#2669: Pay as You Go
Summary
Click and Clack share humorous anecdotes about a car blown up by London police and a Russian assassination attempt foiled by a faulty ignition switch. They diagnose a 1988 Nissan’s vacuum leak and joke about a 1996 Neon with a backward-running odometer. The episode features a puzzler about daylight saving time, a "Where Are They Now" check-in with a caller in Alaska, and ethical advice on selling a reliable used car.
Topics discussed
Intro: Funny stories about car bombs and illegal parking
Stephen's 1988 Nissan pickup with a vacuum leak noise
Ian's Neon with an odometer that runs backwards
Puzzler answer: Safest time to drive is during DST change
Where Are They Now: Faith's winter in Alaska
New Puzzler: Measuring 6 ounces with two glasses
Sherry's Hyundai Accent with a mysterious shifting noise
Jim's ethical dilemma: Buyer pays for reliable used car
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