# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=224 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 225 --- ## [Are most cars reliable if regular maintenance is done? Are car horror stories unfair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-most-cars-reliable-if-regular-maintenance-is-done-are-car-horror-stories-unfair/184585)
**Author:** [@xuandy129\_181104](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xuandy129_181104)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-most-cars-reliable-if-regular-maintenance-is-done-are-car-horror-stories-unfair/184585 "2022-08-29T17:21:37Z")
I want to know your experiences with car reliability. Did you ever have a car that let you down even though you did all the regular maintenance (if it was used, you were sure the previous owner did the proper maintenance… --- ## [Good battery, no power, jumpstart turns on lights but won’t start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061)
**Author:** [@kdoyon18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdoyon18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061 "2022-08-29T16:34:05Z")
Hi everyone, I have a weird situation. My truck wouldn’t start today. It was totally dead. Hooked up cables to a running car, and I get dash lights and headlights and all seems all good. As soon as I turn the key, I hea… --- ## [Recommendations for a roomy, quiet car with low-delay torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-roomy-quiet-car-with-low-delay-torque/184704)
**Author:** [@matt\_max](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matt_max)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/recommendations-for-a-roomy-quiet-car-with-low-delay-torque/184704 "2022-08-29T16:30:38Z")
My wife and I currently drive a 2015 Accord LX and are considering getting a new car. Unfortunately, none of us know much about cars and their internal workings to be able to pick a new car that satisfies our requirement… --- ## [Old jaguar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-jaguar/185991)
**Author:** [@drivetime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/drivetime)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-jaguar/185991 "2022-08-29T14:36:59Z")
My mom and I have been loyal allstate customers since 1993. We never had an accident. Last year we got into an accident. My mom’s car was "totaled ". The allstate claims department told me the car was a total loss. They… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Cruze - headlight flicker](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018)
**Author:** [@rryanjones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rryanjones)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-cruze-headlight-flicker/186018 "2022-08-29T11:39:14Z")
Headlight flicker on and off when in auto on --- ## [Spare tire blew up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blew-up/53940)
**Author:** [@Wildflowerfarm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wildflowerfarm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spare-tire-blew-up/53940 "2022-08-29T10:53:30Z")
The unused new spare tire on the side of my horse trailer blew up yesterday. It has been really hot (100+ for 2 weeks) up to 109, but it shouldn't blow up, should it? I took photos. What else should I do? Should I replac… --- ## [If you were planning to take a trip on I-10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-planning-to-take-a-trip-on-i-10/186076)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-were-planning-to-take-a-trip-on-i-10/186076 "2022-08-29T02:51:29Z")
… be prepared to take an alternate route. --- ## [Puzzler: Hupmobile on back of $10 bill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-hupmobile-on-back-of-10-bill/186083)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-hupmobile-on-back-of-10-bill/186083 "2022-08-28T21:39:29Z")
Heard this puzzler on recent podcast. Definitely a car there on older currency. But not seeing much in the way of verification that it’s a Hupmobile. Internet search says it’s a generic car, not intended to be a spe… --- ## [One front brake locking up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592)
**Author:** [@haileeymarieee\_181108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haileeymarieee_181108)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/one-front-brake-locking-up/184592 "2022-08-28T20:59:26Z")
2010 Dodge Grand caravan both front brakes have been acting up. The rotors would get so hot (over 415°f) any water would be turned into steam immediately. The brakes/rims would smell bad. When it first started, the passe… --- ## [2007 1500 Silverado - Limp Mode - High Voltage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894)
