# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=183 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 184 --- ## [My first car, 1961 Volvo 544, had a radiator "blind". Worked well!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-car-1961-volvo-544-had-a-radiator-blind-worked-well/188826)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-first-car-1961-volvo-544-had-a-radiator-blind-worked-well/188826 "2023-01-30T19:46:03Z")
Helped the 4-cylinder engine warm up faster. When parked at a store, I would pull the blind up to retain engine heat. --- ## [A Fight Over the Right to Repair Cars Turns Ugly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fight-over-the-right-to-repair-cars-turns-ugly/188017)
**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-fight-over-the-right-to-repair-cars-turns-ugly/188017 "2023-01-30T19:16:28Z")
Some things along this line have been mentioned here before but this is , I believe a new twist. The link option on this text box is not working for me today --- ## [Need New Car Buying Advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-car-buying-advice/188832)
**Author:** [@brandonekujawski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandonekujawski)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-new-car-buying-advice/188832 "2023-01-30T15:14:11Z")
I’m buying a 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring in March. When I reserved the car last year, I signed a paper agreeing thay there is no negotiation and that I will pay MSRP (excluding title and registration). With that b… --- ## [Need some help picking a new battery for my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-picking-a-new-battery-for-my-car/93640)
**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-picking-a-new-battery-for-my-car/93640 "2023-01-30T14:52:35Z")
Hey guys, Vehicle: 2000 Mazda Protege ES 1.8L Today when I tried starting my car, I found the battery was completely drained. The first couple of times this has happened to me, I took the car to the autozone to have … --- ## [Always wondered, why not make a car the same way as airplanes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/always-wondered-why-not-make-a-car-the-same-way-as-airplanes/188820)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/always-wondered-why-not-make-a-car-the-same-way-as-airplanes/188820 "2023-01-30T14:11:58Z")
Airplane construction method seems to be to overlap two panels, apply epoxy glue at the bond, then drill & rivet. Rivet’s job is only to hold the overlapped panels together until glue sets and bond reaches full strength… --- ## [Tpms error?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-error/188780)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 6:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tpms-error/188780 "2023-01-30T06:44:00Z")
Tpms light came on. Shop found nail. Shop can’t reset tpms light. It’s an Infiniti. Need dealer scan tool. Shop says sensor is “bad”. Coincidence tpms light came on and they found nail? --- ## [Heater blowing cold air in front but back is fine (2017 CX-9)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blowing-cold-air-in-front-but-back-is-fine-2017-cx-9/188741)
**Author:** [@megaman123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/megaman123)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blowing-cold-air-in-front-but-back-is-fine-2017-cx-9/188741 "2023-01-29T12:31:57Z")
Hi. This only started three days ago and has happened everyday since. Works fine in the back but up front, even after you remote start 10 minutes prior, it will blow cold air. Sometimes the right centre blows harder tha… --- ## [Tesla cuts prices again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-again/188483)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-again/188483 "2023-01-29T23:40:41Z")
… in an apparent effort to boost lagging sales. I wonder if their lagging sales are the result of Tesla owners reporting that their car had a musky odor. :smirk: --- ## [2012 Lexus GX 460 - Dash lights seem off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-dash-lights-seem-off/188836)
**Author:** [@hendville11\_183692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hendville11_183692)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lexus-gx-460-dash-lights-seem-off/188836 "2023-01-29T22:44:21Z")
Lexus GX460…dash lights come on for no reason…then go off for no reason…(check engine and 4LO). Sometimes when lights come on the car shifts into 4LO…while parked fortunately. Then lights go out and everything is fine…… --- ## [2012 Kia Forte - Popping bulbs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-popping-bulbs/188761)
**Author:** [@ginafotay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ginafotay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-forte-popping-bulbs/188761 "2023-01-29T19:56:29Z")
My 2012 Kia forte the brake light and tail light keep popping the bulbs getting too hot .safety issues and getting tired of having to replace when it just keeps happening --- ## [Oil change interval - 10k but looks clean!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-10k-but-looks-clean/87451)
**Author:** [@robobass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robobass)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-interval-10k-but-looks-clean/87451 "2023-01-29T16:10:07Z")
I drive a 2001 Alfa Romeo small wagon (Europe) with an LPG installation. I now have 10k miles on the oil, and am ready to change it, but, as with the last change, the oil looks practically new. Quite transparent. It is … --- ## [The Pontiac Polaris?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-pontiac-polaris/188804)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-pontiac-polaris/188804 "2023-01-29T13:31:53Z")
This is the first that I have read of GM’s aborted plans to produce a Pontiac version of the Corvair. --- ## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Paint peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-paint-peeling/185473)
**Author:** [@St22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/St22)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-paint-peeling/185473 "2023-01-29T02:59:53Z")
2018 White Sonata. 54k miles. Paint peeling off at roof --- ## [Shade tree mechanics, don't forget to put the wheel under the car for safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shade-tree-mechanics-dont-forget-to-put-the-wheel-under-the-car-for-safety/188307)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shade-tree-mechanics-dont-forget-to-put-the-wheel-under-the-car-for-safety/188307 "2023-01-29T02:14:23Z")
Needed to work on the front wheel well area. Not under car, no need for jack stand. Customer is hanging around and doesn’t know what a floor jack is. Much less what happens if you twist the handle. Suddenly the jack is d… --- ## [Mystery Car Death](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-car-death/188770)
**Author:** [@Btdriebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Btdriebe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-car-death/188770 "2023-01-29T00:03:02Z")
Hey guys, this is my first post here! I’m down in Baja California with my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD that has made the journey down to La Paz with me a few times at this point. I needed to replace the front drivers side C… --- ## [Clunk from the rear of truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-the-rear-of-truck/178851)
