# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=34 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 35 --- ## [Ideas to reduce the price of car repairs?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-reduce-the-price-of-car-repairs/194582)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ideas-to-reduce-the-price-of-car-repairs/194582 "2024-04-07T21:15:06Z")
“Several factors are pushing costs up: heavier, more complex vehicles, new materials and manufacturing methods, a worsening dearth of talented technicians and pandemic-induced supply shortages.” There’s not much that … --- ## [You cannot go over the speed limit to pass another vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cannot-go-over-the-speed-limit-to-pass-another-vehicle/194529)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-cannot-go-over-the-speed-limit-to-pass-another-vehicle/194529 "2024-04-07T20:25:29Z")
When it comes to the rules of the road, things can be a bit sketchy and mind boggling. In this discussion, I’d like to hear from experienced drivers on the subject of “overtaking “ The illustration above shows when it… --- ## [Must be getting senile, gas pump confusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-getting-senile-gas-pump-confusion/194405)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/must-be-getting-senile-gas-pump-confusion/194405 "2024-04-06T15:18:20Z")
Thought the yellow handle was for yellow buttons. Nope green handle for 87 octane. --- ## [Status of America's Classic Car Magazines?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/status-of-americas-classic-car-magazines/194642)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 7:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/status-of-americas-classic-car-magazines/194642 "2024-04-06T07:12:51Z")
I noticed the latest issue of Hot Rod magazine surprisingly wasn’t for April or May. It was for “Spring”. I believe it was published monthly since 1948 until now. It appears the frequency of publication has changed f… --- ## [‘“Women Behind the Wheel”’ explains how cars became a gendered technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-behind-the-wheel-explains-how-cars-became-a-gendered-technology/194637)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/women-behind-the-wheel-explains-how-cars-became-a-gendered-technology/194637 "2024-04-05T20:38:03Z")
Some woman wrote a history of women in cars. Terry Gross interviewed her for ‘Fresh air’ https://www.npr.org/2024/03/28/1241321758/women-behind-the-wheel-nancy-nichols-car-culture --- ## [Hyundai offers free anti theft software at Denver's football stadium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-offers-free-anti-theft-software-at-denvers-football-stadium/194663)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-offers-free-anti-theft-software-at-denvers-football-stadium/194663 "2024-04-05T14:17:33Z")
--- ## [Consumer Reports 10 Best Vehicles for 2024](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-10-best-vehicles-for-2024/194452)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/consumer-reports-10-best-vehicles-for-2024/194452 "2024-04-04T14:30:15Z")
Subaru Forester, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Maverick/Maverick Hybrid, Tesla Model Y, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda3, Toyota Prius / Prius Prime, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime, BMW X5 / X5 PHEV. For those seeking… --- ## [Bargains are still out there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargains-are-still-out-there/194626)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bargains-are-still-out-there/194626 "2024-04-02T15:07:43Z")
… for people who want a “basic” car with low odometer miles. A guy in Florida, with a limited budget, was able to buy this 1965 Studebaker–with only 34k miles on the odometer–for $1,900. He has been using it as his dai… --- ## [Friend said her old woman friend's 2004 Chrysler, 50k miles, has difficulty going into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-said-her-old-woman-friends-2004-chrysler-50k-miles-has-difficulty-going-into-reverse/194606)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-said-her-old-woman-friends-2004-chrysler-50k-miles-has-difficulty-going-into-reverse/194606 "2024-04-02T13:37:56Z")
I recommended transmission fluid change. Could it be a shifter linkage issue? Thank you. --- ## [New car prices up 29% over past 4 years, compared to inflation's 23%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-prices-up-29-over-past-4-years-compared-to-inflations-23/194628)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-prices-up-29-over-past-4-years-compared-to-inflations-23/194628 "2024-04-01T19:51:55Z")
The good news, new car prices aren’t rising way more than inflation. Used car prices remain a bit of a problem though. “New car prices are up 29% since March 2020 and used car prices up 34%, both outpacing overall in… --- ## [New Battery from the inventor of the Lithium battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-from-the-inventor-of-the-lithium-battery/194635)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-from-the-inventor-of-the-lithium-battery/194635 "2024-03-30T17:17:04Z")
This could be a game changer in battery technology. 94-Year Old Lithium-Lon Battery Inventor Unveils New Ultra-Efficient Glass Battery (sci-nature.vip) --- ## [Self-driving cars that repossess themselves!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-cars-that-repossess-themselves/194631)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/self-driving-cars-that-repossess-themselves/194631 "2024-03-28T17:19:16Z")
‘LA Cucaracha’ on cars that repossess themselves. --- ## [Would a 30 year rolling date be better for smog testing exemption?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-30-year-rolling-date-be-better-for-smog-testing-exemption/194616)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-a-30-year-rolling-date-be-better-for-smog-testing-exemption/194616 "2024-03-28T01:42:53Z")
Calif exempts some cars from smog testing, 1976 model years & older are exempt. The age of the car limit changes each year in other words. In 2016 2006 it was all cars 30 years old and older were exempt. Now it is … --- ## [When did car radios become standard equipment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-car-radios-become-standard-equipment/194590)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-did-car-radios-become-standard-equipment/194590 "2024-03-27T21:10:47Z")
