# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=207 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 208 --- ## [Tire Rack? Is that the name of a tire store?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-is-that-the-name-of-a-tire-store/103861)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-rack-is-that-the-name-of-a-tire-store/103861 "2017-05-18T13:59:52Z")
I need to buy a set of tires for the Corolla, and the normal place I buy tires doesn't stock that size anymore. So I was thinking of Tire Rack, hearing it advertised on Car Talk on occasion, thinking I'd like to suppor… --- ## [Best approach for "elusive" car problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-for-elusive-car-problem/103908)
**Author:** [@jbrown70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbrown70)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2017, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-approach-for-elusive-car-problem/103908 "2017-05-17T12:51:18Z")
I have a car about 11 years old with 107K miles. Since last winter, it would intermittently and briefly make grinding noise on cold start ups. It does not happen on all cold start ups, and when it happens, it would las… --- ## [Do I have to change both Control arms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-change-both-control-arms/103980)
**Author:** [@Maryanne1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maryanne1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-to-change-both-control-arms/103980 "2017-05-16T12:06:40Z")
If I am replacing my passenger side lower control arm should I change the drivers side also?? --- ## [Why are my 1/2 sockets 12 point](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-1-2-sockets-12-point/103939)
**Author:** [@TheMidnightNarwhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheMidnightNarwhal)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-are-my-1-2-sockets-12-point/103939 "2017-05-16T02:32:58Z")
I just noticed in my tool set the 1/2 drive sockets are 12 points and the rest, 1/4 deep and normal, 3/8 normal are 6 point. Why exactly? --- ## [Tesla - Is now making a Solar Roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-is-now-making-a-solar-roof/103803)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-is-now-making-a-solar-roof/103803 "2017-05-16T01:34:30Z")
Not really car related, but it is a Car company. --- ## [How long until I'll have to buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-until-ill-have-to-buy-a-new-car/103878)
**Author:** [@kaydibee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaydibee)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-until-ill-have-to-buy-a-new-car/103878 "2017-05-15T23:40:54Z")
I have a Saturn 2006 that my mom gave me, which works fairly well. The wire harness went bad recently, so that was replaced and now the brakes work fine. But whenever I start the car it kind of "stutters," and I'm starti… --- ## [Seller won't give lien release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seller-wont-give-lien-release/103742)
**Author:** [@artside2004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artside2004)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seller-wont-give-lien-release/103742 "2017-05-15T19:49:21Z")
I bought a car from my Nephew. He lives in Oregon I live in Nevada. He put a lien on the car and I made monthly payments. I paid off the car and he sent me a bill off sale along with the title. The title doesn't have an… --- ## [Marauder value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marauder-value/103398)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marauder-value/103398 "2017-05-14T18:26:59Z")
neighbor has a marauder with bad rod end for sale. wants 4500. has 71k miles. whats a good price for it? hmm, new crank,rods, pistons. rotating assy cant cost that much? not a big fan of the “cobra” 4.6 motors. but I am … --- ## ['Discounted Cars Benefit Buyers, but May Spell Trouble for Industry'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discounted-cars-benefit-buyers-but-may-spell-trouble-for-industry/103854)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discounted-cars-benefit-buyers-but-may-spell-trouble-for-industry/103854 "2017-05-13T21:04:33Z")
boo hoo --- ## [Rental Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car/103832)
**Author:** [@Thornback](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thornback)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rental-car/103832 "2017-05-13T12:40:05Z")
I rented a car from a major company and the agent walked around the car with me and we looked inside to agree there was no damage. He then started the car up and showed me the gas gauge was indicating full. He said when … --- ## [Tires and Transmission update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-transmission-update/103635)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-and-transmission-update/103635 "2017-05-12T15:29:39Z")
For you regulars who so kindly have often helped me over the years.. Three year anniversary of owning the 2014 Camry last month. Original Michelin tires are down to 3/32 with lousy traction at only 28k miles. Even wi… --- ## [Saw an article](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-an-article/103764)
**Author:** [@kyccc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyccc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-an-article/103764 "2017-05-12T13:27:36Z")
on carcomplaints.com a man had the same issues as my daughters car. is from July 2002. said was answers there to fix her car. steers hard to left sometimes,radio sound goes out when put in gear and sometimes the seatbelt… --- ## [Lexus ES 350](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-350/103646)
**Author:** [@little-debbie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little-debbie)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-es-350/103646 "2017-05-10T21:15:06Z")
Thinking of buying a 2012 Lexus ES 350 with about 52,000 miles. I would appreciate insights from anyone with experience with this vehicle on its reliability, longevity, maintenance issues and costs, etc. We are consid… --- ## [Speed bumps and shock absorbers (a guy thing)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-bumps-and-shock-absorbers-a-guy-thing/103709)
**Author:** [@jlatorre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jlatorre)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/speed-bumps-and-shock-absorbers-a-guy-thing/103709 "2017-05-10T00:47:16Z")
Here's a question that Tom and Ray might have loved. Maybe it's a guy thing. A lot of the speed bumps in our town are segmented ... they don't go all the way across the road, but leave a gap so that one side of the car… --- ## [Buying a pickup in Puerto Rico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-pickup-in-puerto-rico/103530)
