# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=355 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 356 --- ## [Has a repair shop ever outright lied to you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-a-repair-shop-ever-outright-lied-to-you/72400)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-a-repair-shop-ever-outright-lied-to-you/72400 "2012-05-18T14:46:38Z")
In Tom and Ray's newspaper column this week, one reader writes that their VW sprang a leak, and in doing the repair to the cooling system, the repair shop broke the air conditioner, and then they broke something in the … --- ## [Baltimore Grand Prix - Really?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baltimore-grand-prix-really/72382)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/baltimore-grand-prix-really/72382 "2012-05-18T04:48:55Z")
We're on our third management team for the Labor Day Grand Prix in Baltimore. The second management group fell apart recently, and the new group has two local managers and Michael Andretti. Andretti Sports Marketing is… --- ## [How about honest repair shop experiences now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-honest-repair-shop-experiences-now/72459)
**Author:** [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-about-honest-repair-shop-experiences-now/72459 "2012-05-18T04:32:31Z")
We've had a long list of people who have been lied to about car repairs and I added my experiences, but frankly most of the time I have been treated very honestly and fairly by repair shops. How about some good experie… --- ## [Any good independent presale car inspectors in Houston Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-good-independent-presale-car-inspectors-in-houston-area/72483)
**Author:** [@live4rush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/live4rush)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-good-independent-presale-car-inspectors-in-houston-area/72483 "2012-05-17T23:08:54Z")
Guys, If you know of any good independent pre-sale car inspectors in Houston area(zip 77057 ), let me know. Thanks, Live --- ## [Any problems buying a car in one state and transferring to another state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-problems-buying-a-car-in-one-state-and-transferring-to-another-state/72451)
**Author:** [@golfdawg11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfdawg11)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-problems-buying-a-car-in-one-state-and-transferring-to-another-state/72451 "2012-05-17T23:08:03Z")
My sister recently got rear-ended and had her car totalled. She is unable to drive yet, but she is going to want to buy something in the next few months. I visited her recently and got her to check out vehicles. She's … --- ## [BBS questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bbs-questions/72477)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bbs-questions/72477 "2012-05-17T18:02:21Z")
I notice that when some posters answer one of my posts within someone else's thread, there is an @MG McAnick thing at the beginning of their post. How is that done? I've been just saying "quote whomever" and retype what… --- ## [Pollution abatement? Who cares?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pollution-abatement-who-cares/72134)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pollution-abatement-who-cares/72134 "2012-05-17T14:49:46Z")
Today's cars are both fuel efficient and powerful. Just 30 years ago, the world's most powerful cars were pigs because of all the pollution abatement equipment they had to carry. Today, the pollution requirements are m… --- ## [Transporting a car by train](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-a-car-by-train/72460)
**Author:** [@teknokat00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teknokat00)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2012, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transporting-a-car-by-train/72460 "2012-05-17T00:54:04Z")
how expensive is it to ship a car from miami to philly by train --- ## [What car to buy- Prius V or VW Jetta TDI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-buy-prius-v-or-vw-jetta-tdi/72416)
**Author:** [@MarionTrink](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarionTrink)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-car-to-buy-prius-v-or-vw-jetta-tdi/72416 "2012-05-16T18:41:35Z")
I need to buy a new car, a wagon that gets good milage if possible. I drive mostly on interstate, long distances and inbetween around town. I live in an area with lots of hills. I have owned a Scion XB and was pretty hap… --- ## [Legal Ripoff?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legal-ripoff/72417)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/legal-ripoff/72417 "2012-05-16T12:54:37Z")
Would it be to much to ask to have the the.9 business dropped on gasoline?Who gets that 60 or so dollars on a tankerload?Know of any other legal ripoffs?-Kevin --- ## [Long Distance Summer Journey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-summer-journey/72388)
**Author:** [@Margravemark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Margravemark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-distance-summer-journey/72388 "2012-05-15T07:52:03Z")
I own a 2007 Ford Escape that I recently finished paying off. I drive 42 miles per day for work and around 300 miles per week. I live in Texas so this isn't unusual. I've kept the vehicle serviced fairly well. I want … --- ## [RIP Carol Shelby](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-carol-shelby/72377)
**Author:** [@GSragtop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSragtop)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rip-carol-shelby/72377 "2012-05-15T01:39:06Z")
For those who have not heard, Carol Shelby passed away today at the RIPE age of 89.. A True Car guy whose presence will be felt for many years to come (IE the new VIPER).. He is was a Self made man, and made an impact.. … --- ## [Wheel fit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-fit/72409)
**Author:** [@Boater274](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Boater274)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-fit/72409 "2012-05-15T00:50:56Z")
A friend gave me 4 chrome wheels with tires (from a Miata)and I was going to mount them on my 2007 Mini Cooper S. The bolt pattern is the same but the Mini lug bolts are too large to fit the holes. Is it Kosher to bore l… --- ## [Can an Outback handle a steep dirt road in winter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-outback-handle-a-steep-dirt-road-in-winter/72353)
**Author:** [@cygnus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cygnus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2012, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-an-outback-handle-a-steep-dirt-road-in-winter/72353 "2012-05-15T00:22:59Z")
My husband and I are thinking of moving into an off-grid house in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. The house is 2.5 miles up a dirt road, and the last half mile is quite steep, with a steep drop-off to boot. The area… --- ## [Why do drivers make things so difficult?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-make-things-so-difficult/71978)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-drivers-make-things-so-difficult/71978 "2012-05-12T21:27:10Z")
I can't say this is one of my pet peeves, because it doesn't really bother me much. But I do wonder. What I'm talking about are drivers who make complicated maneuvers when the same thing can be accomplished much more … --- ## [How long have we been here?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-we-been-here/72330)
