# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2011 Honda CR-V - why do brakes and rotors need replacement every year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-why-do-brakes-and-rotors-need-replacement-every-year/173873)

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**Author:** [@ArtS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ArtS)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-honda-cr-v-why-do-brakes-and-rotors-need-replacement-every-year/173873 "2021-01-12T02:35:39Z")

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Why do breaks and rotors wear out in 1 year? My Honda CRV breaks and rotors wear out in about 1 year. I think I need to do the 4th replacement now. We don’t drive it that much - maybe 10K miles for the year, and about 6…

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## [2012 Subaru Forester - Looking for a shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-shop/174068)

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**Author:** [@jea333](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jea333)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-subaru-forester-looking-for-a-shop/174068 "2021-01-11T21:21:59Z")

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looking for a Subaru repair shop (non-dealer) in northeast MA, souther NH area.

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## [Clacking noise under glove box area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clacking-noise-under-glove-box-area/174095)

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**Author:** [@Elizabeth26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth26)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clacking-noise-under-glove-box-area/174095 "2021-01-11T20:13:40Z")

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2012 Dodge Avenger Im hearing a loud clacking sound under the glove box area when i turn on the car it only last a few seconds. It also does the noise when I turn on and off the A/C. The car has had oil change and filte…

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## [2016 Ford Edge - Stuck on snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-stuck-on-snow/174085)

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**Author:** [@Endre](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Endre)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-edge-stuck-on-snow/174085 "2021-01-11T20:04:29Z")

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Hi, just arriving at the mountain for skiing, first 10 meters on slippery snow my 2016 Edge Sport displayed the message “AWD temporarily deactivated” and only front axle was running the wheels, with no success for progre…

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## [Ancient spare tire -- what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ancient-spare-tire-what-to-do/174070)

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**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ancient-spare-tire-what-to-do/174070 "2021-01-11T18:37:24Z")

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This morning I noticed that the front tires on my '04 Camry need to be replaced.\* This reminded me of a question I think I asked here a few years ago: The spare tire is the original, 17 years old! It’s been used only o…

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## [Looking for estimates for 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-estimates-for-2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/174060)

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**Author:** [@Neely](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Neely)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-estimates-for-2006-chevrolet-malibu-maxx/174060 "2021-01-11T01:12:03Z")

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Cost to replace stabalizer links, sway bar link kit and stabalizer bar control - also outer tie rod and outer tie rod end. Also, 3-yr alignment program.

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## [No maps for 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-maps-for-2015-dodge-grand-caravan/173861)

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**Author:** [@Peacemaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peacemaker)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-maps-for-2015-dodge-grand-caravan/173861 "2021-01-11T01:09:14Z")

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Purchased a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T which has no maps. What do I do?

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## [2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 radio screen goes dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-screen-goes-dead/174048)

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**Author:** [@jerrykaylor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrykaylor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-silverado-1500-radio-screen-goes-dead/174048 "2021-01-11T01:04:48Z")

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radio goes black no light works sometimes it dosent, when it dose come on the screen just rolls really fast, and the odemetor display went to foreign lang. and cant get it back to english, what a piece of crap!!

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## [Low rumbling front right tire when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-front-right-tire-when-turning/174072)

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**Author:** [@Rodriguezvictor96\_173401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodriguezvictor96_173401)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-front-right-tire-when-turning/174072 "2021-01-11T00:23:36Z")

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So i just bought this used 2017 kia forte from the kia dealership about 1 week and 4 days ago, and im noticing when turning left and accelerating i feel a low rumbling (as if im driving on the street reflecting lights) c…

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## [Chrysler Rev Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-rev-issue/174066)

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**Author:** [@chriswesley112\_173399](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chriswesley112_173399)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-rev-issue/174066 "2021-01-10T23:55:47Z")

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My 05 Chrysler Town and Country LX with a 3.3 v6 won’t rev past 2500 rpm, i’ve read the codes from the obd2 port and the code is P0016 which is cam/crank sensor correlation issue, but i’ve replaced both sensors and i sti…

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## [Intermittent check engine light 2003 Ford focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-check-engine-light-2003-ford-focus/174057)

