Author: Ray Magliozzi
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Car Talk: Snow tires are a must in certain climates
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: I wanted to follow up on a call I heard recently on your NPR radio show. A caller getting ready to replace a Honda Civic wanted to know if she needed all-wheel…
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Car Talk: Prius headrest is a pain in the neck
Dear Car Talk: I love my new Prius C, but the headrest pushes my head and shoulders forward. It’s really bad, and my posture really gets messed up, as the new headrests are somehow tilted forward and can’t be straightened. Is there a solution to fix that? — Jeannette Have you considered a hacksaw? It’s…
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Car Talk: A ‘Saab’ Story of Hard-To-Find Parts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: My dad passed away and left me a 1983 Saab 900 Turbo hatchback in PERFECT physical condition, but it does NOT run. Parts are impossible to find. Can you put a Toyota…
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Car Talk: In battle of high-mileage Subaru versus lower-mileage Jeep, which one wins?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: I love, love, love your show and column. I just inherited a 2006 Jeep Commander with 60,000 miles on it. It’s in almost mint condition. But I have been driving a 2003…
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Car Talk: Coolant leak is causing major problems
Dear Car Talk: A couple of nights ago, I was driving my 2000 Range Rover on the interstate when the heater suddenly started blowing cold air and the temperature gauge topped out. I pulled off to the side of the road and had the engine shut down within 15 seconds or so. I checked the…
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Car Talk: Rising belt lines explained By Ray Magliozzi
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: What is a “rising belt line”? I saw a car review recently on your cartalk.com website that said “… as today’s styles call for a rising belt line …” Thanks. – Ed…
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Car Talk: No need to turn off accessories before cranking the engine
Dear Car Talk: Is it harmful to start the car if the air conditioner, radio, etc., have been left in the “on” position? — Stanley Yes, that’s why at the shop, we recommend to all of our customers that they leave their cars idling from May through September. Actually, no. It’s not harmful at all,…
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Car Talk: Hybrid versus standard engine
Dear Car Talk: I own a 2006 Highlander Hybrid, and I think it is the best vehicle I have ever owned in my 64 years. I trade vehicles every 10 years, and I want to buy a new Toyota Highlander in 2016. Should I get the hybrid, or the standard gasoline engine? I know there…
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Car Talk: Car Alarm Likely Culprit of Late-Night Beeping
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: If you could help us figure this out, we’d appreciate it soooo much. During the summer, we love to sleep with the windows open for fresh air (in the house, not in…
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Car Talk: Sunroof is having water problems
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dear Car Talk: I have a 2003 Toyota RAV4 with the sports package. Two years ago, there was a water leak in the driver’s seat area — a lot of water. After several visits to…