**Author:** [@ty.snohomish\_181984](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ty.snohomish_181984)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-1500-silverado-limp-mode-high-voltage/185894 "2022-08-28T20:06:47Z")
I need some help. I have a 2007 Silverado that seems to be having an electrical problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago I was unable to go when I pushed the gas. I was able to place the truck in reverse and remove it from the… --- ## [Best Rubbing Compound for black tire marks - Perfect-It EX AC Rubbing Compound 36060?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rubbing-compound-for-black-tire-marks-perfect-it-ex-ac-rubbing-compound-36060/186028)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-rubbing-compound-for-black-tire-marks-perfect-it-ex-ac-rubbing-compound-36060/186028 "2022-08-28T19:41:52Z")
Need advice on rubbing compound that will buff out paint and black tire marks on the front fender, doors, and rear quarter. A friend of mine got sandwiched between a car that swerved into the side of his car on the highw… --- ## [2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - crank but won’t start after a drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-c-class-crank-but-won-t-start-after-a-drive/186082)
**Author:** [@TOMSCOTT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TOMSCOTT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mercedes-benz-c-class-crank-but-won-t-start-after-a-drive/186082 "2022-08-28T19:08:43Z")
I own a 2007 C-230 with 140 thousand miles, very clean, meticulously serviced. When driven non stop lets say 100 miles, Turn off, it will then crank but not start. Let sit for several hours or over night then it will … --- ## [2000 Buick Century Ltd. 3.1 liter Fuel Tank Removal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-century-ltd-3-1-liter-fuel-tank-removal/185197 "2022-08-28T19:00:25Z")
I want to replace my charcoal cannister. My D.I.Y. repair manual which includes my 2000 Buick Century 3.1 liter says that for my car it is next to the gas tank, which would be easily accessible. It is not next to the gas… --- ## [Repairing cracked plasitc cowling and wheel well rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-cracked-plasitc-cowling-and-wheel-well-rust/186072)
**Author:** [@us1863\_182074](https://community.cartalk.com/u/us1863_182074)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repairing-cracked-plasitc-cowling-and-wheel-well-rust/186072 "2022-08-28T13:56:08Z")
Do you want live notifications when people reply to your posts? Enable Notifications​ A friend of mine got side-swiped when someone changed lanes into his lane and pushed him into the guard rail. I previously posted on … --- ## [Diagnosing cobalt 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-cobalt-2010/186031)
**Author:** [@meganmurray412\_182078](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meganmurray412_182078)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diagnosing-cobalt-2010/186031 "2022-08-27T23:12:55Z")
car is running way hotter than normal, also sluggish, shifting rough, ac has been a little less cold and a whining noise when accelerating. Any ideas 20500 miles --- ## [How necessary is the ebreak cable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-the-ebreak-cable/185907)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-necessary-is-the-ebreak-cable/185907 "2022-08-27T22:59:45Z")
I had a mouse chew on the ebreak cable and drank the fluid and decided instead of hidding himself he was just gonna plop down there, so i could come outside and say, nice. Its on a saturn ion with 230k, would you still … --- ## [PCM damage caused from Cat Burglar](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038)
**Author:** [@bnpartee\_182080](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bnpartee_182080)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pcm-damage-caused-from-cat-burglar/186038 "2022-08-27T22:51:45Z")
A Cat Burglar tried to cut off my cats in a church parking lot. They cut the y-pipe in 3 places, and one cut right through the front O2 sensor by the upstream cat. Mechanic ended up replacing the O2 sensor and rewelded… --- ## [Mazda Bravo - Manual 2x4 1994 b2600 G6 - Lagging, running rough, flat spotting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-bravo-manual-2x4-1994-b2600-g6-lagging-running-rough-flat-spotting/186064)
**Author:** [@STOOEM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/STOOEM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-bravo-manual-2x4-1994-b2600-g6-lagging-running-rough-flat-spotting/186064 "2022-08-27T22:14:09Z")
Hi everyone. Car is a 94 Bravo b2600 Car WAS running on LPG, now running on petrol only. All gas components have been removed. I have replaced the following distributor cap leads rotor button plugs rem… --- ## [2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan - whistling steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-sedan-whistling-steering-wheel/186040)
