11.04.26 Mindful Shopping / RECALL: Vehicular Spontaneous Combustion

About this episode

Avoid Holiday Shopping Traps & The Dangerous Car Recall You Can’t Ignore In this episode, Clark shares his simple, battle-tested trick to stop impulse spending during peak holiday shopping season – including his hands-only shopping cart rule that will save you money both online and in stores. Also, have you heard about how some cars are bursting into flames? And do you know how to check if your vehicle has any sort of recall? With over 3.5 million vehicles currently under critical "park outside" fire risk recalls, Clark breaks down why driver response rates are dangerously low, why gas vehicles (not just EVs) are catching fire, and how ignoring this warning could cost you your home. Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the November 4, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Mindful Shopping: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Wheels On Fire: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: The Secret Perk of Abandoning Your Online Shopping Cart 4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season Gadgets Are Going Premium—and Manufacturers Are Raking It In