#2459: The Neatnik Mechanic Hypothesis

The Best of Car Talk

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Comedy, Automotive, Leisure

4.8 • 16.1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Leif fr Pennsylvania has a theory that if he cleans his car thoroughly inside and out before bringing it in for service he'll get a better result at his local repair shop. Is he right? And why not? Check it out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.
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