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Roadkill: The Tragedy That No One Talks About

10.25.2012

It's not immediately clear how many animals die in the U.S. every year from collisions with cars, but it's safe to say that the numbers are in the millions. And aside from a few salamander tunnels, we're not doing much about it.

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Mary's Speedometer Hates the Cold

10.25.2012

Mary's speedometer goes nuts when it gets cold. Tom and Ray think she needs a new instrument cluster. Find out how Mary can save money on this fix, right here.

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Today: Car Fires on the Horizon

10.24.2012

Judy's turn signal malfunctioned and when it did she saw a wisp of smoke coming out of her Ford Explorer's steering column. She's worried that if she ignores the problem, the whole car will eventually go up in flames. Find out what Tom and Ray recommend right here.

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Car Talk Plaza: Japan Edition

10.19.2012

Check out this letter we got from our biggest fan in Japan, who has the best excuse ever: "The tsunami stole my sticker!"

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