# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=141 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 142 --- ## [Bubbly tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbly-tire/149995)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbly-tire/149995 "2019-10-03T17:54:44Z")
--- ## [2005 Chrysler Crossfire - CarFax issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-carfax-issue/149337)
**Author:** [@terry32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry32)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-crossfire-carfax-issue/149337 "2019-09-28T00:16:56Z")
I have a 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible. When I bought it used from a dealer the Carfax report indicated no problems. The report was clean. I have owned the car for about a year and a half now. I only drive it t… --- ## [10 digit vin numbers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-digit-vin-numbers/149984)
**Author:** [@CHOCLATNURSE\_158105](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHOCLATNURSE_158105)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-digit-vin-numbers/149984 "2019-10-03T04:03:28Z")
My original vw bug a 1972 super beetle, now has a different VIN number, after I picked it up from the body shop years ago, no wonder it’s been giving me problems. How do I found out what happened. --- ## [Should I be sketched about buying this car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-sketched-about-buying-this-car/149905)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-be-sketched-about-buying-this-car/149905 "2019-10-03T01:09:21Z")
So I needed a new delivery car, one I could beat on, pretty cheap since the car will be done in 1-2 years anyways. Found an Ad on cragslist for Mazda 3 2005, she was fine with a inspection on the vehicle. But at 11AM she… --- ## [Did anyone have similar experience with Lug Nuts Missing after driving back from repair shop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-have-similar-experience-with-lug-nuts-missing-after-driving-back-from-repair-shop/149588)
**Author:** [@steveg8086\_157881](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steveg8086_157881)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-anyone-have-similar-experience-with-lug-nuts-missing-after-driving-back-from-repair-shop/149588 "2019-10-02T12:27:11Z")
I dropped my car off at a small local shop to get CV axle replaced today. After it was done, I picked it up, and on the way back I heard a knocking sound, especially loud and clear at a very low speed. I recorded the noi… --- ## [Thumping Noise after new brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-after-new-brakes/149864)
**Author:** [@janel\_woodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/janel_woodbury)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noise-after-new-brakes/149864 "2019-10-02T02:43:17Z")
2001 Honda Odyssey. In July friend’s nephew installed new brakes for me. A few days later I had a thumping sound from the rear passenger side every time I apply the brakes. Had him and 2 other mechanics check. All looks … --- ## [Driving Without Headlights On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-headlights-on/149726)
**Author:** [@DFilice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DFilice)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-without-headlights-on/149726 "2019-10-01T21:07:53Z")
Here in the Los Angeles area I see several cars every night driving without the headlights on. I think I figured out the problem: On newer cars the dash lights come on without headlights being on, making the driver thi… --- ## [Weird Tire Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-question/149867)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-tire-question/149867 "2019-10-01T21:06:35Z")
In the 1950’s and '60’s, my father typically bought a new car every 3 years. I remember on every trip to bring one home, we made two stops; the first one was at Rayco to get the nice new upholstery covered with horrible … --- ## [Picked out 5-6 cars need help deciding what will be best](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picked-out-5-6-cars-need-help-deciding-what-will-be-best/149825)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/picked-out-5-6-cars-need-help-deciding-what-will-be-best/149825 "2019-10-01T20:51:36Z")
Yes cars are a gamble , any option could be worst of best, but just want an “educated” guess on what option is best for me. Car will be in winter, near Canada. Usually 10-20 degrees average, but as low as -10F some days… --- ## [What should be a good price for a Honda Accord 2019?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-a-good-price-for-a-honda-accord-2019/149654)
**Author:** [@Phuoc\_Tran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phuoc_Tran)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-should-be-a-good-price-for-a-honda-accord-2019/149654 "2019-10-01T02:55:09Z")
Hey guys. I just went to a dealer this morning, and they offered me 24k for the 2019 Accord Sport 1.5CVT. But on the website i found that the average market place is around 23k. How much should I negotiate with them ?. 2… --- ## [Coins storage compartment replacement for Toyota Sienna 2013?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coins-storage-compartment-replacement-for-toyota-sienna-2013/149767)
**Author:** [@Swami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swami)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coins-storage-compartment-replacement-for-toyota-sienna-2013/149767 "2019-09-30T04:56:40Z")
My Toyota Sienna 2013 recently had the coins change compartment (with quarters, nickels & dimes) stolen. I need to replace it. What is the right name to call it & search for a replacement? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Speaking of older vs newer cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaking-of-older-vs-newer-cars/149224)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speaking-of-older-vs-newer-cars/149224 "2019-09-29T04:24:48Z")
Overall, I like much about newer cars but one thing I don’t like is electronic throttle control. I hate the lag time between tromping the gas and the computer deciding that the engine and transmission have permission to… --- ## [Max AC setting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/max-ac-setting/149537)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Kass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_Kass)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/max-ac-setting/149537 "2019-09-29T02:51:23Z")
Wondering why Max AC setting allows outside air to enter. I know it is only a small amount but what is the reason at all? --- ## [Shale oil during the Carter administration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shale-oil-during-the-carter-administration/149123)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shale-oil-during-the-carter-administration/149123 "2019-09-29T01:51:45Z")
I remember a brief flurry of interest in extracting oil from shale in the Carter administration. I think I remember Rifle, Colorado, booming then busting when Raygun canceled it. Does anyone else remember? Have inside… --- ## [New Engine Oil Spec GF 6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-oil-spec-gf-6/149702)
