# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=107 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 108 --- ## [How to kill Coronavirus on your car's interior surfaces](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-kill-coronavirus-on-your-cars-interior-surfaces/161257)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-kill-coronavirus-on-your-cars-interior-surfaces/161257 "2021-01-17T15:52:38Z")
I think that this is very valuable information. --- ## [Who says that Fiats don't last?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-that-fiats-dont-last/174244)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-says-that-fiats-dont-last/174244 "2021-01-16T20:15:55Z")
This one has been sitting in the woods a couple of miles from my house since some time in the 70s! :wink: The most amazing thing is that it hasn’t been consumed by rust. --- ## [What do you like in Audi RS6?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-like-in-audi-rs6/174207)
**Author:** [@MABR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MABR)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-like-in-audi-rs6/174207 "2021-01-16T15:37:19Z")
Hello! I am making a fan video about an Audi RS6 C8 in Motion Design style, about 30 seconds long. Style as pictured. I am interested in your opinion about this car, what do you like most about it (Interior, exterior, wh… --- ## [Emissions fines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-fines/174199)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/emissions-fines/174199 "2021-01-16T02:37:32Z")
I read an AP article that said Toyota just paid a $180,000,000 fine for dragging their feet on notifying owners of emissions issues in their cars. Toyota said they did nothing wrong, but if that’s true, why did they pay … --- ## [Haillie Deegan and the R word](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haillie-deegan-and-the-r-word/174110)
**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/haillie-deegan-and-the-r-word/174110 "2021-01-15T02:22:00Z")
I saw on Yahoo that the young lady who is being groomed for NASCAR was in trouble for using the R word. I thought to myself, what the heck is the R word. Before I read the rest of the article, I tried to guess what the… --- ## [I need tires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-tires/172837)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-tires/172837 "2020-11-30T16:18:48Z")
Alright guys, I need some tires! The vehicle here is a 1987 Chevy R/V 10. I already have wheels picked out, and I can post pictures upon request. I am looking for tires that are somewhat cheap, and are NOT FOR OFF ROAD. … --- ## [GM makes a major pivot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-makes-a-major-pivot/174131)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-makes-a-major-pivot/174131 "2021-01-13T22:37:07Z")
… toward electric delivery vehicles: --- ## [Goodyear tires tread depth indicators](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-tires-tread-depth-indicators/174036)
**Author:** [@Rusty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rusty)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-tires-tread-depth-indicators/174036 "2021-01-13T15:26:38Z")
Goodyear has made an interesting tread depth indicator on their tires apparently. Thoughts? --- ## [Twenty minute job](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twenty-minute-job/173944)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twenty-minute-job/173944 "2021-01-12T18:53:19Z")
--- ## [2003 Jeep Liberty - Desperately seeking Sylvia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-desperately-seeking-sylvia/174083)
**Author:** [@Vinnie02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinnie02)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-liberty-desperately-seeking-sylvia/174083 "2021-01-12T13:03:00Z")
My parents had a 2003 Jeep Liberty that they scrapped without telling me. I wanted to buy the car from them because I pretty much grew up with it and loved it very much. Her name was Sylvia. I have her vin number. Is the… --- ## [New logos for both GM & KIA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-logos-for-both-gm-kia/174016)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-logos-for-both-gm-kia/174016 "2021-01-11T16:59:09Z")
From Morning Brew: Kia: In the most extra logo launch of 2021, Kia debuted its updated look using 303 pyrodrones and a massive fireworks display over South Korea. Early reviews are not great. MotorTrend wrote that it “r… --- ## [New use for Tire Bleche White](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-use-for-tire-bleche-white/174029)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-use-for-tire-bleche-white/174029 "2021-01-10T18:05:01Z")
Although this is not a car topic, I discovered a new use for Tire Bleche White spray: removing dirty smudges from white sneakers. I tried it and my tennis shoes look new again!! Yay! --- ## [No Mercedes dealers in Wyoming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-mercedes-dealers-in-wyoming/174025)
**Author:** [@carolsmail350\_173376](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carolsmail350_173376)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-mercedes-dealers-in-wyoming/174025 "2021-01-10T05:16:10Z")
Just read your recent Car Talk in newspaper. Wanted to pass on that I know from personal experience there are NO Mercedes dealerships in Wyoming. I had an issue with my 2014 E250 BlueTec while drving cross country with… --- ## [End of the line for Chrysler?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-the-line-for-chrysler/173851)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/end-of-the-line-for-chrysler/173851 "2021-01-10T00:16:38Z")
Following the FCA/PSA merger, the Chrysler brand may go the way of Plymouth, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/industry-news/fca-psa-merger-chrysler-cut-a4354-20210104 --- ## [Redneck Body Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-body-repair/174028)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/redneck-body-repair/174028 "2021-01-09T17:51:39Z")
This looks like something I’d do if I found myself in the right place at the right time. --- ## [Neat idea for wire connection product](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neat-idea-for-wire-connection-product/174000)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neat-idea-for-wire-connection-product/174000 "2021-01-09T16:28:45Z")