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**Author:** [@pittkjv\_173392](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pittkjv_173392)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-check-engine-light-2003-ford-focus/174057 "2021-01-10T23:36:03Z")

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2003 focus lx Intermittent check engine light…car repair no DTC codes same problem found technical service bulletin mold on PCM removed sealant on wires same problem was told just drive took it back to repair shop .told…

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## [2005 Honda Accord Hybrid - Rod knock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-hybrid-rod-knock/173999)

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**Author:** [@Sin-son](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sin-son)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-accord-hybrid-rod-knock/173999 "2021-01-10T16:12:00Z")

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Hi I’m ángel my 2005 Honda Accord I te s sounds like piston rod is knocking only on low idled when I press the gas up to 2000 -2500 rpm it’s stop the sound thanks

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## [How does buying a part from a junk yard work? What are the rules?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-buying-a-part-from-a-junk-yard-work-what-are-the-rules/173591)

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**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-does-buying-a-part-from-a-junk-yard-work-what-are-the-rules/173591 "2021-01-10T13:58:40Z")

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I’ve never done it. So, first I would have to find a junk yard nearby. Do I call their front desk to see if they have the correct junk car? If said car is available, do I bring my own tools to extract the part? Do I nee…

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## [Alternative way rather than glue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-way-rather-than-glue/174052)

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**Author:** [@Edwin-Gutierrez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edwin-Gutierrez)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternative-way-rather-than-glue/174052 "2021-01-10T12:54:24Z")

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2014 Jeep Patriot The plastic siding of my driver side door is coming off. The corner of the siding sorta peels back where the door bends inward on the outside. Should i use a paste or glue? Definately looking to keep p…

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## [AC blower motor normal replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blower-motor-normal-replacement/174049)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-blower-motor-normal-replacement/174049 "2021-01-10T07:34:25Z")

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I have a 2006 Corolla and the AC blower motor is starting to go again. If I replace it, it will be like the third time in five years I’ve had it replaced. Is that normal? I think the last time I had it replaced, it cam…

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## [2012 Toyota RAV4 transmission whine at certain speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-transmission-whine-at-certain-speeds/174009)

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**Author:** [@JohnK37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnK37)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 5:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-transmission-whine-at-certain-speeds/174009 "2021-01-10T05:48:06Z")

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Same as hawkinsnj. Transmission whine on acceleration, correlated with vehicle speed. Dealer says I need a new transmission. (only 75K miles) CARFAX says original owner meticulously followed maintenance schedule at …

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## [2020 Hyundai Santa Fe has a really noisy rear window wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-has-a-really-noisy-rear-window-wiper/174033)

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**Author:** [@Victor29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Victor29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-hyundai-santa-fe-has-a-really-noisy-rear-window-wiper/174033 "2021-01-09T19:09:00Z")

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Same problem- super loud rear windshield wiper motor! Very annoying!

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## [2017 Nissan Rogue - All fuses popped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-all-fuses-popped/173985)

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**Author:** [@Shylori54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shylori54)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-nissan-rogue-all-fuses-popped/173985 "2021-01-10T00:51:08Z")

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I Pulled into a gas station turned off my vehicle pump gas. When finished returned to start the car and nothing happened. Noticed that all the fuses were burned out. Since the fuses were replaced the key indicator lig…

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## [2010 Cadillac SRX shifting trouble early in the day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-shifting-trouble-early-in-the-day/174022)

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**Author:** [@TexasGrandma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TexasGrandma)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-cadillac-srx-shifting-trouble-early-in-the-day/174022 "2021-01-09T23:55:53Z")

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I have a 2010 Cadillac SRX with 84,300 miles on it. In the mornings when the engine is cold, it seems to have problems shifting. The engine revs up to 4 or 5 on the tach and I can hear a whine sound. If I stop and put i…

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## [2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue - lights stay on when car starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue-lights-stay-on-when-car-starts/174011)

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**Author:** [@Sniper134](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sniper134)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-oldsmobile-intrigue-lights-stay-on-when-car-starts/174011 "2021-01-09T23:47:12Z")

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All lights stay on when I start the car

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## [2018 RAM 1500 - Touch screen issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-touch-screen-issues/173969)

