# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=29 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [Happy independence day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-independence-day/195291)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-independence-day/195291 "2024-07-07T02:05:07Z")
--- ## [Is "Going for a ride" still a common family entertainment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-going-for-a-ride-still-a-common-family-entertainment/195273)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-going-for-a-ride-still-a-common-family-entertainment/195273 "2024-07-07T00:47:43Z")
Our family used to do that most every weekend, for years. But we stopped all unnecessary trips about 10 years ago, mostly due to the rising price of gasoline, and to a lesser extent, the cost of repairing and maintainin… --- ## [80% discount on brand-new SUVs!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80-discount-on-brand-new-suvs/195296)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80-discount-on-brand-new-suvs/195296 "2024-07-05T18:01:25Z")
That’s the good news. The bad news is that the hugely-discounted vehicles are Fiskers, which will not have technical support from the bankrupt manufacturer. --- ## [The new Kenworth SuperTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-kenworth-supertruck/195119)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-kenworth-supertruck/195119 "2024-07-05T16:51:03Z")
… is a good example of what advanced engineering can accomplish. This diesel-hybrid Tractor achieves fuel mileage equivalent to an American sedan of the '60s/'70s. --- ## [Fire-up the Tucker!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fire-up-the-tucker/195293)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fire-up-the-tucker/195293 "2024-07-05T04:37:50Z")
The last Tucker engine is fired-up for the first time in over 70 years. --- ## [Dave Sattem, 77, dies in accident just after winning drag race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-sattem-77-dies-in-accident-just-after-winning-drag-race/195295)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-sattem-77-dies-in-accident-just-after-winning-drag-race/195295 "2024-07-05T00:03:58Z")
--- ## [The use of or even the need for a Socketed Speed Wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-use-of-or-even-the-need-for-a-socketed-speed-wrench/195285)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-use-of-or-even-the-need-for-a-socketed-speed-wrench/195285 "2024-07-04T16:50:45Z")
Some members have often questioned the use of or even the need for a Socket Speed Wrench… These guys are certainly putting theirs to good use… But back to Cars… I imagine that “Q” had to use a Speed W… --- ## [Calif classic cars: Is "classic" status an emissions testing loophole?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-classic-cars-is-classic-status-an-emissions-testing-loophole/195274)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-classic-cars-is-classic-status-an-emissions-testing-loophole/195274 "2024-07-03T23:09:39Z")
Someone recently told me they are able to bypass Calif emissions testing requirements on their 25 year old car by applying for “classic” status. Is this actually possible? Or is it an impractical scam, like regist… --- ## [Drag Racing Injury](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drag-racing-injury/195256)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drag-racing-injury/195256 "2024-07-03T22:34:28Z")
About a week ago funny car legend John Force was severely injured when his car’s engine exploded as he crossed the finishing line. The race was in Virginia. I learned about it last night while I was watching a recording … --- ## [I made something simple difficult](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-something-simple-difficult/195240)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-made-something-simple-difficult/195240 "2024-07-03T17:13:43Z")
This is my first vehicle with the Hands Free rear hatch opening . I saw it work when buying this Subaru Outback . I kept failing to do it all the time . I would hold my hand in front of the emblem and sometimes it woul… --- ## [Which new vehicles are the least-reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-new-vehicles-are-the-least-reliable/194755)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-new-vehicles-are-the-least-reliable/194755 "2024-07-03T13:31:09Z")
The worst on this guy’s list–Hyundai/Kia–probably won’t surprise many forum members. Nor would the runners-up for worst–Range Rover and Jaguar F-Pace. But, some of the others on his list might surprise some people. Al… --- ## [Would you pay $38,000 for a well-restored 1977 Triumph TR7?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-pay-38-000-for-a-well-restored-1977-triumph-tr7/194863)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-pay-38-000-for-a-well-restored-1977-triumph-tr7/194863 "2024-07-02T19:59:42Z")
I wouldn’t, but somebody did. --- ## [My license plates over the years](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-license-plates-over-the-years/195209)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-license-plates-over-the-years/195209 "2024-07-02T18:09:54Z")
Going to get rid of them, any one else save plates for apparently no value? IL motercycle plate never used! --- ## [Growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts through "relay attacks"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growing-risk-of-keyless-vehicle-thefts-through-relay-attacks/194918)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/growing-risk-of-keyless-vehicle-thefts-through-relay-attacks/194918 "2024-07-02T17:45:46Z")
--- ## [A shot in the arm for Rivian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-shot-in-the-arm-for-rivian/195232)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-shot-in-the-arm-for-rivian/195232 "2024-07-02T12:18:32Z")
Over the past couple of months, I’ve seen a sizable increase in the number of Rivian pickups and SUVs in my area. Apparently, VW also sees potential for this company. --- ## [Will sanding a car to remove dents harm it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-sanding-a-car-to-remove-dents-harm-it/195245)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-sanding-a-car-to-remove-dents-harm-it/195245 "2024-07-01T23:20:40Z")
