# Latest

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## [New car, hazy headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-hazy-headlights/184204)

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**Author:** [@Dbrea26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dbrea26)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-car-hazy-headlights/184204 "2022-05-27T14:07:46Z")

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I purchased my new accord in August 2021, and i generally wash it about once every 2 weeks. I recently noticed that the brand new headlights are hazey, but I cant tell if it is because of microscratches or just stubborn …

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## [2003 GMC Savana 1500 -Peeling paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-savana-1500-peeling-paint/184305)

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**Author:** [@andear2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andear2)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-gmc-savana-1500-peeling-paint/184305 "2022-05-27T13:11:24Z")

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My GMC 2003 SAVANA paint was pealing. I took it to the dealer where I bought it. They said they couldn’t help. Called GM they couldn’t help. I finally had to do something so it wouldn’f rust. I had it painted ($6.000) in…

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## [Doesnt want to start but runs fine once started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-want-to-start-but-runs-fine-once-started/184215)

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**Author:** [@dfbrogdon73\_180841](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dfbrogdon73_180841)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 5:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/doesnt-want-to-start-but-runs-fine-once-started/184215 "2022-05-27T05:49:26Z")

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It’s a 2002 Sequoia runs fine if you can get it to start if changed fuel pump, cleaned fuel tank. Changed fuel pressure regulator, cleaned and replace o rings on injectors. Checked all vacuum lines. If I spray starting f…

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## [2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Burn (a lot of) oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-burn-a-lot-of-oil/184298)

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**Author:** [@Luke19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luke19)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-hyundai-santa-fe-sport-burn-a-lot-of-oil/184298 "2022-05-27T04:49:59Z")

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This car burns one quart oil within 500 miles. I just replaced the starter and transmission. It has 115,000 miles as of today ! Geez, what am I to do??

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## [2004 chevy classic Charging system not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283)

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**Author:** [@Stinky1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stinky1)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-chevy-classic-charging-system-not-working/184283 "2022-05-27T04:03:57Z")

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2004 Chevy Classic 250,000 miles on the clock. -battery was replaced during early 2020 (the one it replaced was probably 4-6 years old) -alternator/serpentine belt was replaced probably six months prior to that after b…

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## [Loud Squeaking Noise from rear wheels?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking-noise-from-rear-wheels/184338)

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**Author:** [@wwcabbie\_180939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wwcabbie_180939)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking-noise-from-rear-wheels/184338 "2022-05-27T03:59:06Z")

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I don’t drive my 2012 Xterra frequently maybe 1x week and for the past 6 weeks there’s been an increasing squeaking noise that starts once the car is moving and lasts for maybe 2-3 minutes. After that for as long as I’m …

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## [Finally finished my set of sae and metric wrenches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-finished-my-set-of-sae-and-metric-wrenches/184309)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 12:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finally-finished-my-set-of-sae-and-metric-wrenches/184309 "2022-05-27T00:05:09Z")

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https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1261168657620609&set=gm.710755799978525

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## [2017 Dodge Ram Van - Resonates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-van-resonates/184316)

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**Author:** [@Norm20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Norm20)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-ram-van-resonates/184316 "2022-05-26T23:17:47Z")

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There is a resonating, harmonic vibration (with associated roaring noise) present at highway speeds in my Ram Promaster City Van.

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## [2009 Jeep Wrangler - Remote locks odd behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-remote-locks-odd-behavior/184321)

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**Author:** [@sthatch11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sthatch11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-jeep-wrangler-remote-locks-odd-behavior/184321 "2022-05-26T23:14:42Z")

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jeep remote lock works intermittently and lights are coming on and off periodically after locking as if remote was getting pressed. battery good in key.

