# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=193 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 194 --- ## [St. Louis responsible for Hyundai/Kia thefts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/st-louis-responsible-for-hyundai-kia-thefts/186199)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/st-louis-responsible-for-hyundai-kia-thefts/186199 "2022-12-27T21:35:59Z")
I hate to start a political debate but this has an automotive context. According to our local newspaper’s editorial board, Hyundais and Kias account for 77% of vehicle thefts in St. Louis, not because they’re relatively … --- ## [How Do I Log Out?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-log-out/187976)
**Author:** [@Scrapped-Knukles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapped-Knukles)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-log-out/187976 "2022-12-27T20:30:43Z")
Maybe I need new glasses, but I cannot find the logout button. Where is it? --- ## [1997 Nissan Pickup - Bad on gas and other issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-bad-on-gas-and-other-issues/188155)
**Author:** [@rickeypratt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickeypratt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-pickup-bad-on-gas-and-other-issues/188155 "2022-12-27T19:39:29Z")
sputter misfire bad on gas --- ## [2015 Kia Optima Hybrid engine light & HEV light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599)
**Author:** [@LiliaSiers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LiliaSiers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-optima-hybrid-engine-light-hev-light/114599 "2022-12-27T17:36:43Z")
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid - Engine light will come on and then the HEV light will come on. When lights are on and you stop the car and then try to press gas car lags until you press the gas almost to the floor. It will the… --- ## [AC, entertainment system, and headlights not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-entertainment-system-and-headlights-not-working/188153)
**Author:** [@axriosn\_183498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/axriosn_183498)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-entertainment-system-and-headlights-not-working/188153 "2022-12-27T16:30:23Z")
When I put my key in, the entertainment system and headlights turn on, and the dashboard lights on the ac system turn on. Once I start the car, the headlights turn off when switched on or or put on auto and the AC system… --- ## [Should I hold on to my 2000 Mercedes S-500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-on-to-my-2000-mercedes-s-500/187910)
**Author:** [@joelkahn420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joelkahn420)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-hold-on-to-my-2000-mercedes-s-500/187910 "2022-12-27T15:29:42Z")
My 2000 S-500 had only 76 miles as I drove away from the dealership in December 1999, and only driving it in the weekends, now it has only 58000 miles. The car has been maintained meticulous by Mercedes mechanics and ins… --- ## [GM's Robo-taxis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-robo-taxis/187957)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gms-robo-taxis/187957 "2022-12-27T05:39:24Z")
… might not be ready for Prime Time. --- ## [Handicap placards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handicap-placards/187997)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/handicap-placards/187997 "2022-12-26T20:46:18Z")
Here in Calif, seems to be a bit of a problem w/handicap placards. From San Jose Merc Newspaper article: “up to 35,000 parking placards in use were in the names of deceased people and 26,000 were to holders over the… --- ## [1989 Ford F-150 - Piston through oil pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f-150-piston-through-oil-pan/188022)
**Author:** [@Germany69army](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Germany69army)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-f-150-piston-through-oil-pan/188022 "2022-12-26T16:40:05Z")
My piston rod went thru the oil pan on my 4.9 inline six --- ## [Broken fender/bumper?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fender-bumper/188141)
**Author:** [@alen323676543](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alen323676543)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-fender-bumper/188141 "2022-12-26T14:30:42Z")
Does anyone know what is this part of car called? I guess it has to be replaced and can’t be fixed? --- ## [2005 Saturn Vue Redline repair or sell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-redline-repair-or-sell/188085)
**Author:** [@Eversole.s.l\_183180](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eversole.s.l_183180)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saturn-vue-redline-repair-or-sell/188085 "2022-12-24T23:51:36Z")
I have a 2005 Saturn Vue redline. It has 96000 mikes and needs a timing belt and brakes. Runs fine but engine (3.5 liter honda) has a tick when running. I had the vslves adjusted and was told valves were ok atvthe time. … --- ## [2015 Buick Encore - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-issues/188019)
**Author:** [@SherrieShatzen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SherrieShatzen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-buick-encore-paint-issues/188019 "2022-12-24T21:35:49Z")
The paint on the rear passenger side trim around the tailgate window & on the frame immediately adjacent to the window is peeling off. I parked my car while meeting up with a friend 7 when I returned a big chunk of paint… --- ## [A cold weather reminder for motorists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cold-weather-reminder-for-motorists/188125)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cold-weather-reminder-for-motorists/188125 "2022-12-24T19:20:16Z")
--- ## [This was not Ford's finest hour](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-was-not-fords-finest-hour/188034)
**Author:** [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-was-not-fords-finest-hour/188034 "2022-12-24T18:24:52Z")
Compare the lives of two of the worlds greatest boxers. Max Schmeling, Hitler’s favorite boxer, after retiring from the ring, was awarded a Cocoa-Cola franchise for all of West Germany, died rich at 99. Joe Lewis, Amer… --- ## [The EV Charging Stations are Gone, but the Reserve Parking Remains…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ev-charging-stations-are-gone-but-the-reserve-parking-remains/187954)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ev-charging-stations-are-gone-but-the-reserve-parking-remains/187954 "2022-12-24T17:28:07Z")
A while back, several threads ran concerning EVs and ICEing them. Lots of opinions were expressed and lots of photos were also shared. I posted a photo of the two FREE Charging stations that my county installed at our … --- ## [Boston 2023 International Car Show Cancelled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boston-2023-international-car-show-cancelled/188038)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boston-2023-international-car-show-cancelled/188038 "2022-12-24T16:53:11Z")
