# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1909 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1910 --- ## [Ferrari Bumper dent - how much to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-bumper-dent-how-much-to-fix/75905)
**Author:** [@orangecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/orangecat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ferrari-bumper-dent-how-much-to-fix/75905 "2012-12-04T02:34:09Z")
About how much can one expect to pay to fix a small dent (about an inch) in the front bumper of a Ferrari (I think it's a California but not 100% sure, don't know the year)? Not much detail, I realize, but a ballpark fi… --- ## [Rattle in Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-engine/75767)
**Author:** [@Norka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattle-in-engine/75767 "2012-12-04T02:30:44Z")
I started out by taking my car in because of a rattle under the engine and here I am $5,324.00 later and still the rattle is under the engine. You can't hear it if you are standing outside...only from the inside with th… --- ## [Dead in the garage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-in-the-garage/75890)
**Author:** [@Farlie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farlie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-in-the-garage/75890 "2012-12-04T02:05:32Z")
I have a 1976 Volkswagon Bus with automatic transmission and the 2000 cc engine. It was running fine one day, we pull it into the garage for the night, and the next morning it won't start. There is a heavy smell of gas… --- ## [Clunking rear tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-rear-tire/75878)
**Author:** [@nerdahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nerdahl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunking-rear-tire/75878 "2012-12-04T00:55:52Z")
I have a 2006 Chevy Silverado. After a complete stop a distinct "clunk" comes from the rear passenger tire. It's not heard or felt every time maybe 70%. I've raised the rear end and spun both tires to check for a stick… --- ## [Loud whiny noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-whiny-noise/75883)
**Author:** [@OliveLee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OliveLee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-whiny-noise/75883 "2012-12-04T00:48:31Z")
My car started making a loud, high pitched "whooping" and "whining" noise when making corners. The pitch is medium to high and variable. It kind of sounds like wet rubber on glass (like a squeegee). The first time it hap… --- ## [2003 Camry - replace the power steering rack?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-replace-the-power-steering-rack/75909)
**Author:** [@myrtle\_beach\_camry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/myrtle_beach_camry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-camry-replace-the-power-steering-rack/75909 "2012-12-04T00:40:26Z")
In for an oil change at the dealer today and inspection led to trying to sell me on replacing the power steering rack ?? When I asked to see the problem the mechanic showed me a rubber boot with some leakage...not the CV… --- ## [My radio stays on even when car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-stays-on-even-when-car-is-off/75903)
**Author:** [@b-rad218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/b-rad218)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-radio-stays-on-even-when-car-is-off/75903 "2012-12-04T00:26:52Z")
I got my car from an auction and i apparently had to do work to it and we got most problems fixed but now when i saw my fuse box i saw their wasn't a fuse inthe radio so i put on in there and it can on so i thaught cool … --- ## [Reinsert torque conv. into trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinsert-torque-conv-into-trans/75798)
**Author:** [@Parajimbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Parajimbo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reinsert-torque-conv-into-trans/75798 "2012-12-03T23:49:52Z")
I have a '95 Chevy Suburban (4WD) and I'm in the process of swapping motors. The original seized up and I bought a used motor that has been rebuilt locally to replace it. I have managed to reinsert the shaft of the tor… --- ## [Drove my car through a puddle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-through-a-puddle/75895)
**Author:** [@jon2012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jon2012)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drove-my-car-through-a-puddle/75895 "2012-12-03T22:42:11Z")
I drove my car through a puddle, and right after that, my check engine light came on and it hesitates to accelerate. What could be the problem? --- ## [Help...long trip ahead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-long-trip-ahead/75781)
**Author:** [@sjsnyder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjsnyder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-long-trip-ahead/75781 "2012-12-03T21:31:01Z")
Help!!! (please)‏ I have a 1986 Toyota Camry. I just replaced the battery,4 tires, wheel barrings, wheel cylinders, tie rods, brakes, hoses, had a radiator pressure check and transmission service. Pretty much everythin… --- ## [Car stalling in traffic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-in-traffic/75804)
