# Maintenance/Repairs

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## [2010 Dodge Avenger tire sensor won't shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-avenger-tire-sensor-wont-shut-off/121120)

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**Author:** [@SofiaAlonzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SofiaAlonzo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-dodge-avenger-tire-sensor-wont-shut-off/121120 "2018-07-18T17:24:00Z")

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Put new tire sensor still light is still on?

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## [2018 Chevrolet Traverse front end clicking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-front-end-clicking/121190)

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**Author:** [@Vince37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vince37)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-traverse-front-end-clicking/121190 "2018-07-18T16:11:15Z")

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I too have the 2018 Traverse and I also have the same clicking noise from the front end of my car. Has anyone else and was it fixed? If so, what was the fix? Thanks, Vince

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## [2005 Honda Civic replacement key](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-replacement-key/121214)

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**Author:** [@cristina1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cristina1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-civic-replacement-key/121214 "2018-07-18T16:01:08Z")

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do you have a 2005 honda civic replacement key available?

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## [2002 Honda CR-V rear door actuator recall?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-rear-door-actuator-recall/121219)

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**Author:** [@allbright](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allbright)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-cr-v-rear-door-actuator-recall/121219 "2018-07-18T15:56:56Z")

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is there a recall on the rear door actuator

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## [Possible cause of this paint issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-cause-of-this-paint-issue/120853)

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**Author:** [@dgillen777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dgillen777)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-cause-of-this-paint-issue/120853 "2018-07-18T14:31:55Z")

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Hi, My girlfriend owns a 2011 Nissan Altima and just discovered a large area of flaking paint on the hood, and is wondering whether it might have been caused by the shop that performed the 60k service yesterday. Here’s…

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## [2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD veers (drifts) out of its lane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-awd-veers-drifts-out-of-its-lane/120143)

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**Author:** [@Adekoya](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adekoya)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-awd-veers-drifts-out-of-its-lane/120143 "2018-07-18T12:56:55Z")

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My Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD (currently at ~34000 mil) is unstable while driving on the highway. It wanders more frequently to the right and tend to skid off its lane. I have to try so hard to keep it straight making me…

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## [Breaks keep warping under 3k mi- mechanic says try new hubs... ?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-keep-warping-under-3k-mi-mechanic-says-try-new-hubs/120866)

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**Author:** [@cruiserandmax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cruiserandmax)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/breaks-keep-warping-under-3k-mi-mechanic-says-try-new-hubs/120866 "2018-07-18T11:32:46Z")

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After replacing my second set of break pads at 110k miles (still having original discs)- my discs warped significantly within about the first 3k miles (they had never warped in the least within 110 miles!). I brought the…

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## [1990 Lincoln Town Car won’t start when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-lincoln-town-car-won-t-start-when-warm/121161)

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**Author:** [@Graeme40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Graeme40)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-lincoln-town-car-won-t-start-when-warm/121161 "2018-07-18T11:28:48Z")

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Tues Jul 17, 2018. 1 have a 1990 Lincoln Town Car and after the motor gets warm the car won’t start so I hit the gas tank with a rubber mallet and it starts, it is a real pain. thank you for your help. Graeme

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## [2015 Chevrolet Colorado - rear camera dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-rear-camera-dead/121195)

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**Author:** [@davidcooper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidcooper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 10:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-colorado-rear-camera-dead/121195 "2018-07-18T10:33:52Z")

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my 2015 chevy colorado rear camera stopped working. any ideas?

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## [1988 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer: when to replace catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-when-to-replace-catalytic-converter/121198)

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**Author:** [@samwells](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samwells)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 10:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-chevrolet-s-10-blazer-when-to-replace-catalytic-converter/121198 "2018-07-18T10:32:46Z")

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How do know when a catalytic converter needs to be replaced?

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## [1999 Dodge Intrepid - Shakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-intrepid-shakes/121131)

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**Author:** [@Roger18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger18)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-intrepid-shakes/121131 "2018-07-18T03:48:32Z")

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My Intrepid started shaking when started. IT shakes when put in drive till it gets enough gas and seems to work fine but today it actually started hoping when driving. Had to slow right down and it was fine when I got go…

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## [My stick shift pops out of 5th gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stick-shift-pops-out-of-5th-gear/121025)

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**Author:** [@Quinn\_Desilets](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Quinn_Desilets)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-stick-shift-pops-out-of-5th-gear/121025 "2018-07-18T03:45:55Z")

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While I was on the freeway all of a sudden my car pops out of 5th. so I got off the freeway drove around some back roads shifting it to 5th and found it only pops out when I get close to or am at 3000 rpms. So what could…

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## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport front end thump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-front-end-thump/121031)

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**Author:** [@PaulSchultz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulSchultz)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-front-end-thump/121031 "2018-07-18T03:18:54Z")

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car makes a thumping noise coming from front end. This is intermittent and only starts at 40 KMpH ???

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## [2004 Toyota Camry - Red hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-red-hot/121152)

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**Author:** [@wambexkuma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wambexkuma)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-camry-red-hot/121152 "2018-07-18T03:11:18Z")

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What can cause Toyota Harrier ACU30 model to have a red hot exhaust manifold just after starting?

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## [2015 Lexus RX 450h really needs premium gas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-450h-really-needs-premium-gas/121180)

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**Author:** [@DavidLines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLines)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-rx-450h-really-needs-premium-gas/121180 "2018-07-18T01:35:22Z")

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Does a Lexus Rx 450h 2015 really need premium gas as recommended by Lexus

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## [2004 Honda Civic starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-starting-trouble/121184)

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**Author:** [@RogelioEvangelista](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RogelioEvangelista)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-civic-starting-trouble/121184 "2018-07-18T00:35:30Z")

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The car was tow that we dont know.Is there any problem if they tow.The car we try to start but its sound like the bendix drive doesnt engage to flywheel.I hope you could help us.

