# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=66 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 67 --- ## [Employee Discounts at Part/Tool stores?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/employee-discounts-at-part-tool-stores/186889)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/employee-discounts-at-part-tool-stores/186889 "2022-10-18T22:09:46Z")
I need to work in the automotive industry for my degree. I was thinking of a part and tool store, so I can get an employee discount. Yes a part/tool store counts for my degree for some reason. Anyone know what the variou… --- ## [Clean throttle body on Lexus IS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-throttle-body-on-lexus-is/186874)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clean-throttle-body-on-lexus-is/186874 "2022-10-18T21:59:23Z")
Hello guys. Today, I brought my 2018 Lexus IS AWD in for an oil change and was told that my drive drive belt was found glazed and needs to be replaced ( $ 240). Also necessary they said is to clean the throttle body (… --- ## [Sun screens for side windows: recommendations?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-screens-for-side-windows-recommendations/186924)
**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sun-screens-for-side-windows-recommendations/186924 "2022-10-18T12:49:05Z")
For occasional use on a side window by an adult… there are ones that adhere to the glass, ones that roll up and down, etc. What has been your experience and what do you recommend? --- ## [Citroen c2 cd storage is in the way!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-c2-cd-storage-is-in-the-way/186884)
**Author:** [@Tipo3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tipo3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/citroen-c2-cd-storage-is-in-the-way/186884 "2022-10-18T01:21:03Z")
Ive been driving for a little while and im still in my first car, 2006 citroen c2 furio, and ive been having issues with my cd player. Luckily a friend has gifted me a 2 din radio but i cant figure out how to remove the … --- ## [Some Extended Warranty humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-extended-warranty-humor/186919)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-extended-warranty-humor/186919 "2022-10-17T23:59:19Z")
--- ## [Closed cold air intake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-cold-air-intake/186920)
**Author:** [@spanisharcher12\_182670](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spanisharcher12_182670)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closed-cold-air-intake/186920 "2022-10-17T15:58:21Z")
Anyone know how to improve the sound of a closed cold air intake? Can’t hear it at all even with radio volume all the way down, full throttle and head out the window --- ## [How far we have fallen since the 1970's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-we-have-fallen-since-the-1970s/186745)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-far-we-have-fallen-since-the-1970s/186745 "2022-10-16T15:44:56Z")
Its 1979 and you are driving down the road in your Lincoln Mark, your Cadillac even your Ford LTD. The roads are not getting any better but that’s hardly a concern to you as you float down the road in absolute comfort. Y… --- ## [ICE vs. EV – 5 year ownership cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-5-year-ownership-cost/186657)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-5-year-ownership-cost/186657 "2022-10-16T07:58:43Z")
The Setup 25 year old male in KANSAS CITY, MO 64145 Similar Class Cars Tesla Model3 - $45,000 msrp Toyota Corolla - $22,000 msrp 5.58% for 60 month loan with $0 down Gieco.com for insurance quotes 250/500 full ins… --- ## [Kudos to Toyota/Lexus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kudos-to-toyota-lexus/186876)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kudos-to-toyota-lexus/186876 "2022-10-14T19:39:59Z")
Recently, there have been news articles about car manufacturers who are converting normally-free (after purchase) features to “subscription only” access. IIRC, BMW is making heated seats a “subscription only” feature. H… --- ## [Zimmer's back!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zimmers-back/186772)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zimmers-back/186772 "2022-10-14T13:34:30Z")
I’d be happy if it had stayed retired: You can buy it - No Reserve: 2011 Ford Mustang GT–Based Zimmer Golden Spirit Coupe for sale on BaT Auctions - ending October 13 (Lot #87,238) | Bring a Trailer --- ## [Will their insurance pay?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-their-insurance-pay/186839)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-their-insurance-pay/186839 "2022-10-14T12:44:17Z")
--- ## [Where to get a Cheap Car Nowadays?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-a-cheap-car-nowadays/186807)
**Author:** [@Jerry-Graves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry-Graves)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-get-a-cheap-car-nowadays/186807 "2022-10-13T23:43:11Z")
Are the days gone where you can purchase a barely running car for 500$-800? I looked on craigslist and I can’t even find a car for 2000$ anymore… Everything is 4000$ and up --- ## [The power of a Floor Jack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-of-a-floor-jack/186844)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-of-a-floor-jack/186844 "2022-10-13T21:33:46Z")
--- ## ["Flat" (matte) paint coming back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-matte-paint-coming-back/186841)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flat-matte-paint-coming-back/186841 "2022-10-13T14:27:38Z")
Love the way it looks. Saw it for the firstime several years ago. Then learned of problems washing the car and having shiny areas appear. Then have not.iced flat paint until just recently. Have they found a solution … --- ## [Driverless taxicabs--A work in progress](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driverless-taxicabs-a-work-in-progress/186733)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driverless-taxicabs-a-work-in-progress/186733 "2022-10-13T02:06:17Z")
Getting closer, but not quite ready for prime time… --- ## [Alex Magliozzi's "tale of woe and intrigue" waiting for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alex-magliozzis-tale-of-woe-and-intrigue-waiting-for-parts/186746)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alex-magliozzis-tale-of-woe-and-intrigue-waiting-for-parts/186746 "2022-10-13T01:46:13Z")
