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Marc G.Lil Ol' Betsy

This Week's Featured First Car Story

Betsy went from infrequent trips to church to road warrior -- and she apparently didn't care for that, much!

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Tom’s First Car Story

Car Talk co-host Tom MagliozziMy first car was my dad’s ‘32 Chevy. And I killed it!

Ray's First Car Story

Car Talk co-host Ray MagliozziMy first car was a ‘62 Chevy. With no gas.

Tom and Ray’s First Car Advice, Classic Calls, Discussions and More

Tips from Car Talk’s co-hosts, community first car discussions, and other fun and actually useful features

 
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Tom and Ray’s First Car Advice Through the Years

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Our Favorite Calls About First Cars

Got a few minutes to kill? Great! Enjoy these classic moments from Car Talk.

 

Janet in Charlotte, NC

Car: BMW Z3

Should Janet buy her teenage daughter a new BMW Z3?

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Anna in San Diego, CA

Car: 1998 Honda Civic

Should Anna follow dad's rule and never drive on the highway—or is it time to start fibbing?

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Christy in Chicago, IL

Car: 1982 Chevy Citation

Christy blew up her dad's car when she was a new driver. Now she's coming clean years later. Will dad forgive and forget?

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Katie in Silver Spring, MD

Car: 2000 Dodge Stratus

Katie's son wants to buy a car that was in a flood. Katie's mechanic is her brother—and he's also selling the car. Need we say more?

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