# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=109 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 110 --- ## [Was this guy nuts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-guy-nuts/173282)
**Author:** [@Jay-313](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay-313)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/was-this-guy-nuts/173282 "2020-12-14T14:16:56Z")
I just bought a used Avalon. 2007, in pristine condition with 124k miles. I’m friends with the woman who’s new boyfriend sold me the car. It’s so clean that I won’t go to their house if I haven’t washed the car in week.… --- ## ['My Life in Cars'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-life-in-cars/173269)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-life-in-cars/173269 "2020-12-13T04:49:53Z")
Humorist Bruce McCall recalls his early career writing ad copy for automobiles: --- ## [Man has two Kias stolen in one month](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-has-two-kias-stolen-in-one-month/173207)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-has-two-kias-stolen-in-one-month/173207 "2020-12-12T21:15:06Z")
--- ## [1933 Frazier Nash & Britain's coming ban on fuel-burning vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1933-frazier-nash-britains-coming-ban-on-fuel-burning-vehicles/172926)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1933-frazier-nash-britains-coming-ban-on-fuel-burning-vehicles/172926 "2020-12-12T03:33:24Z")
Today’s ‘Marketplace’, 4 minutes: Britain has moved up its ban on fuel-burning vehicles. A motorhead with a 1933 Frazier Nash approves. --- ## [The Bridge to Nowhere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bridge-to-nowhere/173191)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-bridge-to-nowhere/173191 "2020-12-11T15:26:31Z")
If you live in Ohio, you might be interested in checking this out. --- ## [Car Name Humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-name-humor/111167)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-name-humor/111167 "2020-12-11T01:32:45Z")
Weird car names of the world – from Assol to Zwerg Author: Sam Glover Practical Classics Magazine (UK) 29 Nov 2017 This Tarpan Honker owner has spotted a Swinger. There have been weird names for weird cars. Mr Glov… --- ## [Operation Sledgehammer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operation-sledgehammer/173185)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operation-sledgehammer/173185 "2020-12-10T21:05:26Z")
Kudos to the D.A. of Westchester County, NY, for breaking-up this ring of crooked auto body shops. Reportedly, there will be additional arrests of some insurance company employees. --- ## [Diesel pickup owners defeating their trucks' emissions controls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-pickup-owners-defeating-their-trucks-emissions-controls/172724)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diesel-pickup-owners-defeating-their-trucks-emissions-controls/172724 "2020-12-10T18:02:23Z")
--- ## [This could be confusing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-be-confusing/172990)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-could-be-confusing/172990 "2020-12-09T23:00:15Z")
I think this guy works at the NH DMV. --- ## [Theft & recovered Audi Q5 for sale, buy/not buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-recovered-audi-q5-for-sale-buy-not-buy/172945)
**Author:** [@sunny89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunny89)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/theft-recovered-audi-q5-for-sale-buy-not-buy/172945 "2020-12-08T12:50:32Z")
I live in washington state and I went to local dealer (not authorized, but got good reviews) test drove this 2018 Audi Q5 yesterday which has 10k miles on it. Car fax history shows no issues/no salvage title and it’s gua… --- ## [Fiat 500x is great?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fiat-500x-is-great/172963 "2020-12-07T21:56:11Z")
I watched the most recent Motorweek last night. One segment was a long term test update on the 2020 Fiat 500x. They’ve had it for 9 months and someone on their staff drives it every day. They love it and say it has been … --- ## [Power Seat Adjustment ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-adjustment/172784)
**Author:** [@esskaykay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/esskaykay)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-seat-adjustment/172784 "2020-12-07T20:21:13Z")
I recently purchased a new Jeep Cherokee. For the most part I am pleased with it. However I have one major problem. The power seat does not tip low enough in the front. I am a short person with a sciatic nerve issue.… --- ## [Headrest- Is it safe to hang items from your headrests?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-is-it-safe-to-hang-items-from-your-headrests/172223)
**Author:** [@cdsky3\_172256](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdsky3_172256)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2020, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-is-it-safe-to-hang-items-from-your-headrests/172223 "2020-12-07T04:03:37Z")
Greetings and Salutations! I just recently got a 2020 Subaru Forester, and unlike my poor Ford Escape, I have made a vow that this is the vehicle that I will keep neat! Unfortunately, a month in, and between the receip… --- ## [Covid 19 Pick up and Delivery Fee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-pick-up-and-delivery-fee/173021)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covid-19-pick-up-and-delivery-fee/173021 "2020-12-06T17:19:38Z")
We need some work done on our 2010 Volvo and I am the only one able to drive at this time. The Volvo dealer is going to pick up and bring back for a 25.00 fee . That is a bargain for practicing safe contact. --- ## [The Isetta](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-isetta/172700)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-isetta/172700 "2020-12-06T01:12:10Z")
Recently, we were discussing the Isetta, which was made by several manufacturers, including BMW. I found this ad, which tells you why you should buy one… … and this one. Who knew that it had a gas tank that “never ru… --- ## [To "Start" do you always turn the key in the clockwise direction?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-start-do-you-always-turn-the-key-in-the-clockwise-direction/88768)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-start-do-you-always-turn-the-key-in-the-clockwise-direction/88768 "2020-12-04T01:05:44Z")
