Irreverent Thieves
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#0951: Three Years, No Reverse
Original Air Date: 12.19.2009
Description:
This week on Car Talk, after three years of only parking in circular driveways, Scott in Florida is finally ready to address his '97 Jetta's refusal to go into reverse. Of course, Scott doesn't want to spend any money on it, so Tom and Ray may need to get
creative.
Meanwhile, winter has come to Homer, Alaska, and Shelly's using a meter stick to measure the snowfall in the back seat of her Toyota Highlander. Why? Because her sunroof's full of volcanic ash and won't close. Also, WRX owner Sue ponders life without premium, '93 Civic owner Sarah wonders if her car can handle one more 300-mile trip, and we find out why the leading 15-year-old soccer goal scorer in Fort Collins may want to watch her back. All this and lots more, this week on Car Talk.
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This Week's Puzzler
Ray's flashlight broke in half. Before he reassembled it, he connected the battery to the bulb. Both were fine. Why didn't it light up?
Last Week's Puzzler
An accident most curious! Hear the details, then see if you can figure why only one driver was injured. Find out!
Show Open Topic
A car stereo thief gets a little irreverent, leaving behind an amusing note. (If you're not the car owner, that is.)
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by Anonymousvery informative!
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I deeply emphasize with your problem!
by JanObertI have a solution to the man who could not get his car out of reverse - heavy duty sliders - much like are used in moving furniture - He could store them in his car - then when parking, drive on to them - in that way he can turn his car around by himself!