# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=156

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## [Looking for CV axle rebuilders in the West cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cv-axle-rebuilders-in-the-west-cost/184418)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cv-axle-rebuilders-in-the-west-cost/184418 "2022-06-04T21:04:11Z")

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I searched online and ebay - could not find cv axle re builders in the area. Wondering if any of you might point me in the right direction?

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## [Manual swap, what do i need? worth it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460)

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**Author:** [@santos.orenga\_180962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/santos.orenga_180962)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-swap-what-do-i-need-worth-it/184460 "2022-06-04T01:32:53Z")

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hey, so I own a 2006 ford mustang, my transmission broke a few days ago and i was wondering how much work was needed to do a manual swap. Since i have to get a new transmission i was wondering if it was worth ordering a …

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## [Ratcheting Adapter for Braker Bar Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ratcheting-adapter-for-braker-bar-recommendations/184384)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ratcheting-adapter-for-braker-bar-recommendations/184384 "2022-06-03T22:02:49Z")

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Hello friends. I was hoping to use a ratcheting adapter with braker bar so I could use it as a ratchet. I tried the following item. It didn’t even last one day for removing nuts for tires. It binded up and no longer …

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## [2022 Toyota Camry - Vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-camry-vibrates/184464)

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**Author:** [@helenakarpierz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/helenakarpierz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-toyota-camry-vibrates/184464 "2022-06-03T21:44:32Z")

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when car engine is warm and revs are at normal moving off slowly car vibrates front psssenger seat vibrates and steering i have done 1.500 kms toyota dealer cant find out what is wrong car is3 months old please help

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## [Our car was totaled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-car-was-totaled/184404)

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**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-car-was-totaled/184404 "2022-06-03T19:24:52Z")

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What’s up everyone, hope everyone is doing well. We lost our Grandmarquis in a auto accident. We’re pretty heartbroken about it. The car only had 34 thousand miles on it, it was a 1993. We got t boned. Thank God it was a…

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## [Undiagosable Honda CR-V](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagosable-honda-cr-v/184442)

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**Author:** [@Donahue.ash93\_181022](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donahue.ash93_181022)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagosable-honda-cr-v/184442 "2022-06-03T15:29:01Z")

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I purchased an 07 Honda CR-V about a year ago (AWD automatic). It now has 193000 miles and has been maintained very well! It starts up great, but intermittently shakes/jerks/vibrates/misfires… I’m not sure what you would…

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## [Break light fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-light-fuse-keeps-blowing/184444)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-light-fuse-keeps-blowing/184444 "2022-06-03T11:02:23Z")

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Hi. Like the description says my break light fuse keeps blowing. I replaced the break light switch switch and checked the break lights by installing one at a time then breaking. Both time the fuses blew. I didn’t notice…

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## [2017 Ford Escape - Thumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-thumps/184447)

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**Author:** [@AgataWagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AgataWagner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-thumps/184447 "2022-06-02T23:49:12Z")

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Hi. I have a problem with the Ford Escape (Kuga). When moving off, you hear a rhythmic thump with a metallic sound. This only happens when you start off (in low gear). I checked it while driving uphill and you could hear…

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## [2011 Honda CR-V A/C Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-a-c-issue/184458)

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**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-a-c-issue/184458 "2022-06-02T22:53:24Z")

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Hey everyone. I have a 2011 Honda CR-V EX. I know these cars are notorious for bad ac compressors but usually only in the special edition models or so I was told. Well I was on a trip a couple of days ago and my car hesi…

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## [1999 Hyundai Sonata - trouble filling gas tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-sonata-trouble-filling-gas-tank/138350)

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**Author:** [@victorcampos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/victorcampos)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-hyundai-sonata-trouble-filling-gas-tank/138350 "2022-06-02T21:58:52Z")

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Filling gas tank is difficult because it stops filling after a few gallons. Like fill, click stop, fill, click, stop. It fills better with a pump that you can control the fill lever to go slow. What makes this problem…

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## [2001 Ford Explorer Sport - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-stalls/184417)

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**Author:** [@kittyhawk1214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kittyhawk1214)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-explorer-sport-stalls/184417 "2022-06-02T00:50:39Z")

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I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. It’s not a 4wheel drive. I don’t have any noticable car problems and the air conditioner seems to work well, but recently on occasion my car will stall when coming to a stop when my a/c…

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## [Help! Need to replace wheel rims. OEM? Replica? Different? Where? Who? Tire pressure meter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-replace-wheel-rims-oem-replica-different-where-who-tire-pressure-meter/184336)

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**Author:** [@nina\_180937](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nina_180937)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-to-replace-wheel-rims-oem-replica-different-where-who-tire-pressure-meter/184336 "2022-06-02T00:00:09Z")

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My 2017 Pilot LX has been towed to Discount Tire to get 2 new tires, but I also need to replace 1-3 wheel rims. Is it best to stick with the exact wheel that came with the car in order to maintain car value…? Or is that…

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## [2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Fan noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-s-class-fan-noise/184438)

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**Author:** [@cash57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cash57)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mercedes-benz-s-class-fan-noise/184438 "2022-06-01T23:53:53Z")

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When AC is cut down low, there is a loud fan noise on the passenger side under the dash. This just started happening about two weeks ago.

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## [2008 Ford Ranger - Transmission sticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-transmission-sticks/184432)

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**Author:** [@norton41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/norton41)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-ranger-transmission-sticks/184432 "2022-06-01T22:38:07Z")

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transmission stuck when you first start in morning

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## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Electrical issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/184434)

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**Author:** [@sandrarstegall](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandrarstegall)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-electrical-issues/184434 "2022-06-01T22:37:04Z")

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when car is cut off,the tail lights will come on for a few seconds and then go off and come back on and the doors will unlock.sometimes it won’t start.

