# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=296 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 297 --- ## [Hood Mis-aligned, but only on right driver's side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-mis-aligned-but-only-on-right-drivers-side/82920)
**Author:** [@Jeannep17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeannep17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2014, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hood-mis-aligned-but-only-on-right-drivers-side/82920 "2014-01-02T01:46:48Z")
I have a 2011 Nissan and the hood has a 1/2 inch + gap one side but not the other. Vehicle still looks brand new, though it's a former Hertz rental. Read somewhere that the rubber stoppers on the hood could not be ba… --- ## [Is the Car I Seek a Unicorn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-i-seek-a-unicorn/82836)
**Author:** [@AlysonNC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlysonNC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-car-i-seek-a-unicorn/82836 "2014-01-01T22:22:25Z")
Hello. I have been trying to research a new vehicle, but I think the car I'm seeking is a unicorn. Meaning, it doesn't exist. I am hoping to find a compact SUV or crossover with 4 wheel or all wheel drive option and a… --- ## [Vehicle Starting by itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-starting-by-itself/82504)
**Author:** [@kitten](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kitten)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-starting-by-itself/82504 "2014-01-01T22:13:35Z")
I own a 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup (3500). One day it started by itself while parked outside in the driveway. It drove into one of my other pickups and pushed it into my side by side. It finally pushed both aside and was h… --- ## [Cold start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start/82922)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2014, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-start/82922 "2014-01-01T05:11:01Z")
96 dodge intrepid, 3.5. Few yrs back kid flooded it at -10f. I changed wet plugs and it started. Ran ok for 10miN, idled fine .n than I drove it 10 miles and it would not idle. I was 150mi from home and kept going. Car r… --- ## [Need advice on buying a station wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-buying-a-station-wagon/82880)
**Author:** [@millerjtm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/millerjtm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-buying-a-station-wagon/82880 "2013-12-31T19:33:40Z")
I have a 4-yr old Prius that's good on the gas mileage, but I'm becoming more and more concerned about not having good visibility in the rear. Also, the back seat is cramped, even for three slender adults. And since movi… --- ## [Buying a car in California to drive cross-country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-in-california-to-drive-cross-country/82884)
**Author:** [@crookedlawyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crookedlawyer)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-in-california-to-drive-cross-country/82884 "2013-12-31T12:02:16Z")
Exhaustive internet research has (as usual) left me confused. I am a U.S. government employee currently posted overseas, but not military. My parents have just moved from NJ to FL, so I am in the process of changing my… --- ## [If a car runs off the road and ends upside down on your property can you refuse its removal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-a-car-runs-off-the-road-and-ends-upside-down-on-your-property-can-you-refuse-its-removal/82868)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-a-car-runs-off-the-road-and-ends-upside-down-on-your-property-can-you-refuse-its-removal/82868 "2013-12-30T16:47:42Z")
More of a law question, however, If a car driven by someone you have no connection to is going down the road at a high rate of speed, spins out, flips, ends up upside down on your private property causing damage to your… --- ## [How does a car's heater work? (specifically a 2013 Kia Sportage)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-cars-heater-work-specifically-a-2013-kia-sportage/82831)
**Author:** [@Legolad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Legolad)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-a-cars-heater-work-specifically-a-2013-kia-sportage/82831 "2013-12-30T01:24:58Z")
Hey folks, I'm trying to settle an argument about car heaters in general, but also specifically in a 2013 Kia Sportage. My husband has this habit of cranking the fan and the temperature control to high as soon as he s… --- ## [So I heard a car backfire today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-i-heard-a-car-backfire-today/82758)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-i-heard-a-car-backfire-today/82758 "2013-12-27T21:59:07Z")
I was at kroger today and a mid 70's grand marquis was there, it was in great shape for its age and was being driven by a guy in his 40's. Its a shame because it was nice looking and it was out in the salt and muck..... … --- ## [Windows shot out? Or other cause?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-shot-out-or-other-cause/82760)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windows-shot-out-or-other-cause/82760 "2013-12-27T03:13:17Z")
