Politicians aren't the only ones in DC that come in just two types. Allen from Washington, DC is facing a dilemma regarding his local mechanics and humbly asks the boys a very profound question: When faced with a mechanic who is either honest and incompetent or one who is competent but crooked, how do you choose? Fortunately(or unfortunately?), Allen has come to the leading authorities on automotive incompetency. That, plus more calls and a new puzzler on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Linda from Ambler, PA has a boyfriend who is a medical doctor AND a cheapskate. We know he's a cheapskate not just because he drives an old Ford Escort Wagon, but Linda says it moans constantly when in motion. Can Tom and Ray save this patient? Check out this episode of the Best of Car Talk for this, more calls and a new puzzler!

In the wider world, 'a little R and R'(rest and relaxation) is a good thing. But here at Car Talk Plaza, 'R and R' stands for 'Rant and Rave' and that means that it's time to duck and cover while Tommy holds court on one or more of his pet driving peeves. Today's target: inconsiderate younger drivers who don't yield right of way. And that's just the beginning. That, more calls and a new puzzler on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Alberto is a sociology professor in Utah teaching his students about issues of societal inequality. His old, banged up VW is consistent with his self-image as a hip college prof. But his wife is dead set on buying a new Volvo and Alberto is in a panic about what such a bourgie ride will mean for his campus cool factor. Will the brothers be sympathetic? FAT CHANCE! That, more calls and a new puzzler on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

That 'new car smell' has long been part of American automotive lore. Following distantly behind is the more familiar 'old car smell': a noxious blend of dust, dirt and whatever mysterious goo has been decomposing in between the seats for the past few years. Well, Fran and her boyfriend are athletes and their b.o. is taking the old car smell to new depths. Can the brothers hold their noses long enough to help them fumigate their Ford? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

With this installment of the Best of Car Talk we bring you a classic puzzler. On a cross-country drive a traveler is gripped by a sudden, irrepressible need to get a haircut. We've all been there, right? As luck would have it, our traveler finds himself in One Horse, Nevada where there are two barbers to choose from. How does he choose?

David from Texas has a newish Mazda Miata that's coming off its warranty soon. He wants to be sure that the airbags are functioning properly. The boys have ideas. Not particularly good ideas, but ideas nonetheless. That, a new puzzler and more calls on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

Georgia really loves her Fiat Spider but years of driving it in the hot California sun have baked the dashboard to the point that it looks like puff pastry. She's tried finding a new dash locally without any luck. Will Tom and Ray have any suggestions? I mean, will they have any USEFUL suggestions? Find out on today's episode of The Best of Car Talk.

Luis from Shreveport is having power problems with his Ford Escort. After they remind him that the Escort didn't have any power to begin with, the boys roll out two perfectly reasonable diagnoses. When Luis shoots down the first one, Tom and Ray cling desperately to the other -facts be damned. Did they get lucky or will Luis be forever pushing the Escort around Shreveport? This, more calls and a new puzzler on today's Best of Car Talk!

Having cemented their reputations as America's preeminent purveyors of questionable car advice, the brothers would occasionally get invited to do the show from some semi-exotic locale like Alaska, Hawaii or even Hoboken. This show has them visiting wonderful Walt Disney World. Between fixing the monorail, cutting the line to Space Mountain, taking some calls and trying to remember where they left their kids they conducted a little tour. What could go wrong? Plenty!