The Best of Car Talk
by NPR
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Audience Interest
- automotive humor
- car maintenance tips
Podcast Focus
- car diagnostics
- mechanical advice
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for one year
Platform Reach
- NPR distribution
- available on major platforms
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 10 chart positions in 10 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Comedy#5130K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Comedy#1535K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Comedy#5510K to 30K
- 🇧🇷BR · Comedy#1401K to 10K
- 🇨🇱CL · Comedy#583K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
18K to 65K🎙 Daily cadence·4 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
59K to 216K🇺🇸46%🇨🇦14%🇮🇳14%+7 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
18K to 65K
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From 15 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
"Rats!"(Bonus Episode)
Sep 3, 2026
10m 31s
#2670: Calling for a 'Friend'
Sep 1, 2026
36m 36s
#2669: Pay as You Go
Aug 29, 2026
36m 29s
#2668: You Betcha!
Aug 25, 2026
36m 45s
#2658: He's a Genius!
Jul 21, 2026
36m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/26 | "Rats!"(Bonus Episode) | It’s ‘Special Podcast Extra’ day here at the ‘Best of Car Talk!’ We thought that those of you who weren’t enjoying the ‘exclusive’ NPR+ extras that we roll out regularly might like to hear Ray take a few of your car questions. That’s right, we managed to lure him off of the bocce court last week with promises of all-you-can-eat cannolli and he fell for it! Listen in to find out if he can help Elizabeth with her ‘unwanted passengers’ and Rory with his suspiciously shiny motor oil. And while you’re listening, head over to plus.npr.org and you can hear the rest of Ray’s attempts to rescue callers over the past year -and into the future. You’ll ensure regular laughs and support NPR and Public Radio, too.Enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 10m 31s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | #2670: Calling for a 'Friend' | Aaron has a theory about why his Chevy Impala suddenly has no power, and he’s tried a bunch of fixes that haven’t helped. Turns out it isn’t even his car, so Click and Clack want to know why they should care on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 36m 36s | ||||||
| 8/29/26 | #2669: Pay as You Go | Jim sold some sucker his high-mileage Geo Metro junkbox for $250. A little while later, the buyer comes back and Jim is prepared to tell him, ‘No refunds!’ when the buyer hands Jim $100 instead. What gives? Find out on this edition of the Best of Car Talk.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 36m 29s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | #2668: You Betcha! | From Aitkin to Zumbrota, this edition of the Best of Car Talk ‘Climaxes’(poulation 243) with a flurry of calls from the gopher state. You betcha!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 36m 45s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | automotive dealskarma+3 | — | Lexus | airport | Lexusabandoned car+3 | — | 36m 20s | ||
| 7/18/26 | automotive issuesproblem solving+3 | Jane | NPRpcm.adswizz.com | — | Hondanoise+3 | — | 34m 40s | ||
| 7/14/26 | remote starterautomotive advice+3 | — | NPR | upstate New York | remote startercold weather+3 | — | 37m 35s | ||
| 7/11/26 | roles in duoshistory of partnerships+3 | — | NPR | — | duosroles+4 | — | 38m 21s | ||
| 6/9/26 | familypets+3 | — | NPR | — | snakecar+4 | — | 36m 00s | ||
| 6/6/26 | nauseaautomotive issues+3 | Ashley | Volkswagen BugNPR | — | nauseaVolkswagen Bug+3 | — | 34m 44s | ||
| 6/2/26 | automotive issuescar maintenance+3 | Julianne | NPR | — | car smellautomotive slobs+3 | — | 35m 30s | ||
| 5/30/26 | brake maintenanceautomotive advice+3 | — | NPRpcm.adswizz.com+1 | — | brakesmechanic+3 | — | 34m 03s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Car Talk staffHR department+3 | Pat McCann | Car TalkNPR | — | Car TalkHR+5 | — | 38m 08s | ||
| 5/5/26 | automotive issuesCleveland+3 | — | Ford pickupNPR | Cleveland | Ford pickupCleveland+3 | — | 35m 11s | ||
| 5/2/26 | knocking noiseautomotive issues+3 | Debra | NPR | — | knocking noiseautomotive+3 | — | 33m 00s | ||
| 4/28/26 | automotive adviceinsect control+3 | Bob | NPR | — | bug bombhorseflies+4 | — | 37m 09s | ||
| 4/25/26 | father-son bondingcar rebuilding+3 | — | — | — | car rebuildingfather-son relationship+3 | — | 36m 07s | ||
| 4/21/26 | automotive issuesproblem solving+3 | — | — | — | Hondareverse+3 | — | 35m 22s | ||
| 4/18/26 | paranormal activitiesautomotive humor+3 | — | NPRSpeed of Darkness | Pentagon parking lot | paranormalautomotive+3 | — | 34m 13s | ||
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Key insights
What the show covers
- car diagnostics
- mechanical advice
- comedic storytelling
- listener interactions
Audience interests
- automotive humor
- car maintenance tips
- listener call-ins
- lighthearted banter
Platform reach
- NPR distribution
- available on major platforms
- potential for broad audience
- specific platforms not detected
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for one year
- consistent release schedule
- reliable content delivery
Chart history for The Best of Car Talk
Peaked at #51 in United States, currently #51 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| India | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| CL | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| ID | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| RO | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| SA | — | #94 | #94 | — |
| Finland | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| KE | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| Brazil | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| Canada | — | #153 | #153 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.