# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2007 Lexus RX 350 - Bad coils](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-bad-coils/167051)

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**Author:** [@jonik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jonik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lexus-rx-350-bad-coils/167051 "2020-07-09T18:55:35Z")

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All ignition coils needed to replaced one by one in 2007 lexus 350 rx

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## [2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalled/167037)

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**Author:** [@JefferyWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JefferyWhite)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-jeep-grand-cherokee-stalled/167037 "2020-07-09T18:51:24Z")

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Jeep stalled and d speed Neel go to a 100

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## [2009 Ford Focus dies immediately after start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-dies-immediately-after-start/165967)

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**Author:** [@retired04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retired04)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-ford-focus-dies-immediately-after-start/165967 "2020-07-09T18:32:49Z")

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Turns over starts but dies right away

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## [2021 Hyundai Sonata - Quits when warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-sonata-quits-when-warmed-up/167025)

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**Author:** [@LONNIEJARVIS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LONNIEJARVIS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-hyundai-sonata-quits-when-warmed-up/167025 "2020-07-09T17:52:17Z")

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quits running when reaches operating temp

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## [2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee auto stop frustration!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-auto-stop-frustration/166324)

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**Author:** [@DonReeves](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonReeves)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-jeep-grand-cherokee-auto-stop-frustration/166324 "2020-07-09T17:47:44Z")

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Dear Car Talk, I recently bought a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the auto start/stop feature. This feature is driving me crazy. Every time the driver initially starts the car the feature has to be turned off if you don’…

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## [2006 Chrysler Town & Country - Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-codes/167022)

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**Author:** [@jefffrost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jefffrost)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-chrysler-town-country-codes/167022 "2020-07-09T17:30:18Z")

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code302 i replace sparkplug &wire and i replace the thing that the wires hooh to and the is steel coming on

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## [Diagnosing suspension rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-suspension-rattle/166865)

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**Author:** [@avellone5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/avellone5)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-suspension-rattle/166865 "2020-07-09T17:26:27Z")

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Got a 2007 Saturn Vue V6 AWD and I’m having trouble diagnosing a suspension rattle. Seems to be coming from the front passenger side suspension, and it happens going over small bumps. I watched a video going over how to …

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## [Will I need to pull engine to see timing chain on Rav4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-need-to-pull-engine-to-see-timing-chain-on-rav4/167014)

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**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-i-need-to-pull-engine-to-see-timing-chain-on-rav4/167014 "2020-07-09T16:37:07Z")

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Do you need to take the engine out to remove the timing chain cover on a 2003 Rav4? I’m trying to look at the marks. There’s not a lot on youtube. Thanks

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## [2019 Honda Accord Sdn - Autobraking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-autobraking/166954)

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**Author:** [@Scaredtodrive](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scaredtodrive)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-accord-sdn-autobraking/166954 "2020-07-09T15:29:35Z")

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My 2019 Honda Accord collision mitigation system brakes randomly when there is no car in front of it and also brakes when the adaptive cruise control is activated and I’m passing a car in the right lane. It most recentl…

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## [2018 Chevrolet Volt - Gas problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-gas-problems/166970)

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**Author:** [@VoltQuestion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VoltQuestion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-volt-gas-problems/166970 "2020-07-09T13:49:30Z")

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On May 8, 2020, my wife was driving our Volt, when the propulsion power failed completely. We took it to the dealer who sold us the car. The dealer said the fix was to replace the battery energy control module. In ea…

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## [Snapped a T40 star bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snapped-a-t40-star-bit/166700)

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**Author:** [@Darlene-22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Darlene-22)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snapped-a-t40-star-bit/166700 "2020-07-09T05:11:12Z")

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Hi All, I’ve got a problem, I snapped a t40 star bit attempting to remove the a idle pulley for removal fml!!! Any ideas on how to get it Broke torx bit and bolt out? Should be this hard that it snapped a kobalt bit?? A…

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## [2014 GMC Terrain needs a wiper recall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-needs-a-wiper-recall/166949)