**Author:** [@galant](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galant)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-oil-spec-gf-6/149702 "2019-09-29T01:20:45Z")
I am not sure if this is common knowledge but was news to me. I came across this as my Veloster Turbo is having some pinging esp when it is very hot outside. Now I am using the Pennzoil synthetic oil that claims would… --- ## [Today's Crazy Customer Comment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-crazy-customer-comment/149128)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-crazy-customer-comment/149128 "2019-09-29T00:28:54Z")
Customer brought in his Ram 2500 pickup for some front end work before he hitched up his trailer and went on a 3 week road trip across the West. We told him he was also due for an oil change and we could take care of tha… --- ## [Radio cuts on/off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-cuts-on-off/149678)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Hamilton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rick_Hamilton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-cuts-on-off/149678 "2019-09-28T23:40:06Z")
2010 Kia Optima. Radio constantly turns on/off. I hear a clicking sound under the dash board. I hear the clicking even when I turn the radio off. --- ## [2009 BMW 323 - Reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-323-reliable/149671)
**Author:** [@JOHNLUKA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JOHNLUKA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-bmw-323-reliable/149671 "2019-09-28T15:42:45Z")
how reliable is this car --- ## [That's the way the old Mercedes Bends!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-the-way-the-old-mercedes-bends/149635)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thats-the-way-the-old-mercedes-bends/149635 "2019-09-28T14:55:19Z")
--- ## [And I thought that R134 was totally outrageous...... But NOOOO, it's been out done](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-i-thought-that-r134-was-totally-outrageous-but-noooo-its-been-out-done/149575)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-i-thought-that-r134-was-totally-outrageous-but-noooo-its-been-out-done/149575 "2019-09-28T11:35:32Z")
Who’s in charge now? --- ## [Quick question about salvage vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-salvage-vehicles/149213)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quick-question-about-salvage-vehicles/149213 "2019-09-27T14:43:42Z")
If you see a super good deal on a car, that still needs a little bit of body work, scrapes and such. And you asked the guy if you could get it fully inspected , and you also want the title “rebuilt” from the DMV to avoi… --- ## [Health Risk of Subaru Oil Leaks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/health-risk-of-subaru-oil-leaks/146036)
**Author:** [@lee.markowitz\_155742](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.markowitz_155742)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/health-risk-of-subaru-oil-leaks/146036 "2019-09-27T03:55:49Z")
I was close to buying another Subaru. Then I read someone mentioning the oil leaks causing cancer. I can’t find evidence connecting the head gasket or other oil issues to health problems though. Is there any evidence for… --- ## [A time saving tool](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-time-saving-tool/149578)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-time-saving-tool/149578 "2019-09-27T01:26:57Z")
https://www.ebay.com/p/1338894231 I ran across this ad and was reminded that I have worn out several of those ratchets over the years and they have saved me a lot of grief. When installing a part like a water pump, timi… --- ## [Read the Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-the-manual/149141)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/read-the-manual/149141 "2019-09-26T19:47:12Z")
This is what we look like when we say “read the manual.” --- ## [Petty things I have done to save money](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petty-things-i-have-done-to-save-money/81205)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/petty-things-i-have-done-to-save-money/81205 "2019-09-26T02:33:30Z")
Back in the good 'ol days I used to be broke and did several things to save money. Sometimes I was just being petty. If I had a car battery that was weak and wouldn't take a charge I would dissolve epsom salt in disti… --- ## [The world's only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-only-frank-lloyd-wright-designed-gas-station/149145)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-only-frank-lloyd-wright-designed-gas-station/149145 "2019-09-25T14:45:46Z")
I like to learn at least one new thing every day, and this is definitely new information for me. --- ## [Need help deciding on a few car options](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-a-few-car-options/149130)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-deciding-on-a-few-car-options/149130 "2019-09-25T04:32:07Z")
Long story short, current car: Saturn ion 2006 255k , blown gasket from stupid driving and skrts. To lazy, and to close to the grave to put more money into the car. I’m looking for a new car, 2 requirements AWD or 4 w… --- ## [TV show "Pawn Star" offers some car-related entertainment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tv-show-pawn-star-offers-some-car-related-entertainment/149391)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tv-show-pawn-star-offers-some-car-related-entertainment/149391 "2019-09-25T03:11:25Z")
If you get that show in your area, suggest to give it a try. It takes place at a pawn shop (in Las Vegas I think), and is about the sorts of unusual used items the shop gets offered. There’s a certain amount of flea-… --- ## [If you like so see old cars race and some really good fights (with cars)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-like-so-see-old-cars-race-and-some-really-good-fights-with-cars/149284)
**Author:** [@anon86613489](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anon86613489)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-like-so-see-old-cars-race-and-some-really-good-fights-with-cars/149284 "2019-09-25T00:24:12Z")
Enjoy. From goodwood festival of speed 2019 Enjoy when the going is good, be happy that you are not the owner when the going is bad: The first race starts at 1:35.00 --- ## [Driver side front brake trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-front-brake-trouble/149246)
**Author:** [@Betty\_Casey\_McGill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Betty_Casey_McGill)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-side-front-brake-trouble/149246 "2019-09-24T15:44:34Z")
Have new brake drums, pads and caliper and hose replaced. Bleed brakes and did fine for a day, then started it again. Unlocks when cools off. Help [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=140) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=142)