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Car Talk (NPR) (Comedy)

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  • Host: Tom Magliozzi, Ray Magliozzi, Ehrlich
  • 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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Car Talk 0949 December 5, 2009

Sat, Dec 5 Listen
Three years after looking for a car for a cross-country road trip, Libbie from Seattle checks in on Stump the Chumps. Did she take Tom and Ray's advice? Was Ray's prophecy that she'd never return to Seattle come true? Also, a gym teacher gets a chance to set a good example for his students, a CRV turns into a Catmobile, and what's considered "high mileage" on a used car?

Car Talk 0948 November 28, 2009

Sat, Nov 28 Listen
Meet Tom and Ray's new pal, Sal. He's got a Chevy with a problem that can be solved with 1200 dollars, or an early morning call from nature. But it's his voice that truly catches our hosts' fancy. Also, is Grandpa's '72 Dodge worth resuscitating, or should Quentin just take the hat off the dashboard and call it a day? And, if you were searching for an elk-proof car, would a Mini spring to mind?

Car Talk 0947 November 21, 2009

Sat, Nov 21 Listen
Bad news comes in three's for two callers: Rick, who's had three differentials burst into flames while driving, and Jonathan, who's seen three sparkplugs jump out of his engine. Also, is an open invitation to a car thief the best deterrent, a road-trip turns into a real blowout, and Ray delivers a mea culpa on the now infamous football Puzzler.

Car Talk 0946 November 14, 2009

Sat, Nov 14 Listen
How big a focus group do you need to consign a car to Dorksville? Is the fact that Mom drives one all the evidence you need? Also, will a facelift rekindle a Volvo owner's passion, is a Summer in Palm Springs hot enough to melt tires, and on Stump the Chumps, was Champagne's rattle really caused by a loose heat shield?

Car Talk 0945 November 7, 2009

Sat, Nov 7 Listen
Only on Planet Magliozzi would two dreadful diagnoses constitute good news for a Caravan owner. Also, on Stump the Chumps, did Tom and Ray successfully solve Simon's wibbly-wobblies, a Saab turns into a sullen teenager, a Dad wonders if there's a "Hey guys, watch this" gene, and a few things you never heard your mother say.

Car Talk 0944 October 31, 2009

Sat, Oct 31 Listen
How many thousands of dollars does it take to make the new owner of a classic Jaguar cry, "Uncle!" ? Also, Winterizing 101 for a relocated Professor and her Jetta, a couple debate the best way to escape a "Stinky" on the road, and will Jamie in Nashville still love her Toyota more than her husband when she finds out why it won't go? Also, a new Puzzler from the Perfect Words series, and lots moe.

Car Talk 0943 October 24, 2009

Sat, Oct 24 Listen
Tommy invokes his marital mantra to helps settle a dispute over burning bugs and a smoking defroster vent. Also, a hairdryer proves to be the crucial piece of evidence in a soggy starting mystery, how to handle an annoying passenger who's also telling everyone you're a lousy driver, and a Hall of Fame worthy display of answer avoidance from Tom and Ray. Plus, a new Puzzler and lots more.

Car Talk 0942 October 17, 2009

Sat, Oct 17 Listen
Paging Alfred Hitchcock! A flock of turkeys has gone on the attack against—a Toyota Prius! This week on Car Talk, Tom and Ray try to figure out what's attracting the birds, and what the owner can do to discourage them? Also, three separate car owners with one goal: an encounter with a UPS truck; how to explode a muffler in one easy step; and, on Stump the Chumps, the return of Nunzio the Knucklescraper.

Car Talk 0941 October 10, 2009

Sat, Oct 10 Listen
A novice hearse owner learns the hard way that his "passenger" compartment doesn't have an exit strategy. Also, a Mercedes owner enjoys a 300 dollar cup of coffee and leaves with the same noise he came in with, a family of 10 goes car shopping, the true cost of home-grown tomatoes, and Ray takes the Puzzler back out on a limb.