Alex reached out to us last week to share this article. Who else has been impacted by pandemic-related delays? Pandemic Hits Supply Chain, Costing a BMW Customer Dearly --- ## [What's up with all the semi trailers catching on fire (Oct 2022)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-all-the-semi-trailers-catching-on-fire-oct-2022/186830)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-all-the-semi-trailers-catching-on-fire-oct-2022/186830 "2022-10-12T07:39:44Z")
Between Illinois and Texas there have been 4 on fire! I saw two of them. One was burt out in the back end and burned through on top. The other one was being sprayed with water by a fire truck through the back door. It wa… --- ## [A recall for almost every Rivian vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-recall-for-almost-every-rivian-vehicle/186811)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-recall-for-almost-every-rivian-vehicle/186811 "2022-10-11T23:09:23Z")
This recall is for a fastener connecting the front upper control arm and the steering knuckle. If there’s a problem with the connection, Rivian vehicles could lose steering control. This is the 3rd recall for Rivian, an… --- ## ["The French Copy Nobody, and Nobody Copies the French"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-french-copy-nobody-and-nobody-copies-the-french/186678)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-french-copy-nobody-and-nobody-copies-the-french/186678 "2022-10-11T14:17:40Z")
… is an old saying in Engineering circles, and it seems that this saying is still VERY appropriate. While their goal of using recyclable materials is admirable, I wonder if they have considered the flammability of a ca… --- ## [Smaller cars risk level, Princess Diana's accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smaller-cars-risk-level-princess-dianas-accident/186808)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 11:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smaller-cars-risk-level-princess-dianas-accident/186808 "2022-10-11T11:01:26Z")
I am wondering if smaller cars can be easily disturbed - Diana’s car wasn’t small but it still rolled over! I am thinking if a car was hit on a corner, it can easily became unstable? Does it mean SUVs like Lexus RX 350… --- ## [What a laugh! Fusion Sealer won't fix THAT head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-a-laugh-fusion-sealer-wont-fix-that-head-gasket/136700)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-a-laugh-fusion-sealer-wont-fix-that-head-gasket/136700 "2022-10-11T01:07:17Z")
A pop up ad here displayed a head gasket blown between cylinders, likely on a small block 400 Chevrolet and when I opened the link, sure enough they were selling head gasket sealer. Maybe there’s a genie in every bottle … --- ## [An interesting, forward-looking GM ad from 1969](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-forward-looking-gm-ad-from-1969/186774)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-forward-looking-gm-ad-from-1969/186774 "2022-10-10T19:14:24Z")
While the stated technology is different from modern GPS, it is interesting that GM was experimenting with a GPS-like navigation system in the late '60s. --- ## [Engine Damaged by Dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damaged-by-dealership/186778)
**Author:** [@onlyonelauralee\_182558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/onlyonelauralee_182558)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-damaged-by-dealership/186778 "2022-10-08T21:21:05Z")
I have a 2018 Subaru Legacy Limited 2.5 which I purchased in 2020, certified used. I took it to the dealership for an oil change and tire rotation. One week later my car had no oil, the engine was knocking hard and the… --- ## [Toyota is unable to come up with a fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-is-unable-to-come-up-with-a-fix/185656)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-is-unable-to-come-up-with-a-fix/185656 "2022-10-08T14:06:41Z")
… for the mechanical problem that led to the recent recall of their new bZ4X EV. In the absence of a fix, they are offering to buy-back the vehicles. Very, very strange… Edited to add… As expected, Subaru has the… --- ## [Car owner shot and killed, attempting to prevent cat-theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-owner-shot-and-killed-attempting-to-prevent-cat-theft/186754)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-owner-shot-and-killed-attempting-to-prevent-cat-theft/186754 "2022-10-07T21:20:12Z")
60 year old man shot dead after confronting catalytic converter thieves. --- ## [What’s the worst thing to happen to your car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-worst-thing-to-happen-to-your-car/186599)
**Author:** [@gnyqyar038\_181857](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gnyqyar038_181857)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-the-worst-thing-to-happen-to-your-car/186599 "2022-10-06T21:43:46Z")
Just general discussion, am curious about the worst things that happened to y’all’s cars :joy:. 79 mustang shot a rod into space here. --- ## [Jaywalking OK Now In California](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaywalking-ok-now-in-california/186753)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaywalking-ok-now-in-california/186753 "2022-10-06T21:08:20Z")
Politicians put on their thinking caps, say “that’s no problem”. What could possibly go wrong? … lol … --- ## [Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/186433)
**Author:** [@Marky-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marky-B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-crown-victoria-police-interceptor/186433 "2022-10-05T20:36:17Z")
I have a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor that I’m having a problem with. I had the original instrument cluster’s odometer go blank. I know this is a common problem with these cars. I ordered a replacement … --- ## [Tire Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-theft/186648)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-theft/186648 "2022-10-03T16:51:50Z")
--- ## [If you can't steal the whole car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-cant-steal-the-whole-car/186569)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-cant-steal-the-whole-car/186569 "2022-10-03T13:36:38Z")
…steal its face. This just happened down the block from me: [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=65) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=67)