# General Discussion

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=114

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## [Moose bends Benz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-bends-benz/170419)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moose-bends-benz/170419 "2020-09-27T01:15:21Z")

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## [Selling My 2016 Nissan Rogue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-2016-nissan-rogue/170435)

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**Author:** [@Tall-Paul-Iowa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tall-Paul-Iowa)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-2016-nissan-rogue/170435 "2020-09-26T21:55:35Z")

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Having difficulty selling this car. My wife died suddenly and I am now 1 driver with 2 SUVs. Posted on Facebook and word of mouth. Are there other good sources to advertise. I live in a very small town. Last time I sold …

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## [Camber issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-issue/169810)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/camber-issue/169810 "2020-09-26T19:49:06Z")

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I got new front wheels and tires and noticed 1 wheel has slight negative camber and the other has positive camber. I held a 2’ level against each tire and it’s not my imagination. You should not be able to see different …

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## [Lucid - new electric car coming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-new-electric-car-coming/170254)

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**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-new-electric-car-coming/170254 "2020-09-26T14:45:04Z")

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I was drifting through the channels on TV and came across a show about a new electric car that’s going to hit the market next year, Lucid. I missed most of it but it seemed to be saying the base car would have a 640 HP …

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## [Test of s9 android posting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-of-s9-android-posting-issues/170375)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/test-of-s9-android-posting-issues/170375 "2020-09-25T02:11:04Z")

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Delete soon, maybe I don’t understand the question Posted from my android phone.

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## [Security alarm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-alarm/170372)

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**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/security-alarm/170372 "2020-09-25T01:21:19Z")

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anyone know how to deactivated security alarm on a old 1999 jeep cherokee XJ. for no reason thing just started going off. had to pull horn fuse.

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## [95 Maxima. 2nd owner and mileage approx 135k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-maxima-2nd-owner-and-mileage-approx-135k/170212)

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**Author:** [@lockstar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lockstar)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-maxima-2nd-owner-and-mileage-approx-135k/170212 "2020-09-25T00:31:47Z")

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Thinking of buying. Wondering if it is too old and fairly priced. He was asking 1800 but i am trying to go 1400. Ac compressor but he had problems with something. Needs clips on back windows but motors work. I will…

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## [1999 ford f150 with only 31k miles...price tag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-with-only-31k-miles-price-tag/169963)

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**Author:** [@Jordan-46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jordan-46)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f150-with-only-31k-miles-price-tag/169963 "2020-09-24T17:53:48Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking at buying a 1999 ford f150 on craigslist, its listed at $12,000…at first i thought this was too much but i got a carfax and it only has 31k miles on. The seller seems nice and is totally willing…

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## [And here's an electric vehicle company that's crashing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-heres-an-electric-vehicle-company-thats-crashing/170264)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-heres-an-electric-vehicle-company-thats-crashing/170264 "2020-09-24T03:05:38Z")

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Looks like Nikola may have been a scam:

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## [Parasitic draw](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-draw/170310)

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**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parasitic-draw/170310 "2020-09-23T20:32:33Z")

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I am really curious. What is the normal amperage current when the car is off these days? I imagine the computer is still looking for input. What else would be drawing a current normally.

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## [1998 Saturn SL1, original owner, 77,000 miles. Painful toxic fumes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl1-original-owner-77-000-miles-painful-toxic-fumes/170272)

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**Author:** [@Regan-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Regan-9)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-saturn-sl1-original-owner-77-000-miles-painful-toxic-fumes/170272 "2020-09-23T17:12:51Z")

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The fumes inside my car have no odor, but it stings my throat horribly and my eyes are stinging and watering. Even with the windows down, it’s awful. I don’t know what’s going on. Is this just an old car deteriorating…

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## [How to "beat the clamp"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-beat-the-clamp/169885)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 77\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-beat-the-clamp/169885 "2020-09-23T01:21:13Z")

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## [Key battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-battery-life/170168)

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**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-battery-life/170168 "2020-09-23T01:10:00Z")

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The other evening my wife mentioned that she thought the fob for her 2016 Hyundai Tucson needed a new battery since the driver’s door wasn’t as responsive any more. I had some CR2032 batteries handy and went ahead and re…

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## [Deliberate backfires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deliberate-backfires/170135)

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**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deliberate-backfires/170135 "2020-09-21T23:00:52Z")

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An increasing number of local teenagers driving sport models of Mustangs or various compact cars like Corollas have their mostly late model or even new cars consistently backfiring very loudly under rapid acceleration an…

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## [Front coil springs keep breaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-coil-springs-keep-breaking/170026)

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**Author:** [@tbradley23\_170787](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbradley23_170787)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-coil-springs-keep-breaking/170026 "2020-09-21T21:34:30Z")

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I hit a speed bump in a dark parking lot going faster then one normally would because I didn't see it. A few weeks later I noticed my suspension was way too bouncy and found out I had a broken spring on the front dr…

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## [Looking for exhaust mod suggestions :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-exhaust-mod-suggestions/170216)

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**Author:** [@Kraco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kraco)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-exhaust-mod-suggestions/170216 "2020-09-21T18:25:01Z")

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Hello, So I have a '14 Lancer GT and currently just have a magnaflow muffler and a tip. I want to make my car louder, but not too loud where it’ll annoy neighbors or anything. I like the tone of my car right now, its n…

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## [Gastation wants exact change due to coin shortage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gastation-wants-exact-change-due-to-coin-shortage/167504)

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**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 131\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gastation-wants-exact-change-due-to-coin-shortage/167504 "2020-09-21T15:16:28Z")

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Why would therever be a coin shortage? Unlike paper currency, coins don’t wear out. What happens to all the coins minted everyear?

