# Latest
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## [Residents report loud explosion at Electric Vehicle charging station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residents-report-loud-explosion-at-electric-vehicle-charging-station/204533)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residents-report-loud-explosion-at-electric-vehicle-charging-station/204533 "2025-12-08T02:46:02Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/maybell-residents-report-loud-explosion-at-ev-charging-station/
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## [How much warming up to warm up a car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-warming-up-to-warm-up-a-car/204461 "2025-12-08T00:07:19Z")
I park in a private lot. A tower has a concession to boot offending cars. He booted my pickup yesterday, the reason on the tag is ‘immobile’. Of course it was immobile: it was parked. All the other cars in the lot we…
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## [EV batteries outlast the average car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-batteries-outlast-the-average-car/204575)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-batteries-outlast-the-average-car/204575 "2025-12-07T15:39:39Z")
A report from GEOTAB studying 10,000 EVs found that EV batteries can last 20+ years which is far longer than most ICE vehicles. EV Battery Health Insights: Data From 10,000 Cars | Geotab
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## [If you've always wanted a Shelby Cobra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-a-shelby-cobra/204578)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-a-shelby-cobra/204578 "2025-12-07T09:02:21Z")
… you might want to buy a raffle ticket or two.
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## [Seal swelling or stop leak for leaky hydraulic clutch cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-swelling-or-stop-leak-for-leaky-hydraulic-clutch-cylinder/204284)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-swelling-or-stop-leak-for-leaky-hydraulic-clutch-cylinder/204284 "2025-12-06T15:31:21Z")
As mentioned in an unrelated thread, the clutch cylinder is leaking on my 2000 S10 4.3L. This is one of those things that can be managed by carrying a bottle of brake fluid and topping off when needed. I am debating ab…
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## [Back in the good ole daze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-in-the-good-ole-daze/204508)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/back-in-the-good-ole-daze/204508 "2025-12-05T16:40:50Z")
like a bulb going off in my head I recently recalled what virtually filled the hard parts storage area of parts stores in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70s. Now that category of parts is non existent in even the mom-and-pop s…
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## [32V vs 80V for Littelfuse Blade Fuses](https://community.cartalk.com/t/32v-vs-80v-for-littelfuse-blade-fuses/204205)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\
**Replies:** 74\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/32v-vs-80v-for-littelfuse-blade-fuses/204205 "2025-12-05T01:40:59Z")
I’m a little lost on whether I need 32V or 80V blade fuses for my 2002 Bimmer. My mechanics (plural) didn’t know, Littelfuse won’t respond to my questions, and the tech at fuses unlimited didn’t know either. ! Which do I…
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## [Engine misses from warm restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misses-from-warm-restart/189246)
**Author:** [@maier78hofer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maier78hofer)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-misses-from-warm-restart/189246 "2025-12-04T12:06:32Z")
1996 Pathfinder, 110K miles. Runs fine from cold start but misses in one cylinder when restart again when engine is warm. Spark plug in that cylinder looks like it’s never seen gasoline, like brand new.
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## [Jeep Laredo 2014 - noise on low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-laredo-2014-noise-on-low-speed/204529)
**Author:** [@ruchei](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruchei)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-laredo-2014-noise-on-low-speed/204529 "2025-12-03T02:43:50Z")
Hello! I hope someone has some ideas about the source of this noise. It appears when I drive/turn on low speeds (like when parking) and it comes in and out - it is not a constant sound, but instead feels like it goes thr…
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## [Roundabouts make the comics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabouts-make-the-comics/204551)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/roundabouts-make-the-comics/204551 "2025-12-02T13:32:55Z")
From the current ‘The New Yorker’.
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## [Advertising hype--1962 style](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advertising-hype-1962-style/204517)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advertising-hype-1962-style/204517 "2025-12-01T22:34:17Z")
VW bragged about their brakes in this 1962 ad, but from what I can find online, it appears that the 60-0 stopping distance of the Beetle was 20-30 feet longer than the stopping distance of a '62 Impala.
