# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=121 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 122 --- ## [What questions to ask at the autobody shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-questions-to-ask-at-the-autobody-shop/166559)
**Author:** [@Jone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-questions-to-ask-at-the-autobody-shop/166559 "2020-06-29T18:19:25Z")
My parallel parked car was rammed in its driver’s side front end. Both my driver’s door and front Left fender were damaged and it looks like my wheel was hit from the side or at an angle from the side b/c it looks somewh… --- ## [What do you do when the mechanic's replaces the wrong part?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-the-mechanics-replaces-the-wrong-part/166506)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-do-when-the-mechanics-replaces-the-wrong-part/166506 "2020-06-29T17:19:36Z")
So, I just read another threads here where the mechanic obviously replaced the wrong part at a tune of $1200 for that “repair”, only to find out that it did not resolve the problem. Customer is out a lot of money and n… --- ## [Uneven tire wear - why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-tire-wear-why/166509)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/uneven-tire-wear-why/166509 "2020-06-29T12:19:10Z")
I don’t know much about tires other than they are round. I noticed one of my front tire is wearing uneven. Seems that every ~5 inches one of the “notches” (for a lack of the correct word) is about 1/8in higher than the p… --- ## [O2 sensor problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem/166429)
**Author:** [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/o2-sensor-problem/166429 "2020-06-28T13:40:38Z")
A few hundred miles ago my 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L engine check light came on indicating a bad B1S1 O2 sensor. The original sensor. I replaced it with a Denso and after about 175 miles the light came on again. This time… --- ## [Which Toyota Sienna? looking for a good minivan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-toyota-sienna-looking-for-a-good-minivan/166423)
**Author:** [@halfnormal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/halfnormal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-toyota-sienna-looking-for-a-good-minivan/166423 "2020-06-27T14:57:28Z")
hi all first post: i need a minivan! it will be used for small cartage needs, family roadtrips, and camping i live in outer NYC and am not a commuter. i can’t stand driving on the east coast! but i need to be able to… --- ## [Amazon's leap into self-driving technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-leap-into-self-driving-technology/166442)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazons-leap-into-self-driving-technology/166442 "2020-06-27T11:32:19Z")
… is undoubtedly related to the future of their delivery services. --- ## [Is there a way to tell if a car has semi-metallic or ceramic brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-a-car-has-semi-metallic-or-ceramic-brake-pads/166390)
**Author:** [@zaverxexperiments\_166654](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zaverxexperiments_166654)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-a-car-has-semi-metallic-or-ceramic-brake-pads/166390 "2020-06-27T02:38:31Z")
Hello all, The title basically says it all, but I do have one more question. Are semi-metallic pads more resistant to brake fade at higher temperatures than ceramic pads? --- ## [Backing out of a car contract at a dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-contract-at-a-dealership/166389)
**Author:** [@Jdech13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdech13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/backing-out-of-a-car-contract-at-a-dealership/166389 "2020-06-26T15:10:32Z")
Hi there, my husband and I were interested in buying a car at a dealership. We went as far as signing paper work but we didn’t take the car home due to issues with our money being wired. So there was no money exchanged o… --- ## [Looking for a great small SUV to replace my Jeep Liberty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-small-suv-to-replace-my-jeep-liberty/85201)
**Author:** [@JdeF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JdeF)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-great-small-suv-to-replace-my-jeep-liberty/85201 "2020-06-26T15:35:53Z")
I currently own a 2004 Jeep Liberty, which I still love. It's time to consider getting a new car, but I am having trouble finding a suitable replacement. At the top of my list is great visibility. I hate most of today… --- ## [Budget tires for Acura RDX 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/budget-tires-for-acura-rdx-2015/166078 "2020-06-25T18:37:42Z")
Hello, I have 2015 AWD RDX with 34000 miles on it. Now its original tires are going out of tracks and I feel it is not safe further. I am in Seattle, so much of year is in rainy weather, and 100+ miles from here, I will… --- ## [Car fell off lift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-lift/158813)
