Author: Mickey

Take Two!

Published: 23 June 2020


Did you know about this recent, car-related movie? The participants ponder the particulars of a socially responsible movie night. We receive a listener question that is right in Beka’s wheelhouse. Ben has a problem with a Lotus repair, but luckily has the right friends. And Mickey needs help with a personal problem. Also, Nissan and Renault are having problems, and Hertz, too. We discuss our desire to learn welding… Would anyone like to teach us? And, of course, this episode’s Grand Trivia Auto!

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Take Two!

Published: 23 June 2020


Did you know about this recent, car-related movie? The participants ponder the particulars of a socially responsible movie night. We receive a listener question that is right in Beka’s wheelhouse. Ben has a problem with a Lotus repair, but luckily has the right friends. And Mickey needs help with a personal problem. Also, Nissan and Renault are having problems, and Hertz, too. We discuss our desire to learn welding… Would anyone like to teach us? And, of course, this episode’s Grand Trivia Auto!

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This Sounds Like Baloney To Me

Published: 16 June 2020


Ben wants to talk about Ford’s 2020 Bronco. Beka brings news about Ford’s recent recall. Mickey can’t remember the term “brake fade.” Then he asks, “Is keeping hand sanitizer in the car dangerous?” And Dawn asks about outfitting old cars with new tech so they can talk to new smartphones.

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This Sounds Like Baloney To Me

Published: 16 June 2020


Ben wants to talk about Ford’s 2020 Bronco. Beka brings news about Ford’s recent recall. Mickey can’t remember the term “brake fade.” Then he asks, “Is keeping hand sanitizer in the car dangerous?” And Dawn asks about outfitting old cars with new tech so they can talk to new smartphones.

We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. TTAC records at Strongbox West, in Atlanta.

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Every Oil Leak, Even A Minor One, Is Potentially Serious

Published: 9 June 2020


Our motley crew begins the show with a listener question about valve-cover gaskets and main seal leaks. Beka has a moment while talking about the Equus Throwback and DeLoreans both new and old. Ben wonders if COVID-19 has made driving safer or more dangerous. And we’re joined by a surprise guest all the way from Boston!

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