I am not affiliated with this company, I have done enough butt connectors etc. that I thought this looked great. I imagine other companies may have them available, wish I had seen these 30 years ago Works like a butt con… --- ## [Can you switch out EV batteries from a different manufacturer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-switch-out-ev-batteries-from-a-different-manufacturer/173982)
**Author:** [@theStever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/theStever)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-switch-out-ev-batteries-from-a-different-manufacturer/173982 "2021-01-09T16:22:42Z")
Lets say I buy a Caddie ELR with a range of 40 miles while using only battery power. These batteries were probably designed in 2012 or so, although the 2016 had a minor upgrade (boosted range from 37 to 40 miles). Today… --- ## [Live Forum Survey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-forum-survey/173931)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/live-forum-survey/173931 "2021-01-09T16:14:36Z")
Has anyone had a personal phone conversation with our esteemed Moderator Carolyn about Car Talk changes ? I declined to do so because my poor hearing makes phone conversations difficult . Besides I always seem to be on… --- ## [A final solution to headlight glare?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-final-solution-to-headlight-glare/173510)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 11:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-final-solution-to-headlight-glare/173510 "2021-01-08T11:11:20Z")
Hi folks, I don’t post stories I have myself written very often, but headlight glare is a recurring topic here in the CTC. Over the past seven years, I’ve been following the IIHS headlight testing and rating topic close… --- ## [Driver Education](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-education/173976)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-education/173976 "2021-01-08T01:20:54Z")
… in the modern era… --- ## [I am looking for person behind post](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-looking-for-person-behind-post/173955)
**Author:** [@Bbygurl1345\_173335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bbygurl1345_173335)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-looking-for-person-behind-post/173955 "2021-01-07T12:31:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from Can anyone Identify this Car: Hello I seen you have gotten close with my great grand mother in her last year’s, if all possible I would like to get to know more by your understanding of th… --- ## [Wax On, Wax Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wax-on-wax-off/173870)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wax-on-wax-off/173870 "2021-01-07T03:21:39Z")
I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, when car finishes weren’t nearly as good as they are now. Also living in sunny SoCal helped colors fade. It was at least a once a year thing to give the car a good wax. We used either Turt… --- ## [AWD vx 4WD...can I Kia Telluride handle the heavy sand on Nantucket beaches?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vx-4wd-can-i-kia-telluride-handle-the-heavy-sand-on-nantucket-beaches/173858)
**Author:** [@nybob6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nybob6)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vx-4wd-can-i-kia-telluride-handle-the-heavy-sand-on-nantucket-beaches/173858 "2021-01-06T05:35:28Z")
Can an all wheel drive vehicle handle the heavy sand on the beaches of Nantucket.? Like the Kia Telluride? Or should I only buy a SUV which offers 4WD? --- ## [2006 Dodge Grand Caravan - Code P 0480](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-code-p-0480/173840)
**Author:** [@EduardoSayers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EduardoSayers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-grand-caravan-code-p-0480/173840 "2021-01-05T00:53:12Z")
Code P 0480 . changed radiator fan but still fans do not operate and code P 0480 still present, engine light still on --- ## [2018 Chevy Trax not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-not-starting/173819)
**Author:** [@jloretta2415\_173136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jloretta2415_173136)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-trax-not-starting/173819 "2021-01-03T17:41:18Z")
I have a 2018 Chevy Trax that has decided to not start. On Friday, the car started up fine, but today (Sunday), when I tried to start the car, it made a weird grinding type noise, the check engine light came on and that’… --- ## [Volvo Lawsuit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-lawsuit/173749)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-lawsuit/173749 "2021-01-02T08:15:19Z")
Paice LLC sued Volvo for patent infringement for utilizing high power hybrid technology without paying the inventor, Paice, for it. You’d think Volvo might have learned from Toyota when they were successfully sued by Pai… --- ## [The fuel shark?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fuel-shark/64695)
**Author:** [@Just\_ducki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Just_ducki)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-fuel-shark/64695 "2021-01-01T14:17:40Z")
Seriously? the news is going to report that this light bulb actually works? How in the world can the fuel shark help with gas milage? It stablizes the electrical system? --- ## [Reviving an obscure, exotic Italian marque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-an-obscure-exotic-italian-marque/173746)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reviving-an-obscure-exotic-italian-marque/173746 "2021-01-01T02:47:41Z")
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-30/former-aston-martin-execs-to-resurrect-italian-exotic-bizzarrini-again?cmpid=BBD123020\_BIZ&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=201230&utm\_campaign=bloombergd… --- ## [Restored Burgermobile](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restored-burgermobile/173743)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restored-burgermobile/173743 "2020-12-31T15:53:56Z")
A St. Louis restaurant owner has bought and restored the infamous “Burgermobile” from the Nickelodeon movie “Good Burger.” The “Burgermobile” was based on a 1975 AMC Pacer and the new owner bought a second 1975 Pacer as … --- ## [2014 Nissan Maxima - Pros and cons?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-maxima-pros-and-cons/173686)
**Author:** [@Tonya05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tonya05)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-maxima-pros-and-cons/173686 "2020-12-30T16:49:05Z")
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