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## [2012 Volkswagen Beetle - Shuts down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-shuts-down/184329)

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**Author:** [@Hulda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hulda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-volkswagen-beetle-shuts-down/184329 "2022-05-26T22:42:33Z")

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Beetle 2012 shuts down while driving, have to stop and restart. sometimes its not possible until after few hours, sometimes its stuck in park, does not start VW company in ICELAND does not know anything and can not fix.…

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## [Silverado shut off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284)

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**Author:** [@JollyRoger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JollyRoger)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 8:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-shut-off/184284 "2022-05-26T20:59:35Z")

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We have a 2022 Silverado 1500 RST. Bought it to tow an rv. When I run it hooked up to the camper in storage to keep the camper’s battery charged, it shuts off after 15 minutes. I suppose some engineer thought I would fo…

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## [Eco 88 unleaded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eco-88-unleaded/182127)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eco-88-unleaded/182127 "2022-05-26T18:55:02Z")

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I bought gasoline Sunday. Afterwards I passed a Maverik that sold ‘eco 88 unleaded’ for 10¢ less than regular unleaded. I think this is a little too much ethanol for my '87 Toyota pickup. Anyone know anything about it…

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## [2019 Ford Escape - Gate will not latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-gate-will-not-latch/184308)

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**Author:** [@PO\_dinNE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PO_dinNE)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-escape-gate-will-not-latch/184308 "2022-05-26T18:30:16Z")

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Same problem as kfadler above: lift gate won’t latch after lowering. Have taken my 2 2019 Escapes to a dealership many times with no positive results. The lift gate supposedly always latches for them. Yes, I bought 2 of …

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## [VW passat mileage dropped down suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161)

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**Author:** [@Ankurpatel113](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ankurpatel113)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-passat-mileage-dropped-down-suddenly/182161 "2022-05-26T17:28:59Z")

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Hi, My car mileage dropped down suddenly this week. It was always running at 10 km/litre and this entire week it ran at 6-7 km/litre. I have been putting premium gas, no change in driving habit. But what is the cause of…

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## [Preserving Battery Life in an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preserving-battery-life-in-an-ev/183797)

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**Author:** [@deniztuncer\_180483](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deniztuncer_180483)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/preserving-battery-life-in-an-ev/183797 "2022-05-26T16:49:20Z")

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I now have a brand new battery in my 2019 Chevy Bolt EV thanks to Chevrolet. I am wondering the best way to charge my car to make sure the battery will last as long as possible. Is it better to plug in at home every ni…

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## [2010 Nissan Titan - AC Quit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-titan-ac-quit/184292)

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**Author:** [@Sunshine02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sunshine02)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-titan-ac-quit/184292 "2022-05-26T06:06:56Z")

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AC not working. Auto tech said it was the blend door motor on driver’s side. Most of them have to be replaced. Should be a recall. Have to remove dash.

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## [Use of Lucas Oil Treatment: Only at oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074)

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**Author:** [@frank1492\_177012](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frank1492_177012)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/use-of-lucas-oil-treatment-only-at-oil-change/184074 "2022-05-26T04:42:28Z")

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I realize some people will say bad for your engine, but I had good luck in reducing oil consumption so will continue to use it. The company says use at every oil change. Over time as oil is added between changes, the ra…

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## [Newest car in pic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-car-in-pic/184278)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/newest-car-in-pic/184278 "2022-05-26T00:28:41Z")

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What might year be in pic? 1962? What’s newest car that can be seen?

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## [Inner front tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268)

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**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inner-front-tire-wear/184268 "2022-05-26T00:19:20Z")

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My front tires are wearing quicker on the inside 2” ( measured from inner tread out ) Front wheel drive, 130,000 miles, no play in ball joints or tie rods, good struts and all the lower A frame bushing “appear” to be in…

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## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - back order frustration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261)

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**Author:** [@GerlieRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GerlieRyan)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-back-order-frustration/184261 "2022-05-25T22:08:26Z")

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I bought the car brand new in 2019. Loved it, and I still do. BUT the computer started acting up about a year ago. I noticed the time kept jumping around, and it would suddenly skip through songs, the volume would go up …

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## [If you have a late-model Accent or Elantra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-have-a-late-model-accent-or-elantra/184296)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-have-a-late-model-accent-or-elantra/184296 "2022-05-25T16:19:27Z")

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… you may have seat belt pretensioners that can send shrapnel throughout the car’s interior. Watch for a recall notice in the mail and–in the meantime–drive carefully.

