# Latest

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## [This museum in Alabama looks interesting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-museum-in-alabama-looks-interesting/180716)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/this-museum-in-alabama-looks-interesting/180716 "2021-11-19T23:37:24Z")

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## [2009 Toyota Camry needs scratch fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-needs-scratch-fix/180699)

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**Author:** [@hari20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hari20)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-camry-needs-scratch-fix/180699 "2021-11-19T21:36:55Z")

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my 2009 camry have a scratch,i am fron Newington CT Looking for a someone to fix it.

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## [TH-350C lock up issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th-350c-lock-up-issues/111220)

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**Author:** [@GMGuy1995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMGuy1995)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/th-350c-lock-up-issues/111220 "2021-11-19T21:27:37Z")

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Hello I have a 1983 Silverado C10 that feels like the torque converter locks up even with the solenoid unplugged. Is that a auxiliary valve body issue or the converter itself. Any help appreciated. Trans is a TH-350C.

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## [2014 Dodge Caliber - donut size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caliber-donut-size/180738)

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**Author:** [@Jean121275](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jean121275)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-dodge-caliber-donut-size/180738 "2021-11-19T19:01:21Z")

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Will a t125/70D16 donut fit for a 2014 dodge cabiler

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## [Car stalls while mostly cruising and won't start for ten minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385 "2021-11-18T04:11:11Z")

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My 1999 integra with under 150k started stalling while mostly at stop sign or cruising towards one and won’t start for ten minutes or so. One time when it happened, I was on 35mph road but I do not remember if I released…

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## [2013 Toyota Camry - Loss of confidence](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-loss-of-confidence/180525)

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**Author:** [@Rachel04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rachel04)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-camry-loss-of-confidence/180525 "2021-11-19T15:40:23Z")

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Bought my 2013 Toyota Camry brand new. For 8 years, I take my car to the dealership getting it maintenance. Oil change, whatever I need, I paid for it, never miss a single thing that my car may need. Few months ago my ca…

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## [Narrowing down car purchase choice, a quick Sedan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/narrowing-down-car-purchase-choice-a-quick-sedan/180709)

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**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/narrowing-down-car-purchase-choice-a-quick-sedan/180709 "2021-11-19T14:19:03Z")

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So, for a rundown, i’m trying to narrow down the best choice for a quick sedan that’s the most reasonably priced (6k to 10k), considering quickness, AWD, and reliability. Must haves on it are that it’s an automatic V6 s…

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## [Teenage boy doesn't know how to put air into a tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teenage-boy-doesnt-know-how-to-put-air-into-a-tire/180648)

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**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teenage-boy-doesnt-know-how-to-put-air-into-a-tire/180648 "2021-11-19T14:00:46Z")

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Waiting at a gas station a couple weeks ago, noticed a teenager was trying to put air into his new car’s tire, having no luck. I decided I needed to put a little more air into one of my tires, so I pulled into the same …

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## [2010 Kia Forte thumps on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729)

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**Author:** [@sid05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sid05)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729 "2021-11-19T13:40:46Z")

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i have problem with my 2010 cerato (forte) It makes thumping noise in front both sides when you hit just a small bump

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## [2016 Hyundai Sonata occasional trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-occasional-trouble-starting/180724)

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**Author:** [@Hoosiergator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hoosiergator)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-sonata-occasional-trouble-starting/180724 "2021-11-19T12:52:55Z")

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Car has had four instances over the past month where it starts, but only after a few attempts. The battery is good, although it is the original (5 years old). The ambient temperature has been over 60 degrees F. Otherwise…

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## [Disappointed in my Civic’s paint quality](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-civic-s-paint-quality/180701)

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**Author:** [@agarbacki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agarbacki)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disappointed-in-my-civic-s-paint-quality/180701 "2021-11-19T12:15:36Z")

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I’ve had my 2010 Honda Civic many times for paint issues. They would only fix what area were fading because of no clear coat. Now, my car is fading more and looks terrible. This was my first time buying a Honda. Very di…

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## [2016 Kia Soul - Sudden acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-sudden-acceleration/180667)

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**Author:** [@Kathy19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy19)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-soul-sudden-acceleration/180667 "2021-11-19T03:43:40Z")

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Sudden unexpected acceleration on a corner. I was a right hand corner turn off one street on to another, was not driving quickly and right on the turn this recently purchased used 2016 Kia soul sped up uncontrollably …

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## [87 F150 Sharp rpm fluctuations and stalling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-sharp-rpm-fluctuations-and-stalling/180702)

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**Author:** [@Jerad1389](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerad1389)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/87-f150-sharp-rpm-fluctuations-and-stalling/180702 "2021-11-19T01:08:46Z")

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1987 F150 V8 302 automatic. 130k miles. New iridium plugs (gap checked, all correct), wires (tested for resistance with fluke dmm), ignition coil good (tested with dmm), motorcraft distributor cap, rotor, newer injector…

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## [1990 Chrysler New Yorker - Leaks gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker-leaks-gas/180693)

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**Author:** [@ramone85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramone85)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-chrysler-new-yorker-leaks-gas/180693 "2021-11-18T23:46:58Z")

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gas leaks on cross over rail

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## [Strange car noise - any ideas?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise-any-ideas/180664)

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**Author:** [@Barney-Rubble](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barney-Rubble)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-car-noise-any-ideas/180664 "2021-11-18T23:08:16Z")

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I have a 2001 Infinity QX4. While driving slowly a rattling noise started in the engine area. The noise continued when the car is parked and idling. (audio clip 1). I opened the hood to look but did not touch anyt…

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## [2021 Toyota Avalon - Came with a problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-came-with-a-problem/180674)

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**Author:** [@Carman06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carman06)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-toyota-avalon-came-with-a-problem/180674 "2021-11-18T22:42:33Z")