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**Author:** [@Anonymous45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anonymous45)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-gmc-terrain-needs-a-wiper-recall/166949 "2020-07-09T04:04:02Z")

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Windshield wipers stopped working in the middle of a thunderstorm on the highwa hiy luckily I was able to get over to a safe place or it could have been a really bad deadly accident. Gmc recalled 2013 models for this sam…

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## [Rear main seal and engine replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-main-seal-and-engine-replacement/166980)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-main-seal-and-engine-replacement/166980 "2020-07-09T03:19:34Z")

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Hello everyone, I have a 2001 v6 mustang that I was doing an engine swap on. (Taking out the old engine and putting a new one in.) my question is, since the old engine is coming out anyway, would it be relatively easy f…

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## [2014 Mitsubishi Outlander - how much to get the diesel out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-how-much-to-get-the-diesel-out/167012)

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**Author:** [@Dave20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave20)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mitsubishi-outlander-how-much-to-get-the-diesel-out/167012 "2020-07-09T02:55:10Z")

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My wife put diesel fuel in my 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and went a few miles before calling me. We turned it off and have to call for it to be towed and fuel drained. How much trouble $$& am I in for?

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## [1989 Jeep Cherokee - Just won't keep running - Where do I start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-cherokee-just-wont-keep-running-where-do-i-start/166995)

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**Author:** [@edgewater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edgewater)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-jeep-cherokee-just-wont-keep-running-where-do-i-start/166995 "2020-07-09T01:51:16Z")

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will not continue running

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## [2016 Toyota Camry radio frequently cuts out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-radio-frequently-cuts-out/166627)

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**Author:** [@David48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David48)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-camry-radio-frequently-cuts-out/166627 "2020-07-09T01:25:31Z")

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radio seems to cut out in a lot of areas

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## [Start but does not accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-but-does-not-accelerate/166977)

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**Author:** [@Titelo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Titelo)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/start-but-does-not-accelerate/166977 "2020-07-09T01:10:39Z")

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Im using polo 6 1.4 it does not accelerate checked throttle body is working 100% ,sometimes when i start it everything its normal revs normally but recently is giving problems it does not please help

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## [Fuel Pump on Dodge Dakota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-on-dodge-dakota/164073)

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**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-on-dodge-dakota/164073 "2020-07-09T00:00:10Z")

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Hello, I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota. When I turned in to my parking space without pressing on the gas and slightly turning without foot on gas the truck shut off. Then today it would not start. I push on the gas pedal wh…

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## [2012 Kia Sorento - Trouble with Bluetooth pairing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-trouble-with-bluetooth-pairing/166986)

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**Author:** [@owner01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owner01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-trouble-with-bluetooth-pairing/166986 "2020-07-08T22:01:45Z")

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just got this car July 2020 cant seem to pair the phone i have removed all other previous phones keeps say blue tooth not on i turn it on and reverts back to off some days it sets up OK functions great for a few hours …

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## [Cooling Fan not coming on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924)

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**Author:** [@sanjnsri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sanjnsri)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-fan-not-coming-on/36924 "2020-07-08T21:40:42Z")

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1996 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 lt engine. Today i found, Cooling fan does not turn on even after reaching operating temperature.Engine overheats when idling. It does not turn on, when A/C is turned on ( I realized AC is …

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## [Engine heat transfer to inside vehicle and outside by the doors!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heat-transfer-to-inside-vehicle-and-outside-by-the-doors/93422)

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**Author:** [@cityboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cityboy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-heat-transfer-to-inside-vehicle-and-outside-by-the-doors/93422 "2020-07-08T21:39:28Z")

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2002 dodge grand caravan. We feel the heat from engine block inside the two front seats (driver and front passenger). We also feel heated wind (blowing strong) and smell coolant when standing outside the vehicle by the d…

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## [2003 Lexus LS 430 - Battery keeps going dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-ls-430-battery-keeps-going-dead/167002)

