Today: Dorothy Vs. Husband in Tire Balancing Act
09.27.2012
Dorothy wants Tom and Ray to settle a marital dispute. She thinks tires should be balanced and rotated; he thinks rotating is enough. Who's right?
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Car Talk Plaza: The Early Days
09.26.2012
Just who was R.S.R.I., and what did they do? We're taking your guesses, now!
Today: Turn Right to Go Straight
09.25.2012
David just got his car back from the shop after a front end alignment and now his steering wheel points right when the car is going straight. Tom and Ray think the mechanic should do the job again. Find out what else they suggest for David right here.
A Special Post-Show Visit
09.22.2012
Ray's grandsons Raymond and Lucas drop by during our lousy show.
Corroded Fuel Lines and Other Urban Legends
09.21.2012
Joshua's driving instructor warned him that leaving a car unstarted for more than two weeks could corrode the fuel lines. Now Joshua's worried about all those new cars parked at dealerships across the country. Tom and Ray explain why car dealers don't bother to employ a staff person to start up each car in the lot once every few weeks.
Car Talk and Ohio?
09.20.2012
Car Talk makes an appearance in the presidential campaign. Well, sort of...
Today: Did Evelyn's Grandson Wreck Her Engine?
09.19.2012
Evelyn's grandon borrowed her car and when she got it back it was out of coolant. She loaned it to him again and now the entire engine needs to be replaced. Tom and Ray have some ideas for Evelyn and a few more ideas for her speed-demon grandson. Find out what they recommend, right here.
I Spy... Volvo's Animal Avoidance System (about Two Years Down the Road)
09.17.2012
Frequently find yourself eye-to-eye with Bullwinkle? Car Talk’s Wildlife Guru reports on a unique, new safety feature that just might prevent an accident.
Name Tom and Ray's Cars!
09.15.2012
Think cars should have names? How about the heaps Tom and Ray have driven over the years? We're taking your suggestions!
Electric Cars By the Numbers
09.14.2012
A growing number of attractive models, high gas prices and growing public acceptance led to strong sales numbers for electrics and hybrids in August. And with more cars on the road, we're getting a sense of how people are using them.
