SwitchCast is the automotive news and entertainment show that’s not just for car people. Hosts Doug Tabbutt and Tyler Sanders bring the snark to the car world each week with their skillfully blended cocktail of automotive advice, personal finance, and extra-dry humor.

We recently did a segment on Switchcars turning 20 years old this year and recapped all we've learned doing this. That said, there are still things we continue to learn. Let's discuss some of the foibles at Switchcars over the past few weeks.Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/switchcast">https://www.patreon.com/switchcast</a>For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcast.live/">https://switchcast.live/</a>Please visit our sponsors:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheffieldwatches.com/">https://sheffieldwatches.com/</a> - mention "SWITCHCAST"<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nuts4sticks.com/">https://www.nuts4sticks.com/</a> - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discount<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcars.com">https://switchcars.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd">https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd</a>- the supplemental vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://solonspine.com/">https://solonspine.com/</a> - Are you crooked? Solon Spine will straighten you out!Follow our socials:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc">https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug">https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/switchcars">https://www.instagram.com/switchcars</a>

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Mistakes I've Made Recently in the Car Business

Do driving aids (e.g. lane assist) actually make for safer drivers? For better driving? Well, let's take a deeper look at the topic. Plus, we'll recap Doug's attempt at trying to hack the rental car system.Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/switchcast">https://www.patreon.com/switchcast</a>For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcast.live/">https://switchcast.live/</a>Articles mentioned in this episode:How Much Safer Do Active Safety Systems Make Cars, Really? <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a64945529/cars-active-safety-systems-how-effective/">https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a64945529/cars-active-safety-systems-how-effective/</a>Please visit our sponsors:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheffieldwatches.com/">https://sheffieldwatches.com/</a> - mention "SWITCHCAST"<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nuts4sticks.com/">https://www.nuts4sticks.com/</a> - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discount<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcars.com">https://switchcars.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd">https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd</a>- the supplemental vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://solonspine.com/">https://solonspine.com/</a> - Are you crooked? Solon Spine will straighten you out!Follow our socials:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc">https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug">https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/switchcars">https://www.instagram.com/switchcars</a>

Do Vehicle Safety Systems Actually Help?

The Senate has voted to revoke the EPA waivers that allow California's strict emissions regulations.Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/switchcast">https://www.patreon.com/switchcast</a>For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcast.live/">https://switchcast.live/</a>Articles mentioned in this episode:Senate Blocks California's EV Mandate, Trump to Make Final Call: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64842354/senate-california-epa-emission-standards/">https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64842354/senate-california-epa-emission-standards/</a>Classic Car Restoration Hub Bicester Motion Suffers Deadly Fire, Destroying Storage Hanger and Killing 3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64792835/classic-car-restoration-hub-bicester-motion-fire-killing-3/">https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a64792835/classic-car-restoration-hub-bicester-motion-fire-killing-3/</a>Check out Mitchell Kohrmann's video: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qe3UugEpH0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qe3UugEpH0</a>Please visit our sponsors:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheffieldwatches.com/">https://sheffieldwatches.com/</a> - mention "SWITCHCAST"<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nuts4sticks.com/">https://www.nuts4sticks.com/</a> - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discount<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcars.com">https://switchcars.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd">https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd</a>- the supplemental vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://solonspine.com/">https://solonspine.com/</a> - Are you crooked? Solon Spine will straighten you out!Follow our socials:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc">https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug">https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/switchcars">https://www.instagram.com/switchcars</a>

Senate Blocks California's EV Mandate

As a part of the GOP's One Big Beautiful bill, Bernie Moreno has pushed for tax breaks on auto loan interest payments. The reality: this isn't really going to help anybody. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/switchcast">https://www.patreon.com/switchcast</a>For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcast.live/">https://switchcast.live/</a>Articles mentioned in this episode:Check out the bill: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.moreno.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MCG253791.pdf">https://www.moreno.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MCG253791.pdf</a>Trump's funding bill runs into Senate GOP fiscal hawks: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-survive-senate/story?id=122313558">https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-survive-senate/story?id=122313558</a>UPDATE: NIADA makes request for provision showing car loan interest tax deduction applies to used vehicles: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://niada.com/dashboard/niada-requests-provision-showing-car-loan-interest-tax-deduction-applies-to-used-vehicles/">https://niada.com/dashboard/niada-requests-provision-showing-car-loan-interest-tax-deduction-applies-to-used-vehicles/</a>You probably won’t notice Trump’s tax break for car loans once you factor in tariffs: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-touts-a-tax-break-for-car-loans-but-tariffs-will-drown-any-real-relief-for-buyers-653c64b2">https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-touts-a-tax-break-for-car-loans-but-tariffs-will-drown-any-real-relief-for-buyers-653c64b2</a>Please visit our sponsors:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sheffieldwatches.com/">https://sheffieldwatches.com/</a> - mention "SWITCHCAST"<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nuts4sticks.com/">https://www.nuts4sticks.com/</a> - discount code "SWITCHCAST" for 10% discount<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://switchcars.com">https://switchcars.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd">https://epicvin.com/?a_aid=vvttz3hc9ogvd</a>- the supplemental vehicle history reports you really need. Use our affiliate link!<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://solonspine.com/">https://solonspine.com/</a> - Are you crooked? Solon Spine will straighten you out!Follow our socials:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc">https://www.facebook.com/SwitchcarsInc</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug">https://www.tiktok.com/@switchcarsdoug</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/switchcars">https://www.instagram.com/switchcars</a>

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