Car Talk

01/08/2026

Let's open the hood and see what's going on with your car...oooh.

01/06/2026

To keep your car in optimal working condition, there are specific steps that every vehicle owner should take. We’ll also offer some lifestyle changes related to cars that can help you prolong your vehicle’s lifespan and keep it running better throughout its lifetime. Learn more: https://ecs.page.link/QSL9w

01/05/2026

Dear Car Talk:
I have a 2018 Lincoln Continental. I love the car. The problem is windshield wiper chatter. It's only on the driver's side, and only on the up stroke. I have tried six different blades from different auto parts stores.

The employees who installed the blades tried working on the blades and the wiper arms, and I still have chatter. One parts store said using Rain-X washer fluid would help. It did not. The chatter drives me crazy on rainy days.
Help! -- Warren

Read Ray's response: https://ecs.page.link/NG5mE

01/03/2026

Things we’re not doing in 2026.

01/01/2026

Thank you, Mr. Moylan, for the "Moylan Arrow" and for making our lives a bit easier by adding the arrow to the dashboard that tells us where the fuel door is located. You've Probably Never Heard of James Moylan, But His Simple Invention Has Definitely Helped You Out https://ecs.page.link/Nsbfu

The Ford employee of 34 years came up with the idea on a rainy day in 1986.

12/30/2025

We’re pretty excited about the relaunch of Car Talk’s Shameless Commerce Division and are expecting fashion editors to beat down the doors any minute now. If you’ve scored a t-shirt, we’d sure love to see you in it.

Get yours here: Car Talk Shameless Commerce Division https://ecs.page.link/z2gXG

12/27/2025

If cold and snow are a part of your winters, this club is very uncool. Need tire intel? We can help with that. https://ecs.page.link/p6cFd

12/26/2025

Anyone short on mashed potatoes? BMW 4-Series Winds Up Stuck in Potatoes While Trying to Drive Through Farmers' Protest https://ecs.page.link/CnLVr

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅We thought we’d celebrate by giving you something ever-so-slightly better than coal: a FREE peek behind the curtain to listen to one of our new Car Talk+ bonus episodes. That’s right, you get to hear brand new interviews with Clack talking to new callers like you. Listen today at https://ecs.page.link/p6cFd.

And if you want to support public media and hear our other bonus episodes (and dig into the full archives), you can sign up at NPR Plus | Car Talk+: https://ecs.page.link/uhFEi

12/24/2025

A Christmas miracle?! Photo by Richard Howard.

12/23/2025

Dear Car Talk:
Is it OK to keep your windshield wipers pulled away from the windshield on snowy nights? I heard it could stretch the springs in the arms. -- Mark

Read Ray's response: https://ecs.page.link/uQ3uG

12/22/2025

Important PSA