Episodes

  • #2634: Bug Bomb

    #2634: Bug Bomb
    Apr 28 2026
    The Brothers suggested Bob from Texas could rid his car of horseflies by using a ‘bug bomb’ to flood the passenger compartment with insecticide. Bob returns for our in-show ’Quality Control’ program, “Stump the Chumps”, where we all get to find out if that suggestion met the standards of sound mechanical advice or, as is more likely in Bob’s case, a negligence lawsuit. Order in the Court! for this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

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    37 mins
  • #2633: Hacker Heaven

    #2633: Hacker Heaven
    Apr 25 2026
    Larry’s 14-year-old kid wants the two of them to find an old car to rebuild so kiddo can drive it when he gets his license in a few years. What a great father/son bonding experience, right? You’d think our two hosts -who used to run a DIY repair shop years ago- might be all for it, but maybe not. Find out what Click and Clack think on this episode of the Best of Car Talk

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    36 mins
  • #2632: Brilliant or Crazy

    #2632: Brilliant or Crazy
    Apr 21 2026
    Rebecca’s Honda won’t go into reverse, but that may not be her biggest problem at the moment because Tommy can’t decide if Ray’s answer is clever or just nuts. And since Tommy himself may be one entree short of a combo platter where does that leave the rest of us? It’s a fine line between brilliant and crazy on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

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    35 mins
  • #2581: Hapless Hubby or Hero?

    #2581: Hapless Hubby or Hero?
    Oct 11 2025

    Amy’s husband went out and bought a jalopy that needed a new rack and pinion that he was sure he could install. And he did! But Amy is beside herself with worry that her previously klutzy beau is going to start buying more junkers to fix. A spirited defense of amateur driveway mechanics on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

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    36 mins
  • #2631: The MechanXfiles

    #2631: The MechanXfiles
    Apr 18 2026
    The 'Speed of Darkness', a 'laying on of hands' and paranormal activities in the Pentagon parking lot. This episode of the Best of Car Talk is definitely ‘out there’, somewhere.

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    34 mins