Simmons Car Care Shop Talk Show

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104.1 The Truth is proud to be your exclusive home for Tucson's longest running, most respected car care program. For 19 years, Jerry Simmons and Mike Gabrielson have hosted the Car Care Shop Talk Show, answering your questions each and every Saturday. Now you can hear them each week, live at 7am, in crystal clear FM.

Call in - 751-1041!!!

In business at the same location (3743 S. Country Club) since 1974, Simmons is a full service repair center, as well as specializing in 4x4, drive shaft and exhaust system repairs. ASE certified technicians are well-trained in computer diagnostics.

Jerry Simmons (click here to e-mail Jerry)

A native of Mount Airy, North Carolina (Mayberry), Jerry migrated to Tucson with the US Air Force in 1966. After a period of time in South East Asia and Northern California, he returned to Tucson in 1970. In 1974 Jerry opened Simmons 4X4 Automotive Repair Center and has been in business at the same address ever since.

Jerry married native Tucsonan Diana in 1968. The couple have two children. Their daughter Pam is a nurse practitioner, while son Wade runs the Driveshaft Department of Simmons Automotive.

Jerry's hobbies include anything to do with automotive, particularly race cars. Jerry is a member and past president of the Automotive Service Association.

The entire Simmons family is into horses; Jerry's wife and daughter compete regularly in rodeos around Arizona and other western states. Jerry is a member of the Pima County Sheriff's Posse Search and Rescue Team.

Jerry and his Service Manager Mike Gabrielson co-host The Simmons Car Care ShopTalk Show, an exclusive of "The Truth" 104.1 FM Tucson. You can tune in to Jerry's show each Saturday morning at 7:00 AM.

Mike Gabrielson (click here to e-mail Mike)

Mike "Gabe" Gabrielson is a born and bred Arizonan, raised in a little town you've probably never heard of, Cornville. Mike's first automotive experience came shortly after he turned 16 when he began working for Andy DuBois in Cottonwood. This is where Mike's love affair with Ford (Mustangs in particular) began. A 1970 Mach I with a 351C and a 4-speed was all that was needed to lure Mike into this never-ending obsession with Mustangs that go fast!

Mike attended Yavapai Junior College and Arizona State University on his way to an 18 year career in radio broadcasting. His travels eventually led him to Tucson back in 1989. This is where Mike met Jerry Simmons and developed a friendship and business relationship with the owner. When Mike walked away from radio in 1997, he got back into the automotive industry when Jerry called him and asked if he wanted to "turn wrenches for a while." After training in the shop area and driveshaft areas of Simmons 4X4 Automotive, Mike moved to the front service desk and has been the Service Manager since 1999.

Mike has attended dozens of service seminars and training courses, and recently received his ASE certification in automotive customer service.

When asked what he enjoys most about his job as Service Manager at Simmons, Mike simply says that "the opportunity to meet new people and work with them to solve their transportation problems," is what keeps him coming back day after day.

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Current Archive

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-24-10
Saturday, July 24, 2010 (7 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-24-10. Mike rejoins Jerry and the bickering ensues, along with answering your questions and addressing the annoyance of tailgaters.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-17-10
Saturday, July 17, 2010 (11 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-17-10. Jerry answers your questions along with Brian Fuller from Automotive Specialists.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-10-10
Saturday, July 10, 2010 (13 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-10-10. Jerry answers your questions along with Brian Fuller from Automotive Specialists who fills in for Mike.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-3-10
Saturday, July 03, 2010 (27 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 7-3-10. Jerry gets you ready for 4th of July along with Brian Fuller from Automotive Specialists who fills in for Mike.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-26-10
Saturday, June 26, 2010 (25 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-26-10. Jerry and Mike are back together and they attempt to have a civil conversation. Caller Mike provides a good answer to Wayne's problem with a Quadrajet Carborator in the last segment if you missed it Wayne.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-19-10
Saturday, June 19, 2010 (30 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-19-10.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-12-10
Saturday, June 12, 2010 (36 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-12-10. Mike holds down the fort today.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-5-10
Saturday, June 05, 2010 (31 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 6-5-10. Mike's back.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 5-22-10
Saturday, May 22, 2010 (46 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 5-22-10

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 5-15-10
Saturday, May 15, 2010 (56 reads)

Jerry and Mike listen to your calls but not to each other.

