# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=216 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 217 --- ## [2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe - Paint is fading on my 14 year old car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-paint-is-fading-on-my-14-year-old-car/186634)
**Author:** [@Adrianne15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adrianne15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-genesis-coupe-paint-is-fading-on-my-14-year-old-car/186634 "2022-09-29T20:25:05Z")
Paint is now off surrounding the rear view window and it seems like it is fading rapidly around that area. I don’t want to repaint but is there anything I can do to delay this or any product I can use. thanks for your … --- ## [Car Talk Interview With Haartz, Makers of Convertible Tops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-interview-with-haartz-makers-of-convertible-tops/186631)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-interview-with-haartz-makers-of-convertible-tops/186631 "2022-09-29T16:53:12Z")
Hi folks. Car Talk recently had a chance to interview one of America’s oldest parts suppliers. There were some cool insights offered by the company CEO, who is now into his second half-century of employment in the auto i… --- ## [Should I buy? - 1992 Volvo 940 turbo $750](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-1992-volvo-940-turbo-750/180200)
**Author:** [@gkj09518\_177839](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gkj09518_177839)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-1992-volvo-940-turbo-750/180200 "2022-09-29T02:30:07Z")
Been wanting a project car. Is this a good fit? Link to listing: 1992 940 turbo Volvo - barter - trade swap --- ## [2007 Grand Prix Rattling/Squeaking Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-grand-prix-rattling-squeaking-noise/186601)
**Author:** [@Daveyys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daveyys)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-grand-prix-rattling-squeaking-noise/186601 "2022-09-29T02:25:24Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to the forums and have recently had trouble with my car that has led me here. For about a month, my car has been making a squeaking noise when coming to stops occasionally. Then, a couple days a… --- ## [Advice on purchasing a used 2019 Mercedes GLC 300](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-purchasing-a-used-2019-mercedes-glc-300/186448)
**Author:** [@charles.brianfb\_182347](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charles.brianfb_182347)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-purchasing-a-used-2019-mercedes-glc-300/186448 "2022-09-28T20:06:04Z")
Hello Everyone, I am interested in a used 2019 Mercedes GLC 300. It was for sale at a Mercedes dealership. I carefully read the carfax and found some suspicious service records including “console repaired”, “door ajar re… --- ## [Tesla disables car for man who doesn't pay for repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521 "2022-09-28T19:06:21Z")
There may be more to this story. I don’t know. Maybe the telemetry sent to Tesla indicated the battery was about to combust so they disabled it in the name of safety. I don’t know but these remote kill switches enable… --- ## [1977 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - climate control blower switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mercedes-benz-sl-class-climate-control-blower-switch/186577)
**Author:** [@smittymail](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smittymail)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1977-mercedes-benz-sl-class-climate-control-blower-switch/186577 "2022-09-28T15:20:55Z")
climate control blower switch --- ## [2019 Honda CR-V - Mystery sound associated with AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-mystery-sound-associated-with-ac/186518)
**Author:** [@jun2ket10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jun2ket10)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-cr-v-mystery-sound-associated-with-ac/186518 "2022-09-28T15:07:38Z")
I have a 2019 Honda CRV. When using the air conditioning or outside air, there is a beeping sound like a low horn. It seems to be coming from the front of the dash. I took it in to my mechanic, drove it, heard the noi… --- ## [2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - transmission slippage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-slippage/186583)
**Author:** [@raymann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raymann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-chevrolet-silverado-1500-transmission-slippage/186583 "2022-09-28T11:56:09Z")
2021 chevy silverado 1500 slips first shift from my automatic transmission when you first pull out in the morning i took it 2 times to chevy they said thats no problem with that --- ## [2016 Hyundai Genesis - Won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-wont-start/156985)
**Author:** [@Phillips17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Phillips17)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-genesis-wont-start/156985 "2022-09-28T02:22:58Z")
Bought the car used from CarMax in August 2019, January 11, 2020 car would not start and there was a complete electrical failure as I could not turn on lights, open the trunk, etc. Called USAA Roadside and they informed… --- ## [2016 Chrysler Town & Country - annoying buzz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-annoying-buzz/186591)
**Author:** [@QuanzoV](https://community.cartalk.com/u/QuanzoV)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chrysler-town-country-annoying-buzz/186591 "2022-09-28T01:14:05Z")
My vehicle 2016 Chrysler TC is making anoying buzz sound when open door after it had moved. what is causing --- ## [Low Profile Ratchet and Socket Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-ratchet-and-socket-recommendations/184259)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-profile-ratchet-and-socket-recommendations/184259 "2022-09-28T00:51:34Z")
Can someone recommend a very low profile ratchet? I would imagine 1/4" drive would be the smallest. I also need low profile sockets. Can anyone recommend a metric set? This isn’t for serpentine belt, but for some 10 mm b… --- ## [2012 GMC Terrain - battery drain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-battery-drain/186580)
**Author:** [@ivy54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ivy54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-gmc-terrain-battery-drain/186580 "2022-09-27T23:33:20Z")
something is draining battery over night, then needs charge --- ## [Removing front license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-front-license-plate/186440)
**Author:** [@kcptnick\_182343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kcptnick_182343)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-front-license-plate/186440 "2022-09-27T23:01:37Z")
I just removed my front license plate from my car and filled in the holes with Bumper Plugs. It worked really well. In fact, the process was effortless. What I did not anticipate is seeing faint lines on the paint, in … --- ## [Free ACE study guide questions. Are these any good or real?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-ace-study-guide-questions-are-these-any-good-or-real/186588)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-ace-study-guide-questions-are-these-any-good-or-real/186588 "2022-09-27T22:48:33Z")