Car Talk 0940 October 3, 2009

Sat, Oct 3 Listen
A Ford Explorer becomes Fido's best friend, after dog food starts spitting out from its AC vents. Also, can Tom and Ray save halibut season on the Homer Spit, by figuring out why Bill's forklift won't start? Plus, over aggressive sap removal exposes a Suburban, a Caravan emits a chirp like clockwork, and the funniest jokes in the world—that we can tell on radio.

Car Talk 0939 September 26, 2009

Sat, Sep 26 Listen
Is a new Mom's baby soothing technique also a recipe for brake cooking? Also, a resolution to a marital dispute elicits an unexpected response, a college student tries to get the cigarette stink out of his car before Mom and Dad come to visit, and a Suzuki owner stresses over one of the 6,438 noises his car is making. Also, a new Puzzler from the "Loaves and No Fishes" department, and lots more.

Car Talk 0938 September 19, 2009

Sat, Sep 19 Listen
A couple disagrees over how many headlight bulbs to replace when one burns out. Also, a Civic owner becomes a dry cleaner's best friend after his backseat begins staining all his passengers' pants, a trip to Blockbuster turns death-defying, and a Mercury fights back after becoming a Cash for Clunkers candidate. Also, Opening Day for the new Puzzler season, and lots more.

Car Talk 0937 September 12, 2009

Sat, Sep 12 Listen
An impulse drive up Lombard Street comes to a smoky conclusion. Also, is a quarter and a roll of tape all you really need to "fix" a cracked windshield? Plus, Stump the Chumps welcomes back Brad, the "walking talking environmental disaster", the Great Brownie-to-Mechanic Ratio debate continues, and stupidity comes to the classroom—literally!

Car Talk 0936 September 5, 2009

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On this week's encore episode, Michelle in Spokane is presented with her dream vehicle—a 1974 Datsun with a missing rear window, holes in the floor, and enough other problems to make her consider sending her dream straight to the crusher. Also, a question of merging etiquette, we gain new respect for the French. and Tommy rants against—perfection.

Car Talk 0935 August 29, 2009

Sat, Aug 29 Listen
Can a 40-year crush on a Beetle convertible withstand a relocation to the Great Frozen North? Also, a Jeep that's running too well has an owner seeking euthanasia tips, a Lincoln channels Niagara Falls, Tommy turns into "Henny Magliozzi", and another misdirected birthday cake episode, from the Grammy files.

Car Talk 0934 August 22, 2009

Sat, Aug 22 Listen
A daughter's attempt to cure her Dad of one wacko driving habit could open the door to a new one. Also, how a mild-mannered Doctor's BMW became "Noah's Ark of Pestilence", a Saturn indicates a need for Xanax, two friends argue over whether pointing a remote at your chin improves its performance, and a major ethical question is answered—specifically, who gets the brownies?

Car Talk 0933 August 15, 2009

Sat, Aug 15 Listen
A Park Ranger's wife seeks an intervention to get her husband to fix the oil leak in his beloved BMW. Also, two cars that call for a redefinition of Cash for Clunkers—a '96 Geo that won't stop, and a '94 Escort that's bid farewell to 5th gear. And, paging Honda of Tiblesi! A CRV owner tries to prepare her car for two years overseas.

Car Talk 0932 August 8, 2009

Sat, Aug 8 Listen
A goat rescuer tries to find a way to keep his 4-legged tenants from climbing all over cars—especially the Alfa belonging to his girlfriend. Also, is a planned cross-country drive just a ruse to get a new car? Plus, the nigh Tommy drove on three wheels (don't drive like my brother, indeed!), and, one listener's backhanded plea for hate-mail civility.

Car Talk 0931 August 1, 2009

Sat, Aug 1 Listen
One listener presents his case that Tom and Ray are nothing more than a pair of dummies—the wooden kind (at least they could have been made cuter). Also, how can a guy fit into a Dodge, by any means surgical; a dog-owner wonders how to take her car-sick pooch for a test-drive that won't get messy; one man's effort to remain Licenseless in Lincoln; and one way to make public transportation more entertaining.