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/drivers-car-window-shatters-on-e-470-similar-to-smashed-windows-on-3-moving-cars-in-jeffco-in-nov "Since July 24, the sheriff's office has received three reports from cit… --- ## [Why does the Prius make so many people angry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-prius-make-so-many-people-angry/82682)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-the-prius-make-so-many-people-angry/82682 "2013-12-26T11:01:48Z")
As some of you know I Leased a Prius, I love the car, best car I ever owned. So many people have so much hate for them and I believe it elicits the strongest emotional response to any vehicle ever made. I find this am… --- ## [Trabant P601](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trabant-p601/82782)
**Author:** [@my2cents](https://community.cartalk.com/u/my2cents)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 9:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trabant-p601/82782 "2013-12-26T09:20:27Z")
A Trabant P601 is on display at our local mall. The car was manufactured in East Germany and apparently was the East German equivalent to the VW Beetle.. Interestingly it came with a 2 cycle engine (well into the 80s).… --- ## [Car battery question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-question/82834)
**Author:** [@bcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-question/82834 "2013-12-26T04:11:29Z")
so i have this sprinter cargo van and i can't find the car battery, but i found a car battery inside the actual vehicle with a wire going towards the engine,...... its a 2012 and the car starts up but its starting to hes… --- ## [Crossover SUV for Maine Winters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossover-suv-for-maine-winters/82744)
**Author:** [@Willard\_Whyte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Willard_Whyte)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crossover-suv-for-maine-winters/82744 "2013-12-26T03:34:31Z")
My wife and I are moving from New Jersey to Maine and are looking to purchase a used crossover SUV. We'll be based in the Portland, ME area, but my wife's new job will require her to drive distances up to one hour from d… --- ## [Christmas Greetings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/christmas-greetings/82823)
**Author:** [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/christmas-greetings/82823 "2013-12-26T03:28:22Z")
This has been a difficult year for some of us with Mother Nature giving us Tornados, Floods, Bizzards, and Fires. Our family is grateful for good health well being and have enjoyed the year in spite of so many changes. … --- ## [So, who has the coolest car name?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-who-has-the-coolest-car-name/82675)
**Author:** [@meaneyedcatz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meaneyedcatz)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/so-who-has-the-coolest-car-name/82675 "2013-12-25T21:41:50Z")
The other day I passed through a one horse town in IL and the local body shop has an old Dodge Power Wagon sitting there. I always thought that was one of the coolest car names badged. So my thought was, Power Wagon, Mer… --- ## [Is it possible to rotate the front tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-rotate-the-front-tires/82810)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2013, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-rotate-the-front-tires/82810 "2013-12-25T21:23:56Z")
Car is a 2000 Corolla CE with 4-spd auto. Is it possible to rotate one side of the front tire while the car is jacked up? How about if it is in neutral with the parking brake on? --- ## [Lying liars and their lying lies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lying-liars-and-their-lying-lies/82773)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2013, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lying-liars-and-their-lying-lies/82773 "2013-12-25T05:29:26Z")
I just read a post (not on this website) that reminded me of a story. Some time back, I encountered a post criticizing the handling of a complaint by the company I worked for. I was able to track down the complaint an… --- ## [Auto X Prize](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-x-prize/82791)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-x-prize/82791 "2013-12-24T16:38:04Z")
Just saw this article about one of the cars built for the Auto X Prize competition. Last month I read the book mentioned in the article, and this car and its builders feature largely in the book. It's a short but enterta… --- ## [Why this car show records until 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-this-car-show-records-until-2012/82792)
**Author:** [@austin316](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austin316)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2013, 10:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-this-car-show-records-until-2012/82792 "2013-12-24T10:11:51Z")
Hi, I want to buy this Hummer H3 2007 with 75K for $16,503, But autocheck shows an absolete information. Here is the car http://www.autocentersnissan.com/used/HUMMER/2007-HUMMER-H3+SUV-df493b500a0a00020b2a5208a86039d… --- ## [Engineers back in charge at GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engineers-back-in-charge-at-gm/82624)