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## [2014 Chevrolet Equinox - Fan runs after engine is shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-fan-runs-after-engine-is-shut-off/184425)

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**Author:** [@JosephLeeWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephLeeWallace)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-equinox-fan-runs-after-engine-is-shut-off/184425 "2022-06-01T22:24:19Z")

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when I cut my car off a fan comes on a off !

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## [2003 Ford Thunderbird - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-transmission-issues/184406)

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**Author:** [@BillC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BillC)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-transmission-issues/184406 "2022-06-01T22:10:51Z")

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Transmission jerks when shifting from reverse to low gear.

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## [2020 GMC Sierra 2500HD Code question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-code-question/184332)

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**Author:** [@lcctroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lcctroy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-gmc-sierra-2500hd-code-question/184332 "2022-06-01T21:59:02Z")

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where would look for the wire that sets off P20B9 which tsb 21-na-006

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## [2005 Infiniti FX35 - Mirror broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-mirror-broken/184408)

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**Author:** [@Njuly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Njuly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-infiniti-fx35-mirror-broken/184408 "2022-06-01T21:26:54Z")

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power side mirror does not go up

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## [2012 Nissan Versa - Can I swap rear seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-versa-can-i-swap-rear-seats/184415)

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**Author:** [@NewToDiyAuto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NewToDiyAuto)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-versa-can-i-swap-rear-seats/184415 "2022-06-01T21:16:14Z")

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I was wondering if I could swap out the back seats of my sedan with that of a hatchback’s back seats of the same year make and model as well as the name of a website I could find me a front bumper and both front fenders…

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## [Back window switches not working but I can control the windows from the front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-window-switches-not-working-but-i-can-control-the-windows-from-the-front/184412)

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**Author:** [@sassaidi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sassaidi)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-window-switches-not-working-but-i-can-control-the-windows-from-the-front/184412 "2022-06-01T21:09:01Z")

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Hello everyone! I have a 2009 Santa Fe Limited and passengers on the back seats cannot open or close the windows. However as a driver I am able to open/close the windows. What do you think might be the problem? Thank y…

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## [Oil change problems 2011 Ford Ranger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-problems-2011-ford-ranger/184374)

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**Author:** [@khines0709\_180965](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khines0709_180965)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-problems-2011-ford-ranger/184374 "2022-06-01T16:43:06Z")

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Was changing oil in 2011 Ford Ranger. It drained fine, replaced the filter and plug and refilled. When checked the level it was too full, so pulled the plug to drain some, but nothing came out. Not sure what to do fro…

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## [1995 Dodge Caravan - Question on tread depth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-caravan-question-on-tread-depth/184348)

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**Author:** [@Laundryboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laundryboy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-caravan-question-on-tread-depth/184348 "2022-06-01T05:34:42Z")

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Bought Michelin Premier LTX Ttires a few years ago. Loved the ride. Question, when they were new they had maybe half the tread depth of regular passenger tires. WHY?

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## [Starter Installation Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401)

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**Author:** [@Sakari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sakari)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-installation-question/184401 "2022-06-01T00:17:57Z")

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Greetings, I’m installing a starter for an Oldsmobile Alero 2002 3.4L V6, and I’ve run into a curious situation where there are 3 wires but only 2 posts to connect them to. It looks pretty clear that the small wire goe…

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## [2021 Buick Enclave - Brakes grind](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-enclave-brakes-grind/184334)

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**Author:** [@jerverl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerverl)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-enclave-brakes-grind/184334 "2022-05-31T23:46:04Z")

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Grinding noise from rear brakes. Dealership told me that the brakes are being redone but wont be done before September. Comments?.

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## [2006 Buick LaCrosse - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-loses-power/184411)

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**Author:** [@Patti26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patti26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-buick-lacrosse-loses-power/184411 "2022-05-31T22:37:51Z")

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car runs fine sometimes other times car acts like it is not getting any gas and loses power on acceleration

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## [2015 Chevrolet Camaro - coolant reservoir fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-coolant-reservoir-fix/184379)

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**Author:** [@henesiis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/henesiis)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-camaro-coolant-reservoir-fix/184379 "2022-05-31T14:09:06Z")

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So, I bought my car used from a dealership. Everything was fine until I hit a dog and it obviously messed my bumper up and broke the coolant reservoir. I took the car drifting one day, and then it started overheating. I’…

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## [Car won’t go past 2.5k rpms](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342)

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**Author:** [@Abluedeer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Abluedeer)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-go-past-2-5k-rpms/184342 "2022-05-30T20:30:24Z")

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I’ve got a 2007 PT Cruiser, base model. Almost every day sometimes multiple times per drive, my engine light will turn on, and right when it turns on, my car will no go past 2.5k rpm’s. All I do is unplug the negative ba…

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## [2015 Cadillac ATS - What are my battery options?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-what-are-my-battery-options/184388)

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**Author:** [@kenbrian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenbrian)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-what-are-my-battery-options/184388 "2022-05-30T19:57:51Z")

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The short life of the battery in my 2015 ATS coupe. I am 0n my 2nd battery battery after six months of use. Is there a lead acid battery I can replace this gell battery with ??

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## [2014 Buick Verano - roof and trunk surface damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-roof-and-trunk-surface-damage/171684)

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**Author:** [@grandmajpan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grandmajpan)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 30, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-buick-verano-roof-and-trunk-surface-damage/171684 "2022-05-30T18:10:05Z")

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looks like someone went over the hood roof and trunk lid with sand paper We have live in Zephyrhills Fl for 4 years The car is oarked in our car port

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