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 5-8-10
Saturday, May 08, 2010 (62 reads)

Simmons Car Care Shoptalk Show 5-8-10

5-1-10
Tuesday, May 04, 2010 (55 reads)

5-1-10 broadcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

4-24-10
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (58 reads)

4-24-10 broadcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

4-17-10
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (79 reads)

Podcast of the 4-17-10 broadcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

4-3-10
Saturday, April 03, 2010 (97 reads)

4-3-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

3-27-10
Saturday, March 27, 2010 (110 reads)

3-27-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

3-20-10
Saturday, March 20, 2010 (91 reads)

3-20-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

3-13-10
Saturday, March 13, 2010 (108 reads)

3-13-10 podcast of the SImmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

3-6-10
Saturday, March 06, 2010 (108 reads)

3-6-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

The great speed trap debate...

2-27-10
Saturday, February 27, 2010 (98 reads)

2-27-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

2-20-10
Saturday, February 20, 2010 (107 reads)

2-20-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Alternative fuel is the name of the game today...

2-13-10
Saturday, February 13, 2010 (118 reads)

2-13-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

A special Valentine's show with Jerry and Mike today..or you could just call it the "Elvis-o-rama" hour.

2-6-10
Saturday, February 06, 2010 (127 reads)

2-6-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

1-30-10
Saturday, January 30, 2010 (143 reads)

1-30-10 podcsast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

01-23-10
Saturday, January 23, 2010 (154 reads)

1-23-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

01-16-10
Saturday, January 16, 2010 (144 reads)

1-16-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Everybody's live out at the Southern Arizona Horse Expo today!

01-09-10
Saturday, January 09, 2010 (171 reads)

Full hour of the 1-09-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

1-02-10
Saturday, January 02, 2010 (182 reads)

Full hour of the 1-02-10 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

12/26/09
Saturday, December 26, 2009 (177 reads)

12/26/09 Simmons Car Care Workshop

Part 2 12-19-09
Saturday, December 19, 2009 (184 reads)

Part two of the 12-19-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Part 1 12-19-09
Saturday, December 19, 2009 (184 reads)

Part one of the 12-19-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 2 12-12-09
Saturday, December 12, 2009 (197 reads)

Part two of the 12-12-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Part 1 12-12-09
Saturday, December 12, 2009 (190 reads)

Part one of 12-12-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Mike Gabrielson flies solo today, but that doesn't stop him from having a great show chock-full of your phonecalls!

Part 2 12-5-09
Saturday, December 05, 2009 (212 reads)

Part two of the 12-5-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Part 1 12-5-09
Saturday, December 05, 2009 (203 reads)

Part one of the 12-5-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

The Simmons guys get everyone in the Christmas spirit with guests Jesse Lugo and Tom Johnson of
TJ's Speedometer. Listen for info on donating to a wonderul cause: Bike in a Box

11/28/09 Part 2
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (200 reads)

Part 2 of the 11/28/09 broadcast

11/28/09 Part 1
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 (205 reads)

Part 1 of the 11/28/09 broadcast

Part 2 11-21-09
Saturday, November 21, 2009 (221 reads)

Part two of the 11-21-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 11-21-09
Saturday, November 21, 2009 (194 reads)

Part one of the 11-21-09 podcast of the Computer Guru

Part 2 11-14-09
Saturday, November 14, 2009 (213 reads)

Part two of the 11-14-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 11-14-09
Saturday, November 14, 2009 (211 reads)

Part one of the 11-14-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 2 11-7-09
Saturday, November 07, 2009 (211 reads)

Part two of the 11-7-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show:

An interesting show today as Jerry discusses things to watch out for in newer diesel vehicles, and Horsemanship's Clay Harper sticks around to discuss the challenges of his own 4X4.

