# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=43 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [Should suspending a driver's license be done for non driving related crimes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-suspending-a-drivers-license-be-done-for-non-driving-related-crimes/193111)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-suspending-a-drivers-license-be-done-for-non-driving-related-crimes/193111 "2023-10-04T21:13:45Z")
For example, if you get a DUI while operating a boat, they can take away your driver’s license in Illinois. The person can still operate the boat since there is no license for a boat in most cases. They take away driver… --- ## [Trying to Identify a Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car/193187)
**Author:** [@aviary.obj0l\_187111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aviary.obj0l_187111)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-identify-a-car/193187 "2023-10-04T11:55:04Z")
My student and I are trying to identify a car we saw in a video about traffic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The video was posted circa 2018. We’ve looked up as many identifying characteristics as we could. Anybody want to help… --- ## [Knocking in suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-in-suspension/193113)
**Author:** [@lonkey.k\_187058](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lonkey.k_187058)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-in-suspension/193113 "2023-10-04T01:33:19Z")
I have a 2004 Santa Fe. There has been a consistent knocking in the driver-side front of my car for the past 5 or so months. I can’t tell if it’s getting worse or not. It isn’t there at low speeds, but is obvious at h… --- ## [Opps… mid-engined?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opps-mid-engined/193192)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opps-mid-engined/193192 "2023-10-02T22:41:19Z")
"Opps… mid-engined? But I though the engine was up front… " L :wheel: L . . . It appears that the tarnation did not take into account the car was so heavy towards the rear and the way it slips it also appears that th… --- ## [Any ideas for improving business at a small car repair garage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-for-improving-business-at-a-small-car-repair-garage/92653)
**Author:** [@emmaolivia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmaolivia)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-ideas-for-improving-business-at-a-small-car-repair-garage/92653 "2023-09-30T22:33:03Z")
Just looking for some suggestions as to cheap advertising ideas, etc, anything a bit different that we would not have already thought of please? --- ## [2008 equinox radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-radio/193052)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-equinox-radio/193052 "2023-09-26T03:04:18Z")
My display on 08 equinox is super simple. The 2nd pic is the display from my 07 torrent. I have found similar pics online that show only the clock in center. The equinox has no lower section that might show the FM statio… --- ## [Friend drowned his car!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-drowned-his-car/191128)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friend-drowned-his-car/191128 "2023-09-29T20:34:15Z")
Well, I have heard of this happening but never thought a friend of mine would do this. He just followed the directions the computer gave him and didn’t stop when it told him to proceed and drive right into a river. Thi… --- ## ["Can you ID" and "What is the best car to buy" type Posts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-id-and-what-is-the-best-car-to-buy-type-posts/193126)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-id-and-what-is-the-best-car-to-buy-type-posts/193126 "2023-09-29T16:10:46Z")
Generally, I no longer participate in threads with the above titles, or variations thereof. 90 percent(and I’m being really lax there, should be 99!) , of such threads are bot-generated, and often from offshore … --- ## [Side shows in Oakland, Calif](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-shows-in-oakland-calif/192911)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/side-shows-in-oakland-calif/192911 "2023-09-29T13:56:27Z")
Side shows are illegal & considered unsafe street events mostly catering to younger residents where hot-rod car owners spin their tires & do donuts to show off their cars. This was a topic on a local radio call in sho… --- ## [If you bought a 2010-2020 Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-a-2010-2020-kia/193131)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-bought-a-2010-2020-kia/193131 "2023-09-29T13:29:03Z")
… and you experienced stalling, engine failure, engine seizure, or engine fire, you might be eligible for a settlement from this Class Action Suit: https://kiaengineclasssettlement.com/ --- ## [2021 Nissan Titan - I want to know more about this truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-titan-i-want-to-know-more-about-this-truck/193102)
**Author:** [@Mclinton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mclinton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-nissan-titan-i-want-to-know-more-about-this-truck/193102 "2023-09-29T10:01:52Z")
I want to know more about this truck --- ## [Silverado pickup rolls on top of Corvette in traffic accident. No human injuries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-pickup-rolls-on-top-of-corvette-in-traffic-accident-no-human-injuries/193063)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-pickup-rolls-on-top-of-corvette-in-traffic-accident-no-human-injuries/193063 "2023-09-28T13:37:03Z")
--- ## [Remove and leave off 2023 RX350h engine cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-and-leave-off-2023-rx350h-engine-cover/193084)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remove-and-leave-off-2023-rx350h-engine-cover/193084 "2023-09-28T11:27:11Z")
Now doing the third 7,500-mile OCD overnight oil change. I remove the plasticover thengine. (plastic cover over the engine). Such enables getting the dirt and bugs funneledown and around the oil filler cap, out. Does … --- ## [Land Rover Discovery review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rover-discovery-review/193067)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/land-rover-discovery-review/193067 "2023-09-27T16:08:27Z")
A relative gave me a ride yesterday in her 2022 Land Rover Discovery and i was quite disappointed in this luxury ($70,000+) SUV. The upholstery and interior appointments were first class, but the vehicle rode like (to qu… --- ## [1970 Chevrolet Malibu - Real SS?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-real-ss/193011)
**Author:** [@kevinwatson18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinwatson18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1970-chevrolet-malibu-real-ss/193011 "2023-09-26T14:53:37Z")
need a build sheet to see if this a real SS --- ## [Meanwhile, at an O'Reilly's store in Ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-at-an-oreillys-store-in-ohio/190390)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-at-an-oreillys-store-in-ohio/190390 "2023-09-23T03:01:17Z")
