The Best of Car Talk

22 episodes · 3 with AI analysis

America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus. You don't have to know anything about cars to love this one hour weekly laugh fest.

AI Intelligence · across all analyzed episodes

People · top 15

Will Shortz×2 Jesse Dawnstreich Miriam Anupriya Gupta Peterson Arup Gupta Brad Hamill Larry John Terry Stickles Bill Lee Phil Bertone Aparna Gupta Sherry Bob Posgay

Companies · top 14

Nissan×2 Volvo Honda Ford Reed Farm NPR Subaru Dodge WBUR Beaconwood Motors Plymouth Jeep Volkswagen Toyota

Topics · top 10

Brake rotor warping and thermal shock damageCrank sensors and mass airflow sensor failuresDIY dent repair techniques and Bondo applicationTire pressure monitoring and inflation safetySteering wheel plastic noise diagnosisLong-distance vehicle trip preparationDealership diagnostic practices and component replacementVolvo reliability and recurring sensor issuesFord Probe interior noise sourcesVolkswagen Cabriolet cross-country reliability

Analyzed Episodes

Feb 3, 2026

#2610: Runaway Inflation

Brake rotor warping and thermal shock damageCrank sensors and mass airflow sensor failuresDIY dent repair techniques and Bondo application

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Feb 7, 2026

#2611: Hey, Mr. Spaceman

Serpentine belt replacement and maintenanceRadiator replacement procedures and rubber mounting block deteriorationIgnition system troubleshooting for fuel-injected vehicles

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Feb 10, 2026

#2612: Monotasking

Engine thermostat diagnosis and head gasket failureVehicle horn electrical systems and fuse troubleshootingOil change intervals and maintenance schedules

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