# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=276 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 277 --- ## [2006 VW Engine noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-engine-noise/86184)
**Author:** [@OldVWperson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldVWperson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-vw-engine-noise/86184 "2014-07-25T20:39:38Z")
I have a 2006 Jetta with 90,000 miles. There is a low level noise which my mechanic seems to think it is in the engine or transmission. From the drivers seat it seems to be on the passenger side of the car. The noise is … --- ## [Is it worth buying a 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer that needs a new engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-1985-jeep-grand-wagoneer-that-needs-a-new-engine/86194)
**Author:** [@JeepGalinPA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeepGalinPA)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2014, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-1985-jeep-grand-wagoneer-that-needs-a-new-engine/86194 "2014-07-25T02:53:54Z")
I'm a jeep fan, and looking at a buying a bigger car. This is for sale in my area. Anyone have experience with Grand Wagoneers? What do you think of this one? --- ## [Need Advice for Choosing a New Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-choosing-a-new-car/86193)
**Author:** [@Spinbutton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spinbutton)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2014, 11:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-for-choosing-a-new-car/86193 "2014-07-24T11:34:45Z")
Recently my husband suggested he sell his 2005 Ford Truck (the small variety they don't make anymore) and he take on my car (2005 Scion XB named TukTuk) and I should buy a new car. His truck is not so hot. It needs some … --- ## [What car to consider buying for my second vehicle? 2 kind of specific questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-consider-buying-for-my-second-vehicle-2-kind-of-specific-questions/86167)
**Author:** [@sulla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sulla)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-consider-buying-for-my-second-vehicle-2-kind-of-specific-questions/86167 "2014-07-23T13:46:48Z")
I need focus for buying my next vehicle! Please help this auto-newb! I have a paid-for 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab V8 with about 160K miles that is definitely showing it's age which I bought from a family member. That … --- ## [6 batteries in 7 years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-batteries-in-7-years/86145)
**Author:** [@Deana](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Deana)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/6-batteries-in-7-years/86145 "2014-07-23T06:51:03Z")
My 12 volt battery saga with my 2004 Prius began in 2007 and continued through 2014. I would hop in the little darling only to discover she was dead as an armadillo on the side of the road. For the next seven years, off… --- ## [2002 Mazda Protege repairs per Mechanix Files recommend in Florida](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-repairs-per-mechanix-files-recommend-in-florida/85938)
**Author:** [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-protege-repairs-per-mechanix-files-recommend-in-florida/85938 "2014-07-23T05:33:54Z")
My son is still driving his high mileage 2002 Mazda Protege. When he moved to Florida and summer came, the bad a/c became critical. And, he detected a radiator leak. So, he looked up on Cartalk mechanix files, and ch… --- ## [Reimbursement for private repair from GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reimbursement-for-private-repair-from-gm/86146)
**Author:** [@harpalong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harpalong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reimbursement-for-private-repair-from-gm/86146 "2014-07-22T22:07:17Z")
Has anyone done private repairs on their car during a recall (GM) when there were no parts yet available? Just wanted to see if anyone has had success doing this in the past. Any responses are welcome. --- ## [Covers That prevend Hail Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covers-that-prevend-hail-damage/86147)
**Author:** [@bartdekerf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bartdekerf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/covers-that-prevend-hail-damage/86147 "2014-07-22T17:56:09Z")
Hello, I am from BELGIUM - the last 2 years we have sometimes HAIL DAMAGES on CARS. 10 years ago we never suffered from Hail Storm. I was wondering if someone can give me an update which GOOD methods or covers there … --- ## [2002 Chevy Cavalier radio change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-cavalier-radio-change/86143)
**Author:** [@noclue9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noclue9)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevy-cavalier-radio-change/86143 "2014-07-22T16:27:47Z")
Hey everyone. I recently bought my daughter a 2002 Chevy Cavalier and as a birthday gift I was going to get her a new stereo where she can hook up her iphone to play the music. I called Future Shop, but they informed me … --- ## [2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Lost ALL POWER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-lost-all-power/85141)
