# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=456 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 457 --- ## [Water damage fingerprints in used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage-fingerprints-in-used-car/41765)
**Author:** [@DRicks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DRicks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-damage-fingerprints-in-used-car/41765 "2010-01-03T16:31:42Z")
I am searching for a used car in Hampton Roads, Va. In the last year we have had two significant tidal flooding events. I don't want to get someone else's problem. How do I check, will such an issue show up on car fax? --- ## [Clunker Query](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunker-query/41724)
**Author:** [@yellowrose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yellowrose)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunker-query/41724 "2010-01-03T04:43:28Z")
In August 2009, I rushed to trade in my "clunker" -a 2000 GMC Safari High-top conversion van, for which I received the $4500.00 allowance (about what its book value was). Due to time restrictions ("You've only got one we… --- ## [Mazda 3 faster at 0-20 mph than my VW GLI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-faster-at-0-20-mph-than-my-vw-gli/41508)
**Author:** [@Eminentdom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eminentdom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-faster-at-0-20-mph-than-my-vw-gli/41508 "2010-01-03T04:24:50Z")
Can you tell me why my daughter's 2006 Mazda 3 is faster at 0-20 mph than my VW Jetta GLI which has the same engine as an Audi A-3 and VW GTO --- ## [Whats with the hybrids?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-with-the-hybrids/41448)
**Author:** [@suesse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suesse)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-with-the-hybrids/41448 "2010-01-03T04:19:59Z")
I have been wanting a prius for as many years as they have made them. Now that I'm ready to buy one the mechanic says "no." GRRR. I even had my mind really made up. He said they are bad in the snow and the battery is bad… --- ## [2008 Jetta 2.5 hopeless in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jetta-2-5-hopeless-in-snow/41715)
**Author:** [@cpn2cjm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cpn2cjm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-jetta-2-5-hopeless-in-snow/41715 "2010-01-03T04:04:30Z")
I've owned VW since 2000, never a problem in the snow. This Jetta however is hopeless. First measurable snow fall this week, I could not get to work! Slid and slipped all over the place, after getting stuck in the midd… --- ## [Fight global warming, get $1,100 a year](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fight-global-warming-get-1-100-a-year/41730)
**Author:** [@waterboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waterboy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fight-global-warming-get-1-100-a-year/41730 "2010-01-03T04:02:48Z")
http://mon...dividend/ NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A new proposal to curb global warming could jump start stalled Senate greenhouse gas discussions and put an average of $1,100 a year back into the pockets of America… --- ## [HOV Lane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hov-lane/41482)
**Author:** [@confusedone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/confusedone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hov-lane/41482 "2010-01-02T13:16:32Z")
Good day, My wife asked me a question the other day about the HOV lane. The new one that goes down I35 from MPLS to Burnsville MN. During regular traffic, there is a price or dollar amount posted on the signs above … --- ## [Fitness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fitness/41657)
**Author:** [@vaughndavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaughndavis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 9:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fitness/41657 "2010-01-02T09:17:59Z")
Hey there, I am an experienced fitness trainer and a conditioning coach. I have been in the fitness industry for over 10 years now. I started way back in my youth because I take a lot of pride in keeping my body fit… --- ## [New tire placement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-placement/41381)
**Author:** [@underdog45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/underdog45)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-tire-placement/41381 "2010-01-02T02:51:17Z")
Been having a debate about where to install 2 new tires. I'm being told that they must go to the rear, regardless of whether the vehicle is fwd or rwd. I say if you can't steer it or stop it, it ain't gonna matter much.… --- ## [Solar Power Lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-power-lights/41648)
**Author:** [@stefanzager](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stefanzager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/solar-power-lights/41648 "2010-01-02T02:16:36Z")
Hey there, I have been a great promoter of renewable energy from the day I watched "the inconvenient truth". I even started my career in solar lights industry. You?re in your study and reach for the desk lamp… --- ## [Volvo V70](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70/41627)
**Author:** [@bigvanfam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigvanfam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-v70/41627 "2010-01-01T23:29:52Z")
We have six kids. My current vehicle is a 2005 12-passenger Chevy Express van, which I use to commute 30 minutes each way to and from work. I also use this van for twice-monthly trips to visit their dad who lives two hou… --- ## [Internet Marketing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41609)
**Author:** [@ericstilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericstilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41609 "2010-01-01T18:14:54Z")
Hey Guys, I am a full-time internet marketer for over 5 years now. Recently,I have put up a website to share what I know on how one can be successful at internet marketing. Check out my site to find out more a… --- ## [Cash Advance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-advance/41616)
**Author:** [@danebyrne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danebyrne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cash-advance/41616 "2010-01-01T16:10:36Z")
Hey there, I have recently started few small-scale businesses right after I quit my office job. But, before that I had to avail of USA Cash Advance to jumpstart my businesses. If you want to know more about thi… --- ## [Tracking / BCS light pops up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-bcs-light-pops-up/41602)
**Author:** [@artist295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/artist295)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tracking-bcs-light-pops-up/41602 "2010-01-01T15:22:56Z")
'97 Chrysler Concorde 130,000+ miles @ 23-24 miles per gallon Start car, light is off. Drive up to 15 miles per hour, "ding" sound now see Tracking / BCS light pops up, stays on until you shut off car, then repeat. … --- ## [Internet Marketing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41607)
**Author:** [@ericstilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericstilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41607 "2010-01-01T14:38:38Z")
Hey Guys, I am a full-time internet marketer for over 5 years now. Recently,I have put up a website to share what I know on how one can be successful at internet marketing. Check out my site to find out more … --- ## [Internet Marketing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41606)
