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Car Talk
| Car Talk is a radio talk show broadcast weekly on National Public Radio stations throughout the United States and elsewhere. Its subjects are automobiles and repair, and it often takes humorous turns. The hosts of Car Talk are brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers. |  |
| Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Is Favorite Safe Car Post-Collision? | |
| Phil's Honda Fit was sandwiched between a big Jeep and an even bigger mini-van during a recent rear-end collision. The insurance repaired the car but Phil wonders if they should be worried. Find out how Tom and Ray would check for structural damage, right here. | |
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| Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Should Phil Flush His Focus? | |
| Phil's mechanic says his heater core is clogged but flushing the system could cause major damage. Tom and Ray disagree. Find out why, right here. | |
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| Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Today: Shade-Tree Mechanics Club? | |
| John wants to start a DIY garage. Can Tom and Ray talk him out of it? Plus, the guys reveal details from their own experiences owning a DIY garage in years gone by. | |
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| Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Grace's Neon Doesn't Know When to Quit | |
| Grace's Dodge Neon won't turn off, even after the key is removed from the engine. Her mechanic replaced the ignition cylinder but now he's stumped. Will Tom and Ray have good suggestions for Grace? (Or will they just tell her to focus on how lucky she is to have a car that won't... | |
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| Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Today: All About Brake Pads | |
| Jared just got his brakes replaced and his mechanic convinced him to buy ceramic brake pads. Now he wonders if these pads are as good as his mechanic says they are. Tom and Ray explain the history of brake pads and what's the best kind on the road today. | |
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| Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Today: Dottie's Oily Inheritance | |
| Dottie's dad did a lot of his own car repair. Problem is, he didn't have a way to dispose of the used oil and other fluids. So, he left them in a 55 gallon drum in the garage, and it's all still there, 30 years later. Tom and Ray advise Dottie on how to safely and legally dispose of the... | |
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| Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 To the Junkyard! | |
| Jamie's wife's car runs great, but it is a complete mess on the inside and he wants to replace the interior on the cheap. Tom and Ray offer advice about sourcing quality parts from the junkyard, plus a word of caution about cats and cuban cigars. (It's relevant, we promise!) | |
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| Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Headlight Trouble? Just Pound On the Hood | |
| Steve's headlight is acting up, but he discovered that if he smacks the top of the hood the light will reliably turn on and stay on. Can Tom and Ray explain what's causing this, and whether or not Steve can trust this as a long term solution? | |
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| Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Perk Up a Dead Battery With . . . Cola? | |
| Martha's car battery died this week and her neighbor suggested that she pour a can of Coke on it to clean off the corrosion. Martha is skeptical. Tom and Ray talk about this and other home remedies for batteries. Find out what works and what doesn't, right here. | |
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| Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Today: Did We Need That Thingamajig? | |
| Betty's husband tore off the black plastic thingamajig that was hanging under the front end of their car, a Mercury Grand Marquis. Now she wonders if this was a great idea, given her husband's limited expertise on cars. What was this mystery part, and will they be sorry that it's gone?... | |
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