# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=71 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Kia's recalled cars will be fixed with](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-recalled-cars-will-be-fixed-with/185752)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kias-recalled-cars-will-be-fixed-with/185752 "2022-08-12T19:04:13Z")
… duct tape? :thinking: --- ## [This motor could revolutionize EV production](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-motor-could-revolutionize-ev-production/185759)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-motor-could-revolutionize-ev-production/185759 "2022-08-12T15:36:06Z")
… and it was invented by a 17 year old from The US! --- ## [A chance to win free gas for a year!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-chance-to-win-free-gas-for-a-year/185731)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-chance-to-win-free-gas-for-a-year/185731 "2022-08-12T00:16:44Z")
Actually, the American Red Cross is going to award this $6k prize to three people, chosen from among those who donate blood between 8/1/22 and 8/31/22: :+1: --- ## [If you own a 2022 Dodge or Chrysler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2022-dodge-or-chrysler/185724)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2022-dodge-or-chrysler/185724 "2022-08-11T07:47:28Z")
… you may be getting a recall notice relating to TPMS battery failures. Vehicles recalled: 52,340 Chrysler 300s, Dodge Challengers, and Dodge Chargers from the 2022 model year: Chrysler 300—5,658 sedans built between … --- ## [Chalk marks on tires for parking code enforcement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chalk-marks-on-tires-for-parking-code-enforcement/185707)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chalk-marks-on-tires-for-parking-code-enforcement/185707 "2022-08-09T18:46:00Z")
Not sure if still done here. Wondering if still done in your area? Seems a 2019 court ruling puts chalking tires on shaky legal ground. --- ## [What toyota is the most reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-toyota-is-the-most-reliable/185590)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-toyota-is-the-most-reliable/185590 "2022-08-07T04:52:19Z")
What would you rate as the most reliable toyota? Perhaps the 92-96 camry? Or the 97-01 camry? Or would it be the 93-97 corolla? Or maybe the 98-02 corolla? Part of me even thinks that the 03-08 corolla is the most reliab… --- ## [Do you remember the movie "Fatal Attraction?"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-the-movie-fatal-attraction/184817)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2022, 10:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-remember-the-movie-fatal-attraction/184817 "2022-08-06T10:09:05Z")
Who remembers the 1987 psychological thriller movie “Fatal Attraction” starring Michael Douglas, Anne Archer, and Glenn Close? In the movie, Michael and Anne are married but Michael’ character has an weekend affair with… --- ## [Looking to buy a performance suv for under 15k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-performance-suv-for-under-15k/185619)
**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-performance-suv-for-under-15k/185619 "2022-08-05T13:17:26Z")
What’s the best performance suv or truck for under 15k I know there is the Chevy trailblazer ss and the Jeep Grand Cherokee srt8 but I am having trouble finding anything else. Thanks --- ## [If you speak Norwegian](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-speak-norwegian/185641)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-speak-norwegian/185641 "2022-08-05T05:22:00Z")
… then you can verify the validity of the translation that was provided for this road sign. Is that really the meaning? --- ## [What is Vegan Leather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-vegan-leather/185611)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-vegan-leather/185611 "2022-08-05T02:59:14Z")
Newish article from John: https://www.cartalk.com/car-owning/what-is-vegan-leather Thoughts from the group on car interiors these days? --- ## [Pocket size car jump starter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pocket-size-car-jump-starter/185628)
**Author:** [@spottsdaniel5\_180602](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spottsdaniel5_180602)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pocket-size-car-jump-starter/185628 "2022-08-05T02:19:26Z")
Twice someone has offered to jump start my vehicle with small pocket size gadgets. Twice it has not worked. They may hold 12 volts,but do they lack the amps necessary to start a car? Has anyone seen those things actuall… --- ## [Are used car prices about to drop?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-used-car-prices-about-to-drop/185639)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-used-car-prices-about-to-drop/185639 "2022-08-04T20:51:56Z")
This expert (??) thinks so: --- ## [Batmobile Dealer in Indiana Arrested by San Francisco Area Police](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batmobile-dealer-in-indiana-arrested-by-san-francisco-area-police/185588)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/batmobile-dealer-in-indiana-arrested-by-san-francisco-area-police/185588 "2022-08-04T00:35:52Z")
Apparently some sort of contract dispute between seller & buyer of specialty vehicle, buyer claims seller hasn’t delivered Batmobile on schedule, seller claims one of buyer’s payments not received on time. Contract dis… --- ## [2001 VW Golf: Repair or Retire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-golf-repair-or-retire/185558)
**Author:** [@meggie.k.b](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meggie.k.b)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-vw-golf-repair-or-retire/185558 "2022-08-04T00:17:58Z")
I own a 2001 VW Golf. The temperature guage never goes above 190. The other day I watched it go above 190 and it continued to climb so I took it to the mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a blown head gasket. I… --- ## [List of car myths and false claims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-car-myths-and-false-claims/185294)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/list-of-car-myths-and-false-claims/185294 "2022-08-03T21:15:45Z")
Apparently the one about how newer car engines are made out of softer metal and don’t last as long as older engines from the 60s or 70s is still going around after decades. A look at any odometer will tell you this isn’t… --- ## [And you were worried about running over your neighbor's Fiat. Be careful out there](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-you-were-worried-about-running-over-your-neighbors-fiat-be-careful-out-there/185613)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk\_Social\_Media\_Web\_Lackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk_Social_Media_Web_Lackey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/and-you-were-worried-about-running-over-your-neighbors-fiat-be-careful-out-there/185613 "2022-08-03T19:53:40Z")
