# Latest

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## [Aftermarket Backup camera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-backup-camera/182230)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-backup-camera/182230 "2022-02-01T17:22:38Z")

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Would installing an aftermarket backup camera on an older car over the rear view camera make you fail a safety inspection? It actually improves the rear view but would that be considered a modification or something? I do…

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## [2015 Subaru Outback - Bad mileage - consumes oil, blue smoke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-bad-mileage-consumes-oil-blue-smoke/182176)

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**Author:** [@gerg26](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerg26)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-outback-bad-mileage-consumes-oil-blue-smoke/182176 "2022-02-01T14:31:01Z")

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2015 subaru outback,2.5 l 75,000 miles with poor gas mileage any answers also consuming oil as well no blue smoke noted

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## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - Paint failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-paint-failing/182204)

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**Author:** [@Myname44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Myname44)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-paint-failing/182204 "2022-01-31T23:41:49Z")

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Paint is coming off the roof of car.

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## [2012 Hyundai Sonata - Fuel pump issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-fuel-pump-issue/182227)

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**Author:** [@lbolynn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbolynn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-sonata-fuel-pump-issue/182227 "2022-01-31T22:14:06Z")

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replaced fuel pump assembly and it takes away mileage but still is full on guage

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## [1993 Saturn SL - Crank Sensor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-saturn-sl-crank-sensor/182225)

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**Author:** [@Tommy29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tommy29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-saturn-sl-crank-sensor/182225 "2022-01-31T19:51:43Z")

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the saturn sl model was shutting down at times,then would start later,then it completly quit,I was told it could be the crank position sensor,behind the starter as it explained on vidios ,any1 familure with this crank s…

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## [Please Help 2013 Chevy Malibu Troubleshoot stalling when idle and start issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2013-chevy-malibu-troubleshoot-stalling-when-idle-and-start-issues/178932)

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**Author:** [@User2468](https://community.cartalk.com/u/User2468)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/please-help-2013-chevy-malibu-troubleshoot-stalling-when-idle-and-start-issues/178932 "2022-01-31T19:19:14Z")

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I need help troubleshooting my car. Any comments or suggestions that might help me are greatly appreciated. I was in a car accident in January. My car never had issues before the accident. The issues may or may not be ca…

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## [Ignition timing in live data at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-timing-in-live-data-at-idle/182221)

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**Author:** [@jimkoe329\_179295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimkoe329_179295)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-timing-in-live-data-at-idle/182221 "2022-01-31T18:00:56Z")

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I bought an OBD2 scanner and scanned my two current vehicles just to familiarize myself with it. Both vehicle engines run and sound excellent with no codes. My 2000 Tacoma 2.4 double overhead cams (140,000 ) shows rock s…

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## [Would you trust a mechanic that said it would cost $800.00 to replace a leaking carburetor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-trust-a-mechanic-that-said-it-would-cost-800-00-to-replace-a-leaking-carburetor/72712)

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**Author:** [@sinah](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sinah)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-trust-a-mechanic-that-said-it-would-cost-800-00-to-replace-a-leaking-carburetor/72712 "2022-01-31T15:23:07Z")

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Have a restored 69 fastback mustang. Took it to a local mechanic who said it had a leaking carburetor and that there were no carburetors "in the state of Texas" for a mustang of that year and would have to order one from…

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## [Help, it's sprayed Transmission Fluid again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-its-sprayed-transmission-fluid-again/182057)

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**Author:** [@Stlouisx50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stlouisx50)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-its-sprayed-transmission-fluid-again/182057 "2022-01-31T13:27:38Z")

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So I had the transfluid and filter changed at a trans shop, drove it home 1hr away, no issues. Then went to pick up a 6x6 today (2nd time driving since the change) and noticed in my mirror a fog towards the back. Stopp…

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## [2019 Ford F350 - Ghost trailer warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f350-ghost-trailer-warning/182157)

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**Author:** [@11Shirley11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/11Shirley11)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 5:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-ford-f350-ghost-trailer-warning/182157 "2022-01-31T05:09:33Z")

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Trailer disconnected alarm keeps going off every few minutes. We pulled our gooseneck trailer to Fla from WV with no problem. The other day we went out and the triler disconnected keeps coming on. Thanks

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## [Buy out my 2018 Audi Q5 lease Or a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096)

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**Author:** [@kakashi123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kakashi123)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096 "2022-01-31T00:20:02Z")

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Folks, Need some advice here. My 2018 Audi Q5 lease is ending soon with low mileage (\< 20,000). I am deciding whether to buy out the Qudi or lease a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE. The prices are similar. I like the Q5 b…

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## [Silverado latches won't disengage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-latches-wont-disengage/182008)

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**Author:** [@emilan25\_179155](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emilan25_179155)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silverado-latches-wont-disengage/182008 "2022-01-30T23:55:51Z")

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We have a 2006 Silverado 1500. Front driver and passenger front doors are stuck closed. Do not open from inside or outside. driver side was not slammed shut, passenger side was. Key goes into the driver side door and tur…

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## [We can officially take stick-shift cars off the endangered list!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-can-officially-take-stick-shift-cars-off-the-endangered-list/182113)

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**Author:** [@Managing-Editor-Julie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Managing-Editor-Julie)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-can-officially-take-stick-shift-cars-off-the-endangered-list/182113 "2022-01-30T21:50:32Z")

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Car Talk writer and long-time Community superstar, @GorehamJ, wrote this great piece about fun and affordable stick-shift cars on the market today. How many in the Community are lucky enough to still drive stick? Raise …

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## [Ammonia smell from exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ammonia-smell-from-exhaust/71830)

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**Author:** [@Silverfin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Silverfin)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ammonia-smell-from-exhaust/71830 "2018-10-02T13:32:30Z")

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I drive a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. Recently the weather has been nice enough to drive with the windows open. I've noticed a very strong ammonia smell from the exhaust - so strong at times, that I have to roll up the windows…

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## [2021 Buick Avenir - Dirty doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-avenir-dirty-doors/182186)

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**Author:** [@debodell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/debodell)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-buick-avenir-dirty-doors/182186 "2022-01-30T12:03:11Z")

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Is there something to stop the build up of dirt, snow and ice on the inside bottom of the doors?

