#2506: A Friend Indeed

When all hope seems to be lost for humanity we can still rely on practical jokes to keep us going. Feel the Schadenfreude on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. Get access to hundreds of episodes in the Car Talk archive when you sign up for Car Talk+ at plus.npr.org/cartalk Lea ...  Show more

Kerry has a pothole in the alley behind her house that is so big the locals have named it, "The Pit of Despair". When the weather has been dry, her Honda CRX can climb down into, across and back out of it ok, but after a few days of heavy rain it can be rough seas in the ol' Pit. ...  Show more

The guys make discoveries at the PRI Show in Indianapolis! They debate options for a third shared car for Christopher P. in the Pacific Northwest, who still needs fun for he and his wife. Then, the guys help save Cathy O. from her fourth Subaru Forester! Social media questions as ...  Show more

Jason rides in the left seat of a T.50 and declares it the best sounding engine he's ever heard — dethroning the Lexus LFA. With which he and Derek have experience. === Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === First of all, Jason cal ...  Show more

Automotive mergers are usually detrimental to enthusiasts, so pre-established IP is gold! The guys debate for Martin in the U.K., who declares he’s seen the future and it’s good. Then, Jeremy S. wants something ‘fun-ish’ for he and his wife. Social media questions ask about the ‘ ...  Show more

Managing perception without being stereotyped is tough to do, especially for Craig G. and his wife, who don’t just want to be doctors driving Audis. Liviu in Romania is trying to convince the parents that a free, well-maintained car could be the right choice for him. Social media ...  Show more