Author: Mickey

The Dawn of the Internet

Published: 6 May 2020


Today the cast welcomes Dawn to the microphone. She tells us how she got involved with cars. Also on the board today:

  • How to disinfect your car
  • Beware saving a totaled-out car
  • Car cruises to lift our spirit

Mickey confesses to speeding in his Honda. More talk about electric cars. This week’s Grand Trivia Auto. And Dawn tells us when you should pull out.

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Mom's Been Drinking

Published: 28 April 2020


Welcome to TTAC’s first ever remote-recorded-podcast! The crew updates everyone with how they’re dealing with the pandemic, and Mickey reminds everyone that we’re here to talk about cars! Beka laments about emissions testing on older cars. Mickey and Ben, of course, talk about how they think newer cars are better. We answer a listener question about the I-35 speed limit in Texas. Guys, sometimes it’s good to be fast. Also, we have a segment from the Auto Advocate; Ray informs us about how dealerships make their money. And this week’s Grand Trivia Auto!

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Mom's Been Drinking

Published: 28 April 2020


Welcome to TTAC’s first ever remote-recorded-podcast! The crew updates everyone with how they’re dealing with the pandemic, and Mickey reminds everyone that we’re here to talk about cars! Beka laments about emissions testing on older cars. Mickey and Ben, of course, talk about how they think newer cars are better. We answer a listener question about the I-35 speed limit in Texas. Guys, sometimes it’s good to be fast. Also, we have a segment from the Auto Advocate; Ray informs us about how dealerships make their money. And this week’s Grand Trivia Auto!

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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Mom's Been Drinking

Published: 28 April 2020


Welcome to TTAC’s first ever remote-recorded-podcast! The crew updates everyone with how they’re dealing with the pandemic, and Mickey reminds everyone that we’re here to talk about cars! Beka laments about emissions testing on older cars. Mickey and Ben, of course, talk about how they think newer cars are better. We answer a listener question about the I-35 speed limit in Texas. Guys, sometimes it’s good to be fast. Also, we have a segment from the Auto Advocate; Ray informs us about how dealerships make their money. And this week’s Grand Trivia Auto!

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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That's A Universally Bad Idea

Published: 13 April 2020


We talk about a listener’s power steering leak problems. Jen tells us a little about her spare tire woes. No, not that spare tire. The gang decries the use of tire slime and engine stop-leak. And Beka actually gets the Grand Trivia Auto question right.

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