#2653: Mechanic with Benefits
Jul 4, 2026 · 38m
Summary
The Tappet Brothers share humorous high school essay analogies before diagnosing a Lincoln’s stuck air suspension and a VW bus squeak. They reveal the answer to a trunk survival puzzler and propose a new grasshopper race riddle. Listeners also seek advice on a Honda rattle, a Ferrari’s grinding reverse gear, and rapid-blinking turn signals.
Topics discussed
Intro, Mattress Firm ad, and high school essay readings
Virginia's Lincoln Town Car level ride system failure
Garner's VW Microbus squeaking axle diagnosis
Puzzler answer: The airtight trunk and spare tire
Jason's Honda Civic rattling noise theory
Ads for Rivian, Total Wine, BetterHelp, and Instacart
New Puzzler: The grasshopper race
John's Ferrari 308 GTB reverse gear grinding
Katie's Mercury Marquee fast blinker mystery
Credits, staff introductions, and closing ads
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