I thought I would share these. But after trying some it seems many of the questions are poorly worded. Question 6 is confusing. Question 7 incorrectly refers to Voltage as power. Question 9 says there is a negative … --- ## [Lousy Mobil 1 warranty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lousy-mobil-1-warranty/186554)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lousy-mobil-1-warranty/186554 "2022-09-27T21:40:13Z")
Mobil1 has 10,000-mile3 oil and also 20,000-mile oil. I have been using it (along with 10 and 20 thousand mile filters) to cut down oil changes. I happened to read the warranty they provide, and I was very surprised to… --- ## [Replacing old Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-old-battery/186470)
**Author:** [@bb\_847\_182358](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bb_847_182358)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-old-battery/186470 "2022-09-27T21:18:55Z")
I need a new battery my old lasted 11 yrs, don’t expect same luck. Was looking at two brands Interstate from Costco ( 1 hr drive) and Exide from battery shop (20 minute drive. While researching found both are manufact… --- ## [2004 Ford Expedition - clicking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-clicking-noise/186585)
**Author:** [@Sunny29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunny29)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-expedition-clicking-noise/186585 "2022-09-27T18:50:16Z")
When you turn a corner or back out it’s makes a clicking noise --- ## [What's draining my battery after a deer ran into the driver side door?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-draining-my-battery-after-a-deer-ran-into-the-driver-side-door/186581)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-draining-my-battery-after-a-deer-ran-into-the-driver-side-door/186581 "2022-09-27T17:31:40Z")
2011 Mazda CX7, 115k. About two weeks, my daughter was driving her car and a deer ran right into her driver side door. She was okay and the deer stumbled off. We put in an insurance claim, b/c there’s a big dent in th… --- ## [More spying technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-spying-technology/186478)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-spying-technology/186478 "2022-09-27T15:37:20Z")
https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20220920.aspx I am all for making cars safer but some of the spying technology and remote kill switches scares me. This is just a way to gather more information in the n… --- ## [Where is a good hiding place in a vehcle for the next owner to find](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-a-good-hiding-place-in-a-vehcle-for-the-next-owner-to-find/183860)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-is-a-good-hiding-place-in-a-vehcle-for-the-next-owner-to-find/183860 "2022-09-27T06:12:29Z")
If you wanted to put some information in the vehicle that the next owner would eventually discover, but the deal wouldn’t, where would be a good place? It seem the dealers like to take the owner’s manual out and also rem… --- ## [Deciding to buy a Lincoln Town Car or a Chevy Impala and would like some opinions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-to-buy-a-lincoln-town-car-or-a-chevy-impala-and-would-like-some-opinions/186413)
**Author:** [@plogplog123\_182328](https://community.cartalk.com/u/plogplog123_182328)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 5:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deciding-to-buy-a-lincoln-town-car-or-a-chevy-impala-and-would-like-some-opinions/186413 "2022-09-27T05:50:51Z")
So I’m wanting to buy a used car, probably on ebay. My budget is 11K or preferably less. My main concerns are comfort and reliability. I have had good experiences in the past with buying Ford Crown Victoria retired poli… --- ## [1999 toyota camry fans not coming on when they should](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-fans-not-coming-on-when-they-should/186258)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-toyota-camry-fans-not-coming-on-when-they-should/186258 "2022-09-27T05:23:44Z")
Just bought a 99 camry 4 cyl as a cheap beater car. I noticed when I’m idling the temperature gauge goes up all the way to hot but when i start driving it goes back down to normal. The last owner had the radiator replace… --- ## [Adding Grease to Ball Bearing for Pulleys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-grease-to-ball-bearing-for-pulleys/186538)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-grease-to-ball-bearing-for-pulleys/186538 "2022-09-27T01:05:27Z")
I have seen lots of videos on YouTube where people open sealed bearings for pulleys for their engine and add grease into the bearing, by removing the seal and replacing it. I’m wondering is this a good idea? I thought t… --- ## [Jeep Cherokee Immo off by viretronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-immo-off-by-viretronics/186556)
**Author:** [@matt\_182413](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt_182413)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-cherokee-immo-off-by-viretronics/186556 "2022-09-26T22:42:41Z")
I have a jeep Cherokee which needs Immo off done. Sent to viretronics and they read the eprom data. Who can help with virgin or Immo file --- ## [EV Pickup drag race](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-pickup-drag-race/186532)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-pickup-drag-race/186532 "2022-09-26T22:35:59Z")
These trucks are all incredibly fast, but the Rivian R1T is the fastest, by a small margin. --- ## [Interior dome light issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-dome-light-issues/186544)
**Author:** [@carg618](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carg618)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-dome-light-issues/186544 "2022-09-26T21:48:02Z")
I have a 2000 corolla that had a loose interior dome light. It turned out that the contact points in the switch needed some cleaning. There is a small steel ball bearing that makes contact with different points to turn i… --- ## [2003 Chrysler 300M - anything to look out for?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546)
**Author:** [@fatboy03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fatboy03)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chrysler-300m-anything-to-look-out-for/186546 "2022-09-26T21:42:10Z")
any overall problems??? --- ## [Toyota RAV4 Collision Cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-collision-cost/186432)
**Author:** [@Cooperd2497\_182341](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cooperd2497_182341)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-rav4-collision-cost/186432 "2022-09-26T12:24:26Z")
I was involved in a hit and run and now my new car is damaged. Insurance is coming to take a look at it— any advice will help. I have full coverage insurance, but am praying it’s not totaled. --- ## [When to use gas preserver?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-gas-preserver/186547)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-gas-preserver/186547 "2022-09-26T10:21:15Z")
2004 Honda Accord. We’re storing this car, and using it every few months. The issue is how to treat the gasoline to preserve it (e.g. StaBil). I understand that treatment is important it the gasoline is left for many mon… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=215) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=217)