Car

I Love That Poor, Stupid Car

Published: 1 September 2020


Bill likes hearses. Jessica helps us visit what the term “reputable dealer” means. Dawn dreams of being able to bid at Mecum or Barret Jackson. Ben informs us of a weird monthly charge scheme from BMW. Beka makes some hard decisions on what to do with her G8. We also tackle listener questions:

  • Pro-driving, or pro autonomous?
  • Why does Toyota not do a firmware update for older cars with the same equipment?
  • What’s the best car for a new-driving teen?
  • What to do for cars that have been sitting too long—how do you get a car that has been sitting too long back into running order?

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Blue Mystery Powder

Published: 18 August 2020

Friends, we need your help solving this mystery.  Our friend Jerry reported an accumulation of this mysterious blue powder around the doors of his 2016 Subaru Outback.  According to Jerry:

  • The blue mystery powder shows up randomly and has happened on all four fenders/doors. Normally by the front wheels.
  • It is a powder. It wipes off easily.  
  • Does not seem to be related to windshield-wiper fluid use.
  • Does not seem to be the result of an abrasion, since it wipes off and comes back.
  • The car has never been repainted.
  • The car has had a recent brake job.
  • Jerry says the only “out of the ordinary” driving he’s done lately is to go camping, and his daily drive takes him past a construction site.

Jerry says the only “out of the ordinary” driving he’s done lately is to go camping, and his daily drive now takes him past a construction site.

  • Mystery Powder
  • Mystery Powder

Do you know what the blue mystery powder is? We’d welcome your thoughts on the matter. Contact us here through the website, or on the corresponding thread on our facebook page. We’ll see you on the road!

I've Got A Car To Sell You!

Published: 22 October 2019


Our car-loving gang welcomes car-loving Boedy to the table, where they learn about his wide-ranging car interests. Other discussion includes technology changing how people learn and use driving skills, who likes or dislikes the Supra BMW and why, and the ideal length of hot rod headers. Also, see if you can answer the “Grand Trivia Auto” question!

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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I've Got A Car To Sell You!

Published: 22 October 2019


Our car-loving gang welcomes car-loving Boedy to the table, where they learn about his wide-ranging car interests. Other discussion includes technology changing how people learn and use driving skills, who likes or dislikes the Supra BMW and why, and the ideal length of hot rod headers. Also, see if you can answer the “Grand Trivia Auto” question!

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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Italian Car Day 2019

Published: 5 August 2019


Italian Car Day seems to have a dedicated following of fans. And for good reason–there’s a certain romantic, maybe voluptuous beauty to all things Italian. Have a listen as we get to appreciate these works of art with their drivers.

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