**Author:** [@Adri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adri)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalling-in-traffic/75804 "2012-12-03T19:04:53Z")
Hope you have some ideas! I have a 2001 Saturn L200 that has been extremely reliable until recently. My car is suddenly unable to deal with stop-and-go traffic. After sitting in traffic for 15 minutes or so, I will hear… --- ## [2004 Hyundai Elantra transmission issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-elantra-transmission-issue/75900)
**Author:** [@zimphella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zimphella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-elantra-transmission-issue/75900 "2012-12-03T18:20:59Z")
I just had my alignment and alternator fixed roughly two weeks ago. Today, on my way to work, I noticed that the car seemed louder than normal and it took forever to to finally hit 65mph on the interstate. Once I did, … --- ## [2006 Toyota Sienna Power outside mirrors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-power-outside-mirrors/75897)
**Author:** [@Car-Man\_Merandized](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car-Man_Merandized)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-sienna-power-outside-mirrors/75897 "2012-12-03T17:02:20Z")
The mirror on the driver's side of my car was damaged by a car wash gorilla. The car has a button on the dash that when pressed will stow the mirrors against the side of the car. During one unfortunate trip through the… --- ## [Sports Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sports-light/75882)
**Author:** [@Trouble\_dont\_last\_al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trouble_dont_last_al)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sports-light/75882 "2012-12-03T08:55:57Z")
I recently purchase a 1991 Honda Accord. When I test drove it the sports light was not on. However when I did the final drive home the sports light was on and would not go off with the switch button. I was reading onlin… --- ## [Air Conditioner Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-question/75864)
**Author:** [@Desert\_Chick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Desert_Chick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioner-question/75864 "2012-12-03T08:48:07Z")
My air conditioning just stopped blowing cool air. While the blower still operates properly, the air is coolest (but not nearly cool enough or normal) at the extreme right passenger vent, then is progressively warmer tow… --- ## [2007 Nissan Titan 4WD Front Hub Noise Continues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-4wd-front-hub-noise-continues/75898)
**Author:** [@retrojeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retrojeep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-titan-4wd-front-hub-noise-continues/75898 "2012-12-03T08:46:28Z")
I'm having the classic front hub failure symptoms on my Nissan Titan 2007. Low freq growl at speed and goes away about 80% on right turns at speed and stays the same with a left turn. From the many I've replaced in my … --- ## [Locking wheels on 2003 Forester](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-wheels-on-2003-forester/75806)
**Author:** [@tann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/locking-wheels-on-2003-forester/75806 "2012-12-03T08:12:39Z")
I have a 2003 Forester 5 speed with over 200,000 miles. Recently the wheels have locked intermittently, after stopping, while on flat ground. My husband (who is an experienced mechanic) says it is the calipers but my m… --- ## [Permanently disable alarm on 1999 Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-disable-alarm-on-1999-camry/72577)
**Author:** [@ShawnC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShawnC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 7:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/permanently-disable-alarm-on-1999-camry/72577 "2012-12-03T07:15:07Z")
My daughter drives a 1999 Toyota Camry with the factory-installed Theft Deterrent System (TDS), which we've never really used. We still have the key fobs which have the buttons to control the alarm but since the battery… --- ## [96 saturn sl2 dash died while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-saturn-sl2-dash-died-while-driving/75894)
**Author:** [@xicatt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xicatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-saturn-sl2-dash-died-while-driving/75894 "2012-12-03T06:52:33Z")
Lately I've been having some weird electrical issues w/the car. Sometimes the car is dead sometimes its not. Sometimes it has a battery drain, sometimes it doesnt. I have even taken it to the mechanic and he didn't fin… --- ## [Old car battery good for jump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-battery-good-for-jump/75887)
**Author:** [@garfield26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garfield26)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-battery-good-for-jump/75887 "2012-12-03T04:55:08Z")
I have a car battery that wasn't that old, but was just barely under the ideal operating specs so I replaced it with something a bit better. Is it possible to hold on to the battery to use for a jump if needed in the fu… --- ## [Kia rio 2004 94.000 miles check engine light for two years - and yes it passed the smog](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-2004-94-000-miles-check-engine-light-for-two-years-and-yes-it-passed-the-smog/75873)