**Author:** [@ericstilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericstilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41606 "2010-01-01T14:35:20Z")
Hey Guys, I am a full-time internet marketer for over 5 years now. Recently,I have put up a website to share what I know on how one can be successful at internet marketing. Check out my site to find out more about: … --- ## [Internet Marketing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41605)
**Author:** [@ericstilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericstilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2010, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/internet-marketing/41605 "2010-01-01T14:33:44Z")
Hey Guys, I am a full-time internet marketer for over 5 years now. Recently,I have put up a website to share what I know on how one can be successful at internet marketing. Check out my site to find out more … --- ## [Zizz!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zizz/41256)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zizz/41256 "2009-12-31T10:58:27Z")
Will super flywheels ever be a good energy source for cars or anything else vs accumulators?-Kevin --- ## [Travel abroad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/travel-abroad/41566)
**Author:** [@brycewee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycewee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 8:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/travel-abroad/41566 "2009-12-31T08:09:40Z")
Hey Guys, I have been an overseas recruitment consultant for more than 10 years. Recently, I decided to put up my own website about everything you need to know about working abroad. Check out my site to know more… --- ## [Travel Abroad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/travel-abroad/41565)
**Author:** [@brycewee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brycewee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/travel-abroad/41565 "2009-12-31T08:05:43Z")
Hey Guys, I have been an overseas recruitment consultant for more than 10 years. Recently, I decided to put up my own website about everything you need to know about working abroad. Check out my site to know mor… --- ## [Free "Lemon Check" now available](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-lemon-check-now-available/41553)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2009, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-lemon-check-now-available/41553 "2009-12-31T00:37:29Z")
If you go to www.carfax.com and scroll to the bottom of the page, there is a section labeled "Free Services". One of these services is their Lemon Check. If you enter a vehicle's VIN, they will tell you if it has … --- ## [Disabled, HELP](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabled-help/41452)
**Author:** [@WilliamBiggers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamBiggers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disabled-help/41452 "2009-12-30T12:58:03Z")
Please, Please respond to this question. I'm disabled with two serious heart conditions, one genetic showing up late in life; it didn't appear until I was 58 and usually shows up by 38. At any rate I lost business, eve… --- ## [Tire chains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains/40848)
**Author:** [@nothigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nothigh)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-chains/40848 "2009-12-30T03:12:35Z")
i have a 2009 chevy malibu the dealer said i need to use cable chains but a tire dealer sold me a pair of regular tire chains and said they should work --- ## [Comfortable but efficient](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfortable-but-efficient/41409)
**Author:** [@John\_Huseth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/John_Huseth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2009, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/comfortable-but-efficient/41409 "2009-12-30T01:50:51Z")
Why can't I buy a fuel efficient car with a heated leather, 10 way adjustable, seat, for both the driver and passenger. Why does the really comfortable car need to have a big engine, fancy tires, rediculous electronics,… --- ## [4 cylinder cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-cars/41275)
**Author:** [@hbagline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hbagline)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-cylinder-cars/41275 "2009-12-29T20:23:03Z")
I drive alot about 35,000 miles a year, I do alot of highway miles I am looking to buy a new car and would like to know if a 4 cyl. car will be reliable enough to last 5 yrs of driving.I presently have a 6 cyl car and ha… --- ## [Owners of aging Subarus, a question for u](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-of-aging-subarus-a-question-for-u/41446)
**Author:** [@Pierre77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pierre77)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/owners-of-aging-subarus-a-question-for-u/41446 "2009-12-29T18:43:28Z")
Am first-time owner of a Subaru. My 2002 Forester now has 150,000+ miles and is in shop to get new timing belt. I was planning on driving it to ~200,000 m. before I started to think about replacing it ... but now am wo… --- ## [After 11 years and 186,000 miles, I finally had to change a bulb!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-11-years-and-186-000-miles-i-finally-had-to-change-a-bulb/34327)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/after-11-years-and-186-000-miles-i-finally-had-to-change-a-bulb/34327 "2009-12-29T03:29:26Z")
After owing my Civic for 11 years and 186,000 miles, I finally had a headlight burn out. This is the first bulb I have had to change in all these years. I bring this up for two reasons. One is that some people… --- ## [Studded snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-snow-tires/41445)
**Author:** [@luddite08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luddite08)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2009, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/studded-snow-tires/41445 "2009-12-29T02:30:19Z")
I know studded tires are forbidden on all wheel drive cars like mine and IMO they due damage to roads and should be outlawed. However, my friend has an 2003 Saab wagon, she asked for snow tires and they put studded ones … --- ## [Wheel information](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-information/41021)
**Author:** [@rtickle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rtickle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-information/41021 "2009-12-28T19:20:12Z")
Where can I find DOT information on wheel marking ( DOT T-16x6K ). The information dealing with tire rating C, D, E. I am looking to up-grade to cast Aluminum wheels with E rated tires. --- ## [Car Talk Christmas Carol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-christmas-carol/41389)
**Author:** [@jim\_371](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jim_371)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 7:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-christmas-carol/41389 "2009-12-28T07:17:15Z")
Unlike most of your shows, this was a treat to listen to. I heard half of it on 12-24 on KUOW's mid afternoon show. Can not figure out how to find it as a podcast. I actually want to hear the story of the Scruggiozzi… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=455) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=457)