# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=54 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 55 --- ## [Question about florida’s dmv](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-florida-s-dmv/189926)
**Author:** [@Chorizo72528](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chorizo72528)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-florida-s-dmv/189926 "2023-04-05T17:43:07Z")
So im 15 and about to get my permit but i am confused on one thing do i get the eye and hearing test at the dmv when im going to get my permit in the same day and also is the parent consent form and certificate of addres… --- ## [Should I buy this Infinity QX56 -- it needs some work - but is it worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-infinity-qx56-it-needs-some-work-but-is-it-worth-it/189816)
**Author:** [@thcguy12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thcguy12)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-infinity-qx56-it-needs-some-work-but-is-it-worth-it/189816 "2023-04-04T15:31:31Z")
My boss is willing to sell me his 2012 Infinity QX56 – 156K miles – he got a new car recently and has this one just sitting around. It had some check engine lights and AC didn’t work so he ended up getting a new car sin… --- ## [Trusted local shops vs. dealerships...new article!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusted-local-shops-vs-dealerships-new-article/189924)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trusted-local-shops-vs-dealerships-new-article/189924 "2023-04-04T14:44:05Z")
We imagine this group has thoughts on the subject! https://www.cartalk.com/car-owning/trusted-local-repair-shops-vs-dealerships --- ## [Suggestions for a vehicle dash camera?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-vehicle-dash-camera/189885)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suggestions-for-a-vehicle-dash-camera/189885 "2023-04-03T14:40:00Z")
On our old Garmin dash camera, every emergentransport is recorded andownloaded to the computer for critique. Also anyideo whichas captured something interesting. While stopped for a red traffic signal, the dash cam cap… --- ## [How much should I sell my aftermarket wheels for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-i-sell-my-aftermarket-wheels-for/189771)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-should-i-sell-my-aftermarket-wheels-for/189771 "2023-04-03T13:15:18Z")
Hello guys. I need your help again. I bought a set of aftermarket Vossen cv3 wheels ( Silver ) for my previous 2012Toyota Camry SE for $2,200 new. I no longer need the wheels and about to list them for sale. The wh… --- ## [A new EV SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-ev-suv/189883)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-new-ev-suv/189883 "2023-04-03T05:48:07Z")
… most likely only for the European marketplace. This company–formerly known as SsangYong Motors–has never, to the best of my recollection, tried to market their vehicles in The US. I recall seeing a SsangYong SUV park… --- ## [Auto Extended Warranties](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-extended-warranties/189840)
**Author:** [@gheist07\_184656](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gheist07_184656)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-extended-warranties/189840 "2023-04-03T00:35:05Z")
My paid off 2016 Subaru Outback now has 105,200 mis on it. I can get a service agreement through the dealer from National Auto Care Corp. Cost for 4 yr agmnt is $3,820.00. Is it worth it? Note: I did have an extended … --- ## [Vehicle anti theft system uses verus owner lock out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-anti-theft-system-uses-verus-owner-lock-out/189865)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vehicle-anti-theft-system-uses-verus-owner-lock-out/189865 "2023-04-02T23:33:02Z")
How many times do you think that an electronic anti theft system in a car has prevent it from being stolen? How many times has this system caused the legitimate owner to not be able to drive the car? I personally know … --- ## [What caused minor damage like this? (a fender bender forensics question)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-minor-damage-like-this-a-fender-bender-forensics-question/189886)
**Author:** [@CarSherlock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarSherlock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-caused-minor-damage-like-this-a-fender-bender-forensics-question/189886 "2023-04-02T02:13:58Z")
What is the chance that the damage of this tear to the bumper of this Chevy Equinox was caused by something other than impact of a single event? Does it look like the driver hit something or did something hit the bumper… --- ## [Buying new plastic late model car or a plastic Power Wheels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-plastic-late-model-car-or-a-plastic-power-wheels/188718)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-new-plastic-late-model-car-or-a-plastic-power-wheels/188718 "2023-04-02T01:58:23Z")
There is so much plastic on these newer cars. A Power Wheels is built stronger than the front end on these cars. On a 2012 Ford Fusion everything in the front except for the collision strip is plastic. The lower radiato… --- ## [Hurricane flooded McLaren finds a new home](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hurricane-flooded-mclaren-finds-a-new-home/189889)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hurricane-flooded-mclaren-finds-a-new-home/189889 "2023-04-01T22:40:41Z")
The world famous yellow McLaren P1 shown floating in the floodwaters of hurricane Ian in Naples Florida has a new home. The car was purchased by YouTuber Tavarish. Before the flood, the car was valued at between 2 and … --- ## [Mazda3 Turbo Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-turbo-upgrade/183643)
**Author:** [@tryingangles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tryingangles)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-turbo-upgrade/183643 "2023-04-01T17:12:13Z")
I just purchased a Mazda3 Turbo 2.5 Hatchback. I love it. I am new to the car game and basically know NOTHING about this sort of thing. However, I was wondering what I had to do if I wanted to make it faster. It has … --- ## [Can anyone tell me which car these hubcaps go to?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-which-car-these-hubcaps-go-to/189880)
**Author:** [@stjohnson138](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stjohnson138)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-tell-me-which-car-these-hubcaps-go-to/189880 "2023-04-01T11:15:02Z")
--- ## [If you own a 2018-2022 Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2018-2022-audi/189850 "2023-03-30T15:33:08Z")