Hello everyone! So the body shop recommended sanding the areas where the dents happened by a falling tree branches. If I’m not mistaken, sanding will remove the car’s factory materials. Won’t this devalue the car? … --- ## [She would not know all of that. No one would](https://community.cartalk.com/t/she-would-not-know-all-of-that-no-one-would/195214)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/she-would-not-know-all-of-that-no-one-would/195214 "2024-07-01T15:00:03Z")
--- ## [Is this seat safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-seat-safe/195247)
**Author:** [@alen323676543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alen323676543)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-seat-safe/195247 "2024-06-30T18:40:13Z")
I’m buying a new car. It has sport seat with integrated headrest. It is comfortable for both me and my wife, however the seat is a bit high for her. Does this seat look safe in a case of accident? The heigth is obvious… --- ## [Railroad lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-lights/194984)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/railroad-lights/194984 "2024-06-30T12:59:30Z")
Today, I went back to the place where I unintentionally hit down and destroyed a railroad gate which put 10 instant points on my driving license, one point shy of having my driver taken away from me, in 2017 or 2018. … --- ## [Worker standing beneath escapes being crushed by falling car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worker-standing-beneath-escapes-being-crushed-by-falling-car/195244)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/worker-standing-beneath-escapes-being-crushed-by-falling-car/195244 "2024-06-29T21:30:26Z")
What failed? (Mute is your friend.) --- ## [Definitely not your father's Valiant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-not-your-fathers-valiant/195228)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definitely-not-your-fathers-valiant/195228 "2024-06-26T19:12:54Z")
The next Aston-Martin: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a61206692/aston-martin-valiant-revealed/ --- ## [My daughter's Tesla model Y](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-daughters-tesla-model-y/195178)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-daughters-tesla-model-y/195178 "2024-06-26T02:40:07Z")
My daughter picked up her Tesla Model Y on Saturday. When she got home from the dealer I checked the car for fit and finish. I was impressed. The paint job was perfect, the panel gaps were even and commendably small. In… --- ## [Apparently, a dealer could sell your car without your consent when you take it in for repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apparently-a-dealer-could-sell-your-car-without-your-consent-when-you-take-it-in-for-repair/195207)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/apparently-a-dealer-could-sell-your-car-without-your-consent-when-you-take-it-in-for-repair/195207 "2024-06-25T12:05:38Z")
--- ## [What is your opinion on people buying very old expensive brand vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-people-buying-very-old-expensive-brand-vehicles/195170)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-opinion-on-people-buying-very-old-expensive-brand-vehicles/195170 "2024-06-25T11:21:10Z")
Hello CarTalk. What do you think of people who buy very old and expensive car brands? When I first migrated to the United states, I lived in a community of poor people and my neighbors mostly owned 15-20 year old to… --- ## [Can you go around a vehicle making a left turn by using the shoulder of the road?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-go-around-a-vehicle-making-a-left-turn-by-using-the-shoulder-of-the-road/195195)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-go-around-a-vehicle-making-a-left-turn-by-using-the-shoulder-of-the-road/195195 "2024-06-25T05:12:10Z")
Sorry, guys, I had recently deleted my thread on this matter as I thought I had found the answer elsewhere. But sadly, this seems to be an ongoing issue. My understanding of the road rules concerning this matter is th… --- ## [Volvo UK decides to continue selling its station-wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-uk-decides-to-continue-selling-its-station-wagon/195225)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-uk-decides-to-continue-selling-its-station-wagon/195225 "2024-06-24T23:25:43Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/volvo-reverses-decision-to-dump-classic-estates/ar-BB1oHWWr?item=flightsprg-tipsubsc-v1a --- ## [Tesla model X buying advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x-buying-advice/194823)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x-buying-advice/194823 "2024-06-24T18:06:02Z")
Hi everyone My daughter has decided that when the lease on her 2020 Acura MDX ends in June shes going to buy a used Tesla Model X. Are there any model years to avoid? I’ll be performing a PPI on whatever she finds. --- ## [No more chrome plated hardware](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-chrome-plated-hardware/195148)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-more-chrome-plated-hardware/195148 "2024-06-24T16:01:28Z")
Stellantis announced that they are phasing out chromium plated hardware on all models. The AP article I read didn’t say when it will take place, but in the next few years, as soon as they have replacements. Certainly the… --- ## [5 Common & Irritating Driving Mistakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-common-irritating-driving-mistakes/195130)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/5-common-irritating-driving-mistakes/195130 "2024-06-21T18:31:03Z")
I think that most of us are fully aware of these bad driving behaviors–including those who fail to drive at the prevailing speed on a highway–but it’s always good to be reminded about these annoying and dangerous practic… --- ## [One advantage of old technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-advantage-of-old-technology/195179)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-advantage-of-old-technology/195179 "2024-06-19T18:45:42Z")
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