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**Author:** [@dolphns13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dolphns13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ram-1500-touch-screen-issues/173969 "2021-01-09T23:17:12Z")

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Fail on my part for not getting an extended warranty, but I did not expect this many issues before 100K Miles. This one specifically is the touch screen display looking as if bubbles are forming underneath or as if a la…

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## [2014 Chrysler Town & Country](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country/173967)

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**Author:** [@shawn.gardner\_173344](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shawn.gardner_173344)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chrysler-town-country/173967 "2021-01-09T23:05:11Z")

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Our reverse camera/screen works about half the time. The other half of the time it is upside down or blips like an old TV with bad reception or something. Is there a way to troubleshoot this to identify the source of thi…

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## [All kinds of trouble with my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-kinds-of-trouble-with-my-2010-volkswagen-tiguan/173877)

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**Author:** [@AlanPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanPerry)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-kinds-of-trouble-with-my-2010-volkswagen-tiguan/173877 "2021-01-09T18:18:41Z")

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I have a vw tiguan with over 135,000 miles and nothing but trouble coolant problems, heater core replaced, small fan module replaced, sunroof leaking all four corners, shocks are loud, door handles falling off, check en…

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## [Heat Shrink Tubing to fix Car Heated Seat element](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shrink-tubing-to-fix-car-heated-seat-element/174012)

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**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heat-shrink-tubing-to-fix-car-heated-seat-element/174012 "2021-01-09T18:07:28Z")

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I got an 03 Buick Lesabre and my drivers side heated seat isn’t working. I’m confident this is due to the heated seat element wires being broke. I was wondering if using heat shrink tubing to reconnect the wires would be…

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## [Passengers side CV axle seal continues to leak after replacing multiple times](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passengers-side-cv-axle-seal-continues-to-leak-after-replacing-multiple-times/174013)

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**Author:** [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passengers-side-cv-axle-seal-continues-to-leak-after-replacing-multiple-times/174013 "2021-01-09T17:09:21Z")

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I own a 2003 Buick Lesabre and I decided to replace both CV axles because the boots were cracked and flinging grease all over the place and I also replaced both seals. The seals were not leaking but they looked a little …

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## [03 Ford Escape v6 cranks and almost starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-escape-v6-cranks-and-almost-starts/174004)

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**Author:** [@gquartronenote10\_173362](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gquartronenote10_173362)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-ford-escape-v6-cranks-and-almost-starts/174004 "2021-01-09T16:36:24Z")

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A buddies 2003 ford escape cranks and almost starts but doesn’t. I got it to run about 5 seconds one time but pumping the pedal fast. Plugged in my code reader and had alot of low voltage codes and noticed the battery wa…

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## [Pros and Cons of Mud Flaps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-mud-flaps/4800)

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**Author:** [@davidlparrish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidlparrish)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pros-and-cons-of-mud-flaps/4800 "2021-01-09T15:12:45Z")

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I recently purchased a late model Lincoln Town Car w/ 27k miles on it. I drive less than 6,000 miles and hope to keep this car looking nice for another 12 years. Since the car is white, I am think about installing …

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## [2005 BMW X3 - I started it wrong and now it won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x3-i-started-it-wrong-and-now-it-wont-start/173972)

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**Author:** [@Beemboi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beemboi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-x3-i-started-it-wrong-and-now-it-wont-start/173972 "2021-01-09T15:01:00Z")

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My X3 is a stick & for the 1st time in the 14 months since owning the car, I stepped on the gas rather than the clutch to start (only to move the car I’d blocked in). Then, the next day, the car won’t start. It turns ov…

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## [2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - looking for 17 in staggered rims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-looking-for-17-in-staggered-rims/174006)

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**Author:** [@Pdaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pdaddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-c-class-looking-for-17-in-staggered-rims/174006 "2021-01-09T10:39:17Z")

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Hello…do you know where I can buy a new set of 17 ins staggered rims…

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## [1991 Volvo 240 - Water leaks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-240-water-leaks/173994)

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**Author:** [@voiersllc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/voiersllc)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-volvo-240-water-leaks/173994 "2021-01-09T03:30:50Z")

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Volvo 240 with sunroof–keeps getting water in trunk under carpet and padding–any ideas ?

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