Auto Talk
Auto Talk is WHIO's longest running show and is currently hosted by Dave, Jan, & Brian Murphy. Throughout the show's lifespan, Auto Talk has helped people in the Miami Valley with vehicle related questions.
Tune in Saturdays at Noon on WHIO AM1290 or FM95.7 to catch Dave, Jan, & Brian Murphy Live.
Dayton's Home for Real Automotive Advice
For decades, Miami Valley drivers have had a radio resource they can actually trust — not a commercial, not a sponsored segment, just three family members who happen to know more about cars than almost anyone in southwest Ohio. The Auto Talk Show with Dave, Jan, and Brian Murphy has been a Saturday morning staple on WHIO AM1290 / FM95.7 for longer than most competing auto shops have been open, and it still draws a loyal audience every week because it delivers one thing consistently: straight answers.
Dave Murphy has been in the Dayton automotive industry since 1974 — over 50 years working on the vehicles that families in Beavercreek, Kettering, Centerville, and across the greater Dayton area depend on every day. That half-century of hands-on experience doesn't come from a franchise manual. It comes from a lifetime spent diagnosing real problems on real cars for real neighbors. When Dave talks about what's wrong with your vehicle, he's speaking from a depth of knowledge that very few technicians anywhere in Ohio can match.
What You'll Hear Every Saturday
The show covers the full range of automotive topics that actually matter to Miami Valley drivers, delivered without the spin. No upselling, no scare tactics — just honest car talk from ASE Master Certified technicians who have seen it all.
Topics covered on the show include:
- Seasonal maintenance for Ohio's demanding winters and humid summers
- Brake safety and when worn brakes become a genuine hazard
- Engine diagnostics and what those warning lights are actually telling you
- Tire care specific to Ohio road conditions — from ice and snow to pothole-battered pavement
- Hybrid and electric vehicle guidance as more Miami Valley families make the switch
- Transmission health, fluid services, and what neglect really costs in the long run
- Common repairs that shops sometimes recommend before they're truly necessary — and how to know the difference
This is a show built around listener questions. Call in during the broadcast and Dave, Jan, or Brian will walk you through what's happening with your vehicle live on air. There's no script for those moments — just experienced mechanics applying decades of real-world knowledge to your specific situation.
The Credentials Behind the Conversation
Dave Murphy's ASE Master Certification isn't a marketing badge. ASE Master Technician status requires demonstrated competency across every major automotive system and is among the most rigorous credentials in the industry. Combined with over 50 years serving the Dayton community — first as a technician in 1974, then as the owner of Murphy's Autocare since 1994 — it means the advice you hear on the show carries genuine weight.
Jan and Brian Murphy bring their own depth to every broadcast. Murphy's Autocare has been a family-run shop for more than 30 years, and that continuity shows. The business has earned community recognition not just for technical quality but for integrity: they're the same team behind Brakes for Breasts, the Goodwill Auto Auction, and Feed the Creek — efforts that put their values into action beyond the shop floor.
When a Murphy's technician gives you advice on the radio, it's the same advice you'd get if your car were on their lift.
How to Listen
On the radio: WHIO AM1290 or FM95.7 every Saturday at Noon.
As a podcast: Episodes are available on Spotify and other major podcast platforms — search Auto Talk and subscribe so you never miss a show.
Have a question? Call in during the live broadcast or reach out to the shop directly and the team will point you in the right direction.
Whether you're troubleshooting a noise you can't identify, wondering if that repair estimate is fair, or just trying to stay ahead of maintenance before Ohio winter sets in, the Auto Talk Show is the resource Dayton drivers have relied on for generations. Tune in Saturday.
