# The Show **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=45 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Another answer to mystery of starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-answer-to-mystery-of-starting-car/56152)
**Author:** [@rhondayk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rhondayk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-answer-to-mystery-of-starting-car/56152 "2010-10-10T14:40:51Z")
Good morning from Alaska! I'm up and grandma's house listening to your show, and the question from the woman who purchased the car from Fargo, but lives in Pennsylvania. She was mystified because the car starts on it'… --- ## [Driving to grandma's puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-to-grandmas-puzzler/56010)
**Author:** [@jt1979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jt1979)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2010, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-to-grandmas-puzzler/56010 "2010-10-10T11:18:29Z")
My common sense (which is sometimes not all that common or sensical) tells me that if she traveled the 240 mile total trip in 5 hours, her average speed for the trip is simply 240/5 = 48 miles per hour. I assume th… --- ## [Top 10 Worst/Most Reliable Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-10-worst-most-reliable-cars/56132)
**Author:** [@justwaltzing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justwaltzing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/top-10-worst-most-reliable-cars/56132 "2010-10-09T12:01:25Z")
You mentioned you were going to post your findings on the most reliable cars which were for you the worse because they didnt need repair.. Can find it on your site.. Thanks. --- ## [Premium versus Regular](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-versus-regular/2435)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/premium-versus-regular/2435 "2010-10-08T05:04:42Z")
What do you think? Is premium a ploy designed to add to Big Oil coffers? Or, do you think it's a "must" for all high-compression engines, no matter what we said? Want to chime in with a second opinion on someth… --- ## [Oct 2nd show mentioned 10 most hated cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oct-2nd-show-mentioned-10-most-hated-cars/55873)
**Author:** [@STavela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STavela)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oct-2nd-show-mentioned-10-most-hated-cars/55873 "2010-10-07T21:16:26Z")
I can't find where on this website the 10 cars most hated by Tommy and Ray for their reliability are listed. I'm just curious and now I've wasted more time than I did listening to the show this morning. --- ## [Horses Not to Bet On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horses-not-to-bet-on/32424)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horses-not-to-bet-on/32424 "2010-10-07T20:36:22Z")
"Free to Good Home," "Sir Limps-A-Lot," "Why's Everyone Running So Fast?" All excellent names for not-so-excellent race horses. (You can see the full list that Tom recently read on the show, right here.) Got a few s… --- ## [Subaru brakes dragging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brakes-dragging/55890)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2010, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-brakes-dragging/55890 "2010-10-07T14:13:59Z")
The caller's front brakes were dragging and all the usual causes were considered, except that I believe the Subaru's parking brake is on the front caliper. --- ## [Carpool lanes w/children](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carpool-lanes-w-children/55554)
**Author:** [@TVmercenary](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TVmercenary)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carpool-lanes-w-children/55554 "2010-10-06T15:21:51Z")
Having a child in your car to meet the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) carpool lane requirement, while technically qualifies, violates the spirit of the regulation. HOV lanes were primarily established to reduce congestion … --- ## [Tom & Ray on "60 Minutes"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-ray-on-60-minutes/56016)
**Author:** [@philmoscone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philmoscone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tom-ray-on-60-minutes/56016 "2010-10-06T13:31:31Z")
Is there any possibility that a video of your appearance on "60 Minutes" can be available for viewing on your website? --- ## [Park caravan insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-caravan-insurance/56025)
**Author:** [@williamsm2k10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamsm2k10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2010, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/park-caravan-insurance/56025 "2010-10-06T05:06:15Z")
hi this is williamsm2k10 is this important to have a park carvan insurance. ====================== park caravan insurance --- ## [What he/she is thinking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-he-she-is-thinking/55893)
**Author:** [@djwdjw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djwdjw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-he-she-is-thinking/55893 "2010-10-05T00:51:39Z")
A while back Tom read an item about the differences between what men/women think. The premise was based on a couple driving in silence, she thinking about their relationship, he about... getting the oil changed. An… --- ## [Using a heavy clutch - for light-weights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-heavy-clutch-for-light-weights/55627)
**Author:** [@Harough](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harough)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/using-a-heavy-clutch-for-light-weights/55627 "2010-10-03T05:17:54Z")
Grace from Los Angles might get hold of one of those orthopedic boots used temporarily to protect and stabilize the ankle or foot during walking. It has a rigid sole and no ankle flex that would transfer the force off th… --- ## [Your winter driving tips?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-winter-driving-tips/11022)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-winter-driving-tips/11022 "2010-10-02T18:54:06Z")
Winter driving presents a number of challenges to both you and your car. Cold weather tests the limits of your car's mechanical abilities. Treacherous driving conditions test your abilities as a driver. We hope folks … --- ## [Yankee coke and dr pepper ARE different!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yankee-coke-and-dr-pepper-are-different/55275)
**Author:** [@rs1139](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs1139)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/yankee-coke-and-dr-pepper-are-different/55275 "2010-10-02T17:24:52Z")
I moved to NYC from the South ten years ago and discovered that sodas up here ARE different. In the South, Dr. Pepper and Coke are both made with cane sugar - because Southerners would taste the difference if the recip… --- ## [Fixing a splitting dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-splitting-dashboard/55575)
**Author:** [@janetskidmore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janetskidmore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fixing-a-splitting-dashboard/55575 "2010-10-01T23:02:01Z")
Hi, After hearing the discussion on the gentleman farmer with the splitting dashboard, and the artistic suggestions for repairing it, I thought you might like to see a picture of my artcar. Minnesota has a very large … --- ## [Toyota Prius - Repair, Maintenance, Gotcha Surprise Costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-repair-maintenance-gotcha-surprise-costs/2186)