Part 1 11-7-09
Saturday, November 07, 2009 (222 reads)

Part one of the 11-7-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show:

An interesting show today as Jerry discusses things to watch out for in newer diesel vehicles, and Horsemanship's Clay Harper sticks around to discuss the challenges of his own 4X4.

Part 2 10-31-09
Saturday, October 31, 2009 (222 reads)

Part two of the Halloween Edition of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show!

Part 1 10-31-09
Saturday, October 31, 2009 (225 reads)

Part one of the Hallween Edition of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show!

An adventure today as Jerry and Mike broadcast live from the Cops and Rodders benefit for the Tucson Police Foundation!

Part 2 10-24-09
Saturday, October 24, 2009 (204 reads)

Part two of the 10-24-09j podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 10-24-09
Saturday, October 24, 2009 (224 reads)

Part one of the 10-24-09j podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 2 10-17-09
Saturday, October 17, 2009 (225 reads)

Part two of the 10-17-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 10-17-09
Saturday, October 17, 2009 (220 reads)

Part one of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 2 10-10-09
Saturday, October 10, 2009 (214 reads)

Part two of the 10-10-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

*Due to technical difficulties, today's audio sounds a bit distorted. We apologize for this. Our team is working to resolve these issues quickly!

Part 1 10-10-09
Saturday, October 10, 2009 (226 reads)

Part one of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

*Due to technical difficulties, today's audio sounds a bit distorted. We apologize for this. Our team is working to resolve these issues quickly!

Part 2 10-3-09
Saturday, October 03, 2009 (216 reads)

Part two of the 10-3-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 10-3-09
Saturday, October 03, 2009 (225 reads)

Part one of the 10-3-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Yes, it's true! MIke Gabrielson is back on the air with Jerry, and it was a wonderful show -full of your calls- to kick off their reunion.

Part 2 9-26-09
Saturday, September 26, 2009 (230 reads)

Part two of the 9-26-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 9-26-09
Saturday, September 26, 2009 (231 reads)

Part one of the 9-26-09 of the Simmons Carcare Shotalk Show

Part 2 9-19-09
Saturday, September 19, 2009 (245 reads)

Part two of the 9-19-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 9-19-09
Saturday, September 19, 2009 (237 reads)

Part one of the 9-19-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 2 9-12-09
Sunday, September 13, 2009 (241 reads)

Part two of the 9-12-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 9-12-09
Sunday, September 13, 2009 (256 reads)

Part one of the 9-12-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

9/5/09 Part Two
Sunday, September 06, 2009 (248 reads)

Part two of the 9/5/09 Simmons Car Care Workshop Show

9/5/09 Part One
Sunday, September 06, 2009 (250 reads)

Part one of the 9/5/09 Simmons Car Care Workshop Show

Part 2 8-29-09
Saturday, August 29, 2009 (222 reads)

Part two of the 8-29-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Part 1 8-29-09
Saturday, August 29, 2009 (243 reads)

Part one of the 8-29-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Jerry and Brian help the callers, and callers help each other on today's show.

Part 2 8-22-09
Saturday, August 22, 2009 (242 reads)

Part two of the 8-22-09 podacst of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 8-22-09
Saturday, August 22, 2009 (240 reads)

Part one of the 8-22-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show.

Jerry may be flying solo today, but the show's still action-packed with tales of car-b-ques, fire extinguishers, and more...

Part 2 8-15-09
Saturday, August 15, 2009 (242 reads)

Part two of the 8-15-09 podcast of the Simmons Carcare Shoptalk Show

Part 1 8-15-09
Saturday, August 15, 2009 (261 reads)

To cash or not to cash? The great debate about Cash for Clunkers continues today - in between your many phonecalls, of course.