Tag: dealers
70 Posts

Dec 24, 2019
Does My GPS Need an Update?
If you want to replace the old dashboard sextant, here are some options.

Jul 04, 2018
When Is It Time to Take a Car to the Dealer?
This perplexing Lexus is testing the local mechanic.

Nov 07, 2017
Is Mechanic's Throttle Body Recommendation Legit?
Gary's dealer wants to service the throttle bodies on both of his Toyotas. Is it legit or b-o-o-o-o-gus?

May 02, 2017
Problematic New Car Sounds Like a Lemon
T.J.'s new car has been nothing but trouble. Should he bring it back to the shop again, or research lemon laws?
warranties repairs dealers electrical wiring Chevrolet Malibu 2016

Sep 21, 2016
Say Anything: Breaking Up with Your Car Dealer
Car dealers communicate like high school boyfriends desperately trying to save a relationship.

Feb 09, 2016
Man Seeks Subaru
Oct 15, 2015
Found at a Thrift Shop: The Origins of Car Talk
This past weekend, my wife Lisa hit a couple of thrift shops in suburban Boston and came home with a bunch of stuff, including this book called "Think Small, What's So Funny About a Volkswagen," and in its pages, I think I found the origins of Car Talk.

Jun 05, 2012
Today: Did Craig's Nissan Dealer Bait and Switch?
Craig's dealer offered him a lifetime of free oil changes for his new Nissan Juke. But when he showed up for the first oil change, it turned out not to be quite as "free" as advertised. How would Tom and Ray handle this slippery dealer?

Jan 01, 2011
Is it really worth the money to get a used car inspected?
I love your show and column, and am a longtime listener and reader. After all these years, I finally have a question for you. I know you guys recommend having a used car inspected by a trusted mechanic prior to...