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2021 Toyota Avalon xle awd alignment issue, Car came with crooked steering wheel, toyota dealership have performed alignment 3x and it is still crooked. First time buying a new car and i’m regretting it. GPS can’t take …

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## [2002 Chevrolet Tahoe died after new IAC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263)

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**Author:** [@Danielle54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielle54)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-tahoe-died-after-new-iac/180263 "2021-11-18T17:25:41Z")

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Car dies out right after start I put new idle air control valve and coil packs and wires and spark plugs and air filter oil change oil filter can’t find a loose hose

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## [2009 Chevy AWD Equinox 3.4L v6 - Maintenance Schedule](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-awd-equinox-3-4l-v6-maintenance-schedule/87421)

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**Author:** [@icedogchi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icedogchi)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-chevy-awd-equinox-3-4l-v6-maintenance-schedule/87421 "2021-11-18T16:46:04Z")

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I've reached the 100k mile maintenance schedule and there seems to be a few things missing from the car manual! I have an AWD 2009 Chevy Equinox, and the maintenance schedule calls for having the transmission fluid exc…

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## [BMW 2015 X1 Battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2015-x1-battery/180708)

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**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-2015-x1-battery/180708 "2021-11-18T14:09:40Z")

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Hi, I need to replace the battery on 2015 BMW X1. Whats the original battery used? H6 or H7? Thanks!

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## [Brake dust shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-shield/180511)

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**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-dust-shield/180511 "2021-11-08T20:04:43Z")

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Would you call this a backing plate? Or dust shield? It mostly is there to hold the abs wire clip. But, what is the purpose of the odd tab at bottom? Other then too rub on disc and cause noise. Never see a real pic o…

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## [How important is safety to the average person?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-safety-to-the-average-person/180547)

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**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Replies:** 116\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-important-is-safety-to-the-average-person/180547 "2021-11-18T03:41:25Z")

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As for me, I don’t go overboard but the idea of driving around on non divided roads in a sub compact or ever compact car just isn’t something I would want to do. On 2 lane highways it’s especially scary. But then again I…

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## [2016 Ford F-150 AM radio doesn’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706)

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**Author:** [@jkittson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkittson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f-150-am-radio-doesn-t-work/180706 "2021-11-18T03:30:09Z")

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am radio will not worrk

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## [1994 Ford F-150 - Ran it out of gas and then](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-ran-it-out-of-gas-and-then/180671)

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**Author:** [@Ron45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ron45)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-ford-f-150-ran-it-out-of-gas-and-then/180671 "2021-11-18T02:36:42Z")

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Dear Car Talk; I have a 1994 Ford F-150 XLT with all the amenities, and with only 75,000 miles. Its red and white and looks great, but have a problem. I let it run out of gas about a year ago and when I filled it up it…

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## [2017 Dodge Charger - I'm angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-im-angry/180688)

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**Author:** [@BLT05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BLT05)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 2:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-charger-im-angry/180688 "2021-11-18T02:07:27Z")

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I reported the warped front door panels to my dealer Nov 5. (2017 SXT CHARGER) I went in today to follow up and apparently “this was new to them”. I informed them of the known issue since 2010. I was supposed to hear…

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## [Question re: dealership and first time maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-dealership-and-first-time-maintenance/180690)

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**Author:** [@woodyandsue\_176929](https://community.cartalk.com/u/woodyandsue_176929)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-re-dealership-and-first-time-maintenance/180690 "2021-11-18T01:19:57Z")

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Okay, so my 2018 Kona drives really well, no problem other than filling a tire after seeing a warning on the screen. It also reminded me that I needed to have basic maintenance seen to, after x amount of miles (@22,000) …

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## [I hope it's okay to ask a car insurance question here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561)

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**Author:** [@sandysprings6700\_169115](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sandysprings6700_169115)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-hope-its-okay-to-ask-a-car-insurance-question-here/180561 "2021-11-18T00:53:09Z")

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I’m paying a Six-Month Premium of $1,068.18 for full coverage on a 2017 Kia, and liability only on a 2010 Toyota Corolla + a 2001 Honda Accord (we own the two older vehicles) in Georgia. So 3 cars are covered under that …

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## [Wrangler misfire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643)

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**Author:** [@Matt-S1111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt-S1111)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wrangler-misfire/180643 "2021-11-17T23:17:10Z")

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I have a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport, about a month ago I had a spark plug shoot out the head of my motor when I went to start it up. I was able to take it in where a Heli Coil kit was installed. After, it ran fine… Until I…

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## [Krown drilling holes for rust protection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683)

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**Author:** [@94Mustang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/94Mustang)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/krown-drilling-holes-for-rust-protection/180683 "2021-11-17T22:21:39Z")

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I will be taking my car to Krown for the first time, and somebody told me that they drill holes to get to the inside of the panels. My car is a Chevy Cruze if that makes any difference. What are your thoughts on this? Sh…

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## [Used sports sedan under 30k?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-sports-sedan-under-30k/180486)

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**Author:** [@Roskov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roskov)\
**Replies:** 82\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-sports-sedan-under-30k/180486 "2021-11-17T21:59:22Z")

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I have a problem with my '17 Impreza Sport wagon: it’s boring to drive. It’s a good little car, but slow as hell and lacks any character. I’m looking to upgrade and I could use some ideas. What I’m looking for: Sedan …

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## [Damage Repair: Attempted Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242)

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**Author:** [@49IntlTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/49IntlTruck)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-repair-attempted-theft/180242 "2021-11-17T21:28:40Z")

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Someone broke into my car and attempted to steal it. Fortunately, he was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, one door lock and the ignition were damaged. Now I have the insurance claim paperwork and need to find someone to repa…

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