In Our Humble Opinion: Car Talk's Click and Clack Rant and Rave

As a long time fan of the show, I was a little bit hesitant to pick up the book. I read the introduction in the store and knew it would be about more than cars, and car repair. I bought it, and I have to admit, this book was the best purchase I've made in a while. I enjoyed their interesting philosophical perspectives and convincing logic. Though, their rants and raves are often presented tongue-in-cheek, they are true. Their solutions to problems, though often inpractical and perhaps a bit gestapo - logically seem to work. I've always been of the mindset, if something is true, the logic behind it must be true. These guys do a magnificent job of connecting the dots, and bringing clarity to their thoughts -- all the while injecting humor into the book. I'd definitely love to sit down with them and have a cup of coffee.

Tom and Ray are very funny people, but what they're really up to in this book is taking a stand for things that matter to all of us. For example, don't we all wish that our educational system were more practical? Don't we all wish that people adhered just a little bit more to traffic laws? Don't we all wish that our laws had more bite so that we wouldn't have to live with those dangerous people called "repeat offenders"?If you're like me, you'll agree....and will love this book! I think it should be given to all high school graduates--it's that good.I'm going to assign it to my college composition class next year. Tom and Ray tell the truth...and funny jokes besides!

Well, "genius" may be getting carried away, but I thought the book was inteligent, insightful, and very funny (what a book should be). I liked a lot of their ideas and found their arguments amusing.

Sheesh, talk about pigeonholing actors into a genre, you folks are being way to hard on the brothers here. Why are you upset that they think about other things besides cars? I guess they have a life and you don't.Incidently, I really did enjoy this book, lame jokes and all. If I want to hear their opinions on Ford Explorer transmissions and Chevy being a rock, I'll turn up my public radio station and kick back. Or pick up one of their other books that focus more on their "car show."THIS book is something different -- it is part autobiography part political essay. It is a witty, intelligent take on life (from two different points of view, two for the price of one! Where else do you get a deal like that?) and the problems we face in America today. AND what to do about them. They cover the predictable traffic laws of course, but also education and Hollywood violence. And they even have the guts to disagree with each other! Great book for the college student trying to find topics for a position paper... I recommend this book heartily, for anyone who is interested in what really makes the Tappet brothers click and clack.

Tom and Ray are as funny in print as they are on the air. But this book, focused on issues other than cars, is much more than humor. It is surprisingly insightful, thought-provoking and revealing. I especially enjoyed their biographical commentary because, like so many millions of other listeners, I have wondered what they are really like, what kind of lives they have led, etc. And the rants - usually funny and often presenting truely unique viewpoints - come pretty close to wisdom. Not too well hidden behind their comedic act are a couple of first rate minds with huge hearts and a wonderful zest for life. Wish they lived next door!