# Latest

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## [How accurate is Carfax reports?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-accurate-is-carfax-reports/185946)

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**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-accurate-is-carfax-reports/185946 "2022-11-28T18:42:14Z")

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https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DEY\_0&vin=JM1BM1V3XE1110027 Looks like there is a big gap between oil changes like 40k should I avoid this car? Is there a way to make sure this car was maintai…

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## [Some tire humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-tire-humor/187373)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-tire-humor/187373 "2022-11-28T17:40:10Z")

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Not necessarily GOOD humor, but…

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## [VIN report mileage interpretation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-report-mileage-interpretation/187611)

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**Author:** [@w3land\_183126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/w3land_183126)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vin-report-mileage-interpretation/187611 "2022-11-28T13:08:52Z")

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Hello, I wish to buy a used car, and the one that is in my mind is VW GOLF PLUS year 2012, diesel, 1.6 TDI, 77kW.VW GOLF PLUS 2012m, dizelis, 1.6 TDI, 77kW Could I ask your opinion on the validity and importance of the…

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## [2011 Hyundai Genesis - Battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-genesis-battery-issues/187621)

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**Author:** [@edwardJtosti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edwardJtosti)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-hyundai-genesis-battery-issues/187621 "2022-11-27T21:23:55Z")

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battery will not stay charged

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## [2011 Jeep Cherokee - Old car issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-old-car-issues/187619)

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**Author:** [@ignatovich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ignatovich)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-jeep-cherokee-old-car-issues/187619 "2022-11-27T21:26:52Z")

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transmission problems and burning oil

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## [How to make sure Carshield covers a major engine oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546)

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**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-make-sure-carshield-covers-a-major-engine-oil-leak/187546 "2022-11-28T06:35:16Z")

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Carshield says that they don’t cover leaks except for Diamond and Platnum plans. In an unrelated issue, we also found out that they also don’t cover faulty ABS due to rusted wheel hubs on a 7 year old RAM. But they do co…

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## [2014 Mazda CX-5 - Car slows on highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-5-car-slows-on-highway/187609)

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**Author:** [@Lisat37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisat37)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-cx-5-car-slows-on-highway/187609 "2022-11-28T04:49:46Z")

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I had a similar incident happen driving down the highway my car went from 70 miles mph to 40 mph without letting off the gas pedal, I had to take my foot off the gas cause I couldn’t get it to accelerate back up to 70 so…

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## [2002 Mazda Mazda3 - What problems can I expect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mazda3-what-problems-can-i-expect/187563)

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**Author:** [@neil58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neil58)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-mazda3-what-problems-can-i-expect/187563 "2022-11-28T02:27:30Z")

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problems for this model

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## [2008 Volvo C30 - Clutch sticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-c30-clutch-sticks/142972)

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**Author:** [@benjohnston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benjohnston)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-volvo-c30-clutch-sticks/142972 "2022-11-27T22:42:18Z")

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The clutch pedal in my 2008 Volvo C-30 RDesign will sometime stick in a 1/2 way to the floor position.I can put my toe under it and pull it up.This only happens when the air temp is above 80 gegrees (summer).The dealer j…

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## [2009 Cadillac DTS - Brake line damaage during other repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-dts-brake-line-damaage-during-other-repair/187580)

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**Author:** [@TishTvinc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TishTvinc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-cadillac-dts-brake-line-damaage-during-other-repair/187580 "2022-11-27T22:31:52Z")

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Took my car in to have the rac and pinion replace brakes were fine now I go back and brakes are flat guy tells me my brake line was rusty and it snapped. Could he have damaged it putting the rack in? I really do think he…

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## [Vw pressing to the floor engine starts to jerk and wants to cut out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-pressing-to-the-floor-engine-starts-to-jerk-and-wants-to-cut-out/187606)

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**Author:** [@nesemilis16\_183122](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nesemilis16_183122)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-pressing-to-the-floor-engine-starts-to-jerk-and-wants-to-cut-out/187606 "2022-11-27T22:20:28Z")

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Hello, ive had the car in the garage for 3 weeks now and they cant find the problem. When driving or sitting still if i push the pedal to the floor it feels like it cuts out at roughly 3.5-4k rpm the fuel and the car w…

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## [1999 Ford Ranger - Help with fuel issue please](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-help-with-fuel-issue-please/187597)

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**Author:** [@jvansicklin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvansicklin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-ranger-help-with-fuel-issue-please/187597 "2022-11-27T21:35:02Z")

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no fuel at the rail of my 1999 ford ranger 3.0V6

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## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe - Won't shift](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-shift/187615)

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**Author:** [@jackiedb48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackiedb48)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-wont-shift/187615 "2022-11-27T21:29:14Z")

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Driving my SUV home, went to put it in park and the shifter would not shift.

