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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.

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Cambridge, MA

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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.

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English

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Car Talk Plaza, Box 3500 Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, 02238 888-227-8255


Episodes

#2422: The Nissan Alimony

3/16/2024
Victoria's ex-husband is hoping that she'll forgive an alimony debt in exchange for his Nissan Stanza with 100,000 miles on it. Will Click and Clack applaud the couple's creative attempts to resolve their differences or will they demand that Victoria hold out for a new Lexus? 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

Duration:00:36:50

#2421: Take a Hike, Laddie!

3/12/2024
When Michael and his family swapped houses and cars for a summer in Scotland, they probably imagined great hikes into the Scottish Highlands. But when their borrowed car blew up without warning and the owners blamed him, should Michael be telling the Scotts to 'kilt-up' and take a hike? 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

Duration:00:37:35

#2420: I Think You Should Brick Him

3/9/2024
Heidi has a little neighborhood bird that freaks out several times a day and starts pecking away on the chrome of her Lincoln, thinking that it is defending it's territory. Will Click and Clack recommend extensive efforts to save the little guy or should Heid just 'brick him'? 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

Duration:00:39:25

#2419: So Much for Brotherly Love

3/5/2024
Kieran from Louisiana has to leave his car for a long time. The last time he stored it the brakes rusted so bad they had to be replaced. Should he instead leave the car with his brother? Find out how many ways there are to say, "Absolutely Not!" from the Tappet Brothers 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

Duration:00:34:44

#2418: The Great Montreal Hotel Fire

3/2/2024
Stephanie wants to squeeze Mom for finishing off her ailing clutch, Bill's Blazer is belching a bit of smoke and Ray recounts the tale of 'The Great Montreal Hotel Fire' that consumed his Ford LTD -or so he thought, all 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

Duration:00:35:33

#2417: What's the Matter with Montana?

2/27/2024
More than a few years ago, Montana reacted to the repeal of the federal 55mph speed limit by declaring there to be no speed limit on vast stretches of highway. That -and testosterone-poisoned truckers- has Tommy ranting and raving 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

Duration:00:35:46

#2416: Debbie's Automotive Impressions

2/24/2024
Debbie's Toyota has a brake noise, and because she lives near a repair shop she's become very accomplished at mimicking various automotive sounds. It's music to our ears 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

Duration:00:35:37

#2415: The Wrong Kind of Horsepower

2/20/2024
Ginny drives outo onto a field full of horses. If this were an old movie, Ginny would ride off on the back of one of them into the sunset but, since this is Car Talk, Ginny watches in horror as the horsies begin to eat parts of her car. No Hollywood endings 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

Duration:00:38:32

#2414: The Spidermobile

2/17/2024
Geraldine has uninvited passengers taking up residence in her car. Can Click and Clack help her get rid of these eight-legged hitchhikers or should she just torch her Toyota? Oh, what a tangled web we weave on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:34:49

#2413: Just a Couple of Romantics

2/13/2024
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

Duration:00:37:50

#2412: Supercharge THIS!

2/10/2024
Rick is in love with both Linda and with his Mazda Miata, hopefully, in that order. But Rick is bugging Linda to buy him a $2500 turbocharger as a sort of 'mid-life crisis present'. Will Click and Clack recommend the turbocharger or the couples' counseling? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:37:05

#2411: Sally's Decimated Dodge Dartre

2/6/2024
Sally is a librarian who drives a '63 Dodge Dartre with brakes that fail -are you ready?- periodically. Dewey, Cheetham and Howe meets Dewey Decimal on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:38:07

#2410: The Costs of Free Help

2/3/2024
Mike was feeling pretty good when he offered to help a neighbor replace the dead battery in her car. Mike was feeling 'something else' after he dropped his wrench and caused a fire under the hood. Is there any way Mike can save face with the neighbors or should he just move to a new city? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:39:37

#2409: And a Dog Named 'Weasel'

1/30/2024
Two Saab stories and the even sadder tale of Yvonne's Chevy Cavalier. All of that and a dog named 'Weasel' on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:38:49

#2408: Babes in the Wild

1/27/2024
Two completely different 'Babes in the Wild' calls from Newton on Safari in Kenya and Justin cruising in DC on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Duration:00:34:24

#2407: The Golden Arches Conundrum

1/23/2024
If a nationally-known burger chain situated on a long stretch of highway is the only restroom for the next 75 miles is it ok to 'use the facilities' there without making a purchase? Click and Clack help Darrell probe the ethics of 'dining and dashing' without the 'dining' part on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Duration:00:33:16

#2406: We'll Ask the Questions Here!

1/20/2024
Kevin could really use some help figuring out a problem with his Nissan, but Click and Clack are more interested in Kevin's job at the car wash. Don't forget to order the 'hot wax special' on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Duration:00:32:36

#2405: The Dodge Dart Submersible

1/16/2024
Add at least one more to the list of qualities that Tommy's erstwhile Dodge Dartre lacked: well made, dependable, fine handling, good looking and, not surprisingly, seaworthy. Tim from Washington regales us with the tale of his submersible '66 Dodge Dart on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Duration:00:33:39

#2404: Ted's Custom Exhaust

1/13/2024
The back door on Ted's old Plymouth van is so rusty that exhaust fumes are seeping in and killing off brain cells to the point that the poor guy is calling Car Talk for advice. Can Click and Clack save Ted's remaining brain cells? Or at least the van? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Duration:00:32:38

#2403: Stupid is the Universal Language

1/9/2024
Click and Clack try fielding calls in Spanish, give terrible marital advice and insult their Mother directly to her face! All on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. And if you want to listen to more Car Talk, sign up for Car Talk+ Car Talk+ is the easiest way for fans to access more than 800 Car Talk episodes, wherever you listen to podcasts. Find out more at plus.npr.org/cartalk or find the Car Talk channel in Apple Podcasts.

Duration:00:32:54