**Author:** [@analyn100](https://community.cartalk.com/u/analyn100)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-2004-94-000-miles-check-engine-light-for-two-years-and-yes-it-passed-the-smog/75873 "2012-12-03T04:45:33Z")
Okay so my check engine light has been on for like two years off and on. It just shows an EVAP code nothing else. Well it did have a knock sensor code, but that was fixed like five months ago. Anyhow when I try to fill m… --- ## [1993 honda ex wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-ex-wagon/75860)
**Author:** [@puddlejumper35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puddlejumper35)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-honda-ex-wagon/75860 "2012-12-03T03:06:56Z")
About 3 weeks ago I noticed my dear '93 Honda wagon with only 68,000 miles was developing lots of condensation on the inside windows. About a week ago I noticed that there was about half an inch of water on the passenger… --- ## [BMW died down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-died-down/75885)
**Author:** [@BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-died-down/75885 "2012-12-03T00:37:08Z")
Last night my BMW just won't start. I had AAA come over they checked and said that the battery was good. Something seems to be moving but since they can't open the engine they are unable to tell me what is wrong. Can … --- ## [Need some help with a Mini Cooper S 2002-2005 (Any owners willing to discuss problems/maintence)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-mini-cooper-s-2002-2005-any-owners-willing-to-discuss-problems-maintence/75376)
**Author:** [@brucenick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brucenick)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-some-help-with-a-mini-cooper-s-2002-2005-any-owners-willing-to-discuss-problems-maintence/75376 "2012-12-03T00:35:34Z")
Hi everyone, I'm a long time listener of Car Talk, figured this would be the place to ask about buying a Mini Cooper S. I've been on a car hunt for about 6 months now. I have been on the hunt for a fun/sporty/daily drive… --- ## [Oil disappearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-disappearing/75872)
**Author:** [@Tomas254](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tomas254)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-disappearing/75872 "2012-12-03T00:03:27Z")
Hi, My vehicle hasn't been working the last week, and I am waiting for my brothers and uncle, who know a little bit about repairing vehicles, to help me out with it. First thought was that the timing belt has gone. As … --- ## [2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-endeavor/75880)
**Author:** [@Trouble\_dont\_last\_al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trouble_dont_last_al)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-endeavor/75880 "2012-12-02T23:16:22Z")
My car had some knocking for maybe 6 months when I would accelerate. Today it started then cut off. I restarted it step on the gas now I have thick white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Previously when I thought… --- ## [Subaru Forester front end shimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-front-end-shimmy/75876)
**Author:** [@SBinkley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SBinkley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-forester-front-end-shimmy/75876 "2012-12-02T21:34:11Z")
I have a 2000 Subaru Forester S model with 143k. I have been chasing a front end shimmy since we bought the car used a year ago. I have replaced the front rotors, and pads, cleaned and greased the caliper pins, made su… --- ## [1996 cavalier STILL won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cavalier-still-wont-start/75865)
**Author:** [@Chevy\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chevy_fan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-cavalier-still-wont-start/75865 "2012-12-02T21:32:31Z")
I have a 1996 chevy cavalier with a 2.2 motor automatic transmission. . It ran fine. I changed the passenger side cvc shaft. It would not start after that. I put in a new nuetral safety switch. still would not start. I… --- ## [Help identify a trespasser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-a-trespasser/75782)
**Author:** [@martiEC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/martiEC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-identify-a-trespasser/75782 "2012-12-02T21:21:54Z")
We have photos of this vehicle on our property at 1 am and would like to figure out to whom it belongs. Does anyone recognize the features of the make or model? I've checked out google image search until I'm cross-eyed! … --- ## [Air compressors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressors/75846)
**Author:** [@Easton\_Shore\_MINIer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Easton_Shore_MINIer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressors/75846 "2012-12-02T16:49:51Z")
My car and I are lucky that it lives in a garage. I'm seeking recommendations for an air compressor that will last, can be plugged into an electrical outlet and will be used for nothing else. Thanks! [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1908) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1910)