# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=24 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 25 --- ## [Ford Kuga Phev Fire Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-kuga-phev-fire-issues/201467)
**Author:** [@usmanakhtar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/usmanakhtar)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-kuga-phev-fire-issues/201467 "2025-08-14T15:07:29Z")
Hello I would like to ask for the Ford kuga Phev has a fire issue sorted I have recently read about the article I am not sure if that is resolved or not. I am interested in 2021 St-line x. Any insight would be helpful. --- ## [2014 Nissan Rogue - Help - How do I find a place to help with my transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452)
**Author:** [@JeffreyDohl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffreyDohl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-nissan-rogue-help-how-do-i-find-a-place-to-help-with-my-transmission/201452 "2025-08-13T16:17:52Z")
Transmission and installation --- ## [Entrepreneur Auto Mechanics set up discount repair shop in retail parts store parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85238)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85238 "2025-08-13T01:37:48Z")
This is sort of an interesting article about the times we live in. Folks in Oakland, Calif seem to be getting their cars fixed -- not at the local auto repair shop -- but at the nearby retail auto parts store parking lo… --- ## [Closure of Entrepreneur Auto Mechanics set up discount repair shop in retail parts store parking lot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure-of-entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85291)
**Author:** [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/closure-of-entrepreneur-auto-mechanics-set-up-discount-repair-shop-in-retail-parts-store-parking-lot/85291 "2025-08-12T23:46:05Z")
Cdaquila, I noticed that you closed this discussion because you perceived the discussion to be wandering from the original post. This discussion was a thought-provoking and in-depth discussion about serious issues. These… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Elantra can’t pass emission inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383)
**Author:** [@Bobaroo27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobaroo27)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-elantra-can-t-pass-emission-inspection/201383 "2025-08-12T19:26:50Z")
Car checked out and in excellent condition with only 43,000 miles on it can’t pass emissions inspection after installing a new battery --- ## [Tire dilema what should i do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123)
**Author:** [@Jfischer726\_194187](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jfischer726_194187)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-dilema-what-should-i-do/201123 "2025-08-12T13:33:21Z")
So recently took my car in for inspection it passed. Front tires 6/32 rears 3/32.. i am wondering on what i should do hear i know tires need replaced. Option a: save all the money wait till late september to replace all… --- ## [Title block text color](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-block-text-color/201117)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/title-block-text-color/201117 "2025-08-12T13:04:04Z")
Has anyone else noticed that the title block at the top of each post is now black? It used to be white on red and now it is black on red. It is harder to read because black is not a contrasting color to red. --- ## [Number of motor mounts for 1988 Chevrolet Nova / Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/number-of-motor-mounts-for-1988-chevrolet-nova-toyota-corolla/201418 "2025-08-11T23:18:05Z")
How many motor mounts does my 1988 Chevrolet Nova, 4A-LC SOHC, 5-speed manual transmission have? What is the best source for this information? The service manual (which I have) omitted this topic. I have been getting qu… --- ## [2017 Ford Escape Coolant in the combustion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427)
**Author:** [@judy41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/judy41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-coolant-in-the-combustion/201427 "2025-08-11T20:26:41Z")
My 2017 Ford Escape with Eco Boost is leaking coolant into the cylinders and has caused issues with the engine. I am told it now needs a new engine. I have 75,800 miles on it. I never got a notice that this vehicle is on… --- ## [I need a transmission rebuild for 2019 Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-for-2019-ford-fusion/201412)
**Author:** [@dougbq23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dougbq23)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-a-transmission-rebuild-for-2019-ford-fusion/201412 "2025-08-11T19:47:14Z")
I have a little over 72,000 miles on my 2019 Ford Fusion, It has been hesitating when I accelerate. Took it to the Ford dealer last week. They tell me that I need to have the transmission rebuilt. I am not questionin… --- ## [2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid - Won't start sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-wont-start-sometimes/185187)
**Author:** [@Michael06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael06)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-toyota-camry-hybrid-wont-start-sometimes/185187 "2025-08-11T15:33:50Z")
Camry Hybrid sometimes will not start. press the brake pedal and it never gets to the ready green light. have changed the brake switch and auxiliary battery and new batteries in the fob. everything works electrically. … --- ## [Charging/Battery Issue, not sure what to do next. Help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-battery-issue-not-sure-what-to-do-next-help/201387)
**Author:** [@ryan\_193903](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan_193903)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charging-battery-issue-not-sure-what-to-do-next-help/201387 "2025-08-11T02:31:48Z")
Ok, so here is the problem about 6 months ago, my alternator died just after buying a new battery which, I didn’t notice until the battery had been discharged to 0. I replaced the alternator, charged, the battery and ev… --- ## [Toyota Nation - home of dumb people](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-nation-home-of-dumb-people/201367)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-nation-home-of-dumb-people/201367 "2025-08-11T01:04:49Z")
This will probably get Flagged . I look at that forum every once in a while and I am still amazed at the the dumb questions asked there . Today a person wants to know since they live in an apartment and have no access… --- ## [Rapid turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-turn-signal/201403)
**Author:** [@Midwestman214\_193832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Midwestman214_193832)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rapid-turn-signal/201403 "2025-08-10T22:40:09Z")
My 2008 Nissan Altima had a rapidly flashing right front turn signal. I assumed it was a bulb, but bulb was fine (i went ahead and put a new one in anyway). still flashing rapidly. i’m reading it could be a relay. Under … --- ## [2018 Subaru Outback nav system fails in heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-nav-system-fails-in-heat/201399)
