Traffic was particularly challenging in the Twin Cities this morning with a crash on I-35W and a plugged up I-94.

With so many road closures, construction projects and delightful spring potholes emerging after a long winter, we thought it was time to play some music around this theme.

So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention auto parts - headlights, tires, wheels, mirrors, stick shifts, seat belts, windshields, etc.?

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme!

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

The Replacements - Someone Take The Wheel
Black Moth Super Rainbow - Windshield Smasher
The Beach Boys - Shut Down
Buffalo Tom - Taillights Fade
The Normal - Warm Leatherette
Grace Jones - Pull Up to the Bumper
Spoon - Car Radio
Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels
Southern Culture On The Skids - '69 El Camino