**Author:** [@don\_thaveone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don_thaveone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-cadillac-cts-sedan-whistling-steering-wheel/186040 "2022-08-27T21:11:01Z")
My 2013 CTS has 41,000 miles on it. I am short and I have to lower the steering wheel. I started hearing this very low little whistle sound when I turn the steering wheel. The power steering fluid is full. When the car i… --- ## [2016 Equinox Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939)
**Author:** [@Nikitig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nikitig)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-equinox-wont-start/185939 "2022-08-27T00:17:52Z")
I drove car to store when I came back car wouldn’t start. Just clicks got jumped and took to Advanced Auto. Said I needed battery. Got new battery, still won’t start. They then said starter, but it started when they … --- ## [3 Mechanics are unsure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3-mechanics-are-unsure/186048 "2022-08-26T23:38:18Z")
My wife tells me the 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan that there is a grinding noise in the front driver side. It started just when she turned then it became noticeable while even driving straight. I heard the noise and it sound… --- ## [Meanwhile, in Arkansas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-arkansas/186051)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-arkansas/186051 "2022-08-26T23:35:13Z")
… a tiny town has been banned from issuing speeding tickets for one year after an audit revealed that more than 50% of the town’s revenue was derived from the fines paid by drivers who were–allegedly–speeding. --- ## [2017 Kia Soul - thrown rod](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-thrown-rod/186053)
**Author:** [@DaniGreene](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaniGreene)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-soul-thrown-rod/186053 "2022-08-26T23:27:54Z")
my car is knocking and I was told that I may have trown a rod. --- ## [A $300k Cadillac EV sedan?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-300k-cadillac-ev-sedan/186025)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-300k-cadillac-ev-sedan/186025 "2022-08-26T22:26:55Z")
Yes, according to Car & Driver. Supposedly, it will go on sale for the 2025 model year. --- ## [2018 Ford E150 - Paint chips](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-paint-chips/185969)
**Author:** [@DavidWiggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidWiggins)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-e150-paint-chips/185969 "2022-08-26T12:45:19Z")
Paint chips various areas. My guess is due to aluminum body. --- ## [Why is AAMCO consider such a terrible place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-aamco-consider-such-a-terrible-place/73009)
**Author:** [@UsedEconobox\_2\_UsedBMW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UsedEconobox_2_UsedBMW)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-aamco-consider-such-a-terrible-place/73009 "2022-08-26T12:43:41Z")
Why is AAMCO consider such a terrible place? --- ## [Rusted frame - sellable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-frame-sellable/186021)
**Author:** [@stephenhaggerty\_175010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stephenhaggerty_175010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusted-frame-sellable/186021 "2022-08-26T12:39:37Z")
'08 F150 XLT, 5.4 Triton, 4x4, 133K miles I bought this truck a couple years back for cheap, knowing it had some rust and other issues, but thinking I’d fix it up as I went and more or less just use it for dump runs, mo… --- ## ["Forced" Subscription Service on New Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forced-subscription-service-on-new-cars/185744)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forced-subscription-service-on-new-cars/185744 "2022-08-25T23:48:27Z")
And this is why I’ll keep buying older cars from now on…No thanks, GM. --- ## [I want to make my engine fan roar on demand](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-want-to-make-my-engine-fan-roar-on-demand/185399 "2022-08-25T23:32:24Z")
I am currently driving a dump truck. On yhese hot days I like how the fan will roar. You can even manually turn the engine fan on via a switch on the dash. I want to do something similar on my caprice, I don’t want it t… --- ## [2010 Subaru Forester - bucking for no reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033)
**Author:** [@LorayneBurns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LorayneBurns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-bucking-for-no-reason/186033 "2022-08-25T23:26:55Z")
Car “bucks” for now reason, especially when accelerating after a stop. Mechanic called it a transmission problem through a diagnostic, fixed with new parts, and less than a week later, the same problem, but worse this t… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=223) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=225)