We all know that preventive maintenance is critical to keeping your car going, right? When it gets a little older, overhauling some key parts may be in order. But when it's finally looking good to Tommy(i.e. a real piece of junk) it's time to Mickey Mouse a few things. Come along and sing a song and join the jamboree on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

As befits a couple of kuckle-scrapers who were practically dragged into a broadcast studio years ago and plunked down in front of a hot microphone, Click and Clack do their thing unencumbered by notions of broadcasting's 'best practices'. Case in point, the beginning of their chat with Judy on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Right after Click and Clack try to figure out where Brenda is from, they help her translate what the mechanic-turned-salesman at her local Toyota dealer's service department is really saying about her car's engine. It's time to learn some new ways to say, 'That's gonna cost 'ya!' on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Many years ago, Tommy drove his sleek, black & beautiful 1965 Rambler Convertible onto Ray's property and swore that he'd be back to pick it up in a week or two. Two years later, Ray got tired of looking at the rusting heap and sent it to be crushed at the local salvage yard. Tommy never forgave his brother but he just may have figured out a way to get him to replace the car. Find out how on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Tony needs brakes, Morgan needs an engine and Daniel is 'diametrically-disadvantaged'' enough to need a running start to get into his BMW. Don't miss this dip into the Pinkwater files and more on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

As arbiters of many a marital-automotive dispute, the Tappet Brothers gently inform callers who are in the wrong and will have to fess up to their spouse. On the other hand, when callers like Nancy from Florida find out that they've prevailed in Click and Clack's car court, it's hard to contain their excitement. 'Oh Boy!' we're going to have a good time on this episode of the Best of Car Talk!

On a hot summer day, there's nothing better than that first blast of cold air from your car's air conditioner. But the AC in Lee's Honda gives him the cold front and the thunderclouds AND the rain, too. Should he be worried about a little lightning strike next? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

How far wrong can you go trying to help folks diagnose their car problems on a radio show? Today we start with alternators and plug wires and finish with llamas and creme rinse conditioner on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Ronnie Sue loves her old car and she's learning how to do basic maintenance. But when she breaks down on the highway with nothing but the clothes on her back will she be able to fix a leaky radiator hose? Find out on this episode of Macgyver- er, uh The Best of Car Talk.

While our entire audience has had to endure our many years worth of lousy car advice, we are particularly guilt-ridden knowing that so many parents used our show as a way to keep kids from misbehaving on long car trips over the years('If I have to turn around one more time it's going to be 'Car Talk' until we get to Grandma's!'). The kids finally fight back on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.