# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=178 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [Looking for cheapest car insurance for a 2007 Toyota Yaris](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cheapest-car-insurance-for-a-2007-toyota-yaris/121108)
**Author:** [@Rockx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rockx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cheapest-car-insurance-for-a-2007-toyota-yaris/121108 "2018-07-19T00:22:31Z")
How much is the cheapest car insurance for this vehicle, it has 123000 miles. I am situated in michigan, US. Is it easy to maintain this vehicle, what are the average monthly/annual repair and maintenance cost for it? --- ## [2018 Ford Escort - Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escort-safety/121150)
**Author:** [@SwamiRavi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SwamiRavi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-escort-safety/121150 "2018-07-18T05:44:00Z")
Regarding Review of safety ? --- ## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado - Any owner feedback?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-any-owner-feedback/121123)
**Author:** [@Keith56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith56)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-any-owner-feedback/121123 "2018-07-18T02:43:19Z")
Would you buy a Colorado/Canyon again? --- ## [Bent knuckle and?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-knuckle-and/121132)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bent-knuckle-and/121132 "2018-07-17T18:03:44Z")
Kid had someone turn in front of him. Shop says they can’t align it and want to change knuckle. I say change bearing too? Remove and reuse old bearing in new knuckle? --- ## [2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Locks and alarms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-locks-and-alarms/121144)
**Author:** [@TOM43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TOM43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chrysler-pt-cruiser-locks-and-alarms/121144 "2018-07-17T15:43:29Z")
Guys, whenever the power door lock is used, the next time the driverside door is opened, the horn alarm goes off, provided that the doors haven’t been manually locked since, otherwise it consistently does it; how does on… --- ## [Wiring harness knowledge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-knowledge/121094)
**Author:** [@T\_porter1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T_porter1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wiring-harness-knowledge/121094 "2018-07-17T02:48:16Z")
I have a 1976 f100 custom stepside that needs all the wires replaced, and I’m wanting to do it myself. How do you go about connecting the wires into the fuse box? What are the basic wires to starting a engine and how wou… --- ## ['ABQ metro again ranked No. 1 in auto thefts'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abq-metro-again-ranked-no-1-in-auto-thefts/121035)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/abq-metro-again-ranked-no-1-in-auto-thefts/121035 "2018-07-16T14:58:19Z")
We’re #1! We’re #1! Most of the first-person accounts I read of local thefts on nextdoor are people who leave their cars running or with the keys in them. I don’t see the point of blaming police: they can’t be everyw… --- ## [Iola car show](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iola-car-show/121098)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iola-car-show/121098 "2018-07-16T13:43:23Z")
saw gene winfield at iola show this weekend. courtney hansen, ralph holquin and others. the homey old school atmosphere is going away. still have 100k+ visitors and 4200 swap spots but the commercial end of grounds is ve… --- ## [Vehicle designed to be DIY'er Servicable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-designed-to-be-diyer-servicable/107475)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-designed-to-be-diyer-servicable/107475 "2018-07-16T01:29:36Z")
What do you car experts here think of this idea? A manufacturer decides to introduce a new econobox model, with the selling feature that it has been designed to be easily diy’er serviceable? Easy to change the spark pl… --- ## [Crazy car commercials](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-car-commercials/84823)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-car-commercials/84823 "2018-07-13T21:08:12Z")
After watching a video from some other country for what turned out to be the Subaru XV, it made me remember a commercial for the Hyundai Veloster from awhile back. Searching for the Veloster commercial lead me to the dep… --- ## [Parking a manual Fiat 124 Spider on a slight incline: Does it need chocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-a-manual-fiat-124-spider-on-a-slight-incline-does-it-need-chocks/120919)
**Author:** [@JSKirwin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JSKirwin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-a-manual-fiat-124-spider-on-a-slight-incline-does-it-need-chocks/120919 "2018-07-13T14:47:39Z")
Hi My wife just purchased a manual 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Not sure why considering she hasn’t driven a manual in almost 30 years. Anyway our parking pad is on an incline. About 6 years ago I bought a brand new John Deer… --- ## [A Very Sick G6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-sick-g6/120929)
**Author:** [@DesperateFemale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesperateFemale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-very-sick-g6/120929 "2018-07-13T13:04:26Z")
Engine light is on she sounds like an airplane with rocks in the motor. No power, shakes like crazy when I go over 45. The inside will randomly fill up with the smell of gasoline. Mechanic tested it and said it was low o… --- ## [A use for your old cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-use-for-your-old-cars/120468)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-use-for-your-old-cars/120468 "2018-07-13T12:54:35Z")
If you’re like me, you periodically change your passwords on the sites of banks, brokerage houses, and other entities that store your financial information. But, after a while can be difficult to come-up with new, uniq… --- ## [2015 Certified Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-certified-honda-crv/118913)
**Author:** [@omsairam911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/omsairam911)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-certified-honda-crv/118913 "2018-07-13T01:25:50Z")
Dear All! I am about to purchase a 2015 certified Honda CRV-EX. It has 33000 miles, clean carfax, and comes with 7years/100000 miles powertrain warranty. The out of the door prices is $21,200. What do you think about t… --- ## [Roller lifters?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roller-lifters/120634)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roller-lifters/120634 "2018-07-12T01:37:25Z")
