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07/07/2018 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#1827: Porca Miseria

This week on The Best of Car Talk, one listener corrects the record on what NPR's Sylvia Poggioli really says when Tom and Ray besmirch her network by their very presence. You may share Sylvia's horror when you hear our hosts struggle to figure out why Patty's MG will only travel 2 feet at a time. Elsewhere, Wendy's broken air conditioner indicates her relationship may also be busted; Deb threw her husband's BMW into park before coming to a full stop, and doesn't know if she should be more concerned about the resulting noises from the car or her spouse; and, Steven got cheers from his kids and a dope slap from his wife after driving his Trooper across a stream. How did the car respond? All this, plus a ringing defense of PhD's and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk.

07/07/2018

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55 min
08/12/2007 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#749: December 8, 2007

A listener finds the man of her dreams in a car that's a nightmare. Also, what to do when all you have left is your gas tank, we debunk the Key Hokey-Pokey, and the Chinese food delivery guy makes a cameo appearance.

08/12/2007

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55 min
11/04/2015 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#1515: Perennial Potholes

This week on The Best of Car Talk, the auto-confessional is open, as a former road crew worker explains how he made sure he'd always have a supply of potholes to repair every Spring; and Seminarian Matt seeks absolution for letting his Trooper leak oil all over his environmentalist landlord's driveway. Elsewhere, Tom and Ray try a new strategy for difficult calls. Will "do whatever you want" work any better than "we have no idea what's going on?" Also, Marlene's Montreal-Boston drive has become non-stop, because if she takes a break her car won't re-start; and could Debbie's black smoke have anything to do with the rag that was wrapped around her air filter? All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk.

11/04/2015

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54 min
27/11/2021 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2156: Son of Oinga Boinga Boinga

On a recent show, the boys had to figure out what could possibly be the source of a car noise that went 'Oinga, Boinga, Boinga'. No sooner do listeners leap to their aid with the answer than they are then confronted once again with an odd and perplexing car noise courteousy of Karen fr CO. They also help Dayton fr AZ and Matt fr AL realize that speedometers and temperature gauges are helpful but hardly necessary auto accoutrements

27/11/2021

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33 min
27/10/2012 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#1243: Bemidji or Bust

This week's Car Talk features our favorite road trip story, ever. It stars Dave and his girlfriend; travels from Alaska to Bemidji, Minnesota; and the featured cast includes an overheating Chevy Cavalier, a crescent wrench with no sockets, an old campfire grill, and-- yes-- a zit on Dave's forehead. As for the plot, well, you'll just have to hear for yourself. Elsewhere, Ann thinks her Buick's radio is trying to "Gaslight" her into thinking she has a hearing problem; Jed's learning why taking his Chevy Suburban to Budapest may not have been such a great idea after all; and, Alana's Civic is spitting gas back at her. Also, Tommy provides a great lesson in how NOT to start a car that's been sitting untouched for four years--that is, unless you're a big fan of billowing black smoke. All this, and lots more, this week on Car Talk.

27/10/2012

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54 min
9 JUL • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2455: Kevorkian Motors

Jaime from Virginia must be a longtime listener because he's asking Click and Clack how to put an old Hyundai out of his misery. Creatively euthanizing cars on this episode of the best of Car Talk.Get access to hundreds of episodes in the Car Talk archive when you sign up for Car Talk+ at plus.npr.org/cartalk Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

9 Jul

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34 min
30/01/2016 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#1605: Me and My Blankie

This week on The Best of Car Talk, Paula swears the only way she can start her car on really cold mornings is by laying a warm blanket on the hood. Is there any possibility that Paula isn't completely nuts? Elsewhere, Dick's truck bounces when he steps on the brakes, but can Dick stay awake long enough for Tom and Ray to explain why? Also, a ski trip turned Jennifer's Geo into a low rider; Betsy's Toyota is sliding around Martha's Vineyard; and Peter's wife always said, "A car is just a car", until she drove Peter's new Jaguar. Is peter's new Jag now hers? All this and more, this week on The Best of Car Talk.

30/01/2016

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54 min
13 FEB • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2413: Just a Couple of Romantics

From time to time mail intended for Car Talk and Ann Landers of 'Dear Abby' fame gets switched up. Of course, the brothers' handle such heartfelt missives with the requisite tact and sensitivity that their sainted mother, Elizabeth, instilled in them -after they have a few laughs first! Advice to the lovelorn from Click and Clack on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

13 Feb

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38 min
05/10/2021 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2141: Greetings from the Bushings Institute

The important think tanks tackle global peace, poverty and the really deep problems facing humanity. Tom and Ray's 'Bushings Institute' set their sites a bit lower: Where is Stacey's oil leak coming from?.. When is the right time to sell your Saab?.. and how can the boys settle the $100 bet between Sarah and her friend fairly and still take their standard 50% commission?

05/10/2021

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31 min
27/08/2022 • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2269: Too Cool for School

Fletcher from Detroit is a wonderful, wide-eyed 16 year old kid who can't wait to get his first car. Unfortunately, Dad thinks that a 1980 Plymouth Volare is a perfectly fine car for Fletcher. Hard to believe Dad was ever a 16 year old, y'know? Can Click and Clack suggest an affordable alternative and help Fletcher keep his cool at school? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

27/08/2022

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33 min

America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest.

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America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one-hour weekly laugh fest. Listen to the most recent four episodes for free, or get access to over 800 archived episodes (with more added regularly!) by signing up for Car Talk+. Learn more at plus.npr.org