**Author:** [@renman07-cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/renman07-cartalk)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-prius-repair-maintenance-gotcha-surprise-costs/2186 "2010-10-01T18:59:29Z")
Anybody out there have any info on horror stories about hidden or surprise costs from owning a Toyota Prius, especially after warranty expires ? --- ## [Itunes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/itunes/55801)
**Author:** [@tszpara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tszpara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2010, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/itunes/55801 "2010-10-01T17:14:21Z")
If this post is in the wrong section please move it. New Listener. Love the show. Glad to see you on Itunes. I hope some of the older shows will be available on Itunes for download. --- ## [How to "Kill" the 3 Used Cars So Husband Will Buy a New BMW 528](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-kill-the-3-used-cars-so-husband-will-buy-a-new-bmw-528/55291)
**Author:** [@wardljc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wardljc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-kill-the-3-used-cars-so-husband-will-buy-a-new-bmw-528/55291 "2010-09-30T23:33:07Z")
This caller wanted advise on how to kill her 3 used cars in a way that will force her husband to replace them with 2 newer cars. She her eye on a BMW 528i. I propose the following solution: Get the husband to the B… --- ## [The dumbing down of America](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-dumbing-down-of-america/52372)
**Author:** [@turak2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turak2)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-dumbing-down-of-america/52372 "2010-09-29T19:51:15Z")
Out of all the people with serious repair questions: the only ones that get through are people who have a cat smell in their car they don't know how to get rid of? Get real. All the 100's of people with real te… --- ## [Cube Puzzler - Spoiler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cube-puzzler-spoiler/55312)
**Author:** [@ZombieWoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieWoof)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 8:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cube-puzzler-spoiler/55312 "2010-09-28T08:35:18Z")
Is this show a rerun? Not each cube needs each digit. 012347 012865 --- ## [What's the proper way to merge on the freeway?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-merge-on-the-freeway/36113)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-merge-on-the-freeway/36113 "2010-09-28T08:25:27Z")
This week on Car Talk, Brian from Kentucky wants to know what is proper freeway etiquette. Do you stay in the left lane as long as you can? Or just gun it and hope for the best! And what's the most efficient way for cars… --- ## [Danielle's Kid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/danielles-kid/55605)
**Author:** [@ZombieWoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieWoof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/danielles-kid/55605 "2010-09-26T09:38:49Z")
Why is the kid not in a car seat? What happens when the airbag deploys? She said he was "attached to \[her\] body." If I were a cop and pulled her over, I would say "I'm gonna cut you some slack, but the next office… --- ## [Change Puzzler - Spoiler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-puzzler-spoiler/55604)
**Author:** [@ZombieWoof](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZombieWoof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/change-puzzler-spoiler/55604 "2010-09-26T09:14:39Z")
Same president on the coin and the bill. Come on you guys! I much prefer the puzzlers I can't solve. --- ## [Can't find what days show is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-what-days-show-is-on/55534)
**Author:** [@stonerhythms](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stonerhythms)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-find-what-days-show-is-on/55534 "2010-09-24T23:46:30Z")
What days is Car Talk broadcasted? I know for sure on Saturdays and Sundays but is it M-F as well? Please I could not find that info on the website. I must be really stupid but definitley need the help. Thank you very… --- ## [I wish my dog could drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-my-dog-could-drive/52760)
**Author:** [@rollinmoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rollinmoss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-wish-my-dog-could-drive/52760 "2010-09-22T15:56:26Z")
Can anyone provide the lyrics or the name of the composer or person who sang this song from which a clip was used on this week's show? --- ## [Ford Focus moved in parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-moved-in-parking-lot/54223)
**Author:** [@nacron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nacron)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-moved-in-parking-lot/54223 "2010-09-22T03:59:15Z")
Having owned a 2001 ford focus, I know that the car will not start without the correct transponder key. I think that it was his dad that played a prank on him. --- ## [Engine cutting out at speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-at-speed/54224)
**Author:** [@broyal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broyal)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-cutting-out-at-speed/54224 "2010-09-20T22:54:52Z")
My car has started to cut out at speeds of 70 mph. For some time have just been doing small runs around London but on a recent roadtrip the engine cut out a number of times on the motorway. This usually happens after 100… --- ## [Keep fixing old cars or replace them?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-fixing-old-cars-or-replace-them/55287)
**Author:** [@Marathon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marathon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2010, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keep-fixing-old-cars-or-replace-them/55287 "2010-09-19T03:24:20Z")
This week's show had someone with a "marital dispute:" She wanted to get a new car while her husband kept repairing their three old cars. This reminded me of something in Consumer Reports magazine a few years ago:… --- ## [License plate puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-puzzler/55002)
**Author:** [@mrwinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrwinky)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-puzzler/55002 "2010-09-17T17:08:48Z")
The clue was I-N-M-Y. The published answer was: "the car was a Honda Element. In my??. Element!" Maybe I'm losing it, but I don't get it. I understand "in my..", but what is the uppercase A with the diacritical mark… --- ## [Features for King Tut's Chariot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/features-for-king-tuts-chariot/54922)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/features-for-king-tuts-chariot/54922 "2010-09-16T03:46:42Z")
This past week, King Tut's chariot arrived in New York City. That's right -- the actual jalopy a young Tut used when gallivanting about his kingdom. (There was even a little hold-up at Customs, involving the vehicle ide… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=44) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/the-show/7.md?page=46)