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## [2007 Ford Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus/77946)

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**Author:** [@James14](https://community.cartalk.com/u/James14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-taurus/77946 "2013-03-12T22:03:27Z")

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The driver side window does not always go up. It will be fine for days then one day it will not go up. Shutting off the engine and then turning the key back on and the window will go up. I recently replaced the windows s…

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## [Should I buy this used 2007 Subaru Impreza?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-used-2007-subaru-impreza/77931)

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**Author:** [@neontiger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neontiger)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-this-used-2007-subaru-impreza/77931 "2013-03-12T21:53:25Z")

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I'm considering test driving a 2007 Subaru Impreza sedan, but before I spend time doing that, I'm interested in getting some feedback about whether the car would be worth it. Car details: It has a 2.5L engine, and mil…

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## [Recognize this yellow fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recognize-this-yellow-fluid/77915)

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**Author:** [@DontWantUpgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DontWantUpgrade)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recognize-this-yellow-fluid/77915 "2013-03-12T21:15:58Z")

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hi - a few days ago, I found this on the bottom of my 96 Lexus ES 300. See image here... \[image\] any ideas what this yellowish fluid could be? It's around the middle to right from the drivers seat perspective. Thank yo…

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## [Check engine light on a 1998 Dodge Dakota 3.9 L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-a-1998-dodge-dakota-3-9-l/77944)

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**Author:** [@mcflysom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcflysom)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-on-a-1998-dodge-dakota-3-9-l/77944 "2013-03-12T21:15:19Z")

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3 years and $2,980 and some \> gave a complete tune up, put on an Idle sensor, throttle sensor, pick up sensor. crank case sensor. Catalytic converter, 02 sensor front and after Cat, New Heads, fuel injection cleaning , P…

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## [Audi A6 2006 3.2L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-2006-3-2l/77836)

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**Author:** [@Topean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Topean)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-2006-3-2l/77836 "2013-03-12T21:03:03Z")

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In November 2010 the car started to knock and shake when accelerating and decelerating. I took it to Audi service (with 62,262 miles) and was told the transmission needed to be replaced. The total cost to repair was aro…

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## [Future Of My Van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-of-my-van/77932)

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**Author:** [@REM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/REM)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/future-of-my-van/77932 "2013-03-12T19:37:57Z")

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My only vehicle (purchased new) is a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country Van with 91,000 (Blue Book approx. $5,500). Regular maintenance & needed repairs have been done over the years. Can I expect many more 1,000s of miles o…

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## [Humming noise from rear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-from-rear/77817)

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**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-noise-from-rear/77817 "2013-03-12T18:16:03Z")

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Recently I have been hearing a humming noise that increases with speed. I don't get it when the car stops. I think it's coming from the rear but only when the car is moving and steadily increases in volume as speed incr…

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## [What's Up with my Dad's Lincoln](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-dads-lincoln/77912)

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**Author:** [@Bill\_from\_Tampa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill_from_Tampa)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-my-dads-lincoln/77912 "2013-03-12T16:25:50Z")

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My Dad has a 1995 Lincoln Towncar that has developed a continuous shrill whistling sound inside the car when you start and drive. No amount of fiddling with any of the controls makes it go away...but ..it does stop on i…

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## [2004 Acura MDX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx/77933)

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**Author:** [@Dual\_Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dual_Wheel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-acura-mdx/77933 "2013-03-12T16:24:01Z")

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I have an 04 MDX it has over 100k on it, and about the time it was approaching that milestone, the transmission started "hesitating" when shifting into overdrive.... then it began to try to shift into overdrive way to ea…

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## [Oil pan replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-replacement/77934)

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**Author:** [@decameron31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/decameron31)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pan-replacement/77934 "2013-03-12T14:26:11Z")

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I took my 2008 Camry to the dealer for its 105k service. The dealer said that the person who did the 100k service over tightened the oil pan plug and stripped the oil pan causing to have to be replaced. I took it to the …

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## [Starter clicks wont crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-clicks-wont-crank/77947)

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**Author:** [@stiglits](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stiglits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starter-clicks-wont-crank/77947 "2013-03-12T07:44:57Z")