Car Talk 0930 July 25, 2009

Sat, Jul 25 Listen
The son of a music legend earns a spot in the "somewhat wacko but probably harmless driving technique" lexicon. Also, should Julie 'fess up to a fender bender, did Denise's impulse auto purchase doom her to misery, and why did Sarah's chicken go for a ride? Also, Mechanic Speak in Translation, and lots more.

Car Talk 0929 July 18, 2009

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On this week's encore episode, a Magliozzi family celebration turns into a case of Grand Theft Birthday Cake. Also, a a devoted Minivan Mom finds herself tempted by a seductive Jeep Liberty, a recent college grad wonders how fast he can drive his 1938 Dodge across country, and one caller wonders if her father's trying to tell her subtly that her driving is stinko. All this, plus the most obfuscated Puzzler ever, and more.

Car Talk 0928 July 11, 2009

Sat, Jul 11 Listen
What's the proper way to thank a mechanic for fixing a problem in 12 seconds, and charging 25 bucks? Also, should a guy who just drove across a stream be more afraid of car damage, or his wife? And, a case of distracted braking leads to cries of "Booooogusss!" All this, some excruciating puns and more, on this week's encore edition.

Car Talk 0927 July 4, 2009

Sat, Jul 4 Listen
The Van Man winds up being Mr. Right for Tara in Fremont, California, who now seeks guidance for a cross-continent drive. Also, a family Volvo grows ever more hilarious as it becomes ever more difficult to stop, a prank war in Wyoming gets out of hand, and can Tom and Ray solve a problem that has vexed every Honda mechanic in Kansas?

Car Talk 0926 June 27, 2009

Sat, Jun 27 Listen
A husband seeks helps convincing his wife that a 13 year old, 212,000 mile Tahoe is the perfect ride for their Summer vacation. Also, Nunzio the Knucklescraper takes the car he's fixing for a night on the town and leaves evidence, a '93 Buick evokes fond memories of breakfast, and on Stump the Chumps, the source of a baffling noise is revealed.

Car Talk 0925 June 20, 2009

Sat, Jun 20 Listen
Loose lugnuts have a Park Ranger checking her list of enemies, but her Dad may be the prime suspect. Also, Ray recalls a Commencement foot-in-mouth incident, a caller searches for any Old Wives Tale that'll change his friend's gas habits, and how too much refrigerant can make for a very hot Summer

Car Talk 0924 June 13, 2009

Sat, Jun 13 Listen
Mathematicians, 4th Graders, and his own brother unite to challenge Ray on a recent Puzzler—who knew there were so many ways to get to 26? Also, a flamenco guitarist who may be one turn away from a wheel falling off, and one bouquet away from a restraining order; a forgetful husband who needs to de-stinkify his wife's Camry, and a painful lesson in clutch engagement.

Car Talk 0923 June 6, 2009

Sat, Jun 6 Listen
A Chevy pickup owner wonders why his tuck runs well only if it's overloaded with 1500 pounds of compost. Meanwhile, a GMC Safari owner searches for the perfect gunk to avoid a transmission rebuild, a whooping Taurus becomes a good relationship tester, and would you trade a pair of busted skis for a 10-year old Jetta that won't shift?

Car Talk 0922 May 30, 2009

Sat, May 30 Listen
Astronaut John Grunsfeld seeks help trying to loosen a calcified bolt from the Hubble Telescope. Also, a 1939 Cadillac Datemobile needs a power boost, a Jetta owner's devotion is tested by a series of unfortunate events, a roadtrip to Mount Rushmore gets muy expensive and we answer the question: Who is Pravo Yasda and why is he getting so many tickets?

Car Talk 0921 May 23, 2009

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This week on Car Talk, Tom and Ray's advice helps fix the Hubble Telescope. Plus Ray's new numerical puzzler.

Car Talk 0920 May 16, 2009

Sat, May 16 Listen
What does the Chrysler-Fiat merger really mean? The return of Fiat jokes, of course! Also, a victim of catalytic converter theft explores his options, a Pontiac owner wonders who will look after his Vibe, and why is a '95 Mercedes driving all the cats out of Los Gatos, CA? Also, a new Puzzler from the world of Nouvelle Pneumatics, and lots more

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