I’ve been listening to some old-time-radio podcasts, Dragnet, Superman & the like, I believe originally broadcast in the 1930’s & 40’s. I got to thinking back in those days a car radio would be especially valuable to t… --- ## [New EV Rules Announced for USA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ev-rules-announced-for-usa/194589)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-ev-rules-announced-for-usa/194589 "2024-03-27T02:35:47Z")
The majority of all new vehicles must be electric by 2032. --- ## [The most dangerous roads in the US](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-the-us/194451)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-most-dangerous-roads-in-the-us/194451 "2024-03-27T01:24:50Z")
… for what it’s worth… Worldwide… https://wanderwisdom.com/road-trips/10-Most-Dangerous-Roads-in-the-World --- ## [What would you do if the price of the Gasoline went up while you were waiting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-price-of-the-gasoline-went-up-while-you-were-waiting/194550)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-the-price-of-the-gasoline-went-up-while-you-were-waiting/194550 "2024-03-27T00:28:11Z")
What would you do if the price of the Gasoline went up while you were waiting for your turn at the pump? Today (Sunday morning…) the wife and I went early to Costco at 9:30 AM to get gas and a good parking space; they o… --- ## [The Studebaker-Porsche connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-studebaker-porsche-connection/194605)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-studebaker-porsche-connection/194605 "2024-03-26T20:04:50Z")
In the early '50s, Studebaker commissioned Porsche to engineer a new car for them. The design went through a few iterations, but the final one was a front-engine RWD unibody sedan, powered by a revolutionary 120 degree … --- ## [Car wash boom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-boom/194498)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-boom/194498 "2024-03-26T17:46:45Z")
I haven’t noticed. People aren’t washing their own. --- ## [Driver flees Lexus RX350 emergency vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-flees-lexus-rx350-emergency-vehicle/194595)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-flees-lexus-rx350-emergency-vehicle/194595 "2024-03-24T04:59:07Z")
Transporting blood platelets emergently westbound to a trauma hospital for a “patient hemorrhaging in the OR”, I approach a double intersection. (Two lanes northbound, broad grassy median, two lanes southbound.) Traffic… --- ## [Counterfeit car parts on ebay](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-car-parts-on-ebay/194602)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/counterfeit-car-parts-on-ebay/194602 "2024-03-25T22:47:51Z")
--- ## [Purge valve failure analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-valve-failure-analysis/194594)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/purge-valve-failure-analysis/194594 "2024-03-25T18:04:23Z")
If you’ve been around this site, you know I like to delve into the cause of failures. If that does not interest you, now is the time to bail out… So I had a purge valve I replaced with a genuine GM OEM valve. I found ou… --- ## [Simple oil change turns into co$tly disaster for Oklahoma woman](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-oil-change-turns-into-co-tly-disaster-for-oklahoma-woman/194528)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/simple-oil-change-turns-into-co-tly-disaster-for-oklahoma-woman/194528 "2024-03-24T13:20:51Z")
--- ## [Cautionary advice from car rental agency](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cautionary-advice-from-car-rental-agency/194541)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cautionary-advice-from-car-rental-agency/194541 "2024-03-23T16:06:52Z")
Traveling for work this week and flew into Oakland CA. While picking up a rental car I was given the option of returning the car with a full tank or paying the fee for them to fill. I chose to fill the car myself and tur… --- ## [NY added 24 cameras on these routes. Stay alerted!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-added-24-cameras-on-these-routes-stay-alerted/194583)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ny-added-24-cameras-on-these-routes-stay-alerted/194583 "2024-03-21T13:15:44Z")
More cameras, guys, and more dents to your wallets. --- ## [Newest scam by dealers, no haggle pricing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-scam-by-dealers-no-haggle-pricing/194428)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-scam-by-dealers-no-haggle-pricing/194428 "2024-03-20T23:06:15Z")
Last weekend I was asked by my daughter to check out a vehicle that one of her friends was buying. It was a used car at a “no haggle” dealer. I couldn’t find any obvious faults, all monitors complete, no stored faults,… --- ## [If you rent a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-rent-a-car/194574)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-rent-a-car/194574 "2024-03-20T19:17:13Z")
… don’t return it “early”, or you may wind-up being charged more. --- ## [Where can I find these fender trims for my 87 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-can-i-find-these-fender-trims-for-my-87-ford-ranger/194551 "2024-03-19T15:18:00Z")
I was wondering where I can find these fender trims. Most of the trims I see like this are for 1989 Rangers and above. This image shows a 87 Ranger with the trims. I was wondering where I can find those trims that would … --- ## [Any 3-wheeled cars sold in USA?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-3-wheeled-cars-sold-in-usa/194557)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-3-wheeled-cars-sold-in-usa/194557 "2024-03-19T15:12:11Z")
Got to wondering if there’s ever been any 3-wheeled cars sold in the USA? I don’t recall ever seeing one. If you purchased a 3-wheeler made elsewhere, would you be allowed to register it for use in the USA? --- ## [The customer who pays the least, often pays the most](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-who-pays-the-least-often-pays-the-most/194524)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-customer-who-pays-the-least-often-pays-the-most/194524 "2024-03-19T01:48:37Z")
Ray used to say something to this effect on the radio program; i.e. shop customers who prefer the shop take the quick-fix, inexpensive repair route often end up paying more than the customer’s who follow the shop’s “do … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=33) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=35)