The reason I ask is because I was watching that TV science show "Cosmos" that originally aired on commercial TV in 2014, I was watching it on DVD to avoid the commercials. One episode is in part about the subject of tet… --- ## [Truck tire giving birth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-tire-giving-birth/172910)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-tire-giving-birth/172910 "2020-12-03T17:46:57Z")
--- ## [CR lists the newer models most likely to have reliability problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-lists-the-newer-models-most-likely-to-have-reliability-problems/172874)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cr-lists-the-newer-models-most-likely-to-have-reliability-problems/172874 "2020-12-01T16:17:58Z")
--- ## [Dealership screwed license plate into rubber plate suports](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-screwed-license-plate-into-rubber-plate-suports/172745)
**Author:** [@DJO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership-screwed-license-plate-into-rubber-plate-suports/172745 "2020-11-30T23:07:18Z")
I bought a new 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid today and just realized that the saleswoman screwed two rear license plate screws into the rubber supports/bumpers at the bottom where the plate sits instead of into the two holes… --- ## [Where would you start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-start/172810)
**Author:** [@Scott-262](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-262)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-would-you-start/172810 "2020-11-30T13:38:53Z")
Hello: I have a 1989 Dodge Ram utility truck, V-6. It has been stalling out randomly. First: The bottom radiator hose slips off, I have reconnected and placed a death grip on the clamp, I am hoping that is the fix for th… --- ## [Modifications to 2007 Chevy Trailblazer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifications-to-2007-chevy-trailblazer/172140)
**Author:** [@botard89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/botard89)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/modifications-to-2007-chevy-trailblazer/172140 "2020-11-30T08:49:19Z")
Hey all. Wanting to get more HP or better performance out of the 4.2L I6 in this 2007 Chevy Trailblazer. Any ideas that might be worth pursuing? I saw where people have mention the pcm4less, or something like that, but I… --- ## [2013 Ford Explorer with transmission leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-with-transmission-leak/172790)
**Author:** [@nblack3636\_172625](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nblack3636_172625)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-explorer-with-transmission-leak/172790 "2020-11-29T14:06:58Z")
I recently bought a 2013 Ford Explorer xlt four wheel drive. It started to have a surge while driving and I checked the transmission fluid and it was two quarts low. I have looked everywhere under it and there is no sign… --- ## [Towing for plowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-for-plowing/154031)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/towing-for-plowing/154031 "2020-11-29T13:15:51Z")
our city tows cars on street for snow emergencies. usually $250 with tow/impound/ticket. how about city having tow companies move the cars from bad side of street to good side? and send owner a bill for $50? and pay tow … --- ## [Detroit Institute of the Arts' new auto exhibit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-institute-of-the-arts-new-auto-exhibit/172747)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/detroit-institute-of-the-arts-new-auto-exhibit/172747 "2020-11-29T02:36:32Z")
--- ## [Education, Degrees, Automotive Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/education-degrees-automotive-maintenance/170827)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/education-degrees-automotive-maintenance/170827 "2020-11-28T23:39:23Z")
Hello, I was thinking of possibly getting an associates degree in automotives so that way I can learn how to do more of my own maintenance on my own vehicle. I would be taking this at a community college because it’s ch… --- ## [37 catalyticonverters cut from North Lincoln dealership's cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/37-catalyticonverters-cut-from-north-lincoln-dealerships-cars/172004)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/37-catalyticonverters-cut-from-north-lincoln-dealerships-cars/172004 "2020-11-28T07:11:05Z")
--- ## [2020 RAM 2500 - Towing advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ram-2500-towing-advice/172743)
**Author:** [@Intrepidfootfollower](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Intrepidfootfollower)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ram-2500-towing-advice/172743 "2020-11-28T03:23:23Z")
We are buying a new truck to pull our horse trailer. All of the newer trucks have a higher bed than our old truck, and the gooseneck will sit too high–tilting the trailer and making the underside of the gooseneck perious… --- ## [Any thoughts on add-on proximity and lane drift detectors, etc?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-thoughts-on-add-on-proximity-and-lane-drift-detectors-etc/172328)
**Author:** [@acensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acensor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-thoughts-on-add-on-proximity-and-lane-drift-detectors-etc/172328 "2020-11-27T16:01:28Z")
We own and very much like our very low mileage 2015 Forester. It’s in perfect condition and should be good for many years and many miles at the rate we (retired) put on miles. While I readily acknowledged that the elec… --- ## [Happy 2020 Thanksgiving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-2020-thanksgiving/172713)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2020, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-2020-thanksgiving/172713 "2020-11-27T14:04:29Z")
Wishing a truly happy Thanksgiving to all our regulars, to @cdaquila, and the tech folks who provide this forum for us. I am thankful to have met so many interesting people and to have made some friends among you over t… --- ## [Mazda tops in CR reliability survey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tops-in-cr-reliability-survey/172651)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-tops-in-cr-reliability-survey/172651 "2020-11-26T23:18:18Z")
Mazda has scored tops in Consumer Reports’ latest reliability survey. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/mazda-consumer-reports-2020-auto-reliability-survey-74296414 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=108) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=110)