About khou

Scotty Kilmer knows everything there is to know about keeping your car running. His off-beat delivery and use of old movie clips make his auto repair segments memorable, entertaining and packed with news you can use. Scotty specializes in sharing money saving tips and advice for drivers of all makes and models.

Scotty was born to Crank It Up as he began working on cars at his father’s Texaco station when he was just fourteen. He could be found under the hood all the way through college including holidays and summers. Scotty authored a book in 1994 titled, “Everyone’s Guide To Buying A Used Car.” He owns an auto repair business and appears regularly on KHOU-TV.

“Crank It Up” airs twice weekly during 11News This Morning. Scotty answers questions from viewers live during 11News This Morning each Saturday.