# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=39 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [Gm to eliminate Apple Car Play and Android Auto](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-eliminate-apple-car-play-and-android-auto/194005)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-to-eliminate-apple-car-play-and-android-auto/194005 "2023-12-26T08:56:15Z")
Here’s another reason why I won’t buy a GM product. The article says it’s about safety. BULL. It’s about GM creating a new app which they can then sell as a monthly service to their customers. I have Apple Car-Play and f… --- ## [Merry Christmas to all my friends on Car Talk…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-to-all-my-friends-on-car-talk/194071)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/merry-christmas-to-all-my-friends-on-car-talk/194071 "2023-12-25T23:04:11Z")
Merry Christmas to all my friends on Car Talk… --- ## [Ray's Answer About Cruise Control Is Somewhat Wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-answer-about-cruise-control-is-somewhat-wrong/194072)
**Author:** [@PintoKid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PintoKid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rays-answer-about-cruise-control-is-somewhat-wrong/194072 "2023-12-25T22:07:29Z")
His 12/25 answer states: You can test this for yourself, Carrie. Next time your husband commits his cruise control crime, have a look the next time you drive the car. The cruise control will be off. Not so in my 2011… --- ## [Video: These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-these-stupid-trucks-are-literally-killing-us/193918)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/video-these-stupid-trucks-are-literally-killing-us/193918 "2023-12-25T15:02:23Z")
It’s a video about how pickup trucks and SUVs have been heavily promoted to the US market. They are more profitable than selling cars as the video explains. US CAFE regulations penalize shorter vehicles too… --- ## [Engine bearing "shells" vs "white metal"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bearing-shells-vs-white-metal/194068)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-bearing-shells-vs-white-metal/194068 "2023-12-24T22:33:21Z")
What is the difference? These terms were mentioned in a magazine article about a Model T that has been restored using “shells” rather than “white metal”. --- ## [Brake light replaced free by neighbor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-replaced-free-by-neighbor/194057)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-light-replaced-free-by-neighbor/194057 "2023-12-24T13:51:55Z")
After almost ten years of use since buying my 2014 Camry new, one of the brake light bulbs burned out. A kind neighbor who is a young mechanic replaced it for me free of charge. It took him about two and a half minutes… --- ## [Standard heads on metric fasteners? -China stuff](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-heads-on-metric-fasteners-china-stuff/193964)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/standard-heads-on-metric-fasteners-china-stuff/193964 "2023-12-24T02:41:53Z")
So I recently bought the cheapest kayak carrier for a rooftop rack that money could buy of Amazon. Of course it has no brand name, just the word “China” on the box. This is not being used for highway use but part of a … --- ## [EV Door Lock Recall: Another example of how complexity affects reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-door-lock-recall-another-example-of-how-complexity-affects-reliability/194059)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-door-lock-recall-another-example-of-how-complexity-affects-reliability/194059 "2023-12-23T14:45:49Z")
Tesla is recalling 120,423 vehicles because the doors can unlatch and open in a crash, heightening the risk of injury, according to safety regulators … has released a free software update to resolve the problem . --- ## [A $63k Fixer-Upper? 1960 Mercedes 190SL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-63k-fixer-upper-1960-mercedes-190sl/194053)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-63k-fixer-upper-1960-mercedes-190sl/194053 "2023-12-23T13:44:53Z")
--- ## [Are drivers of certain makes of cars less safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-of-certain-makes-of-cars-less-safe/193824)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-drivers-of-certain-makes-of-cars-less-safe/193824 "2023-12-22T17:56:22Z")
According to this study, BMW, Subaru, and Porsche. Is it the driver, or the vehicle? Or is the study inaccurate, vehicle makes and their drivers have no relationship to the accident rate? --- ## [How hard would you have to hit a bumper to deploy the airbag?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-would-you-have-to-hit-a-bumper-to-deploy-the-airbag/194032)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-would-you-have-to-hit-a-bumper-to-deploy-the-airbag/194032 "2023-12-22T01:39:50Z")
I heard a description of a scene in ‘Reacher’ in which the hero stomped on the bumper of a car hard enough to make the airbag deploy (then beat up the driver because he was a bad guy.) How hard would one have to stomp? S… --- ## [What is your shop's philosophy when repair doesn't take?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-shops-philosophy-when-repair-doesnt-take/194034)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-your-shops-philosophy-when-repair-doesnt-take/194034 "2023-12-21T22:06:19Z")
Say your shop suggests replacing your car’s serpentine belt and tensioner to prevent a squeaking sound when first starting the car. You concur, and let them do the repair for $300. Later they phone you and say while… --- ## [Best Tires You've Ever Owned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-youve-ever-owned/194006)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tires-youve-ever-owned/194006 "2023-12-20T17:43:42Z")
Hi all. Quick question for all the car enthusiasts on our Community! What are the best tires you’ve ever owned on your make/model and why? We would love to know the brands and types that people love, and their reasons… --- ## ['The World's Fastest Road Cars--and the People Who Drive Them'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-road-cars-and-the-people-who-drive-them/194041)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-worlds-fastest-road-cars-and-the-people-who-drive-them/194041 "2023-12-19T17:03:11Z")
--- ## [Can you name that tune (vehicle) in one note (part of a part)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-that-tune-vehicle-in-one-note-part-of-a-part/194016)