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## [2005 Chrysler Pacifica - looking for Freon port](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-looking-for-freon-port/184253)

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**Author:** [@waynedunlap](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waynedunlap)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chrysler-pacifica-looking-for-freon-port/184253 "2022-05-25T13:05:27Z")

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a/c not cooling. need location of freon port for refilling freon.

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## [2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - rocker panel cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-rocker-panel-cost/184232)

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**Author:** [@webb47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webb47)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-pontiac-grand-prix-rocker-panel-cost/184232 "2022-05-25T12:38:54Z")

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rocker panels 2006-Grand Prix … Need approximate cost for safety check

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## [Beware of counterfeit spark plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-counterfeit-spark-plugs/184265)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/beware-of-counterfeit-spark-plugs/184265 "2022-05-25T12:22:47Z")

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Apparently there are now counterfeit versions of both NGK & Denso spark plugs being sold by some sources.

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## [Car administrated electric shocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-administrated-electric-shocks/61488)

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**Author:** [@zinadarling](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zinadarling)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-administrated-electric-shocks/61488 "2022-05-25T06:32:22Z")

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Funny thing, I get electric shocks in my car while driving it or parked. I took it to a mechanic who identified a defect in grounding - it goes to the metal body of the car. He said that it would be easy to fix, howe…

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## [2011 Armada Won't Turn Over on Occasion but does crank after 4 or 5 attempts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-armada-wont-turn-over-on-occasion-but-does-crank-after-4-or-5-attempts/184286)

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**Author:** [@barry.littlefield\_180896](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barry.littlefield_180896)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2022, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-armada-wont-turn-over-on-occasion-but-does-crank-after-4-or-5-attempts/184286 "2022-05-25T02:41:09Z")

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Having intermittent trouble with a 2011 Armada. Most of the time it cranks fine. On occasion, it will not turn over. All of the dash lights and everything come over but no cranking of the engine… try it four or five …

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## [2010 Buick LaCrosse - My car is the same as Kathy G's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-my-car-is-the-same-as-kathy-gs/184270)

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**Author:** [@brown09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brown09)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-buick-lacrosse-my-car-is-the-same-as-kathy-gs/184270 "2022-05-24T23:41:24Z")

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my car is same as kathy g car

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## [How likely am I to receive a penalty if I keep out of state plates and insurance for a lengthy amount of time when relocating to another state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-likely-am-i-to-receive-a-penalty-if-i-keep-out-of-state-plates-and-insurance-for-a-lengthy-amount-of-time-when-relocating-to-another-state/184125)

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**Author:** [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-likely-am-i-to-receive-a-penalty-if-i-keep-out-of-state-plates-and-insurance-for-a-lengthy-amount-of-time-when-relocating-to-another-state/184125 "2022-05-24T23:20:08Z")

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I plan on moving to Texas where emissions testing is done. My car is leaking/burning oil and won’t pass (code p0420). I was thinking of holding on to my current state’s registration and insurance that doesnt do emission…

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## [Meanwhile, in Minnesota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-minnesota/184202)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/meanwhile-in-minnesota/184202 "2022-05-24T22:36:26Z")

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… a motorist learned–the hard way–that she shouldn’t drive her Honda into wet concrete.

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## [Brakes suddenly stopped working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-suddenly-stopped-working/184120)

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**Author:** [@profquad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/profquad)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-suddenly-stopped-working/184120 "2022-05-24T21:49:14Z")

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Hi I have an 86 Honda Accord. This morning, the brake pedal started going all the way to the floor. It will pump up a bit firmer after a few pumps, which is not really acceptable. I had a similar issue about 4 years ago,…

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