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## [My 2009 Honda Pilot wont go into drive!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-honda-pilot-wont-go-into-drive/91210)

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**Author:** [@utpapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/utpapa)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2009-honda-pilot-wont-go-into-drive/91210 "2022-11-27T13:43:08Z")

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While my wife was driving tonight the VSA light went on, the emergency brake light went on, and the "D" for drive was flashing green. She stopped the car and called me. One the Car was in park, it would not go back into…

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## [Rock Auto: Getting live help?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rock-auto-getting-live-help/187452 "2022-11-27T02:19:31Z")

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Is there any way to get help locating parts from a live human on Rock Auto? I went looking and had no luck finding something using their listing of parts, after identifying my vehicle, and then the category. So I tried …

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## [Ford focus orange engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585)

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**Author:** [@Whitinglea12\_183111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitinglea12_183111)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585 "2022-11-27T00:50:39Z")

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When I bought the car, a funnel was in the boot, which the seller claimed has to be used when filling up the car. I put some petrol in on the day I bought it with the funnel. But last night I completely filled the car, …

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## [You now have a chance to buy a true automotive legend!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-now-have-a-chance-to-buy-a-true-automotive-legend/187570)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-now-have-a-chance-to-buy-a-true-automotive-legend/187570 "2022-11-27T00:18:40Z")

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:rofl:

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## [Ignoring safety recalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignoring-safety-recalls/187493 "2022-11-26T22:43:08Z")

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… can be fatal. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that the driver of a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup was killed in a June crash because of a defective Takata air bag inflator. While deta…

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## [Good advice but no mention of the FILTER](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-advice-but-no-mention-of-the-filter/187524)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-advice-but-no-mention-of-the-filter/187524 "2022-11-26T19:48:24Z")

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I noticed the latest column and thought it was good advice. A Burning Theory About Burning through Oil - Car Talk One of my friends has a real oil leaker so never bothers to change his oil. The oil always looks pretty…

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## [Used car purchase scam stories. If you're bored](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-scam-stories-if-youre-bored/187434)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-purchase-scam-stories-if-youre-bored/187434 "2022-11-25T21:15:25Z")

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Not spam. I thought it an interesting read, and not the click next to continue aggravation My bad bought a Ranchero, co worker, found out he had painted masking tap over rust holes. I trusted him because he was a co-wor…

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## [Headrest discomfort for short folks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-discomfort-for-short-folks/60669)

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**Author:** [@DT984290](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DT984290)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headrest-discomfort-for-short-folks/60669 "2022-11-25T17:10:29Z")

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The headrests on the 2010-11 Honda Accord and Honda CRV tilt forward and hit me on the top of the head. After two test drives I had a neck ache and a sore spot on my head. Other short (5ft. 3 in) friends report similar …

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## [Happy thanksgiving, and be sure to be safe!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-and-be-sure-to-be-safe/187574)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-and-be-sure-to-be-safe/187574 "2022-11-24T14:44:14Z")

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## [2018 BMW 3 Series - Is it safe?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-3-series-is-it-safe/187566)

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**Author:** [@Hihigenyu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hihigenyu)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-bmw-3-series-is-it-safe/187566 "2022-11-24T13:36:50Z")

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Is it safe? And for long term will s muffled delete affect my bmw 330i 2018.

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## [Cleaning and connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-and-connection/187551)

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**Author:** [@Kpettigrew\_183078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kpettigrew_183078)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-and-connection/187551 "2022-11-24T12:05:50Z")

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What is a good and effective way to clean my battery terminals for better connection and prevent corrosion

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## [I can’t hear fuel pump noise when turning the key but the car starts and works normal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-t-hear-fuel-pump-noise-when-turning-the-key-but-the-car-starts-and-works-normal/187531)

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**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-can-t-hear-fuel-pump-noise-when-turning-the-key-but-the-car-starts-and-works-normal/187531 "2022-11-24T08:37:46Z")

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Hello. This is not a repair question but just a curious question. My 2000 Corolla that I bought used last year has been amazing and never leaves me stranded. The weird thing is that I cannot for the life of me hear the …

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## [2007 Honda Civic Hybrid - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-issue/187569)

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**Author:** [@Maria45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maria45)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-hybrid-battery-issue/187569 "2022-11-24T07:14:33Z")

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hello, I own a honda civic hybrid 2007 and I have problem with the battery. It drains overnight and sometimes the battery dies on the road. And of course most of the times the light on the dash are on (battery, IMA, engi…

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## [2017 Honda Accord Sdn - Door rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-sdn-door-rattles/187559)

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**Author:** [@Hattie30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hattie30)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 6:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-accord-sdn-door-rattles/187559 "2022-11-24T06:11:08Z")

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Rattling noise passenger door.

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## [Vortex performance part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortex-performance-part/187561)

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**Author:** [@kaleb.jaegers\_183090](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kaleb.jaegers_183090)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortex-performance-part/187561 "2022-11-24T02:18:30Z")

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I recently got a used Subaru Crosstrek XV and I noticed someone added this. I have no clue what it could be. All I know is that it’s connected to the air intake. I can’t find anything on their website.

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## [2005 Camry A/C button Bulb and Circulate Air Button Bulb Dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-a-c-button-bulb-and-circulate-air-button-bulb-dead/159975)

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**Author:** [@john.smith0909123\_160324](https://community.cartalk.com/u/john.smith0909123_160324)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-camry-a-c-button-bulb-and-circulate-air-button-bulb-dead/159975 "2022-11-24T00:29:05Z")

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The two on the left. There use to be a light that would illuminate when I have the headlights on. Or behind the button when you press it in. They no longer illuminate behind the button. The button still works though. …

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## [Shades of things to come?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shades-of-things-to-come/184996)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shades-of-things-to-come/184996 "2022-11-23T23:55:46Z")

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Self driving taxis cause a traffic jam: Cruise’s Confused Self-Driving Cars Clog San Francisco Street (gizmodo.com)

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