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## [A class action lawsuit against Toyota Motor North America, Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. and Connected Analytic Services](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-class-action-lawsuit-against-toyota-motor-north-america-progressive-casualty-insurance-co-and-connected-analytic-services/204521)
**Author:** [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-class-action-lawsuit-against-toyota-motor-north-america-progressive-casualty-insurance-co-and-connected-analytic-services/204521 "2025-12-01T17:47:01Z")
I just saw this and don’t remember if this has been posted already or not…
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## [How did Marcus Ericsson lose the Indy 500?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-marcus-ericsson-lose-the-indy-500/190864)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-marcus-ericsson-lose-the-indy-500/190864 "2025-11-30T21:12:47Z")
How did Marcus Ericsson lose the Indy 500? I’m guessing that many of our members either watched the Indy 500 or at least saw highlights… I can’t help but feel that Ericsson contributed to his second place finish behind…
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## [Confusion at round-a-bout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusion-at-round-a-bout/203988)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\
**Replies:** 62\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/confusion-at-round-a-bout/203988 "2025-11-30T03:26:17Z")
Good evening everyone. I posted here some months or a year ago about not fully understanding the rules regarding a round a-bout. Reading from the book is one thing and seeing how people do it is another thing. I have …
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## [An appropriate message for today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-appropriate-message-for-today/204515)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-appropriate-message-for-today/204515 "2025-11-30T01:14:05Z")
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## [Knowledge is Boring, Knowledge is for Nerds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knowledge-is-boring-knowledge-is-for-nerds/204496)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knowledge-is-boring-knowledge-is-for-nerds/204496 "2025-11-30T00:48:43Z")
Spotted on Yahoo! News recently: (Note user ‘Jerry’ comment)
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## [Online part pricing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-part-pricing/204518)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/online-part-pricing/204518 "2025-11-29T23:01:51Z")
Non carb part is $130. Carb part is $1000? Why? 2nd point. Front cat is $130. Front and rear is $160. Approx. why is pair only $30 more? Package deal? I am not concerned much with emissions issue, I just want pa…
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## [Can a cooling system pressure test CAUSE problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-cooling-system-pressure-test-cause-problems/204509)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-a-cooling-system-pressure-test-cause-problems/204509 "2025-11-29T06:17:32Z")
Hi CTC folks. I have a question about pressure-testing a cooling system. My 23 Bronco Sport Badlands has a known issue. The water pumps fail. Anyone with a Bronco Sport lives in fear it will strike them. Some owners have…
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## [2014 Honda Accord Sdn - Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/147159)
**Author:** [@Esmeralda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Esmeralda)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-accord-sdn-starting-problems/147159 "2025-11-27T14:40:39Z")
My 2014 Honda Accord is having issues starting, it’ll start intermittently. Some days I have no problems at all and other days it will take 2 or 3 attempts to start. Already had it checked with a mechanic, he assured me …
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## [2016 vw jetta lurching forward when idling, rpm jump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119)
**Author:** [@evanallen95\_174722](https://community.cartalk.com/u/evanallen95_174722)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-vw-jetta-lurching-forward-when-idling-rpm-jump/176119 "2025-11-27T14:16:25Z")
A few weeks ago while idling in traffic my car starts lurching forward on it’s own, RPMs jumping considerably while my foot is all the way on the brake. The car didn’t legitimately move forward, but was trying to, and wo…
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## [Jay Leno Garage and Ford GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno-garage-and-ford-gt/204501)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jay-leno-garage-and-ford-gt/204501 "2025-11-27T02:55:03Z")
Never been a big Ford Fan. But if I won Powerball this would be the first car I’d buy. It is a true testament to Ford. I think I’ll watch Ford vs Ferrari again. 2017 Ford GT - Jay Leno’s Garage
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## [If you own(ed) or leas(ed) certain turbocharged Audi or VW models](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leas-ed-certain-turbocharged-audi-or-vw-models/204503)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leas-ed-certain-turbocharged-audi-or-vw-models/204503 "2025-11-26T13:49:12Z")
… you may be eligible for a cash settlement: The deadline to file a claim is in 7 days.
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## [When you like to restore cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-like-to-restore-cars/204500)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-you-like-to-restore-cars/204500 "2025-11-25T00:16:17Z")
… and you have a lot of extra money, this is what you can buy to house your restoration work:
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## [EV Battery Degradation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-degradation/204492)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-degradation/204492 "2025-11-24T15:11:02Z")
This article from Jalopnik says that research indicates that EV battery degradation is not something to obsess over anymore. This is especially true for second and ensuing generation EVs like the Bolt and Model 3 (whew!)…
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## [Man refueling brilliantly soaks criminals with gasoline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-refueling-brilliantly-soaks-criminals-with-gasoline/204476)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/man-refueling-brilliantly-soaks-criminals-with-gasoline/204476 "2025-11-23T19:52:36Z")
Any switches in the van which could ignite the gasoline fumes? Brake pedal brake light switch would have been nice.
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## [License plate: ARSNLUVR](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-arsnluvr/204480)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/license-plate-arsnluvr/204480 "2025-11-23T18:16:48Z")
I saw it at the grocery store.
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## [Genesis Magma GT](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genesis-magma-gt/204493)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/genesis-magma-gt/204493 "2025-11-22T16:27:00Z")
It looks like the Magma GT will race in GT3 and might end up as a street car. I want one!!! https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-genesis-magma-gt-is-a-halo-car-for-the-next-decade/
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## [Do tires and rims make a difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tires-and-rims-make-a-difference/204359)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-tires-and-rims-make-a-difference/204359 "2025-11-21T17:32:56Z")
I bought some Michelin crossclimate2 tires today, went to the auto parts store for new wiper blades and the guy was in awe of the tires. He said they are great for the rims on my 2017 rav4, and they bubble on the bottom …
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## [If only he had a truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-only-he-had-a-truck/204427)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-only-he-had-a-truck/204427 "2025-11-19T22:58:17Z")
:laughing:
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## [Couldriver have placed truck in Reverse and avoided killing little girl?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couldriver-have-placed-truck-in-reverse-and-avoided-killing-little-girl/192168)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/couldriver-have-placed-truck-in-reverse-and-avoided-killing-little-girl/192168 "2025-11-19T21:12:45Z")
I would haveered into the truck which I passed to stop myehicle. Could themergency brake have been gently applied to slow and stop? I blame the driver’s incompetence for the girl’s death.
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