Oh, oh, oh, O’Reilly’s! I’m glad that their croooked employees were arrested. --- ## [Operating 4wd Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operating-4wd-question/193005)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/operating-4wd-question/193005 "2023-09-22T21:03:32Z")
Hey guys I just bought a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with the v6 and 4wd (This is my first 4wd car) with 197k miles to use as my daily driver once it starts getting outside… My question is: Does the car have to be in neu… --- ## [In the United Sates, FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Wednesday, Oct 4th, at 2:00 PM EST](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-united-sates-fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-wednesday-oct-4th-at-2-00-pm-est/192989)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-the-united-sates-fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-wednesday-oct-4th-at-2-00-pm-est/192989 "2023-09-22T15:23:43Z")
In the United Sates, FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Wednesday, Oct 4th, at 2:00 PM EST (6:00 PM UTC or 1800 Zulu). During the test, Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones. Whic… --- ## [Louder horns for tiny cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-horns-for-tiny-cars/192976)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/louder-horns-for-tiny-cars/192976 "2023-09-21T12:28:37Z")
Should I - or can I - get a louder horn for my Nissan Versa? It reminds me a small terrier barking and I’m finding it hard to believe that others can hear me. Any advice? Thanks. --- ## [2018 chevy silverado 1500 4wd shock/struts recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-shock-struts-recommendations/192979)
**Author:** [@srmprod\_186943](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srmprod_186943)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevy-silverado-1500-4wd-shock-struts-recommendations/192979 "2023-09-20T21:10:01Z")
I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 engine and I was looking for some shock/strut recommendation’s. My truck is stock height. Not looking to break the bank either. I was checking on some of the reviews in regards … --- ## [Tpms but no dash light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-but-no-dash-light/192984)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-but-no-dash-light/192984 "2023-09-20T20:57:48Z")
Kid has 08 equinox with tpms. I put on wheels with no sensors and she had tpms dash light. Last week I moved same wheels to another 08 equinox I recently picked up and have driven it several hundred miles and I do not ha… --- ## [2003 Toyota Camry - It's all good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-its-all-good/192962)
**Author:** [@DodiSchmidgall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodiSchmidgall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-camry-its-all-good/192962 "2023-09-20T16:03:02Z")
No issue at present; just always had it checked before winter sets in here in Maine. My mechanic retired last month; another dealer bought the business. --- ## [Dave- this one's for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-this-ones-for-you/192297)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dave-this-ones-for-you/192297 "2023-09-20T13:16:31Z")
@davesmopar if i was younger, I’d buy this. But you’d be able to make good use of it. https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1966-chrysler-300-hollister-id-708091 --- ## [Marnet- i found a special one for you](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marnet-i-found-a-special-one-for-you/192892)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/marnet-i-found-a-special-one-for-you/192892 "2023-09-20T12:15:25Z")
@Marnet i found this one for you. It’s very rare. Moon made some very nice cars. While it’s not a 1965 Olds 98 LS, it was made in St Louis and the reason I thought of you. https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/19… --- ## [Nausea From Working Under Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nausea-from-working-under-cars/135883)
**Author:** [@Waterbuff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waterbuff)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 4:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nausea-from-working-under-cars/135883 "2023-09-20T04:41:36Z")
Didn’t find much online beyond the link below. Any information would be greatly appreciated – thanks in advance! https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/285375-Nausea-From-Working-Under-Cars --- ## [Extended warranty on used 2020 Honda CRV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-2020-honda-crv/192834)
**Author:** [@hswiftdillon\_186830](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hswiftdillon_186830)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/extended-warranty-on-used-2020-honda-crv/192834 "2023-09-19T23:27:27Z")
Hi, i recently purchased a gently used 2020 honda crv ex with 16500 miles at a Honda dealer. I admit i wasnt prepared for the final paperwork ansd was offered a 4 year extended warranty for $1400 and took it. I have anot… --- ## [KIA reports it's "glow plugs" have an issue; the car is not a diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-reports-its-glow-plugs-have-an-issue-the-car-is-not-a-diesel/192821)
**Author:** [@rickchapman\_186828](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickchapman_186828)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-reports-its-glow-plugs-have-an-issue-the-car-is-not-a-diesel/192821 "2023-09-18T20:17:54Z")
My 2014 KIA Forte EX began flashing a check engine light and power dropped off drastically. The first shop said the ignition coil on one of the plugs and the plug itself was bad. They fixed it at a very high price and I … --- ## [Vehicle suggestion for a hiker who misses driving a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-suggestion-for-a-hiker-who-misses-driving-a-car/191746)
**Author:** [@Scrabbler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrabbler)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-suggestion-for-a-hiker-who-misses-driving-a-car/191746 "2023-09-18T20:14:25Z")
This is something of a followup to my previous post (on whether a car becomes unreliable simply by virtue of age/mileage alone regardless of maintenance/lack of previous major problems). I’ve decided the Subaru Outback … --- ## [Calif DMV: Temporary Operating Permit for Emissions Testing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-dmv-temporary-operating-permit-for-emissions-testing/192928)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calif-dmv-temporary-operating-permit-for-emissions-testing/192928 "2023-09-18T13:09:27Z")
I want to take my expired-plates Corolla in for emissions testing so I can get a current registration sticker. The poor car came due for emissions testing in April 2020, right at the worst possible time, in the middle … --- ## [Overfill oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914)
**Author:** [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queenscheaptowing_185099)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914 "2023-09-18T12:39:54Z")
Had oil change at dealership check today over full by less than 1/2in over second dot. Could this cause any problems [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=42) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=44)