**Author:** [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-name-that-tune-vehicle-in-one-note-part-of-a-part/194016 "2023-12-17T21:07:59Z")
Just for fun is all… Poking around the garage recently (and if you saw my garage I look like a hoarder). This “part of a part” has been hanging around for a long time - largely b/c it’s middle is a nice 3/4" piece of st… --- ## [Mudflap recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mudflap-recommendations/193979)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mudflap-recommendations/193979 "2023-12-16T13:58:00Z")
I tend to get rust accumulating on the bottom edge of my truck’s tailgate, so thinking of installing mudflaps? Good idea? Bad idea? Product recommendations? --- ## [Dashcam for wife xmas, help picking one please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashcam-for-wife-xmas-help-picking-one-please/193984)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dashcam-for-wife-xmas-help-picking-one-please/193984 "2023-12-16T06:02:11Z")
Any suggestions on your experience? --- ## [Fairer car deals for the future?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fairer-car-deals-for-the-future/194027)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fairer-car-deals-for-the-future/194027 "2023-12-16T00:48:56Z")
Hopefully, yes, once this new FTC regulation goes into effect: --- ## [Remove this stud](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-this-stud/194015)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-this-stud/194015 "2023-12-15T15:41:46Z")
How do I remove this stud since it has a flat on end. I tried double nutting it but that did not work. I need a matching socket. Is there such a thing? It’s new. It’s not a rust issue. It’s a turn it in a very tight spo… --- ## [Tesla model x](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x/193996)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-model-x/193996 "2023-12-12T13:16:11Z")
Im planning on visiting my daughter later this week. She is thinking of leasing a tesla model X when her current lease on an Acura MDX ends in a couple months. My familiarity with Tesla only extends to the Model 3. Any f… --- ## [Toyota duplicae key costs $500 - better price?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-duplicae-key-costs-500-better-price/194001 "2023-12-13T23:30:54Z")
2009 Corolla key cost $200 for programming at the dealer. Where can I get it done cheaper and it work reliably? Homedepot said they do not program! --- ## ["Powernation" Tried Everything to Free up a Rusted-Out Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powernation-tried-everything-to-free-up-a-rusted-out-engine/193993)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/powernation-tried-everything-to-free-up-a-rusted-out-engine/193993 "2023-12-12T21:55:34Z")
An interesting video (under 9-minutes…) on the breaking down of a really rusted old engine by “POWERNATION 2” --- ## [When you did not have the right tool, but still had to get the job done…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-did-not-have-the-right-tool-but-still-had-to-get-the-job-done/193960)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-did-not-have-the-right-tool-but-still-had-to-get-the-job-done/193960 "2023-12-12T19:30:37Z")
When you did not have the right tool, but still had to get the job done… Your reply can be self-effacing where you are the hero or someone you know… but how was an everyday situation solved in particularly unique way… … --- ## [Stuck brake drum. Not rusted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-brake-drum-not-rusted/193957 "2023-12-10T14:38:58Z")
We have an old 92 Sierra C1500 Trying to do some brake work. The right rear drum popped right off. The left will not. It will move a bit, but something is catching it. It’ll move a bit but then just will not budge. … --- ## [Paris mayor plans to triple SUV parking tariffs to cut air pollution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-mayor-plans-to-triple-suv-parking-tariffs-to-cut-air-pollution/193978)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/paris-mayor-plans-to-triple-suv-parking-tariffs-to-cut-air-pollution/193978 "2023-12-10T05:56:09Z")
Good idea, or not? --- ## [Are there problems w/ Calif OBD I emissions testing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-problems-w-calif-obd-i-emissions-testing/193967)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-problems-w-calif-obd-i-emissions-testing/193967 "2023-12-10T05:07:58Z")
I noticed Hot Rod Magazine’s editor John McGann is asking some interesting questions about Calif OBD I emission testing in November’s editorial, quick summary below: "\[McGann’s\] '93 GMC C1500 … pickup has been roc… --- ## [Car Talk's Vehicle Donation Golden Wrench Awards!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-vehicle-donation-golden-wrench-awards/193975)
**Author:** [@Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie-Lent-Managing-Editor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talks-vehicle-donation-golden-wrench-awards/193975 "2023-12-09T17:35:38Z")
We are excited to announce the second annual Car Talk Vehicle Donation Golden Wrench Awards! This is an annual celebration of automotive history, innovation, and our SuperHero Donors. This year, we’re excited to invite e… --- ## [San Francisco driver-less car company facing $1.5 M fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-francisco-driver-less-car-company-facing-1-5-m-fine/193974)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/san-francisco-driver-less-car-company-facing-1-5-m-fine/193974 "2023-12-08T21:02:56Z")
--- ## [Vehicles stop too close behind mine at a red light on an incline. WWYD?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicles-stop-too-close-behind-mine-at-a-red-light-on-an-incline-wwyd/193934)
**Author:** [@HondaGuy70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HondaGuy70)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicles-stop-too-close-behind-mine-at-a-red-light-on-an-incline-wwyd/193934 "2023-12-06T22:08:13Z")
I drive a manual transmission stick vehicle. On inclines, hill assist usually holds me until I move forward. But hill assist does not always activate on less steep inclines, so I’ll roll back a bit before moving forwar… --- ## [Can't take a joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-take-a-joke/193959)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-take-a-joke/193959 "2023-12-06T14:38:06Z")
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