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## [Air Compressor Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-help/106950)

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**Author:** [@Jman136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jman136)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 11:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-compressor-help/106950 "2022-01-30T11:26:35Z")

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Hi all. So, I am looking for some type or air compressor to use to inflate car tires. I don’t need anything super great, but I don’t want one of those junky 12 volt ones. I would like to use this to top off tires throu…

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## [Check Fuel Inlet Light/Ford Fusion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-inlet-light-ford-fusion/85580)

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**Author:** [@sonyvee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonyvee)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2014, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-fuel-inlet-light-ford-fusion/85580 "2014-06-22T22:43:05Z")

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We are making to from TX to NY. The check fuel inlet light went on. Should we be concerned? What does this mean? Thx

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## [Starting a Project - Advice Needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-project-advice-needed/182206)

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**Author:** [@vtk5](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vtk5)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-a-project-advice-needed/182206 "2022-01-30T02:35:35Z")

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Hello, New here. If what I’m about to ask is already answered in other posts on this forum, or if this isn’t the right place for this, please let me know . I really want to start a project car. Eventually, I’d absolute…

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## [My Alternator Light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-alternator-light-is-on/182090)

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**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-alternator-light-is-on/182090 "2022-01-29T23:21:49Z")

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## [Truck battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-battery-issue/182144)

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**Author:** [@dave.bielke18\_179252](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dave.bielke18_179252)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-battery-issue/182144 "2022-01-29T22:41:30Z")

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2016 SILVERADO so recently had a light freeze on friday didn’t use my truck at all the whole day so saturday i get up to go get my registration sticker so hop in the truck start it give a little wom wom then starts and …

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## [2005 Ford Expedition - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-transmission-issues/182200)

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**Author:** [@Walter49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter49)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-expedition-transmission-issues/182200 "2022-01-29T19:27:29Z")

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transmission only goes into drive, reverse ,1 , 2 its as if the trucks in park . if I turn the truck the truck off the car truck will roll. In park the truck will not rev over 3000 rpms . If I hook a scanner to the truck…

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## [What to do turning left with a solid yellow left turn arrow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-turning-left-with-a-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrow/181623)

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**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-do-turning-left-with-a-solid-yellow-left-turn-arrow/181623 "2022-01-29T18:38:54Z")

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I’ll start over and make this simple. I’m driving in the left turn lane with my left blinker on at 30 MPH and I am 1 second from crossing the line to enter the intersection to make a left turn. At this exact moment, the…

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## [New Battery but Replace Battery Warning comes on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-but-replace-battery-warning-comes-on/182190)

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**Author:** [@paris6836\_179273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paris6836_179273)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-battery-but-replace-battery-warning-comes-on/182190 "2022-01-29T18:31:45Z")

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Hi: I have a 2012 Acura TL. The battery was starting to fail. I could tell because every once and a while it would hard start. But the replace battery warning never came on. I got a new battery. The car starts normally…

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## [Driving Subaru backwards joke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-subaru-backwards-joke/182191)

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**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-subaru-backwards-joke/182191 "2022-01-29T18:17:33Z")

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What are you if you drive a Subaru in in reverse? U r a bus!

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## [Toyota's new Moon Cruiser](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-new-moon-cruiser/182177)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyotas-new-moon-cruiser/182177 "2022-01-29T15:38:38Z")

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## [2012 Ford Edge - Soft pedal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-soft-pedal/182154)

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**Author:** [@TimH04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimH04)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-edge-soft-pedal/182154 "2022-01-29T03:36:01Z")

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2012 Ford Edge soft brake pedal

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## [First Car dillema](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-dillema/182082)

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**Author:** [@Stutututu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stutututu)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-car-dillema/182082 "2022-01-28T19:00:53Z")

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Good day Guys. I need your opinions on choosing my own first car. I have two options that are available here in my country for a budget friendly RWD car. Nissan Cefiro A31 and BMW E36 Series 3 Both costs around $3,000…

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## [I am getting a used car as a gift from a friend. It's registered in Texas, will be given to me in Georgia, and I live in Florida. How do I go about doing this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119)

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**Author:** [@johnebwork\_179229](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnebwork_179229)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-getting-a-used-car-as-a-gift-from-a-friend-its-registered-in-texas-will-be-given-to-me-in-georgia-and-i-live-in-florida-how-do-i-go-about-doing-this/182119 "2022-01-28T18:25:00Z")

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Pardon the stupid question - I am trying to pay the least money possible for the title transfer/registration while avoiding breaking any traffic law or other codes. My friend that is giving me their 2010 Prius can only …

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## [2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - Peeling dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-hybrid-peeling-dash/182159)

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**Author:** [@Jean08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean08)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-toyota-avalon-hybrid-peeling-dash/182159 "2022-01-27T20:22:10Z")

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chrome dashboard peeling

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## [Is Bolt Dead?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bolt-dead/182125)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-bolt-dead/182125 "2022-01-28T13:36:58Z")

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I read an article at CNN on line this morning. A CNN Business reporter wrote that GM will begin production of the Silverado/Sierra EVs by MY2024 at the same plant that is currently used for the Bolt. You may remember tha…

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