# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1923 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1924 --- ## [1994 Honda Accord pings in low speed acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-pings-in-low-speed-acceleration/75440)
**Author:** [@bigshotbantam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigshotbantam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-pings-in-low-speed-acceleration/75440 "2012-11-10T08:56:41Z")
I test-drove a 1994 Honda Accord with 140K today. Looking for reliable car for relative, and this was one of the better options, on paper at least, in the price range. It drove like a used car, but I was concerned about… --- ## [Advice on parting out my 2008 Subaru Impreza here in Phoenix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-parting-out-my-2008-subaru-impreza-here-in-phoenix/75436)
**Author:** [@Lafteristaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lafteristaki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-parting-out-my-2008-subaru-impreza-here-in-phoenix/75436 "2012-11-10T07:54:35Z")
Paritng out my 2008 Impreza, what are the best ideas regarding the 'parting out' process. Im here in Phoenix and thankful of any feedback. --- ## [Mechanic reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-reliability/75433)
**Author:** [@MSabinoE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MSabinoE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-reliability/75433 "2012-11-10T07:22:28Z")
I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan that started experiencing engine whining and some leaking. I went to my local mechanic thinking it was the water pump and told them as such. They dutifully replaced the water pump but that … --- ## [Fair price--spark plug change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-spark-plug-change/75415)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-spark-plug-change/75415 "2012-11-10T06:55:27Z")
What would you say is a fair labor charge for replacing the spark plugs on a Toyota 3L v-6 (1999 Lexus E300)? In dollars, or maybe labor-hours? --- ## [New or used car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-used-car/75404)
**Author:** [@debbie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debbie50)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 5:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-or-used-car/75404 "2012-11-10T05:38:55Z")
i need to buy a car should i buy a new one or old. Is it better to pay cash for a car or pay some then finiace? --- ## [Advice on Battling with the Dealership Over Repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-battling-with-the-dealership-over-repair/75431)
**Author:** [@KeithMalarick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KeithMalarick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-battling-with-the-dealership-over-repair/75431 "2012-11-10T04:09:05Z")
Hey All, I have a 2006 Honda Civic EX Coupe. This past Sunday about two miles from home I started hearing this horrible chattering sound coming from the engine compartment. Oil was fine, transmission fluid was fine, no c… --- ## [Insurance Logic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-logic/75396)
**Author:** [@LetsPlayArmis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LetsPlayArmis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/insurance-logic/75396 "2012-11-10T02:58:29Z")
Full coverage on late model $50K car started at $1400 per year, 5 years later the car's value is $25K the full coverage insurance is still $1400 p/yr, another 5 years later the car is worth $7K and the full coverage is s… --- ## [Mistakes may be costly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-may-be-costly/75434)
**Author:** [@fuzzyfur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fuzzyfur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mistakes-may-be-costly/75434 "2012-11-10T02:16:18Z")
Today's Click and Clack in our paper related an attempt to jumpstart a car. The helped car's radio won't work any more. Everything else seems to be O.K. in both cars. My wife left her headlights on on foggy days quite fr… --- ## [Oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/75407)
**Author:** [@Jaam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jaam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-consumption/75407 "2012-11-10T01:53:39Z")
I have a 1999 Honda Accord. It consumes oil but is not leaking, the compression is good, and there is no sign of burning. What could it be? Might sludge result in the problem? --- ## [Honda CRV puzzler - Are you smarter than all of the mechanics in Hawaii?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-puzzler-are-you-smarter-than-all-of-the-mechanics-in-hawaii/75422)
**Author:** [@MaestroWu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaestroWu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-crv-puzzler-are-you-smarter-than-all-of-the-mechanics-in-hawaii/75422 "2012-11-10T00:31:27Z")
Here is some strange behavior my 2005 CRV exhibits. Every so often, the "check engine", "VSA", and warning (triangle with a !) lights will all come on at once, and the engine RPMs will fluctuate back and forth between a… --- ## [Weird Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heat/75364)