--- ## [1971 Chevy Vega Longevity in 1970s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-chevy-vega-longevity-in-1970s/185132)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 1:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1971-chevy-vega-longevity-in-1970s/185132 "2022-08-03T01:29:04Z")
Its 1971 and your looking for a car to commute to your job 50 miles one way (before people start, yes some people had commutes like that back in the 70s, at least around here). Being born a tried and true Chevy man and … --- ## [“ICEing” by any other name?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iceing-by-any-other-name/185522)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iceing-by-any-other-name/185522 "2022-08-02T15:06:05Z")
“ICEing” by any other name? “ICEing” a charging station is the term to describe Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles occupying a space for an Electric Vehicle (EV) at a charging station. There already has been muc… --- ## [Twin turbo-ing my mustang?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/twin-turbo-ing-my-mustang/185440 "2022-08-01T13:36:28Z")
Hey so i own a 2006 ford mustang, as most people, I like the idea of more performance, and my friend and I like to work on our cars, we most definitely aren’t prodigies but we like to dabble and learn. Basically he was t… --- ## [Is Driver Lacking Common Sense?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driver-lacking-common-sense/185489)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-driver-lacking-common-sense/185489 "2022-08-01T13:20:15Z")
Witnessed recently, driver wants to parallel park, long strip of 20 empty spaces, but driver passes by the empty spots, and parks after the first occupied space, nosing in between the first two parked cars, rear end st… --- ## [Tire Blowout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-blowout/185475)
**Author:** [@Lindseywelton30\_147397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindseywelton30_147397)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-blowout/185475 "2022-08-01T03:07:21Z")
While we were driving home from vacation, on I-95 just south of DC our tire suddenly blew out. Rubber flew off and we ended up in the emergency lane after skidding across several lanes and hitting the guard rail (thankfu… --- ## [On-ramp decreasing-radius turns?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-ramp-decreasing-radius-turns/185408)
**Author:** [@Dakotaboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dakotaboy)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/on-ramp-decreasing-radius-turns/185408 "2022-07-31T01:18:59Z")
Is it just me, or do the preponderance of cloverleaf freeway on-ramps have decreasing radius turns? If so, why did anyone think it was a good idea to slow a car down as much as possible just before it has to merge with h… --- ## [The last independent automaker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-independent-automaker/185543)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-last-independent-automaker/185543 "2022-07-30T13:22:35Z")
A six-part documentary about AMC is in the works: And, for those who are hankering for a Nash or AMC vehicle to restore, there is a treasure trove of them sitting at this defunct dealership: --- ## [2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Alternator thoughts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-alternator-thoughts/185535)
**Author:** [@RVguy.mass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RVguy.mass)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-pt-cruiser-alternator-thoughts/185535 "2022-07-30T12:49:18Z")
Not a problem! A question RV guy.mass While driving… Alternator makes electricity. Say driving 25mph… How much is produced & Not used ( wasted Signed Curiosities David Lee --- ## [PPF Clear Bra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppf-clear-bra/115861)
**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppf-clear-bra/115861 "2022-07-30T00:18:50Z")
Hi all! So, I just had Llumar Paint Protection Film installed on the front of my SUV today. I was told to give it about a week to cure before washing. The installer did tell me that automatic car washes are ok. If it co… --- ## [Buying car, then moving interstate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-then-moving-interstate/185511)
**Author:** [@NBAD25\_Cartalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NBAD25_Cartalk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-car-then-moving-interstate/185511 "2022-07-29T22:47:41Z")
Hi all, Okay really briefly. My partner (American) and I are moving to the US and I don’t know jack about how America works. We are flying into CT for a week with my partner’s family and then we will need to get to IN a… --- ## [Hyundai Using Child Labor in Alabama Plant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-using-child-labor-in-alabama-plant/185449)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 11:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-using-child-labor-in-alabama-plant/185449 "2022-07-29T11:13:05Z")
Hyundai subsidiary has used child labor at Alabama factory (msn.com) So when we discussed the evils of the UAW in the thread about why the Chevy Vega failed the importance of unions in assembly plants and their subsidia… --- ## [2012 Ford Mustang GT 90k manual for 15k](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-gt-90k-manual-for-15k/185490)
**Author:** [@Taylanbagwellenzo\_181449](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taylanbagwellenzo_181449)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-mustang-gt-90k-manual-for-15k/185490 "2022-07-29T02:48:38Z")
I am looking at a 2012 Ford Mustang GT premium with a manual with 90k miles and he wants 15k. 18 intake manifold Pbd tuned by rob shoemaker Steeda cai Mbrp ss 1 7/8 long tube headers Mbrp street exhaust system Dss … --- ## [Supercharging/procharging my daily driver. worth it? mods required?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharging-procharging-my-daily-driver-worth-it-mods-required/185176)
**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/supercharging-procharging-my-daily-driver-worth-it-mods-required/185176 "2022-07-28T17:10:18Z")
Hey so i own a 2006 ford mustang v6, its my daily driver and i wanted to have more power so i started to look into supercharger/ prochargers and i found an affordable one that im thinking of getting but i had some questi… --- ## [Good news for Ford stockholders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ford-stockholders/185514)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ford-stockholders/185514 "2022-07-28T15:19:09Z")
… but not necessarily for its employees: Ford Motor Co. (F) shares are trading higher by +7.05% in the premarket after the carmaker crushed EPS and Revenue estimates by +52.01% and +15.58% respectively. Ford reiterated … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=70) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=72)