Thieves break into a Ford Focus and make off with nothing but the owner's manual. Also, a would be shade-tree mechanic prepares to jump in, with his pals Stumpy and Meat by his side, a repair that could make a car stop running altogether, and Car Talk's new listener demographic--we"re going ovine!

A family tries to turn their Dad's beloved car into a shrine. Also, a Miata owner considers looking a gift Camry in the mouth, a Plymouth van starts percolating, and why shakes, rattles, and rolls are what Jeep ownership's all about. Plus, a new Puzzler, and some new models that may be coming to a Chryotors dealership near you.

Winter draws closer, and the good folks of Tofte, Minnesota are in a dispute over how best to orient a snowplow. And, for some reason, they think Tom and Ray will be able to help. Also, a Chevy Venture groans, even in its off hours, a Highlander driver may need to bolt her kitchen seat in, and why is a Mini resembling a tossed salad?

An abandoned Nissan takes residence on a Staten Island street--who better to advise on how to get rid of it than Tom and Ray? Also, why a Subaru should not be mistaken for a sardine can, how a Honda magically turned into a Town and Country, and can the words "perfectly safe" be used in the same sentence as "66 MG"?

This week, the Magliozzi mantra for handling any customer service nightmare. Also, an update from the VW van dweller, a warning light that can hibernate for the Winter, and is there such a thing as a "diginifed" fart? Plus, a new Puzzler from the Travel and Leisure series, and lots more.

He's a med student, good looking, and eats with minimal grunting--so why is Tara in California concerned about her new boyfriend? Could it be that his choice of domicile is an '86 VW van? Also, the fuel line (wallet) flush pitch appears at "Fanny's Parasol Barbosh", a Nissan owner suffers horn envy, and why would a clutch get depressed at 2,000 feet?

Tom and Ray referee a couple's auto-relational dispute over when to shift their Scion XA. Also, field research on the "getting the last drop" gas station strategy, a poorly steered answer on Stump the Chumps, and a new Puzzler from the "Dining with the Magliozzis" series.

A new Prius owner worries that he may have accidentally stepped into the wrong gender. Also, the worst place in the world to learn to drive a stick shift, a Civic develops agorophobia in its garage, and the Puzzler returns!

Some new ways to refer to those who are "one taco short of a combination plate." Also, Stump the Chumps tests the relationship between Lillian and her mechanic Bobby; a husband wonders how to stop his wife from killing Fords, and a really dirty fuel flush scam.

Tom and Ray wade into the waters of gas pump etiquette--when does one customer's last drop belong to the next person? Also, another lesson why you should never buy a car from your brother, a soldier and his Toyota prepare for duty, and the essence of Car Talk is captured by a single word.