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starter clicks wont crank

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## [Car died, now it won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-now-it-wont-start/77945)

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**Author:** [@JLStrickland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLStrickland)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-died-now-it-wont-start/77945 "2013-03-12T05:34:58Z")

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Hi, I have a 1989 Toyota Camry station wagon. I was driving it tonight on a slow neighborhood street and it just died. When I tried to start it back up, it won't start. I have power, all lights and things at full stren…

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## [The www is being overwhelmed by marketers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-www-is-being-overwhelmed-by-marketers/77852)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-www-is-being-overwhelmed-by-marketers/77852 "2013-03-12T05:10:58Z")

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Until somewhat recently there were a great many www sites to post negative criticism of companies and products but all such sites have been bought out or overwhelmed by the companies that wish to avoid being criticized. …

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## [Won't Fire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-fire/77943)

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**Author:** [@pbeauchane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pbeauchane)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-fire/77943 "2013-03-12T04:34:45Z")

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97 Dodge Dakota Sport V8. Has spark, turns over, won't fire. Any Ideas?

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## [Does it matter to buy the same car in a different state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-matter-to-buy-the-same-car-in-a-different-state/77905)

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**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-it-matter-to-buy-the-same-car-in-a-different-state/77905 "2013-03-12T04:08:25Z")

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Hello, I live in Massachusetts and am moving to Denver, CO soon. I would like to buy a new or 1 year old car soon. Does it matter in terms of price and other factors to buy it in MA or CO? Thank You.

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## [Can't fill the tank in my 1981 Chevy 1500 Truck; pump cuts off after 7 gallons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-the-tank-in-my-1981-chevy-1500-truck-pump-cuts-off-after-7-gallons/77916)

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**Author:** [@mustang2005](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mustang2005)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-fill-the-tank-in-my-1981-chevy-1500-truck-pump-cuts-off-after-7-gallons/77916 "2013-03-12T03:45:19Z")

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I took the vent tube and the fill hose off and there are no blockages; can you help?

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## [97 Mazda B2300 coolant loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-b2300-coolant-loss/77939)

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**Author:** [@Jimbob520](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimbob520)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-mazda-b2300-coolant-loss/77939 "2013-03-12T03:23:07Z")

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Reman engine (8plug, 4cylinder) loses a quart of coolant each week. Dealer who installed the engine replaced radiator, fan+clutch also. They can't find a leak and neither can I. Guage reads cold, but it did that before t…

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## [Safest Sedans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-sedans/77906)

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**Author:** [@mozkaynak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mozkaynak)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-sedans/77906 "2013-03-12T02:09:51Z")

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Hello, Safety is very important for me. I would like to ensure that my next car is one of the safest sedans. According to some crash tests Dodge Dart seems like the safest. What do you think about these tests? What are t…

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## [1993 Honda Civic Conundrum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-conundrum/77887)

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**Author:** [@Kate\_Audrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kate_Audrey)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-civic-conundrum/77887 "2013-03-12T02:01:40Z")

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My little car will only get sick with me and my support staff (mechanics & son) cannot figure out what is causing the sickness. I have a 1993 Honda Civic with a mystery malady that my mechanics cannot solve and this issu…

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## [Vibration and steering wheel jerk to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-steering-wheel-jerk-to-the-left/77937)

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**Author:** [@Mazda3MoneyPit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mazda3MoneyPit)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-and-steering-wheel-jerk-to-the-left/77937 "2013-03-12T01:15:23Z")

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I have a 2006 Mazda 3 Hatchback. We recently had new tires put on and an alignment both were needed pretty bad. Before the work the car had a pretty bad vibration to begin with. After the car ran smooth for about a week …

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## [Regarding your Welsh caller](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-your-welsh-caller/77935)

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**Author:** [@Caradoc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caradoc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/regarding-your-welsh-caller/77935 "2013-03-12T00:15:09Z")

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Regarding your discussion with Anwen who is of Welsh descent: Sean Connery is Scottish not Welsh. The Welsh speak a Brythonic Celtic Language. The Irish and Scotts speak Gaelic Celtic. Kissing cousins so to speak. Aside …

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## [Captive rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/captive-rotors/77588)

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**Author:** [@spider-man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spider-man)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/captive-rotors/77588 "2013-03-12T00:00:28Z")

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is there any manufacturing car builder today.that still use captive brake rotors.