… and if you incurred repair expenses for the replacement of the Gateway Control Module following water intrusion, you may be eligible for compensation. --- ## [Too pricey for the market?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-pricey-for-the-market/189829)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-pricey-for-the-market/189829 "2023-03-30T14:06:11Z")
Lucid has not posted much good news lately, and I suspect that their big EV sedan is just too expensive to generate sufficient sales. --- ## [Postal trucks being replaced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postal-trucks-being-replaced/189803)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/postal-trucks-being-replaced/189803 "2023-03-29T21:40:24Z")
I knew this was coming but thought this was an interesting article. I am guessing certain components like the transmission had to be significantly upgraded to specify a service life of 24 years. These have to be some o… --- ## [A positive projection for the auto industry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-positive-projection-for-the-auto-industry/189824)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-positive-projection-for-the-auto-industry/189824 "2023-03-29T16:33:15Z")
… from a German chip manufacturer: --- ## [I have overfilled or "top off" my fuel tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-overfilled-or-top-off-my-fuel-tank/189817)
**Author:** [@Jh1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jh1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-overfilled-or-top-off-my-fuel-tank/189817 "2023-03-29T15:50:59Z")
Hi guys, I just had a brand new Hyundai vehicle and it is a gasoline one, I had it since 3 days ago. I made a mistake by not “quickly” reading the owner’s manual first specifically the first few pages concerning informa… --- ## [Brake clip noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-clip-noise/188582)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-clip-noise/188582 "2023-03-28T22:24:46Z")
The pass side caliper hardware clip started buzzing/screeching at low speeds last year. I tweaked the clip and all was well. Today the driver side made noise. Odd for both clips to make noise? so so quality parts? Not o… --- ## [Are there any safety features you like/dislike and would recommend keeping on/turning off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-safety-features-you-like-dislike-and-would-recommend-keeping-on-turning-off/188415)
**Author:** [@vaydrioness\_183446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaydrioness_183446)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-safety-features-you-like-dislike-and-would-recommend-keeping-on-turning-off/188415 "2023-03-28T22:15:00Z")
I’m really curious about people’s opinions on this topic. I recently got a 2020 Camry LE which has new safety features my old car didn’t have. I was curious what safety features do people generally recommend using and wh… --- ## [I want one](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-one/189808)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-one/189808 "2023-03-28T20:57:25Z")
--- ## [If you have a late-model Mercedes SUV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-have-a-late-model-mercedes-suv/189812)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-have-a-late-model-mercedes-suv/189812 "2023-03-28T19:02:39Z")
… you may be getting a recall letter relating to a fire hazard resulting from an improperly-installed A/C drain hose: --- ## [Car accessory madness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accessory-madness/74848)
**Author:** [@252525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/252525)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-accessory-madness/74848 "2023-03-28T17:37:42Z")
What is the craziest, stupidest, most unfunctional car accessory you have ever seen? Let me start a list with a few items: Spinning wheelcovers, Huge spoiler on the back of a 20 year old Honda Accord, Monster stereo… --- ## [Flagrant disregard for the law](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flagrant-disregard-for-the-law/189735)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flagrant-disregard-for-the-law/189735 "2023-03-27T21:10:28Z")
I just saw a commercial on TV (WMC-TV) for B and J Auto Sales in Olive Branch, MS. No one turned down. Cars, financing and insurance at one location. NO DRIVERS LICENSE NEEDED. --- ## [Car Talk Column: $3000 Cam Carrier Seal Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-column-3000-cam-carrier-seal-replacement/189768)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-column-3000-cam-carrier-seal-replacement/189768 "2023-03-27T14:52:04Z")
$3000 for replacing a cylinder head seal? It seems like when a job involving the engine is priced at $3000 or more, and it is mostly the labor, wouldn’t it make more sense just to haul the engine crane out & remove th… --- ## [Oil Sending sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-sending-sensor/189791)
**Author:** [@McDLTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McDLTS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-sending-sensor/189791 "2023-03-27T04:25:51Z")
My Blazer has blown the oil sending sensor 3 times in the last 4 months. PLEASE does anyone know why this keeps happening??? --- ## [No heat in Chevy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-chevy/189775)
**Author:** [@sherwood44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sherwood44)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-heat-in-chevy/189775 "2023-03-26T20:45:22Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Equinox and the blower doesn’t blow hot air- no heat, just cold air. The AC appears to be working fine. I changed the thermostat. The coolant was changed 25K miles ago and is full. The dials work fi… --- ## [A victory for farmers in their battle with John Deere](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-victory-for-farmers-in-their-battle-with-john-deere/188398)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-victory-for-farmers-in-their-battle-with-john-deere/188398 "2023-03-26T13:40:40Z")
--- ## [Best OBD II code reader for DIYers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-obd-ii-code-reader-for-diyers/189714)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-obd-ii-code-reader-for-diyers/189714 "2023-03-25T20:47:36Z")
I have been seeing and hearing about various code reader dongles and adapters. Some are Bluetooth and interface with an app on your phone. Others convert to a USB cable to convert to an app on a laptop. People say you… --- ## [Big rims and little sidewalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-rims-and-little-sidewalls/189757)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/big-rims-and-little-sidewalls/189757 "2023-03-25T15:00:43Z")
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