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## [2005 Honda CR-V headlight assembly estimate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-headlight-assembly-estimate/121168)

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**Author:** [@Fulmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fulmer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-headlight-assembly-estimate/121168 "2018-07-17T21:47:09Z")

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How much should it cost to replace both headlight assemblies.

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## [Returning to dino after using synthetic (2013 Ford F150)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/returning-to-dino-after-using-synthetic-2013-ford-f150/120840)

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**Author:** [@Danny27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danny27)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/returning-to-dino-after-using-synthetic-2013-ford-f150/120840 "2018-07-17T20:45:31Z")

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Last oil change I went to synthetic oil. Seeing how expensive it is, is o. k. to go back to regular petroleum based oil, or am I better off sticking with synthetic. Thank you; Danny

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## [2018 Volkswagen Atlas alarm buzzing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-alarm-buzzing-noise/121158)

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**Author:** [@Lauren39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lauren39)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-volkswagen-atlas-alarm-buzzing-noise/121158 "2018-07-17T19:36:08Z")

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I bought a brand new 2018 VW Atlas less than 2 months ago. Every time I start the car an alarm/buzzing noise sounds - almost like a warning indicator - but no warning lights are showing on the dash. The noise has also go…

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## [Nissan pickup bogging out on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-bogging-out-on-acceleration/111495)

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**Author:** [@Kyle\_Lasater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kyle_Lasater)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-pickup-bogging-out-on-acceleration/111495 "2018-01-24T03:02:42Z")

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Here’s my problem, when coming to a stop rpms drop low like truck is gonna die then goes back up. I I usually have to keep pressing gas to keep it from potentially dieing. I take off from complete stop truck starts to …

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## [2013 Toyota Avalon - Contacts gone missing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-contacts-gone-missing/121118)

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**Author:** [@kathleenparkinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kathleenparkinson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-contacts-gone-missing/121118 "2018-07-17T16:15:43Z")

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The contacts on my telephone no longer on my bluetooth I uninstalled the phone and reinstalled it but the contacts are not there

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## [2003 GMC Envoy XL - lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-xl-lights-stay-on/121136)

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**Author:** [@RayHarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RayHarrison)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-envoy-xl-lights-stay-on/121136 "2018-07-17T15:48:19Z")

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dash lights stay on,gauges do not work,doors will not unlock.

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## [2006 Audi A4 - Plug 2 goes haywire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-plug-2-goes-haywire/121134)

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**Author:** [@Larry06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larry06)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a4-plug-2-goes-haywire/121134 "2018-07-17T13:36:14Z")

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My engine sensor says my#2 plug is misfiring all the sudden

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## [Smelling Windshield Wiper Fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-windshield-wiper-fluid/43848)

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**Author:** [@macgyver4senate](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macgyver4senate)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smelling-windshield-wiper-fluid/43848 "2018-07-17T14:41:06Z")

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Every single time I use the windshield wiper fluid, I can smell it coming through the vents on my 2003 Ford Ranger (it smells almost like really bad yogurt). Any idea what this could be coming from? Also, recently the …

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## [2004 Chevrolet Impala - Question on trans tune up cost approximation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-question-on-trans-tune-up-cost-approximation/120815)

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**Author:** [@shondaharris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shondaharris)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevrolet-impala-question-on-trans-tune-up-cost-approximation/120815 "2018-07-17T13:01:20Z")

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How much would a transmission tune-up be on this car

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## [2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 shifts a lot on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-shifts-a-lot-on-acceleration/120463)

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**Author:** [@Dtownsend1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dtownsend1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-shifts-a-lot-on-acceleration/120463 "2018-07-17T12:59:36Z")

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I ha Vera 2018 ZR2. The transmission seems to shift a lot when little pressure applied to accelator when cruising on freeway

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## [2015 Toyota Highlander hesitation at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-hesitation-at-stop/120962)

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**Author:** [@WilburDay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilburDay)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-highlander-hesitation-at-stop/120962 "2018-07-17T12:59:06Z")

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Anyone having hesitation problem with Toyota Highlander at near stop or pulling out in traffic ? Car fails to respond when you press on the accelerator.

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## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country bubbling hood paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-bubbling-hood-paint/121081)

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**Author:** [@Dorothy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dorothy54)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-bubbling-hood-paint/121081 "2018-07-17T12:22:57Z")

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My 2012 town and country van has 50,000 Miles. I just noticed the paint bubbling aroung the front edge of the hood. I bought it two years ago and wonder if the warranty would cover this. My nephews Jeepnhad the same p…

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## [2006 Honda Accord finish is flaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-finish-is-flaking/121050)

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**Author:** [@Tom34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom34)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-accord-finish-is-flaking/121050 "2018-07-17T12:07:44Z")

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Onw a 2006 black honda accord…the high gloss finish is turning white and flaking…what can be done to keeping the car looking good?

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## [2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Starts Intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-starts-intermittently/77918)

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**Author:** [@overlandsea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/overlandsea)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-dodge-grand-caravan-starts-intermittently/77918 "2018-07-17T10:55:45Z")

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I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan that has some intermittent starting issues. Symptoms: put key in, dash lights up. turn key, 1 "click", and then nothing, won't start, no extended clicking or anything. Sometimes it wil…

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