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#1641: Sue, the Stinko Driver

Original Air Date: 10.08.2016
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This week on The Best of Car Talk, Sue’s boyfriend is afraid to get in the car with her due to her long history of accidents, near misses, and traffic violations. Sue insists she’s a safe driver, so a full-scale Car Talk intervention may be necessary.
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