#2682: Lars the Cranky Mechanic
Summary
Click and Clack share humorous tombstone epitaphs before answering listener questions about a stuck ignition, van maintenance for a traveling musician, and a Volvo transmission issue. They also read a disastrous road trip story involving an MG Midget and advise a bride-to-be on managing her partner's multiple vehicles. The episode concludes with a series of automotive puns and the usual cast of characters.
Topics discussed
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Epitaphs and tombstone jokes
Debra: 1995 Ford Escort ignition lock issue
Banter: Whacking cars vs. TVs
Jack: Making a Dodge van last forever
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Mail: Tom's disastrous MG Midget road trip
Kat: 1986 Volvo 240 acceleration noise and mechanic
Transition to break and mail tease
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Puns: Hickory-dackery and other jokes
Puzzler: Postcard from Puerto Vallarta
Amanda: Parking four cars in a tiny apartment
Credits and production team roll
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