#2595: The Big Hair Problem

The Best of Car Talk

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Automotive, Comedy, Leisure

4.7 • 16.5K Ratings

🗓️ 29 November 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Jessica and her mom both drive their VW but every time Jessica goes to start it she gets a shock. Is this some kind of anti-Fahrgvergnugen that only Jessica has to endure, or is their another possible answer? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

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