Call 1
Michael Minneapolis, Minnesota - 1991 Mazda Mazda6
Smells bad -- cooked gas and oil smell.
Show Rundown
#0550: Car Talk: The Demolition Edition
Original Air Date: 12.10.2005
Show Open Topic
New words that should be in the dictionary. Like snotcicle and stupiphany.
Call 2
Reverend Dave Atlantic CIty, New Jersey - 1998 BMW 528
Key won't come out of the ignition.
Call 3
Ellen Norwich, Connecticut - Buick
Husband won't use windshield wipers or defroster.
Call 4
Shayna Chicago, Illinois - 1999 Subaru Outback
Makes metallic noises when steering right.
Call 5
Bo Nashville, Tennessee - Buick
Road trip: Econoline van eating up a quart of oil every 50 miles.
Call 6
Erika Arlington, Virginia - Buick
Looking for a new family car -- FOrd Freestyle?
Call 7
Forrest Wayland, Massachusetts - 2005 Honda Pilot
Why are the headrests different in front and back seats?
Call 8
Kate Wasilla, Alaska - 1992 Toyota Camry
Engine jerks since engine replacement and new exhaust system.
Call 9
Seth Springville, New York - 1977 Ford LTD
What's the best way to blow it up (for a film)?