**Author:** [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 5:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engineers-back-in-charge-at-gm/82624 "2013-12-23T05:24:46Z")
Finally, someone with actual engineering experience instead of bean counters: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/11/business/gm-names-first-female-chief-executive.html?hp --- ## [Timing belt - only 10,000 miles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-only-10-000-miles/82752)
**Author:** [@Bry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bry)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-only-10-000-miles/82752 "2013-12-21T11:59:28Z")
I changed my timing belt on my Honda Pilot earlier this year. I know that it is necessary to change timing belts on Hondas as recommended as it could lead to sever engine damage if it breaks. Now, after 9,000 miles on a … --- ## [What to buy: regular car vs. hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-regular-car-vs-hybrid/82736)
**Author:** [@busstoppest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busstoppest)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-buy-regular-car-vs-hybrid/82736 "2013-12-21T00:20:30Z")
I am in the running for a new car but can't decide whether to go with a regular car or a hybrid. I am a 44 y/o and have been driving compacts - mostly Honda Civics - my whole life. They are great cars, but I'm at that … --- ## [AWD vs FWD hatchback/crossover for pulling teardrop camping trailer over rough terrain or snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-fwd-hatchback-crossover-for-pulling-teardrop-camping-trailer-over-rough-terrain-or-snow/82737)
**Author:** [@isa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/isa)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/awd-vs-fwd-hatchback-crossover-for-pulling-teardrop-camping-trailer-over-rough-terrain-or-snow/82737 "2013-12-20T20:49:22Z")
I'm looking to purchase a new or used hatchback or crossover that I plan to use on a cross-country camping trip. I haven't yet purchased the trailer, but we're looking at teardrop style trailers that have enough room to … --- ## [Buying a used car - 2008 Passat wagon with 81k or 2011 Volvo V50 with 109K - same price, which one?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-2008-passat-wagon-with-81k-or-2011-volvo-v50-with-109k-same-price-which-one/82710)
**Author:** [@HSO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HSO)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-2008-passat-wagon-with-81k-or-2011-volvo-v50-with-109k-same-price-which-one/82710 "2013-12-20T14:12:06Z")
I am looking at a 2008 VW Passat Komfort Wagon (4 cylnder) with 81k for $11.5 or a 2011 Volvo V50 (5 cylnder) with 109K for $11k. Both are in very good shape inside and out and drive very well and both have clean car fa… --- ## [How beneficial are the high tech systems on cars in the long run?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-beneficial-are-the-high-tech-systems-on-cars-in-the-long-run/82639)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-beneficial-are-the-high-tech-systems-on-cars-in-the-long-run/82639 "2013-12-19T21:47:20Z")
This crash indicates how a professional pilot and the rest of the crew apparently couldn't recognize and take over control of the plan when the computer was unable to plot a good glide path http://news.yahoo.com/asiana… --- ## [Are used cars over-priced?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-used-cars-over-priced/82709)
**Author:** [@Dog\_Father](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dog_Father)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-used-cars-over-priced/82709 "2013-12-19T06:35:53Z")
To me they are. I am looking for basic transportation. Like a basic Toyota Corolla, with just a/c. No power windows or locks, or any other silly options. That means a model 1832 Corolla. They were on sale new in ads, sta… --- ## [Has anyone else been panhandled at a gas station?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-else-been-panhandled-at-a-gas-station/82699)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-else-been-panhandled-at-a-gas-station/82699 "2013-12-19T05:05:35Z")
Not necessarily by a homeless bum type, but by other car owners? This happened to me yesterday. An older man (70s) came up to me after I filled up at a station off of I-71 in Northern KY. He said "can you help me?" sh… --- ## [Vehicle overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-overheating/82725)
**Author:** [@silverado\_99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/silverado_99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-overheating/82725 "2013-12-19T04:32:41Z")
I was just curious as to what most people do when their vehicle overheats. I know that when your vehicle overheats you should pull over, shut vehicle off and wait for vehicle to cool but what should you do after that. On… --- ## [Transporting my car interstate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-my-car-interstate/82715)
**Author:** [@Tia\_Jazzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tia_Jazzy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-my-car-interstate/82715 "2013-12-18T21:55:11Z")
If I have my 2000 S40 Volvo hauled by a reputable company is this safe for the car? Thank you in advance for replying. Love Car Talk I can count on good advice and great laughs. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=295) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=297)