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Ever since John D. Rockefeller dumped a can of Ajax cleanser into a bucket of gas and slapped a "Premium!" label on it, the rest of us have been left wondering if there's any point to spending the extra money.

Is premium worth the additional cost? Or is it one of the best marketing gimmicks since Charles Ponzi set foot on Ellis Island? The answers — or at least, our humble opinions — are right here.


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"You just might need a new car soon, if..."; Foreign Language Syndrome.
Catch Tom and Ray on NOVA?
Watch the show online, see bloopers, and discuss the episode, "The Car of the Future."
Common Car Sales Tricks
Learn the ploys, and chat with our covert car sales operative "Deep Plaid."
Premium vs. Regular
Can you save money and use regular, when your owner's manual calls for premium? Find out.
Guide to Better Fuel Economy
Check out these tips and fork over fewer dineros at the pump.
Car Talk Anniversary Slide Show
A 20-year retrospective, this way. (Warning: Fearfully ugly faces.)
Really, Really, Really Hard Puzzlers
Ready to wrap your cranium around Ray's most perplexing puzzlers? Great!
Maintenance Advice from Tom and Ray
From air filters to oil changes, can you DIY? Find out.