A novice hearse owner learns the hard way that his "passenger" compartment doesn't have an exit strategy. Also, a Mercedes owner enjoys a 300 dollar cup of coffee and leaves with the same noise he came in with, a family of 10 goes car shopping, the true cost of home-grown tomatoes, and Ray takes the Puzzler back out on a limb.

A Ford Explorer becomes Fido's best friend, after dog food starts spitting out from its AC vents. Also, can Tom and Ray save halibut season on the Homer Spit, by figuring out why Bill's forklift won't start? Plus, over aggressive sap removal exposes a Suburban, a Caravan emits a chirp like clockwork, and the funniest jokes in the world--that we can tell on radio.

Is a new Mom's baby soothing technique also a recipe for brake cooking? Also, a resolution to a marital dispute elicits an unexpected response, a college student tries to get the cigarette stink out of his car before Mom and Dad come to visit, and a Suzuki owner stresses over one of the 6,438 noises his car is making. Also, a new Puzzler from the "Loaves and No Fishes" department, and lots more.

A couple disagrees over how many headlight bulbs to replace when one burns out. Also, a Civic owner becomes a dry cleaner's best friend after his backseat begins staining all his passengers' pants, a trip to Blockbuster turns death-defying, and a Mercury fights back after becoming a Cash for Clunkers candidate. Also, Opening Day for the new Puzzler season, and lots more.

An impulse drive up Lombard Street comes to a smoky conclusion. Also, is a quarter and a roll of tape all you really need to "fix" a cracked windshield? Plus, Stump the Chumps welcomes back Brad, the "walking talking environmental disaster", the Great Brownie-to-Mechanic Ratio debate continues, and stupidity comes to the classroom--literally!

On this week's encore episode, Michelle in Spokane is presented with her dream vehicle--a 1974 Datsun with a missing rear window, holes in the floor, and enough other problems to make her consider sending her dream straight to the crusher. Also, a question of merging etiquette, we gain new respect for the French. and Tommy rants against--perfection.

Can a 40-year crush on a Beetle convertible withstand a relocation to the Great Frozen North? Also, a Jeep that's running too well has an owner seeking euthanasia tips, a Lincoln channels Niagara Falls, Tommy turns into "Henny Magliozzi", and another misdirected birthday cake episode, from the Grammy files.

A daughter's attempt to cure her Dad of one wacko driving habit could open the door to a new one. Also, how a mild-mannered Doctor's BMW became "Noah's Ark of Pestilence", a Saturn indicates a need for Xanax, two friends argue over whether pointing a remote at your chin improves its performance, and a major ethical question is answered--specifically, who gets the brownies?

A Park Ranger's wife seeks an intervention to get her husband to fix the oil leak in his beloved BMW. Also, two cars that call for a redefinition of Cash for Clunkers--a '96 Geo that won't stop, and a '94 Escort that's bid farewell to 5th gear. And, paging Honda of Tiblesi! A CRV owner tries to prepare her car for two years overseas.

A goat rescuer tries to find a way to keep his 4-legged tenants from climbing all over cars--especially the Alfa belonging to his girlfriend. Also, is a planned cross-country drive just a ruse to get a new car? Plus, the nigh Tommy drove on three wheels (don't drive like my brother, indeed!), and, one listener's backhanded plea for hate-mail civility.