**Author:** [@martindoug1949\_176703](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martindoug1949_176703)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-from-the-rear-of-truck/178851 "2023-01-28T23:38:54Z")
Hello car talk Trying to find a correct answer Own a 2006 Toyota Tacoma pre runner Last 4-5 years I have been hearing a clunking sound from rear of the truck. This noise only happens when I stop at a red light or sto… --- ## [2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Steering locked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-steering-locked/188817)
**Author:** [@Goober50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Goober50)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-steering-locked/188817 "2023-01-28T22:38:14Z")
Steering wheel locked, revove key comes on the dashboard. will not allow anything else. --- ## [Leno gets burned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leno-gets-burned/187412)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leno-gets-burned/187412 "2023-01-28T22:28:56Z")
…in a car fire. He was working on a car in his garage when it caught fire. He was burned badly during the incident and is at the Grossman Burn Center in LA for treatment. He said through his team that he should be back o… --- ## [2008 Honda CR-V - Infotainment SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-infotainment-snafu/188813)
**Author:** [@Kenny39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kenny39)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-cr-v-infotainment-snafu/188813 "2023-01-28T22:06:35Z")
Intermittent clock and radio switching to different times and stations. --- ## [2018 Dodge Grand Caravan - Starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-trouble/188807)
**Author:** [@Edward08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edward08)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-dodge-grand-caravan-starting-trouble/188807 "2023-01-28T22:02:40Z")
2018 dodge caravan ignition key sometimes turns to start but does not start. Have to keep trying to start. Everything seems to work but ignition when key turned to start position. --- ## [Which of these 2 cars would be better to buy between this 2014 Camry or the 2020 Camry?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-2-cars-would-be-better-to-buy-between-this-2014-camry-or-the-2020-camry/188532)
**Author:** [@MadMax73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MadMax73)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-of-these-2-cars-would-be-better-to-buy-between-this-2014-camry-or-the-2020-camry/188532 "2023-01-28T18:52:28Z")
I was curious, between these two cars, which would be the better car to get? Both are from the same dealership. I wasn’t sure if it would be worth it to spend more to get the lower mileage and less possible damage, or ge… --- ## [1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l | Power to the Fuel Pump but wont turn on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-5-2l-power-to-the-fuel-pump-but-wont-turn-on/188799)
**Author:** [@Code3gamingofficial01\_183914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Code3gamingofficial01_183914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-ram-1500-5-2l-power-to-the-fuel-pump-but-wont-turn-on/188799 "2023-01-28T05:34:09Z")
Im trying to get my truck to run again (1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2l) but one problem, Fuel Pump wont turn on. My Volt Meter is saying that i have power going to it but its not turning on. Fuel pump & Relay is fine. Just no … --- ## [Ford truck windshield install: Fit window rubber to cab first?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-windshield-install-fit-window-rubber-to-cab-first/188765)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-truck-windshield-install-fit-window-rubber-to-cab-first/188765 "2023-01-28T00:36:56Z")
Seeing instructions to place the rubber on the cab first, then install the glass. I’ve never heard of that method, confused. Isn’t the common way to place the rubber around the perimeter of the glass first, then fit t… --- ## [Check if fuel pump is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-if-fuel-pump-is-bad/188766)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-if-fuel-pump-is-bad/188766 "2023-01-28T00:26:57Z")
Hello, Is there a way to test a fuel pump to make sure it is 100% that before replacing. I already have my tank off and can access the pump and housing. Just want to make sure the problem doesn’t exist in the housing an… --- ## [2015 Lincoln MKC - Power steering quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkc-power-steering-quit/188790)
**Author:** [@andregibouleau](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andregibouleau)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lincoln-mkc-power-steering-quit/188790 "2023-01-27T22:58:05Z")
Shut my car off came back 10 minutes later started car had no power steering. --- ## [A mystery braking sound, please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-braking-sound-please-help/188758)
**Author:** [@empire81\_183888](https://community.cartalk.com/u/empire81_183888)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-mystery-braking-sound-please-help/188758 "2023-01-27T22:17:08Z")
Hello all, I’m stumped. I have a 2010 hyundai elantra touring with the 2 liter engine. I’ve had a weird sound that I cannot figure out what is causing it. When the car is cold, the brakes make no sound when being use… --- ## [Tesla and insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-and-insurance/188781)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-and-insurance/188781 "2023-01-27T16:38:03Z")
--- ## [If you own a VW or Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-vw-or-audi/188744)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-vw-or-audi/188744 "2023-01-27T16:14:24Z")
… you may be entitled to a payment as a result of a data breach that revealed some of your personal info: https://audidatasettlement.com/ --- ## [2020 CR-V EX disable warning tones at start-up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cr-v-ex-disable-warning-tones-at-start-up/173756)
**Author:** [@aarnold.vb\_173214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarnold.vb_173214)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cr-v-ex-disable-warning-tones-at-start-up/173756 "2023-01-27T13:36:28Z")
I have a 2020 honda cr-v ex for rural mail delivery. Right hand conversion is done(can be driven from both sides) and Driver seat has been removed, mail tray in it’s place. My question is : is it possible to disable the… --- ## [For those in need of excitement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-in-need-of-excitement/188504)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-those-in-need-of-excitement/188504 "2023-01-27T12:42:37Z")
… plus its promised 30 mpg, here is the plug-ugly little Rambler of 1951: It’s really amazing that 30 mpg was once considered to be excellent. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=182) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=184)