CarStuff

The Wall of Death is a motorcycle act in which daredevil drivers scale the walls of a wooden barrel while spectators watch from above. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and practices of the Wall of Death.

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People have different reasons for living in cars, but often it's because they have nowhere else to go. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the legality, logistics, dangers, and dos and don'ts of living in a car.

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Donating a vehicle can be a a great humanitarian act, but there certain rules you need to abide by -- and scams you need to watch out for. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss donating a vehicle to charity in the United States.

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Shopping for new tires can be an overwhelming experience if you don't know what to look for. What kind should you get? How many? What size? In this episode, Scott and Ben share some tire shopping tips.

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A halo car is the creme de la creme of any given car brand; it's the showcase piece designed to (hopefully) lure in customers. But some halo cars don't live up to these high expectations, as Scott and Ben reveal in this episode.

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Buying a car is an investment, but the cost of a vehicle doesn't stop at the dealer's price tag. In this episode, the guys break down the total cost of ownership for several vehicles and help you learn how to calculate your own vehicle's cost over time.

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Screw-drive vehicles are designed to traverse terrain that traditional vehicles find unmanageable. Scott and Ben take a look at how these screw-driven vehicles work and discuss some fascinating examples, from tractors to toys, in this episode.

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In recent years, a startling phenomenon has occurred in Dubai: thousands of people have abandoned their cars and fled the country. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss how economic conditions and harsh debt penalties contributed to this situation.

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Toll roads, turnpikes, toll routes -- whatever you call them, they serve the same purpose: They're roads you pay to drive on. In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the surprisingly ancient origins of toll roads and their evolution in the United States.

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In some countries, you drive on the right side of the road; in others, the left. But why? And what's the deal with right-hand and left-hand drive cars? Scott and Ben examine the history of right- and left-side driving, controls and more in this episode.

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