The Best of Car Talk

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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.

2 DAYS AGO

#2493: You're Lyin' Pookie!

Theresa's husband is from jolly old England and he's insisting that they buy an expensive Land Rover for their move from Dallas to Ohio. Click and Clack suss it out 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

33 min
5 DAYS AGO

#2492: A Car for the Zombie Apocalypse

We've noticed that Consumer Reports doesn't have a category for choosing the best vehicle for the upcoming zombie apocalypse. Find out what all the best zombies will be driving 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

39 min
12 NOV

#2491: Whose Car Is It?

Hannah is about to graduate from college and move in with her boyfriend. They will be sharing everything with the possible exception of his car. Should Hannah immediately assert herself and claim some right to use of his car, or should she play the long game here? Find out 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

37 min
9 NOV

#2490: Yet Another Saab Story

Nat was absolutely beaming as he proudly showed off his new Saab to his soon-to-be inlaws. Beaming that is right up to the moment that it started to roll downhill without a driver. Could Nat possibly have made a worse first impression? Find out 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

35 min
5 NOV • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2489: The Burper

Calls about smells, burping and an incident at a topless bar on this all-too-typical edition 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

34 min
2 NOV • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2488: True Master Mechanics

A true 'Master' mechanic is intimately familiar with the intricate workings of innumerable makes and models of cars, right? Yeah, but can they help Emma from Montana figure out which 'thingie' to put the blue liquid into? Let's all find out 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

37 min
29 OCT • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2487: Leah Returns

A while back, Leah wrote to Click and Clack despairing that while she was succeeding academically in college she had somehow lost her sense of joyful purpose. And, in a parent's worst nightmare, two mechanics who graduated college by the skin of their teeth commenced with the life advice. On this episode of the Best of Car Talk Leah checks in to tell us how she's doing.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

37 min
26 OCT • CAR TALK+ ONLY

#2486: Tire Afire

Ann spent a winter day snowboarding in Oregon, but as she and her Saab tried to negotiate the mountain road home she smelled smoke and realized her tire was on fire. Being a risk taker, Ann kept driving. Apres ski with Click and Clack 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

34 min

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205 Ratings

Best car talk

04/08/2022

Joanna mcConnan

I’ve been a long time listener and can vouch that the show is for everyone as it’s not only about cars. Although a rerun for obvious reasons it is still a gold mine of useful information. It will cheer you up no matter what and put a smile on your face. 😁
I love Car talk!

11/12/2021

Perseid28

Car talk is amazing and I think it definitely deserves five stars! Everybody should definitely love it even kids. Those brothers are super funny. If anybody put less than five stars I would be really and I mean REALLY surprised. I don’t know why anybody wouldn’tlike it.
These two are genius!

10/04/2021

rclayp

I don’t mean genius as mechanics just that they are hilarious and some of the stories then the people who ring in are just classic listening- I’m sure they are great mechanics btw but that’s not the entertaining bit. As someone from the UK I can’t even remember how I found this but when it ends I will wholeheartedly miss it.
Brilliant show

30/12/2020

Dukebases

Genuinely entertaining stuff from two witty guys. Doesn't sound scripted in anyway. Even though these are actual reruns from decades ago, they remain strangely timeless. First heard a little clip of Tom and Ray on NPR while on holiday 🇺🇸 and just could not stop laughing. The show was the first thing I googled when I got back home. 🇬🇧

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.