06 equinox has roller lifters and rockers. I am pulling heads for overheating issue and did run it for a bit and there is a top end tap on front bank. The cam lobes look ok and there is some visible dullness on lobes whe… --- ## [Dual use sun visors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-use-sun-visors/110347)
**Author:** [@deckm00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deckm00)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-use-sun-visors/110347 "2018-07-11T22:09:56Z")
“Back in the day” I remember owning cars that had what I call dual use or split sun visors. For example when I drive home going west on the highway this time of year the sun is setting somewhere on the southwest horizon… --- ## [Navigation systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-systems/120643)
**Author:** [@DavidLeigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLeigh)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-systems/120643 "2018-07-11T00:51:35Z")
I bought the navigation system when I bout my 2014 Honda Ridgeline. I really like the systems and have used them may time in my travels. I paid $2000 extra to have the system put in the vehicle. About a year ago Three of… --- ## [Does a waxed car get better mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-waxed-car-get-better-mileage/119118)
**Author:** [@Rich28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rich28)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-waxed-car-get-better-mileage/119118 "2018-07-10T12:43:14Z")
Will a car that is waxed get better MPG than a dirty car due to less friction and smooth air flow? I believe it would and I’ve got dinner at “Denny’s” hanging on your answer. --- ## [Rear ended - covered by StateFarm Insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-ended-covered-by-statefarm-insurance/120464)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-ended-covered-by-statefarm-insurance/120464 "2018-07-10T01:37:29Z")
My partner’s car was rear ended at a stop sign. State Farm Insurance covers it - will they also write you a check for the damages? How could you negotiate it with them? --- ## [Curiosity question: stalling after filling up with gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curiosity-question-stalling-after-filling-up-with-gas/120698)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/curiosity-question-stalling-after-filling-up-with-gas/120698 "2018-07-10T01:36:20Z")
I have a question out of pure curiosity. Last month we were on a trip and stopped somewhere in NJ to get gas. The gas nozzle had what I’d call a fume catcher or sleeve. Immediately when I tried to start it, it stall… --- ## [2004 Chevrolet 1500 Theft While At Auto Shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-1500-theft-while-at-auto-shop/120687)
**Author:** [@Matthew18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew18)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-1500-theft-while-at-auto-shop/120687 "2018-07-09T22:28:08Z")
My truck is sitting at a mechanic shop and was broken into… and $1,500 worth of subs and amps installed in the back was taken. My truck is at the shop because it’s going through insurance for some repairs… and now I have… --- ## [American Fiat likely kaput](https://community.cartalk.com/t/american-fiat-likely-kaput/120459)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/american-fiat-likely-kaput/120459 "2018-07-09T14:40:56Z")
http://m.kmov.com/article.html#!/116862/28a32220af96f7bbd1918d7761c28eee Not surprising. Fiats are a rare sighting where I live. --- ## ['UNM No. 1 in stolen autos'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unm-no-1-in-stolen-autos/120622)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unm-no-1-in-stolen-autos/120622 "2018-07-09T05:20:32Z")
https://www.abqjournal.com/1193964/unm-no-1-in-stolen-autos.html We’re #1! We’re #1! --- ## [Is brand-name gas really better than generic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-brand-name-gas-really-better-than-generic/120538)
**Author:** [@Pat15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pat15)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-brand-name-gas-really-better-than-generic/120538 "2018-07-09T01:27:27Z")
When I have to take my 2008 Honda CRV LX into the shop(which is rare) it goes to a Honda certified mechanic who owns his own shop. He is passionate (nice word for zealous) about Honda’s, which is how I want my mechanic, … --- ## [In search of a good tire pressure gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-good-tire-pressure-gauge/120476)
**Author:** [@JamesEgen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesEgen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-search-of-a-good-tire-pressure-gauge/120476 "2018-07-09T01:13:34Z")
Can you recommend a good tire air pressure gauge? --- ## [Coolant poured out from under vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-poured-out-from-under-vehicle/120292)
**Author:** [@Latisha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Latisha)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-poured-out-from-under-vehicle/120292 "2018-07-08T22:11:30Z")
So I have a 1999 chevy malibu that ive had for almost a year. Ive had a few problems but nothing major and always got it fixed. I came home after a 30 minute drive from work to something to eat to my home another 30 minu… --- ## [Pre-purchase inspection in San Antonio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspection-in-san-antonio/120452)
**Author:** [@SaraConville](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaraConville)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspection-in-san-antonio/120452 "2018-07-07T13:45:52Z")
Where do you recommend I get a vehicle inspection from a car located in San Antonio, Texas? I am interested in purchasing the following vehicle. --- ## [Trouble ahead for German car manufacturers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-ahead-for-german-car-manufacturers/119679)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-ahead-for-german-car-manufacturers/119679 "2018-07-07T00:57:28Z")
:thinking: --- ## [Interesting cause-of-death:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-cause-of-death/120415)
**Author:** [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-cause-of-death/120415 "2018-07-06T12:03:54Z")
Get broken stuff repaired soonest is a good takeaway. But I have difficulty believing that a flat tire got hot enough to ignite gasoline. I think it more likely that the tire ruptured the filler tube and then gas vapo… --- ## [Rear end "clunk"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-clunk/120304)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Bushman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Damian_Bushman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-end-clunk/120304 "2018-07-04T03:08:31Z")
06 Toyota highlander “clunks” when backing up. Always in the morning (when not driven for a while) and usually loud for the first 4 or 5 rotations. Then you can barely hear it. Put it up on a hoist and wheel won’t do a f… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=177) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=179)