**Author:** [@xrlange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xrlange)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-pickup-in-puerto-rico/103530 "2017-05-10T00:23:27Z")
I live in California and drive a boring, reliable Toyota Corolla. I have really enjoyed not having to do much maintenance on my car. Now things are changing and I'm moving to Puerto Rico. It doesn't make sense to ship a … --- ## ["Peak" acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peak-acceleration/103631)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peak-acceleration/103631 "2017-05-09T16:16:26Z")
A couple weeks ago on YouTube John Cadogan made the statement "peak acceleration occurs at peak horsepower", referring to typical IC engines. I considered that ambiguous and not true in every situation, so I made a sligh… --- ## [This website has bcome the pits!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-website-has-bcome-the-pits/103518)
**Author:** [@johnbarry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnbarry)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-website-has-bcome-the-pits/103518 "2017-05-07T21:01:42Z")
I wonder who had the bright idea to change the design? The car drive reviews are nothing like the old and are VERY difficult to navigate around to find any info. --- ## [If you're in the market for a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-car/103583)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youre-in-the-market-for-a-car/103583 "2017-05-07T18:00:41Z")
...this one just might be available! :relaxed: --- ## [Steel building for an car garage!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steel-building-for-an-car-garage/103611)
**Author:** [@jeremycostella11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeremycostella11)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steel-building-for-an-car-garage/103611 "2017-05-06T21:24:38Z")
Hello everyone, I am here for some advice. I run a car workshop.My company is in a small place and I am expanding my business and I’m planning to construct a garage for the cars. I have heard of pre-engineered steel b… --- ## [Saudis changing tyres while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saudis-changing-tyres-while-driving/103613)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saudis-changing-tyres-while-driving/103613 "2017-05-05T22:56:10Z")
In the category of glory their guts but damn their judgment....:smiley: --- ## [Considering Buying a 2005 Subaru Forester with 225k Miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-with-225k-miles/103598)
**Author:** [@lehman.mc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lehman.mc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/considering-buying-a-2005-subaru-forester-with-225k-miles/103598 "2017-05-05T02:19:20Z")
My wife and I are looking at buying a used 2005 Subaru, but wanted to get some feedback first. The car does have a lot of mileage on it, but the seller is asking 2k for it if she sells it to a friend, and she'll ask for … --- ## [Bolt pattern?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-pattern/103478)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bolt-pattern/103478 "2017-05-04T14:24:11Z")
I removed some wheels from a mitsu gallant. 5x114.3 bolt pattern. 64.1mm bore, 15" dia. donor wheels are also 15" and 4.5" bolt pattern 67mm bore wheels will not fit over all 5 studs? don't see how its a caliper issue. … --- ## [Worst movie cars of all time? I vote Uncle Buck!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-movie-cars-of-all-time-i-vote-uncle-buck/103303)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worst-movie-cars-of-all-time-i-vote-uncle-buck/103303 "2017-05-04T04:22:00Z")
Anyone here have their idea of the worst movie cars of all time. My vote of course goes to Uncle Buck with his classic hoopty style car. See and I assume they probably made the car worse on purpose for the movi… --- ## [Adding a hitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-a-hitch/103510)
**Author:** [@Wolfpackfan1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wolfpackfan1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-a-hitch/103510 "2017-05-03T13:28:01Z")
2014 town and country. We want to add hitch, primarily for a bike rack (4 bikes). Loosely of rack I am looking at says 1 1/4 or 2 inch receiver. However, thinking ahead, maybe some other light towing. Like a load of m… --- ## [Shortage of Auto Mechanics Has Dealerships Taking Action](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shortage-of-auto-mechanics-has-dealerships-taking-action/103380)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shortage-of-auto-mechanics-has-dealerships-taking-action/103380 "2017-05-03T03:53:01Z")
Shortage of Auto Mechanics Has Dealerships Taking Action --- ## [2008 Impala Won't Shift Out of Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-wont-shift-out-of-park/86948)
**Author:** [@LemonSqueezed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LemonSqueezed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-impala-wont-shift-out-of-park/86948 "2017-05-02T06:27:52Z")
I have a 2008 Chevy Impala. I've owned it for 14 months and put about 12,000 miles on it in that time. It's had basic servicing (rotations, oil, oil filter, cabin filter, etc. changes). It hasn't given me problems---but … --- ## [Buyer beware!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-beware/101907)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buyer-beware/101907 "2017-05-01T21:36:12Z")
...these extended warranties were even more worthless than they usually are: :angry: --- ## [Are airbag inflators in older cars safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-airbag-inflators-in-older-cars-safe/103465)
**Author:** [@contestentry179](https://community.cartalk.com/u/contestentry179)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-airbag-inflators-in-older-cars-safe/103465 "2017-05-01T04:45:18Z")
I have a 1997 Honda Civic HX, which I purchased new. It has driver and passenger airbags, which have never deployed. At start-up, the airbag indicator light illuminates for six seconds, and then switches off, so the SRS … --- ## [I don't even know what to say about this rolling pile of junk!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-even-know-what-to-say-about-this-rolling-pile-of-junk/103409)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-dont-even-know-what-to-say-about-this-rolling-pile-of-junk/103409 "2017-04-30T18:07:39Z")
The sad fact is they probably spent lots of money to make it this way. I thought the suspension had some serious problem at first glance. It does have a problem but they made it that way on purpose. I mean it got stu… --- ## [Most efficient cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-efficient-cars/103331)
**Author:** [@jengiszekirovski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jengiszekirovski)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/most-efficient-cars/103331 "2017-04-29T19:18:11Z")
I'm just seeking some knowledge on cars that are more 'reliable' as I'm currently looking for a car after a bad experience with my recent car. My demands are; under 8k pricing, petrol efficient, model year to be 2007+, … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=206) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=208)