince your friends that driving can be fun? The guys take on this Topic Tuesday debate from Austin S., who asks for fresh ideas. The car debate is for Blake B. in Los Angeles, a Morgan 3-wheeler owning enthusiast who loves canyon driving. He wants a fourth car that is exciting yet functional; something his wife might consider driving. Finally, social media questions include best and worst car names, consistent vs. formulaic video content, and possibly letting your best friend’s wife teach your wife how to drive stick shift? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

Is it possible to have simultaneous sports car ownership and start a family? The first step is to purge the Camry and consider other options, like Dale D. is doing in Tacoma, WA. When you’re re-inspired by the driving you did early in life, track cars come back around, but they need to do everything else too. David E. in Omaha, NE is looking at choices for both street and track. Finally, the guys discuss best approaches for getting good MPG while climbing hills, the most American car you can buy, and women in the design studio… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time.

Do you own your car, or does it own you? The Topic Tuesday debate is about buying your dream car and hating it, because you want to keep it perfect and scratch-free. Michael in Houston TX writes about his predicament of wanting a fun, inexpensive sports car, but not wanting to appear ostentatious as a young professional. Social media questions include discussion about the most recognizable design elements that define a brand, the COTA F1 race in Austin, and how many gears is too many? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30 Eastern.

What happens when your car is suddenly boring to you? Get something different? Try to squeeze more enjoyment out of your old one? Although the budgets are different, the dilemma is the same for Jody B. in Utah and Brooks and his wife Sara in California. The guys talk about taking sides over brand loyalty and how to avoid getting disowned by your family, and they clarify the discussion on aggressive vs. purposeful driving… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 on Saturday mornings at 7:30AM Eastern time.

This Topic Tuesday centers around cars that are great to drive for a variety of reasons, but probably offer a less-than-ideal ownership experience. Also, there have been prior debates on car choices for many professions, but this time the spotlight is on Dr. Aleem N., who recently moved from NYC to Seattle. In addition to many social media questions, the traffic flow/lane merging issue stands out as an argument to solve, but the guys aren’t sure if they do… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time.

Driving cars in their country of origin could be a bucket list all by itself, so during the time period that Matt H. works as an English teacher in rural Japan, he wants to experience the local car flavors and roads there. Nick J. lives on Yonaguni Island in Japan as well, but when he moves to the U.S., he wants an ideal sports car to track and autocross -- so the guys offer up their suggestions. Finally, questions from social media include discussion about best cars that look like Darth Vader, how to figure out your car-buying budget, and why does size equate to luxury? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time.

What brands or cars are best represented in each decade? The guys tackle this Topic Tuesday, going back to the 50’s and discussing notable milestones that stick out in their minds. They also debate changing over George and Sarah’s garage in Guatemala City, GTM, talk about the Singer/Williams DLS Porsche 911, best sleeper cars, and brands that no longer exist—what happens to maintenance and repairs if you buy those cars? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time.

Should you hold off on buying a fun car, or wait for future models and technology to appear in dealerships? That’s the debate for Derek in MI, who likes frugal living but wants to get something emotional. Maurice in Quebec, Canada likes enjoying enthusiast cars under the speed limit, and wants a car that won’t attract much attention but still be fun. More questions from social media include favorite V8 sounds, great BMW cars without M badges, and the once-a-year car… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel continues on Saturday mornings through July, August and September 2018 at 7:30AM Eastern time.

Sometimes cars get built that change a brand’s perception entirely, or maybe they leave a lasting impression on the driver. The guys talk about the ones that represented an industry shift, or simply cars that changed their driving forever. They discuss first fun car choices for Greg W. in Kentucky, who still needs four doors but wants a great drive. Then, social media questions bring topics like viscerally stimulating cars, supercharging the Toyota 86, and whether or not to get higher quality tires… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars.

Remember good visibility in cars? Larger A-pillars and new proportions on modern cars make it seem like the old cars were better to see out of. Jess in northern California is addicted to old Swedish turbos, but willing to make a change if he can find a more modern sports car with good sight lines. Russell in Maryland is an empty-nest enthusiast, and wants to add some fun car spice back in his life. The guys then discuss social media questions too, with topics like Level-2 electric car chargers, matching cars to your perceived income status, more watches, and helicopters! Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! TV Season 3 on Velocity Channel begins July 7, 2018 at 7:30 Eastern time.

Distracted driving is never a good habit, and the guys have touched on the subject before, but have never talked about it in-depth. They discuss ideas about the problem in the form of graduated licensing, in addition to road rage and lifted pickup trucks. Terrance C. in Illinois is looking for a quirky-yet-fun car to move on to, and social media questions include discussion about leather, rear-engined SUVs, and what kind of performance driving will best enhance your daily skills? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and write to us at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. Thanks for listening and tell a friend! Or anyone who simply loves cars.