# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=15 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [The Underappreciated Drum Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-underappreciated-drum-brake/79395)
**Author:** [@WheresRick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WheresRick)\ **Replies:** 527\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-underappreciated-drum-brake/79395 "2026-01-18T21:37:33Z")
Lets hear it for the under rated under appreciated drum brake! Lots of guys knock the drums and talk bad about them but heres what I say. Drum brakes are better in my opinion because...... drum brakes are smaller th… --- ## [Maintenance, back in The Good Old Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-back-in-the-good-old-days/204796)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-back-in-the-good-old-days/204796 "2026-01-17T18:54:04Z")
Since this ad is from 1949, I assume that these were the recommended services every 10k miles–or maybe even fewer miles. As a bit of trivia, the art work was done by Theodor Suess Geisel–before he gained fame as Dr. Su… --- ## [2012 Malibu, intermittent crank but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-intermittent-crank-but-no-start/204848)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-intermittent-crank-but-no-start/204848 "2026-01-17T14:12:10Z")
2012 Malibu, 140k. Started about 1-2 months ago. It cranks but doesn’t start. The lights, radio, etc, come on just fine. I replaced the battery first off. The parts shop said the battery was borderline, it was due, … --- ## [Tire change + Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-change-alignment/204841)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-change-alignment/204841 "2026-01-16T21:31:28Z")
Hi, I am getting tires shipped to my place with PriorityTire. If I add add installation too (I will get points for adding it), it gives me options for “Mobile Installer” for $54 per tire, i.e. $216 for 4 tires. I have n… --- ## [Plague of headlight brightness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plague-of-headlight-brightness/204821)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plague-of-headlight-brightness/204821 "2026-01-16T15:49:31Z")
‘In July, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington proposed an amendment to a bill, calling for an inquiry into what she described as a “plague in this country of headlight brightness.” ‘She introduced the p… --- ## [Quiet, comfortable tires for Acura RDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quiet-comfortable-tires-for-acura-rdx/204818)
**Author:** [@abhisheks77](https://community.cartalk.com/u/abhisheks77)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quiet-comfortable-tires-for-acura-rdx/204818 "2026-01-16T05:08:54Z")
Hi everyone, I am looking for some real-world feedback from fellow RDX owners before I make a final tire decision. Vehicle: 2015 Acura RDX (FWD) Default Tire size: P235/60R18 Driving profile: ~50 miles daily commut… --- ## [Infighting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infighting/204824)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infighting/204824 "2026-01-15T01:13:23Z")
Lots of fighting, some posters are highly opinionated. That’s life, in my opinion no need to constantly fight about it. I too comeback with replies, hopefully without being too rude. Watch the last ‘Downton Abbey’ mov… --- ## [A make that you might not remember](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-make-that-you-might-not-remember/204833)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-make-that-you-might-not-remember/204833 "2026-01-15T00:34:23Z")
There were never many Singer cars sold in The US, despite Marilyn helping them with their advertising. They were bought-out by Rootes Motors in 1955. --- ## ['Motor Vehicle Collision Due to Left Hemineglect Associated with a Stroke'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-collision-due-to-left-hemineglect-associated-with-a-stroke/204652)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/motor-vehicle-collision-due-to-left-hemineglect-associated-with-a-stroke/204652 "2026-01-14T19:04:57Z")
‘A 75-year-old man with hypertension was brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. A video recording from the dashboard camera in his car showed a sudden inability to react to events on hi… --- ## [Starts then intermittently dies and won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-then-intermittently-dies-and-wont-start/204576)
**Author:** [@vmlbsweber\_143747](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vmlbsweber_143747)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starts-then-intermittently-dies-and-wont-start/204576 "2026-01-14T17:56:20Z")
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe will start then die. Then it will not start. After pumping the accelerator or holding on the floor and returning later it will start. Nothing codes out. This happens probably 15% of the time. Any id… --- ## [2016 Tacoma 4cyl idle vibrations, abnormal vacuum test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173)
**Author:** [@Matt231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt231)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-tacoma-4cyl-idle-vibrations-abnormal-vacuum-test/189173 "2026-01-14T02:47:57Z")
Hi everyone! I recently bought a 2016 Tacoma SR5 2.7L 4WD with 70k mi. At idle in D or R like at a red light (idles around 550rpm) the truck vibrates. Sometimes it’s bad and shakes my head and eyes and feels like someo… --- ## [Some Americans are thinking of giving up driving b/c it costs too much](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-americans-are-thinking-of-giving-up-driving-b-c-it-costs-too-much/195395)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-americans-are-thinking-of-giving-up-driving-b-c-it-costs-too-much/195395 "2026-01-13T22:53:36Z")
The worries: Auto insurance cost New car cost Maintenance & repair cost "Auto insurance costs are up \[more than 50%\]… over the past four years. New vehicles jumped 20% in that time. Driving is getting costlier too, w… --- ## [Annual auto safety inspections: scam or ripoff?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-auto-safety-inspections-scam-or-ripoff/199071)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annual-auto-safety-inspections-scam-or-ripoff/199071 "2026-01-13T22:47:23Z")
‘Marketplace’ sent Henry Epp to find out: Do safety inspections make your car safer or put your wallet at risk? --- ## [Messed up my question about coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-my-question-about-coolant/204734)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/messed-up-my-question-about-coolant/204734 "2026-01-13T19:55:19Z")
Been a long day. Im not good at putting pictures on here. So ill try again. This is on my 89 year old moms ford explorer.its a 2012 she bought new. 3.5 engine. All work has been done at the local Ford dealer. 75k miles. … --- ## [‘Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-income-americans-are-missing-car-payments/204289)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-income-americans-are-missing-car-payments/204289 "2026-01-13T17:14:44Z")