**Author:** [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-have-we-been-here/72330 "2012-05-12T15:05:16Z")
Another BBS I regularly post on is made up mostly of folks who used to post on this, the Car Talk board. When the old "All the rest" went away, so did we. We had a discussion recently about the longevity of this BBS. M… --- ## [Red flags in buying a used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flags-in-buying-a-used-car/72285)
**Author:** [@chicagoanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chicagoanne)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-flags-in-buying-a-used-car/72285 "2012-05-12T01:59:10Z")
Hi there, I'm in the throes of buying a used car from a dealer (independent) I liked after visiting about 8 different dealerships and test driving about as many cars. Here's the deal, I'm finding out later in the game th… --- ## [2001 Honda Odyssey rear AC vents not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-rear-ac-vents-not-working/72195)
**Author:** [@hondadad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hondadad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-odyssey-rear-ac-vents-not-working/72195 "2012-05-10T19:37:57Z")
I have a 2001 Honda Odyssey and no air blows out of the rear AC ceiling vents, however the AC does work and blows cold air out of the front dash vents. I set the control (in the front) to have AC in the rear, but no air … --- ## [2006 Dodge 1500 SLT windshield wipers malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-1500-slt-windshield-wipers-malfunction/72211)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-1500-slt-windshield-wipers-malfunction/72211 "2012-05-10T17:57:29Z")
I have had lots of work done trying to fix this dangerous problem of the wipers malfunctioning or not working at all. No one can figure out why the wipers work perfectly whenever I get to the shop..but sometimes quit or … --- ## [Ford Focus cargo bay cover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-cargo-bay-cover/72324)
**Author:** [@momsailor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momsailor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-cargo-bay-cover/72324 "2012-05-10T04:48:08Z")
Would a Ford Focus ZTW 2005 cargo bay cover fit a Ford Focus ZTW 2002? I have searched the internet and tones of auto junk yards. Why can't I find one? --- ## [Neighbor needs new tires 2009 Camry Hybrid. Bigger better?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighbor-needs-new-tires-2009-camry-hybrid-bigger-better/72321)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neighbor-needs-new-tires-2009-camry-hybrid-bigger-better/72321 "2012-05-10T02:08:46Z")
Change from 215 60 R16 to 225 60 R16? He wants lowerolling resistance for better gas mileage and longer tread life. Any recommendations? Thank you. --- ## [Scion IQ Lease](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-iq-lease/72298)
**Author:** [@scion\_iq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scion_iq)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scion-iq-lease/72298 "2012-05-09T21:04:18Z")
Hi, I live on the Big Island of Hawaii. A week ago I signed a lease for a Scion IQ. I love the car and the lease was seemed like a good deal. The problem is the finance person at the dealership called and said he ne… --- ## [Honda Insight in the snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-in-the-snow/72186)
**Author:** [@MikeChil001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeChil001)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-in-the-snow/72186 "2012-05-09T13:49:56Z")
My wife and I are considering buying a new Honda Insight Hybrid. We live in Western New York and deal with lots of snow. How does the Insight handle in the snow? Is it good or bad, okay or great? We hear about the great … --- ## [Stolen $528 Insurance check, how to handle this](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-528-insurance-check-how-to-handle-this/72294)
**Author:** [@Accordion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Accordion)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stolen-528-insurance-check-how-to-handle-this/72294 "2012-05-09T06:24:21Z")
I am wondering if anyone else has been in this situation... Got in a fender bender nearly a month ago, other driver at fault. His insurance co. adjuster came out, settled on the estimate with me, said the check would … --- ## [POST bug?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-bug/72191)
**Author:** [@gardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gardner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/post-bug/72191 "2012-05-09T04:02:40Z")
I just tried my first post and i keep getting the error that my tags are too long (33413 characters). I put in 3 tags and have deleted them down to none. How do I fix this? (obviously, this is my second post). --- ## [Parking Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake/72273)
**Author:** [@Laney1331](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laney1331)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/parking-brake/72273 "2012-05-08T14:51:18Z")
My dad and I have a disagreement. I drive an automatic. He says that when I park, I should put on the parking brake to save the transmission. I see no reason to put on the brake unless I'm parking on a slope. Does my dad… --- ## [2005 Honda Civic Si!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-si/72293)
**Author:** [@DMcB101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DMcB101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-si/72293 "2012-05-08T04:00:25Z")
Well, it is time that I buy my first true car! I am graduating college in one week and a new car is in the picture. I am looking for a hatchback that is fairly sporty, manual and gets decent gas mileage. I have been inte… --- ## [Nissan Pickup (1996) Steering Column Clanking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-1996-steering-column-clanking-noise/72295)
**Author:** [@Cbaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cbaum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2012, 12:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-1996-steering-column-clanking-noise/72295 "2012-05-08T00:56:46Z")
I have a 1996 Nissan Pickup that has been making a clanking noise (that's progressively gotten worse over time) in the steering column every time I go over a bump in the road. The sound is coming from the area between th… --- ## [1994 Silverado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-silverado/72150)
**Author:** [@Jonny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jonny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-silverado/72150 "2012-05-06T22:30:11Z")
I bought a Chevy Silverado new in 1994. It now has 238,000+ miles. It is in fantastic condition getting 18+ m.p.g. on the original 350 auto. As the truck nears twenty years, I wonder about its value. I live in Wichit… --- ## [Thinking about a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-a-new-car/72281)
**Author:** [@Acarlson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acarlson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thinking-about-a-new-car/72281 "2012-05-06T14:47:43Z")
Hey Folks! With an expanding family and a getting-on-in-years Sable (1997) that needs an update, I've been looking into cars and have come to elicit your thoughts and suggestions... I have a 2 year old, and a fiance. S… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=354) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=356)