**Author:** [@gkochev](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkochev)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-heat/75364 "2012-11-10T00:21:55Z")
Hi guys, This is George form Chantilly, VA I'm not sure if such a question should refer to you and your show, but will give it a try. OK, little pre-history: Few weeks ago the heat in my car (Toyota RAV4 '03) refused to … --- ## [CV joint or something else on my WRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-or-something-else-on-my-wrx/75408)
**Author:** [@Josey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-or-something-else-on-my-wrx/75408 "2012-11-09T23:44:08Z")
I have an 04 WRX, iv upgraded the suspension (1.5" - 1.75" drop front and back respectfully) and have a full set up of strut tower braces. Recently when accelerating from a stop i get a clicking noise from the passenger … --- ## [2012 Nissan Sentra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-sentra/75429)
**Author:** [@somnath](https://community.cartalk.com/u/somnath)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-sentra/75429 "2012-11-09T23:11:21Z")
I have a 15 month old Nissan Sentra CVT transmission. It is approaching 30000 miles. Dealers are offering service starting from $275 to $800. Major cost components are changing brake fluid and changing CVT fluid. Do I n… --- ## [2002 Tacoma Center Console Power Outage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-tacoma-center-console-power-outage/75424)
**Author:** [@Monti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-tacoma-center-console-power-outage/75424 "2012-11-09T22:14:55Z")
Hello there, My husband drives a 2002 Tacoma with 195,000 miles on it and the power to the center console is out. What is interesting about this is that only the radio, cigarette lighter, glovebox light, the clock, an… --- ## [F150 won't fire, occasionally](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-wont-fire-occasionally/75428)
**Author:** [@scpaul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scpaul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-wont-fire-occasionally/75428 "2012-11-09T20:42:36Z")
My 2000 F150 with 120,000 has developed a quirk that it just won't start, but only occasionally. Starter spins fine, but just won't fire. I had it at a mechanic for several days, and of course it started just fine ever… --- ## [2007 Chrysler Minivan transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-minivan-transmission-problem/75421)
**Author:** [@hrpilz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hrpilz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chrysler-minivan-transmission-problem/75421 "2012-11-09T20:34:09Z")
I went to a Valvoline service stop-I know better and won't do it again- for a quick oil change. They offered me a transmission fluid as I was near 60K and it is required maintenance to maintain my warranty. I went ahea… --- ## [Whining Chevy Lumina](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-chevy-lumina/75416)
**Author:** [@banjo\_player](https://community.cartalk.com/u/banjo_player)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-chevy-lumina/75416 "2012-11-09T19:58:37Z")
I have a '99 Chevy Lumina 3100 V6 with 54k miles. There is a loud, high-pitch buzzy whine that changes pitch with engine RPM/transmission speed. The whining noise is only evident while the car is accelerating (forward or… --- ## [Jeep help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-help/75417)
**Author:** [@momo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/momo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-help/75417 "2012-11-09T19:55:47Z")
I have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and am having a problem my mechanic can't figure out. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it dosen't, heat or time of day has no influence. It even dies while I am driving. While driving it will… --- ## [Too many repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-repairs/75427)
**Author:** [@Binpa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Binpa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-many-repairs/75427 "2012-11-09T18:52:18Z")
I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am with very low mileage, so I'd like to keep the car. When I was approaching 50,000 miles a mechanic told me that I would need to replace the intake manifold gasket due to leaking. He showed … --- ## [Vw failed ac compressor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-failed-ac-compressor/75423)
**Author:** [@jingway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jingway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-failed-ac-compressor/75423 "2012-11-09T11:06:27Z")
Other than lack of cooling ,will a failed ac compressor on a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle cause other issues if not repaired? it is a convertible. --- ## [Chrysler sebring 05 RPM Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-05-rpm-problems/75335)
**Author:** [@Crystler05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystler05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 9:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-sebring-05-rpm-problems/75335 "2012-11-09T09:47:35Z")
Ok, So when i put it in park or neutral the RPM's are in the 2000, but when i put it in drive or reverse, it jumps down to 1000 and stays steady in that area. it has 95k miles on it and so far this is the only issue i've… --- ## [Warranty coverage for warped rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-coverage-for-warped-rotors/75418)