Boston’s international Car Show for 2023 has been cancelled due to Manufacturers lack of inventory. I’ve been to this a few times. It’s huge. You could easily spend 3 hours there looking at all the new cars. Any other c… --- ## [Maintenance for Increased Performance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-for-increased-performance/188106)
**Author:** [@luke514](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luke514)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-for-increased-performance/188106 "2022-12-24T14:28:04Z")
Hi! I don’t know if this is the right section of the forum, if not, please redirect me to the correct one and I will rewrite the question. I have had a 2006 Toyota Yaris Hatchback (900cc 69hp) gasoline (petrol) for alm… --- ## [2018 Audi Cabriolet - Visor falls off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-cabriolet-visor-falls-off/188027)
**Author:** [@RosemarieLestino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RosemarieLestino)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-audi-cabriolet-visor-falls-off/188027 "2022-12-23T21:56:45Z")
The sun visor falls off. Cheap plastic clip. This is three of them now that have broken. You can not use the sun visor or you will find it in your lap. --- ## [2016 Camry Leak in the trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-camry-leak-in-the-trunk/188031)
**Author:** [@ddavis0895\_183406](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ddavis0895_183406)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-camry-leak-in-the-trunk/188031 "2022-12-23T21:27:01Z")
Hello in this picture is my pressure vent. It works and does its job as it should but anytime it rains or such water starts pouring in from the edges of it and it creates a little pond underneath it. What can I do to … --- ## [2000 Cadillac DeVille - Broken seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-broken-seat/188100)
**Author:** [@CADDYDADDY25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CADDYDADDY25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-broken-seat/188100 "2022-12-23T20:56:40Z")
Driver seat won’t work on 2000 Caddilac Deville --- ## [2007 Toyota Sienna - Broken garage door button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-broken-garage-door-button/188089)
**Author:** [@Frank32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-toyota-sienna-broken-garage-door-button/188089 "2022-12-23T20:43:00Z")
On the multi information display console the button is broke on the garage door opener. How can it be fix? --- ## [Is my alternator fine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-alternator-fine/188053)
**Author:** [@Wsoldier182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wsoldier182)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-alternator-fine/188053 "2022-12-23T20:22:46Z")
I have a 2014 Ford Focus, 2.0l flex and automatic transmission. I was testing my battery with a multimeter and noticed that with the engine running the battery was being charged at 15.5V, this was after sitting overnight… --- ## [Bright metal shavings on wheel sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-metal-shavings-on-wheel-sensor/188084)
**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bright-metal-shavings-on-wheel-sensor/188084 "2022-12-23T17:41:03Z")
My abs light came on and my code reader read RR sensor no signal. Replaced the sensor and inspected the abs ring by looking in the sensor hole. Looked shiny, clean and intact. Sprayed carb cleaner in and blew it out. The… --- ## [2006 Hyundai Tucson - Trembles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-trembles/188098)
**Author:** [@jkerma10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkerma10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-hyundai-tucson-trembles/188098 "2022-12-23T17:34:32Z")
About a couple of weeks ago my 2006 Tucson started to tremble sometimes when I drove it. It only has 1004000 miles on it. The trembling was pretty bad today & the engine light came on and stayed on. I checked all the flu… --- ## [Does my car look like it's totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-car-look-like-its-totaled/188087)
**Author:** [@vaydrioness\_183446](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vaydrioness_183446)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-my-car-look-like-its-totaled/188087 "2022-12-23T16:01:42Z")
Hi, I wanted some feedback on my situation. I got into an accident recently and was trying to determine what plans I needed to make. The front tire was flung off during the accident, and the passenger side door had to be… --- ## [Replacement rear view mirror?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-rear-view-mirror/188063)
**Author:** [@slapwrap\_183430](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slapwrap_183430)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-rear-view-mirror/188063 "2022-12-23T09:33:07Z")
Hi. I’m hoping someone can help me. I need a new rear view mirror for my 2016 Jetta (it fell off and the mechanism is kaput so there’s no fixing it). I did a little reading and learned it’s easy to do yourself (I don’t h… --- ## [2009 Audi Q5 Petrol engine sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051)
**Author:** [@ysw010109\_183421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ysw010109_183421)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051 "2022-12-22T23:54:12Z")
Hi, I have 2009 Audi Q5 Petrol done about 130,xxxKM. Recently the engine sounds a little bit weird. No error codes and issues when driving. Try to rectify the noise but have no clue where it’s coming from. I’ve uploade… --- ## [Your Texaco dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-texaco-dealer/188082)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-texaco-dealer/188082 "2022-12-22T23:45:58Z")
… wishes you a Merry Christmas. --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Spark - heat stops working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-heat-stops-working/174810)
**Author:** [@lynn10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lynn10)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-spark-heat-stops-working/174810 "2022-12-22T23:24:57Z")
My heat stops working suddenly has happened couple times but today it happened when i was leaving for work in -22 had to pay $53 for cab when i just bought a car in July, what do i check to figure out the problem? --- ## [Vibration after changing rotors but not when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors-but-not-when-braking/188069)
**Author:** [@dosmom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dosmom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-after-changing-rotors-but-not-when-braking/188069 "2022-12-22T22:21:36Z")
I have a 2008 odyssey. We replaced the rear rotors but forgot the ebrake was engaged so we had trouble getting the first rotor off. We ended up hammering it to death a bit and prying it off. Getting the new rotor on was … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=192) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=194)