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.

#4 in the Top 100 automotive All time chart

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#2286: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

The Best of Car Talk

10/25/22 • 33 min

Judy from Arkansas had no sooner described the conditions under which her car was giving her trouble when Tommy confidently and successfully predicted what the car's problem was. Could this be a case of clairvoyance? Or is this the less common Judyvoyance? Find out if the Tappet Brothers were able to help either Claire or Judy on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

10/25/22 • 33 min

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#2269: Too Cool for School

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08/27/22 • 33 min

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.

08/27/22 • 33 min

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#2029: A Clean Death

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07/18/20 • 54 min

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#2127: Perspicacity and the Sundance Kid

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07/03/21 • 55 min

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#2265: Pretty Bird

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08/13/22 • 33 min

Susan fr California managed to stick her ex-husband with a pet parakeet and kept the Mercury Lynx in their divorce settlement. But now, instead of having to clean up the birdcage and hearing 'Pretty Bird' all day long she's driving around in a car that is billowing smoke. Is it too late to reconsider the parakeet? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

08/13/22 • 33 min

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#2266: The Double Groan

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08/16/22 • 35 min

Janice from Pasadena has a Mercedes that can't climb hills. She has taken it to several mechanics who are trying to help but can't figure it out. It could be the transmission or it could be the engine. Will Click and Clack take opposing sides on this diagnosis or is Janice going to get the dreaded 'double groan'? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

08/16/22 • 35 min

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#2028: Sorry, Dad

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07/11/20 • 54 min

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#2112: Love and an Automotive Weenie

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03/20/21 • 55 min

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#2032: The Hungry Water Theory

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08/08/20 • 54 min

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#2213: A Real Mickey Mouse Operation

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02/12/22 • 33 min

Having cemented their reputations as America's preeminent purveyors of questionable car advice, the brothers would occasionally get invited to do the show from some semi-exotic locale like Alaska, Hawaii or even Hoboken. This show has them visiting wonderful Walt Disney World. Between fixing the monorail, cutting the line to Space Mountain, taking some calls and trying to remember where they left their kids they conducted a little tour. What could go wrong? Plenty!

02/12/22 • 33 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Best of Car Talk have?

The Best of Car Talk currently has 261 episodes available.

What topics does The Best of Car Talk cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Comedy, Podcasts and Automotive.

What is the most popular episode on The Best of Car Talk?

The episode title '#2286: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Best of Car Talk?

The average episode length on The Best of Car Talk is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Best of Car Talk released?

Episodes of The Best of Car Talk are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Best of Car Talk?

The first episode of The Best of Car Talk was released on Jul 11, 2020.

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