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**Author:** [@rontoulouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rontoulouse)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-ls-430-battery-keeps-going-dead/167002 "2020-07-08T21:27:02Z")

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my battery keeps going dead its been checked at an electronic repair shop couldnt find any probleme 3 more garages and lexus who told me i need a new battery after a small discussion i told them this battery is only 7 or…

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## [1997 Saturn sl2 idle and stalling out engine shaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-idle-and-stalling-out-engine-shaking/166903)

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**Author:** [@Daniel-215](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-215)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-saturn-sl2-idle-and-stalling-out-engine-shaking/166903 "2020-07-08T18:45:27Z")

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Replaced maf. Throttle control sensor, o2 sensor, plugs,plug wires,ignition coils,and now it runs for 1sec and shakes its self off hard and will not idle.

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## [2014 Kia Forte - Key will not start the vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-key-will-not-start-the-vehicle/166978)

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**Author:** [@lwb0013](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lwb0013)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-key-will-not-start-the-vehicle/166978 "2020-07-08T17:59:07Z")

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Car has intermittent starting issue. Key will not activate starter. All other lights, gauges, chimes, etc. work just fine, but starter will not engage. Total silence from starter. After several attempts it will final…

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## [05 Civic Hybrid CVT judder advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984)

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**Author:** [@Jeremy-74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremy-74)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-civic-hybrid-cvt-judder-advice/166984 "2020-07-08T17:41:57Z")

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Hi all, I bought an 05 Civic Hybrid back in 2016 for $3300 with just under 60k miles. I got it from an elderly woman who regularly maintained it and kept it in good condition. After about 5k miles of usage and an oil c…

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## [2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - Bumpy ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-avalon-hybrid-bumpy-ride/166941)

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**Author:** [@Paul25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paul25)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-avalon-hybrid-bumpy-ride/166941 "2020-07-08T16:55:10Z")

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I just test drove the 2020 Avalon Limited Hybrid. Almost at the top of my list, but the ride seems a little bumpy / close to the road (as compared to the cushy rides of my wife’s 2005 Avalon or my 2007 Lexus ES). Is th…

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## [Mechanics do you prefer tbi or vortec to work on and for reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-do-you-prefer-tbi-or-vortec-to-work-on-and-for-reliability/145480)

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**Author:** [@Elijah\_Haugen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elijah_Haugen)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanics-do-you-prefer-tbi-or-vortec-to-work-on-and-for-reliability/145480 "2020-07-08T15:39:34Z")

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What is the pros and cons of a tbi vs a vortec? What is easier to work on? What fails and what is the most reliable? Which gets better fuel mileage and what has more power?

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## [2016 Kia Sorento tires keep cupping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-tires-keep-cupping/166889)

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**Author:** [@DAVIDMATTA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DAVIDMATTA)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-sorento-tires-keep-cupping/166889 "2020-07-08T13:18:29Z")

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This is a 6cyl AWD vehicle I purchased new. Despite proper inflation, frequent rotation, an alignment and tire replacement, I cannot prevent the tires from cupping, which leads to terrible road noise. The vehicle came …

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## [2010 Volkswagen Passat - any recourse for timing chain repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-any-recourse-for-timing-chain-repair/166655)

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**Author:** [@peggybause](https://community.cartalk.com/u/peggybause)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-passat-any-recourse-for-timing-chain-repair/166655 "2020-07-08T12:28:09Z")

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Daughter bought from personal owner. Lied about car being in great condition. 200 miles later the timing chain brakes and leaves her 3800. repair. How do I get Volkswagen to help with this?

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## [Repairs after Outback was rammed by out of control driver](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-after-outback-was-rammed-by-out-of-control-driver/166558)

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**Author:** [@Jone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jone)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 5:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairs-after-outback-was-rammed-by-out-of-control-driver/166558 "2020-07-08T05:59:40Z")

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My car was hit on the driver’s side yesterday by someone who lost control of their car for an unknown reason. it was a hit and run. I think it may have been a jeep commander SUV b/c of a part left behind. They hit my …

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