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## [Replace engine or cut losses?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-cut-losses/77910)

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**Author:** [@Rat\_rider](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rat_rider)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-engine-or-cut-losses/77910 "2013-03-11T23:10:43Z")

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Our 2005 Mini convertible has just over 105k miles on it and we burnt up the engine when it overheated and Wifey continued to drive it home. We were quoted $6100 for a brand new engine (installed) or $3800 for a used hi…

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## [Intermittent fuel system short](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-fuel-system-short/77936)

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**Author:** [@amazonmom6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amazonmom6)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-fuel-system-short/77936 "2013-03-11T23:03:00Z")

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the fuel system will shut down when i shut off the truck but only if i turn off engine but leave the key in power in the on pos i heir the fuel pump running then i shut it off and tray to start the fuel pump will not run…

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## [Nissan Murano 2003 overflowing coolant reservoir. help us with this mystery, please!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-overflowing-coolant-reservoir-help-us-with-this-mystery-please/77929)

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**Author:** [@annie\_laurie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie_laurie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-overflowing-coolant-reservoir-help-us-with-this-mystery-please/77929 "2013-03-11T22:39:15Z")

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Hello. I wrote in yesterday, so i might have a repeat here, but it is not appearing yet. My Nissan Murano, 2003 is acting up after a ton of diagnostics and repair . We replaced thermostat, flushed heat core, replaced coo…

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## [Nissan Murano 2003 leaked coolant rusty pipe.. . .stalled . . . .fixed pipe, .now what? please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-leaked-coolant-rusty-pipe-stalled-fixed-pipe-now-what-please-help/77928)

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**Author:** [@annie\_laurie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/annie_laurie)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-2003-leaked-coolant-rusty-pipe-stalled-fixed-pipe-now-what-please-help/77928 "2013-03-11T22:29:50Z")

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Hello. I wrote in yesterday, so i might have a repeat here, but it is not appearing yet. My Nissan Murano, 2003 is acting up after a ton of diagnostics and repair . We replaced thermostat, flushed heat core, replaced c…

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## [Pedal-less braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-less-braking/77886)

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**Author:** [@Bird\_Cage](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bird_Cage)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pedal-less-braking/77886 "2013-03-11T21:48:12Z")

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My 2001 Honda CR-V seems to seize up randomly. I can be driving on the highway and suddenly the car will not go over 40mph. If I keep driving, the car will return to normal after a couple of minutes. I first thought i…

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## [Cooling leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-leak/77850)

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**Author:** [@wildwoodme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildwoodme)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-leak/77850 "2013-03-11T20:51:30Z")

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my sons 1998 nissan altima has engine coolant leaking from the air conditioning compressor my best guess is a leak in radiator has slugged the compressor and both are toast . i see there is separate cooler for ac is it p…

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## [Buzzing/whirring/grinding 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-whirring-grinding-2004-hyundai-santa-fe/77927)

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**Author:** [@SantaFe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SantaFe)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buzzing-whirring-grinding-2004-hyundai-santa-fe/77927 "2013-03-11T20:50:36Z")

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Can anyone shed some light?? For about a year and a half I have had an "undiagnosable" noise that started as an intermittent metallic buzzing and has evolved into a constant whirring/grinding noise. The tempo of the no…

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## [Can damaged/repaired new cars still be sold as new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-damaged-repaired-new-cars-still-be-sold-as-new/77870)

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**Author:** [@Cassie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cassie)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-damaged-repaired-new-cars-still-be-sold-as-new/77870 "2013-03-11T20:20:11Z")

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I am looking to buy a new car and was wondering... If a new car is damaged, say by a hurricane, then rebuilt, can it still be sold as new since it has never had an owner? I know about checking CarFax for this type of th…

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