**Author:** [@Big\_Gator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Big_Gator)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-c-max-hybrid-lost-all-power/85141 "2014-07-22T16:09:46Z")
We have a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid 5 door and for the FOURTH time, it had to be towed from our house BACK TO THE FORD Dealer b/c it doesn't have any power, nothing! No Lights, Can't start it, nothing! We drive it for whil… --- ## [ESC Danger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/esc-danger/86089)
**Author:** [@bstreet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstreet)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 9:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/esc-danger/86089 "2014-07-22T09:54:18Z")
Until I figured out what the ESC function was on my Kia Forte, it nearly caused me to be in several wrecks. ESC is the Electronic Stability Control. When it detects that you are in ice, snow, mud or anything which causes… --- ## [Auto financing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-financing/86121)
**Author:** [@CJ2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CJ2005)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 8:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-financing/86121 "2014-07-22T08:00:52Z")
I recently bought a car financed with a Auto FinanceCapital One, the dealer forgot to cash the check in time, so 3 months passed and they finally call me saying that they need to get the car back or finance it again thru… --- ## [Is it normal for a car to drive like this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-for-a-car-to-drive-like-this/86038)
**Author:** [@Toyota\_forever](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyota_forever)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-normal-for-a-car-to-drive-like-this/86038 "2014-07-22T01:33:49Z")
I recently took my little honda civic with a 1.8l v-tec a/t on a family trip loaded with 4 passengers.... And on the trip were some pretty steep mountains. Don't know the upgrade % I'm gonna go ahead and guess 6-15% but… --- ## [ZERO Response for CL Ad to sell truck-Any ideas welcome](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-response-for-cl-ad-to-sell-truck-any-ideas-welcome/86109)
**Author:** [@Kimbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimbo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2014, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-response-for-cl-ad-to-sell-truck-any-ideas-welcome/86109 "2014-07-22T01:17:04Z")
My Son-in-Law has an ad on CL, locally, and has had ZERO response. Ad has been online for more than a month. He doesn't need it any longer for work. Please, bear in mind I know nothing about trucks, so if I don't have en… --- ## [Robotic Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robotic-mechanic/86073)
**Author:** [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2014, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/robotic-mechanic/86073 "2014-07-21T21:21:18Z")
I can see some real issues with allowing HAL 9000 to get involved.................... A mechanic might end up picking up a bleached bone and whaling away......... :slight\_smile: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/06/18/au… --- ## [A classic VW Bug goes all electric](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-classic-vw-bug-goes-all-electric/86086)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-classic-vw-bug-goes-all-electric/86086 "2014-07-20T18:35:01Z")
Here you go. You can have a 59 VW Bug, all electric version for only $45,000, and I paid $500 for my gas version. Not sure where they are getting the old cars. Maybe from Mexico. Thought it was interesting anyway. … --- ## [The death of classic 30's-50's cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-classic-30s-50s-cars/85901)
**Author:** [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-death-of-classic-30s-50s-cars/85901 "2014-07-20T18:15:56Z")
Is it just me or does it seem cars from the 30's-50's are getting less and less popular. Not only are they rare in everyday life clearly, but even at large car shows they seem to be less common than the 60's muscle cars… --- ## [2015 Dodge Challenger SRT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-srt/85788)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2014, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-dodge-challenger-srt/85788 "2014-07-20T13:34:31Z")
Want one? It's supposed to have 707 HP from the 6.2L hemi called the Hellcat. Yikes! I bet it comes with launch control. Still, I wonder if you can put all that power on the road even with launch control. It even co… --- ## [Flickering lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-lights/86071)
**Author:** [@gmcgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmcgirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flickering-lights/86071 "2014-07-18T17:47:52Z")
My car recently just started to flicker its lights on and off continuously and won't stop unless I shut off the car but then once I turn it back on about two to three minutes latter it starts again. It only does this at … --- ## [How long can you keep gasoline fresh?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-you-keep-gasoline-fresh/86052)
**Author:** [@wesw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesw)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-can-you-keep-gasoline-fresh/86052 "2014-07-18T08:36:07Z")
if I wanted to store gasoline long term, and used ethanol free gas in a full, airtight container, with stabilizer added, how long would it stay good? --- ## [GTI - manual or DSG?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830)