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## [RadioSahck 12v Power supply connect to Car Subwoofer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiosahck-12v-power-supply-connect-to-car-subwoofer/170189)

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**Author:** [@Eprosound](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eprosound)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 2:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiosahck-12v-power-supply-connect-to-car-subwoofer/170189 "2020-09-21T02:21:55Z")

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I tried to hook this up, but I cannot get the amp to turn on Not sure what did I miss

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## [Creative Crossover Construction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creative-crossover-construction/170152)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creative-crossover-construction/170152 "2020-09-19T14:05:52Z")

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:astonished:

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## [Why does a car or cycle with no muffler make noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-car-or-cycle-with-no-muffler-make-noise/169593)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-a-car-or-cycle-with-no-muffler-make-noise/169593 "2020-09-18T23:10:25Z")

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Late night thought hearing a Harley go by. What is the mechanical explanation?

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## [2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Vintage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-vintage/170131)

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**Author:** [@Kimberly40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberly40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-grand-cherokee-vintage/170131 "2020-09-18T22:35:53Z")

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Is the 2017 grand Cherokee a great year

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## [2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - Files](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-files/170061)

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**Author:** [@ogeinc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ogeinc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercedes-benz-m-class-files/170061 "2020-09-18T22:24:13Z")

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What do you have on file for this vehicle?

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## [BMW means "Break My Window"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-means-break-my-window/168908)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-means-break-my-window/168908 "2020-09-18T13:33:29Z")

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The owner claimed that he left his car parked next to a fire hydrant for FOUR DAYS because the battery in his key fob died. Then, a fire broke out in a nearby building, and this was the result. https://www.firehouse.c…

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## [Long term fuel trim is negative causing motor to run rich](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-fuel-trim-is-negative-causing-motor-to-run-rich/170018)

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**Author:** [@Devin-20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Devin-20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-term-fuel-trim-is-negative-causing-motor-to-run-rich/170018 "2020-09-17T00:48:31Z")

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So I’ve replaced the cat the spark plugs most of the exhaust pipes brand new A/F ratio sensors the new cat is slightly glowing red assuming due to rich fuel mixture I checked the vacuum lines and repaired some I found cr…

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## [Does RWD drifting, feel anything like FWD handbrake turn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-rwd-drifting-feel-anything-like-fwd-handbrake-turn/169812)

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**Author:** [@costatato0\_170662](https://community.cartalk.com/u/costatato0_170662)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-rwd-drifting-feel-anything-like-fwd-handbrake-turn/169812 "2020-09-16T15:55:06Z")

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I recently started practicing some handbrake turning in a fwd car 180 turn, 90 turn, etc. My question is: Does the “real” drifting, in a RWD car, (by clutch kicking, I’d guess), does it feel anything like handbrake tu…

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## [Why does the rear suspension sink when the emergency brake is applied?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-rear-suspension-sink-when-the-emergency-brake-is-applied/170002)

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**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-rear-suspension-sink-when-the-emergency-brake-is-applied/170002 "2020-09-16T15:01:57Z")

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Hello, I have been recently acquainted by a question regarding exactly why rear suspensions sink when the e brake is applied and in drive (in an automatic car), or in the case of newer cars, when holding the gas and bra…

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## [1994 Toyota Pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup/170025)

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**Author:** [@toyopickup94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toyopickup94)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-toyota-pickup/170025 "2020-09-16T12:42:01Z")

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So I have a Toyota pickup with high mileage. While driving it on the freeway, one of my spark plugs blew out. This is after they were recently changed for the same reason. My mechanic went under the truck and said tha…

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## [2021 Hyundai Santa Fe - Reporting some wind noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-reporting-some-wind-noise/169943)

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**Author:** [@Vincent39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vincent39)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-reporting-some-wind-noise/169943 "2020-09-15T22:52:26Z")

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I purchased a 2021 SEL Palisade on Friday September 11, 2020 and immediately went on a road trip. I noticed the wind noise (more like a whistling) coming from the drivers side door window around 60 mph. As a drove throug…

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## [Inventory System](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inventory-system/169992)

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**Author:** [@ArlHtsMelissa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArlHtsMelissa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inventory-system/169992 "2020-09-15T21:44:27Z")

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## [Don't park that Kia/Hyundai in your garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-park-that-kia-hyundai-in-your-garage/170000)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dont-park-that-kia-hyundai-in-your-garage/170000 "2020-09-15T20:17:50Z")

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A large recall has been issued in order to address a fire hazard in certain Kia & Hyundai vehicles, as a result of leaking brake fluid.

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