**Author:** [@T-Lo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-Lo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/warranty-coverage-for-warped-rotors/75418 "2012-11-09T09:39:26Z")
Hi, Does anyone know if dealerships will cover warped rotors under the factory warranty? I have a '11 F-150 Ecoboost with rotors that started to warp at around 17,000 miles. I don't brake hard and don't ride the bra… --- ## [1995 Chrysler Cirrus LX Bucket of Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-cirrus-lx-bucket-of-issues/75366)
**Author:** [@Anari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anari)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 8:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-chrysler-cirrus-lx-bucket-of-issues/75366 "2012-11-09T08:23:29Z")
First off, thanks for any and all help, I really appreciate it! My car has under 78000 miles on it, and has started having some issues: The steering is a bit stiff when the car is started up after sitting overnight. Th… --- ## [Snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/75359)
**Author:** [@Heather108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heather108)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 7:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/75359 "2012-11-09T07:50:06Z")
I drive a VW wagon and I need new snow tires. I live on a coastal road and have some obligations that may make it impossible to not go to work in snow. But more importantly, we get mostly slush and wet or icy roads. I re… --- ## [Shredded tire on parked car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shredded-tire-on-parked-car/75360)
**Author:** [@va\_girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/va_girl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shredded-tire-on-parked-car/75360 "2012-11-09T06:43:23Z")
2006 Prius. Parked it last night and it was fine. Woke up this morning to a shredded tire, falling off the rim. (Right front tire). Question, can this possibly happen while parked? Maybe thieves tried to steal the t… --- ## [Toy Car Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toy-car-engine/75393)
**Author:** [@marylandmommytoevs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marylandmommytoevs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 6:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toy-car-engine/75393 "2012-11-09T06:25:52Z")
This past Saturday (Nov. 3) I heard a woman call in asking about whether it was safe for her children to play with an old car engine. Instead of risking various injuries, I hope she sees this link for a really cool-looki… --- ## [1998 dodge neon motor mount](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-motor-mount/75420)
**Author:** [@tbates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tbates)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-neon-motor-mount/75420 "2012-11-09T05:13:47Z")
Hi, my friend has a 1998 dodge neon DOHC, manual transmission, 4 door. He attempted to replace the front motor mount, however it does not fit. He returned it to the store where he bought it and was told, other had the sa… --- ## [No Smoke, No Check Engine Light, No Leak but smells like burning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-smoke-no-check-engine-light-no-leak-but-smells-like-burning/75413)
**Author:** [@Paulrob16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Paulrob16)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-smoke-no-check-engine-light-no-leak-but-smells-like-burning/75413 "2012-11-08T23:09:07Z")
I have a 2006 SAAB 9-2X, that I just bough used with 116k. The car rides great and I am really enjoying it. The one problem is that there is an intermittent smell of burning. Some days its strong, some days there is no s… --- ## [Value of SUV with High Miles and Engine Problem - What To Do With It?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-suv-with-high-miles-and-engine-problem-what-to-do-with-it/75395)
**Author:** [@TM63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TM63)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/value-of-suv-with-high-miles-and-engine-problem-what-to-do-with-it/75395 "2012-11-08T22:59:26Z")
I have a 2003 Lincoln Navigator with 156K miles. The engine shut down without warning. Towed it to the nearest Ford dealership. They could not find any codes from the computer, but note that compression was lost in the … --- ## [Fair Price to replace a lower radiator hose?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-to-replace-a-lower-radiator-hose/75410)
**Author:** [@Markammo74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markammo74)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fair-price-to-replace-a-lower-radiator-hose/75410 "2012-11-08T21:23:56Z")
Thanks for your responses. After reading the great majority, I was beginning to feel that maybe I was not over charged. However, I took one of your pieces of advice and called two local NAPA stores to get a price. One qu… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1922) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=1924)