# #2642: Overtightening Our Belts

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Podcast: [The Best of Car Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-of-car-talk-482243)
Published: 2026-05-26T07:05:04+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5833843/2642-overtightening-our-belts
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## Resource

Stacy had her car’s belts tightened recently and more recently the car went up in flames. Coincidence or Causal? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk. 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

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