**Author:** [@hellokatie5\_163491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokatie5_163491)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-fell-off-lift/158813 "2020-06-25T12:33:13Z")
My car (2011) fell off a mechanic’s lift while getting work done at their shop. Mechanic did not want to go through insurance, which I could understand. After 2 hours of trying to get my car back on the ground, they told… --- ## [Cooling fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan/166227)
**Author:** [@Stuart-29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stuart-29)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan/166227 "2020-06-23T19:36:02Z")
Hi a went out to get in my car and the battery was completely dead I have now got a new battery and car started strait away I noticed the fan cooling fan I think ad started even tho there was no keys in the ignition I am… --- ## [Ford's new Driver Assist Technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-new-driver-assist-technology/165995)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fords-new-driver-assist-technology/165995 "2020-06-22T22:44:47Z")
… might be more advanced than Tesla’s Autopilot system. --- ## [Purchase or lease?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-or-lease/166045)
**Author:** [@DAVID46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVID46)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purchase-or-lease/166045 "2020-06-22T15:54:19Z")
What is your take on purchasing versus leasing a new car? --- ## [How many cars have you owned? List Them!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cars-have-you-owned-list-them/32403)
**Author:** [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cars-have-you-owned-list-them/32403 "2020-06-22T15:43:36Z")
Since your very first car, how many have you owned? Can you list them all? --- ## [A wandering mind and diminishingly relevant questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wandering-mind-and-diminishingly-relevant-questions/166139)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-wandering-mind-and-diminishingly-relevant-questions/166139 "2020-06-22T13:52:06Z")
So I had my portable power source out to get the cord I use to charge my phone when a question popped up unbidden in my mind. When using jumper cables you generally hook up negative to negative and positive to positive … --- ## [Drivers making outrageous claims about their vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-making-outrageous-claims-about-their-vehicles/148813)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivers-making-outrageous-claims-about-their-vehicles/148813 "2020-06-21T02:13:29Z")
What are some of the more outrageous claims you’ve heard or read, where a driver says something about their vehicle that has 0 or virtually 0 chance of being true . . . ? Here are 2 that quickly come to mind the other … --- ## [Ford Bronco will make its long-awaited debut on Jul 9,](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-will-make-its-long-awaited-debut-on-jul-9/165905)
**Author:** [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-bronco-will-make-its-long-awaited-debut-on-jul-9/165905 "2020-06-20T16:56:51Z")
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-unveil-bronco-suv-plans-114511290.html For anyone interested, July 9 is also O.J. Simpsons birthday. https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article243582712.html After a … --- ## [Overheating problems in mercedes cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problems-in-mercedes-cars/154670)
**Author:** [@Shaker\_Albrahim](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaker_Albrahim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-problems-in-mercedes-cars/154670 "2020-06-20T16:22:15Z")
(1)Introduction Overheating is a very common problem that some drivers encounter while they are driving their vehicles. Most cars’ coolant system fails at some point which will cause overheating problems. Modern cars … --- ## [El Camino dumped in my lap i have the funds just not sure what i really need](https://community.cartalk.com/t/el-camino-dumped-in-my-lap-i-have-the-funds-just-not-sure-what-i-really-need/165834)
**Author:** [@fergiviciousxl1000\_168241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fergiviciousxl1000_168241)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/el-camino-dumped-in-my-lap-i-have-the-funds-just-not-sure-what-i-really-need/165834 "2020-06-20T04:49:54Z")
Through a series of hand me downs ive recently came into an 84 el camino with a 400 small block out of a 77 chevy RV and i have a few questions before i let someone tear into it, the foremost of which is its linked to a … --- ## [Where's all the traffic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-the-traffic/165712)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-all-the-traffic/165712 "2020-06-19T20:41:53Z")
