Tag: mother nature
20 Posts

Sep 12, 2017
Car Carnage: Harvey, Irma, and the Pitfalls for Auto Owners
Katrina destroyed 600,000 cars, Harvey may take out 500,000, and the Irma toll is yet unknown. Here's how to avoid buying one of those clunkers.

Sep 17, 2013
Today: Best Car to Protect Against Solar Flares?

May 30, 2013
Today: Lightning vs. Town Car
Shannon suspects that her uncle's car was struck by lightning because after a recent thunderstorm, the headlights refused to turn off. Tom and Ray explain what she can look for to confirm her diagnosis, and what kind of repairs her uncle can expect.

Feb 19, 2013
Winter Driving with the Pros: Mt. Washington
What's winter driving like in the "Home of the World's Worst Weather"? Car Talk talks with Mike Pelchat, Park Manager at New Hampshire's Mount Washington State Park.

Dec 27, 2012
Help for Sue's Sister's Sandy-Soaked Cars
Sue wants to help her sister's family. Their cars were hit by Hurricane Sandy and though the cars are running fine at the moment, their mechanic says the electrical system is wrecked. Is this right? Tom and Ray explain what can go wrong when an electrical system gets wet.
Nov 19, 2012
Escape from New York: Notes on Disaster Preparedness
Jamie Kitman's debrief on surviving Superstorm Sandy and a consideration of vehicles for the post-apocalypse, this way.

Nov 02, 2012
How Not to Buy a Storm-Damaged Used Car
Vehicles that have been through Hurricane Sandy may look fine, but they're ticking time bombs, waiting to bury you in bills.

Nov 01, 2012
My Buick: A Post-Sandy Parable
I did the right thing by my father-in-law's Regal. Now I don't get the insurance payout, but I can sleep at night.

May 24, 2012
Hailstorm Dents: Is This Repair Necessary?
A hailstorm dented Dan's family cars. The repairs are covered by his insurance company, but Dan wants Tom and Ray's blessing to keep the dents and use the money for something else. Can dents be dangerous, or is this repair optional?

Dec 01, 2010
Today: Tom and Ray share tips for preventing hydroplaning.
Ted recently bought a 2005 VW Beetle but is worried its tendency to hydroplane in the rain. He wants to install an aftermarket stability control but Tom and Ray think there are better (and easier) ways to prevent hydroplaning.