‘The share of subprime auto loans that were 60 days or more past due reached a high of nearly 6.5 percent in January and has lingered near that level, according to Fitch Ratings. Repossessions have swelled, more drivers … --- ## [Ray is answering questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-answering-questions/204360)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ray-is-answering-questions/204360 "2026-01-11T12:39:32Z")
The Best of Car Talk : NPR Scroll down and look for a purple topic. You can hear him. It appears this is for paying customers. --- ## [Minor bubble on 3yr old Good year tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-bubble-on-3yr-old-good-year-tire/204735)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/minor-bubble-on-3yr-old-good-year-tire/204735 "2026-01-11T01:45:37Z")
The bubble is hard to spot - its not all the way on the sidewall. Bubble is closer to the tread. It is a passenger car, hybrid. Should the tire be replaced? --- ## [Is there a place around Boston where you can rent a space to work on your car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-place-around-boston-where-you-can-rent-a-space-to-work-on-your-car/14575)
**Author:** [@Chimpotron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chimpotron)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-place-around-boston-where-you-can-rent-a-space-to-work-on-your-car/14575 "2026-01-10T17:56:31Z")
Are there any spaces to rent or share for those of us mechanically inclined, but lacking sufficient space to store their tools, and work on their vehicles? --- ## [2010 Corolla coils keep going bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-coils-keep-going-bad/204762)
**Author:** [@jpittman2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpittman2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-corolla-coils-keep-going-bad/204762 "2026-01-10T00:59:37Z")
In May 2024, one of my coils went bad (car started misfiring, like it was going to stall). They replaced that coil. Six months later, same thing happened and they replaced another coil. Then in October 2025, same thin… --- ## [2019 Chevrolet Blazer - Temp and AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-blazer-temp-and-ac-issues/200465)
**Author:** [@Seekinghelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seekinghelp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-chevrolet-blazer-temp-and-ac-issues/200465 "2026-01-08T12:14:19Z")
Temperature Guage doesn’t work, fan on motor runs, air conditioner doesn’t work when this happens and message says, “steering assist reduced, drive with caution.” Replaced temperature coolant sensor, still having problem… --- ## [Toyota Rav4 SRS Warning Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-srs-warning-light/204757)
**Author:** [@caterina3890\_196023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/caterina3890_196023)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-srs-warning-light/204757 "2026-01-08T08:08:27Z")
Heya everyone, and happy new year. The SRS Warning Light on my dashboard and the Seat Belt Warning Light are turning on every time I start my car. I haven’t had any collisions. The only thing I can think of is I was away… --- ## [Colorado State Patrol brings back Mustangs to patrol fleet, troopers see benefits behind the buzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-state-patrol-brings-back-mustangs-to-patrol-fleet-troopers-see-benefits-behind-the-buzz/204759)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorado-state-patrol-brings-back-mustangs-to-patrol-fleet-troopers-see-benefits-behind-the-buzz/204759 "2026-01-08T02:13:40Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/csp-brings-back-mustangs-to-patrol-fleet-troopers-see-benefits-behind-the-buzz/ --- ## [Weird Hatchback Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-hatchback-behavior/204751)
**Author:** [@chuckrates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chuckrates)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-hatchback-behavior/204751 "2026-01-08T01:28:31Z")
Would anyone like to help me solve this mystery? Winter in Maine. It’s cold. Hatchback on my 2024 Integra won’t open. Thinking it’s frozen due to a recent ice storm, I blast it with a heat gun for about five minutes, th… --- ## [New Hampshire Excitement #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement-2/204653)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement-2/204653 "2026-01-07T15:10:34Z")
I can hardly believe it’s actually happening. The sunset for New Hampshire mandatory state inspections on safety and emissions is ending less than 40 days. Something I had wished for but never thought it would actually h… --- ## [What color is this coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-color-is-this-coolant/204733)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-color-is-this-coolant/204733 "2026-01-06T17:35:23Z")
--- ## [2009 Genesis V8 Unusual sound from the front passenger side tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-genesis-v8-unusual-sound-from-the-front-passenger-side-tire/195503)
**Author:** [@zafaric\_190803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zafaric_190803)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-genesis-v8-unusual-sound-from-the-front-passenger-side-tire/195503 "2026-01-05T14:25:57Z")
Hi, 2009 Hyundai Genesis V8 at 123k miles. I have an unusual sound coming from the front passenger side tire sometime. The noise started at around 110k miles. It sounds like as though the tire is not spinning but being… --- ## [Preemptory parts replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preemptory-parts-replacement/194773)
**Author:** [@hiker16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hiker16)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preemptory-parts-replacement/194773 "2026-01-05T03:21:48Z")
My wife’s secondary car is a 2015 Honda CRV, with ~ 194,000 miles on it. She’s become reluctant to drive it far, because she believes/ has been told by someone that she should change out the alternator and the starter … --- ## [Help Needed: Cylinder 4 Misfire (No Spark) on 2007 MX-5 Miata NC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540)
**Author:** [@miataaaa\_br](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miataaaa_br)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540 "2026-01-04T19:56:27Z")
Hi everyone, We’re trying to troubleshoot an issue with a 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC (6-speed manual, around 160k miles, 4 cylinders 2L), and we’d really appreciate some advice from folks with experience. The problem: Cy… --- ## [New Hampshire Excitement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement/204650)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement/204650 "2026-01-03T03:56:50Z")
The Brown and MIT professor shooter was found dead (self-inflicted) in a storage facility. I was at the Lowes store about 1/4 mile away at the time the police were swarming the facility. I had no idea it was happening un… --- ## [As the odometer turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-the-odometer-turns/204707)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/as-the-odometer-turns/204707 "2026-01-03T01:44:42Z")
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