The San Diego Freeway, I-405 through Los Angeles, is a very busy place. I have heard that the South Bay curve is the most congested stretch of freeway in the country. The 405 and 10 interchange (San Diego and Santa Monic… --- ## [Startup Message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/startup-message/163559)
**Author:** [@Joyce\_Schlapinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joyce_Schlapinski)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/startup-message/163559 "2020-06-19T01:36:08Z")
The startup message is annoying. There is an icon on the screen called CONTINUE but nothing happens when I press it. Does anyone know if there is a way to bypass this message? I already know not to text & drive so bei… --- ## [Are electric door locks a death trap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-electric-door-locks-a-death-trap/52298)
**Author:** [@Car-2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car-2010)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-electric-door-locks-a-death-trap/52298 "2020-06-18T19:37:49Z")
With a dead battery the door locks on a 2007 Honda Civic do not work. How would one get exit if an accident disabled the electric power? Are all new cars like this? If yes - WHY? If no - What make and models allow no … --- ## [Oil pressure low after warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933)
**Author:** [@kevinb30\_168294](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinb30_168294)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933 "2020-06-18T18:15:08Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 v6. Have good oil pressure until it warms up then it drops down really low not low enough for the idiot light to come on but very close. I had another Dakota same year same motor that did t… --- ## [2011 Hyundai Tucson - The results of waiting till 26K to change oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-the-results-of-waiting-till-26k-to-change-oil/165115)
**Author:** [@Rob39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rob39)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-tucson-the-results-of-waiting-till-26k-to-change-oil/165115 "2020-06-18T14:37:40Z")
I enjoy the wittiness of your Car Talk columns. Steve’s oil change problem with his 2011 Hyundai Tucson reminded me of a similar event three years ago. I was at the Hyundai dealer having a minor recall item taken care of… --- ## [Hertz Rental Cars going out of business ! Bankrupt ?!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hertz-rental-cars-going-out-of-business-bankrupt/165034)
**Author:** [@Honda-Blackbird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda-Blackbird)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hertz-rental-cars-going-out-of-business-bankrupt/165034 "2020-06-18T11:51:55Z")
I just heard about this and surely I am late to the party. A bit shocking to see this happen to be honest, as Hertz has been in the game a long time. The used car market is about to be flooded with Hertz former rental … --- ## [Car-themed 'Snappy answer to a stupid question' from retiring Al Jaffee](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-themed-snappy-answer-to-a-stupid-question-from-retiring-al-jaffee/165866)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-themed-snappy-answer-to-a-stupid-question-from-retiring-al-jaffee/165866 "2020-06-18T00:10:24Z")
Mad Magazine’s Al Jaffee retired at 99. Mad released an all-Al issue, including this ‘Snappy answer to a stupid question’ from its debut: https://static01.nyt.com/images/2020/06/15/business/15mad-jaffee-04/merlin\_1735… --- ## [Which way did he go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-way-did-he-go/165909)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-way-did-he-go/165909 "2020-06-17T23:29:08Z")
Ambiguity is such a useful cloud for protecting us from the facts. In recent news reports I have heard that automobile sales are increasing while other reports say sales have dropped. Of course the manufacturers didn’t c… --- ## [Cheap new cars or crossovers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-new-cars-or-crossovers/165597)
**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheap-new-cars-or-crossovers/165597 "2020-06-17T22:51:55Z")
Any favorite brand new cars or crossovers between $14,000 and $21,000 with automatic transmission that you or someone you know have driven and why? Thanks --- ## [Drove a 2017 Vette over the weekend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-a-2017-vette-over-the-weekend/165816)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-a-2017-vette-over-the-weekend/165816 "2020-06-17T18:05:08Z")
Since I can remember I’ve always liked Corvettes. I was a huge Chevrolet fan until the 80’s when they started making complete crap vehicles…but I still always liked the Vette. A guy at work owns a 2017 Corvette Stingray… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=120) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=122)