**Author:** [@Tomtom123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomtom123)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2014, 7:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gti-manual-or-dsg/85830 "2014-07-18T07:51:17Z")
Hi- My girlfriend and I have decided to get a car and we've chosen to get a 2015 GTI, but we're not sure about the transmission. The pros and cons that we're hung on: We will be living on a hilly part of Brooklyn. Also… --- ## [Need help checking gas level in 2006 Malibu LT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-checking-gas-level-in-2006-malibu-lt/86045)
**Author:** [@dj\_brown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dj_brown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2014, 8:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-checking-gas-level-in-2006-malibu-lt/86045 "2014-07-17T08:32:36Z")
Hello, I have been dealing w/ a broken gas gauge for a while and have been monitoring my mileage and fill-ups and have been able to calculate my gas usage pretty well, however sometimes I may get a little lost on where… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Can you "Transfer" Registration in California?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-can-you-transfer-registration-in-california/86043)
**Author:** [@Toasty\_s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toasty_s)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2014, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solved-can-you-transfer-registration-in-california/86043 "2014-07-17T00:17:06Z")
I purchased a used car (2009 Ford Crown Victoria) from an individual. However the individual has a "dealer's license" and included the appropriate paperwork during the sale. It was a pretty informal and friendly transa… --- ## [Stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo/86004)
**Author:** [@rogercain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogercain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 8:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo/86004 "2014-07-16T08:29:52Z")
I have 2007 E150 I like to know if there is a power amp for the system and if there is where is it and its doing the same thing as the factory one it works when it wants to it shuts off when I hit the brake --- ## [120-Watts EACH cigarette lighter? 2009 Camry Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/120-watts-each-cigarette-lighter-2009-camry-hybrid/86001)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/120-watts-each-cigarette-lighter-2009-camry-hybrid/86001 "2014-07-15T18:06:46Z")
Each cigarette lighter-type outlet reads "120 Watts". One is below the radio inside the compartment covered by a door. The other is in the center console to the rear of the shift lever. Or are both cigarette lighter ou… --- ## [Oxygen Sensors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/85941)
**Author:** [@DollyBlossom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DollyBlossom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensors/85941 "2014-07-15T07:43:43Z")
I have a 2002 Toyota Rav 4 which I bought new. It has 43K miles and has been wll cared for. Two of the oxygen sensors have gone bad (I'm told there are 4?) and the cost to replace will be high. This is not a new occu… --- ## [Use for old gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-for-old-gas/85987)
**Author:** [@hgg8993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hgg8993)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-for-old-gas/85987 "2014-07-14T02:54:35Z")
I own a gas powered portable generator that recently needed some work to the carburetor to get it running (soaking, cleaning and replacement of a part). The repair shop said to only use premium grade (i.e. high octane) … --- ## [Have you ever been scammed for a vehicle repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-scammed-for-a-vehicle-repair/85931)
**Author:** [@sgtrock21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sgtrock21)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-you-ever-been-scammed-for-a-vehicle-repair/85931 "2014-07-13T21:02:49Z")
I'm hoping for confirmed scams but very suspect scams could generate interesting comments from the many professionals. I fear that dealership scams could overwhelm the forum but I would still be interested in a few. --- ## [One more reason to admire Tesla!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-reason-to-admire-tesla/85981)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-more-reason-to-admire-tesla/85981 "2014-07-13T20:15:32Z")
"Tesla has risen to the top" among companies known for creating veteran-friendly workplaces, says Ted Daywalt, president & CEO of VetJobs. Five percent of Tesla's workforce is already composed of US military veteran… --- ## [Cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk/85983)
**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2014, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cartalk/85983 "2014-07-13T19:31:33Z")
ok guy I know this is cartalk but I have a household computer question I have a chrome book the touchpad don't work anymore. everyone telling me I can use a regular mouse. the problem is I have two old mouse from a coup… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=275) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=277)