**Author:** [@tomon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-subaru-outback-nav-system-fails-in-heat/201399 "2025-08-10T20:23:37Z")
Our navigation system is failing when the temperature is very high. --- ## [2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid battery trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-hybrid-battery-trouble/201385)
**Author:** [@Csmith1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Csmith1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-fusion-hybrid-battery-trouble/201385 "2025-08-10T19:45:14Z")
Battery went dead from sitting a couple days put new battery in but will not start green light on push button switch keeps flashing --- ## [Occasionally cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasionally-cranks-but-won-t-start/201381)
**Author:** [@eflynt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eflynt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasionally-cranks-but-won-t-start/201381 "2025-08-09T15:30:35Z")
Very weird, intermittent issue. Twice now, 4 months apart, after driving a short distance then leaving the car for a few hours, it refuses to start. Pressing ignition leads to long crank and either no start, or a weak, s… --- ## [Just a little frustrated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-little-frustrated/200389)
**Author:** [@oilman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oilman)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-a-little-frustrated/200389 "2025-08-08T18:37:03Z")
I post here from time to time. Most know me as a camry/rav 4 owner who changes oil/trans fluid/anti freeze more frequent than most change their underwear. I have a 2015 Rav 4 XLE (120.5K) and have well maintained it. I t… --- ## [Ripoff for Brake Parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ripoff-for-brake-parts/201351)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ripoff-for-brake-parts/201351 "2025-08-08T18:09:59Z")
Hi out of curiosity I was wondering how much the local shop marked up the price of brake components. My family lives in a wealthy area in the San Francisco California area so prepare for a possible shock! My dad would ne… --- ## ["Like they owned the road."](https://community.cartalk.com/t/like-they-owned-the-road/201365)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/like-they-owned-the-road/201365 "2025-08-08T12:35:31Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/unusual-travelers-on-highway-tried-to-stirrup-trouble-jeffco-deputies/?ipid=promo-link-block1 --- ## [Snow on car trunk lid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-on-car-trunk-lid/201357)
**Author:** [@UncaJimmy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncaJimmy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-on-car-trunk-lid/201357 "2025-08-08T11:44:00Z")
No, I don’t believe one trunk light bulb generates enough Heat to melt snow! BOGUS!! Jim Fitch Gearhead Winter Park, FL --- ## [Crv head update](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-head-update/200984)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1963](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kennedy1963)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crv-head-update/200984 "2025-08-08T03:49:01Z")
5 weeks in on the bad gead gasket and the dealer got the head back from the machine shop yesterday. They tried to put it on this morning and couldnt get it to torque down right. Turns out the shop took too much off the h… --- ## [Help Locating Shifter Assembly for 2002 Toyota Celica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-locating-shifter-assembly-for-2002-toyota-celica/201333)
**Author:** [@True\_Cruz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/True_Cruz)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-locating-shifter-assembly-for-2002-toyota-celica/201333 "2025-08-07T22:43:48Z")
I recently purchased my first car a 2002 Toyota Celica from a private seller and took it in for inspection. Unfortunately, it failed due to a damaged shifter assembly, which needs to be replaced before the vehicle can pa… --- ## [Wrong wiper blade leads to BCM replacement - should I trust these guys?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-wiper-blade-leads-to-bcm-replacement-should-i-trust-these-guys/201276)
**Author:** [@tanya.timberlake\_194278](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tanya.timberlake_194278)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrong-wiper-blade-leads-to-bcm-replacement-should-i-trust-these-guys/201276 "2025-08-07T16:04:31Z")
Hi all! New to me 2017 Nissan Leaf with only 26k miles. I take it to dealership to ask a few “new to Leaf” questions and have the brake fluid and rear windshield wiper blade replaced. Some time later - run the rear wi… --- ## [Reduced performance after emissions test. 1988 Chevrolet Nova](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-performance-after-emissions-test-1988-chevrolet-nova/200695)
**Author:** [@PaddyOFurniture](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaddyOFurniture)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reduced-performance-after-emissions-test-1988-chevrolet-nova/200695 "2025-08-07T15:39:16Z")
My car has been behaving oddly since an emissions test. Any ideas what caused worse performance than normal, and a one-off failure of the car to start? The car is a 1988 Chevrolet Nova with engine 4A-LC, 1.6L, carbureted… --- ## [Car talk on chopping block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-chopping-block/201233)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-on-chopping-block/201233 "2025-08-07T13:04:28Z")
The organization said in a statement it told employees that a majority of staff positions will “conclude” when the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, 2025. --- ## [Goodbye Humvee, hello ISV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodbye-humvee-hello-isv/201328)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodbye-humvee-hello-isv/201328 "2025-08-07T12:25:55Z")
The Humvee’s replacement is actually based on the Chevy Colorado ZR2. --- ## [Overheating Radiator fan works irregularly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-radiator-fan-works-irregularly/201270)
**Author:** [@ebaywithnoe\_194276](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ebaywithnoe_194276)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-radiator-fan-works-irregularly/201270 "2025-08-07T03:40:39Z")
I have a 2019 Ford Escape. I bought it as a rebuilt. Normally the radiator fan runs about 10 seconds when the car turns on. Then it appears to never come back on again. I have replace relays, ambient temperature sens… --- ## [Some intersections are paved in concrete instead of asphalt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-intersections-are-paved-in-concrete-instead-of-asphalt/201162)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-intersections-are-paved-in-concrete-instead-of-asphalt/201162 "2025-08-06T22:08:49Z")
When the busy street just south of me was renovated the intersections were paved with concrete for the turning radius. The same happened in another busy intersection I used to travel through. The rest of the road is as… --- ## [Transfer case noise? But not from chain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transfer-case-noise-but-not-from-chain/201231 "2025-08-05T21:15:21Z")
Chasing clunk sound on my 08 equinox AWD. I think t-case. Nvg 900 [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=23) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=25)