# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=381 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 382 --- ## [1979 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible - Broward County mechanic seach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-broward-county-mechanic-seach/175417)
**Author:** [@Kgcento](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kgcento)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1979-volkswagen-beetle-convertible-broward-county-mechanic-seach/175417 "2021-02-26T09:24:42Z")
Looking for a mechanic in the Broward County area that can work on vintage pre-1980 VW beetles . --- ## [2002 BMW 525 - water on the crank position sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449)
**Author:** [@EmmettFBenson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EmmettFBenson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2021, 5:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-bmw-525-water-on-the-crank-position-sensor/175449 "2021-02-26T05:20:35Z")
i flushed heater core and think water got on the crank position sensor. i bought one and hope this is the problem. --- ## [When this news article is updated](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-this-news-article-is-updated/175439)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-this-news-article-is-updated/175439 "2021-02-25T23:37:45Z")
… I am fairly confident that the driver will say something along the lines of… The harder I stepped on the brake pedal, the faster the car went. --- ## [CVT and Automatic question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-automatic-question/175309)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cvt-and-automatic-question/175309 "2021-02-25T21:19:15Z")
I just watched a YouTube video disassembling a Subaru CVT. While CVT’s are conceptually easy to understand (just like my bicycle gears), I found the overall complexity surprising. My question is: does anyone make a CVT… --- ## [I am so cheap:](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-so-cheap/175009)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-am-so-cheap/175009 "2021-02-25T19:02:42Z")
I have gotten into the windshield washer spray from the car ahead to clean my windshield. You? --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Power window self-opening](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399)
**Author:** [@WilliamFBaum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamFBaum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-power-window-self-opening/175399 "2021-02-25T15:31:07Z")
power window goes down on its own --- ## [1978 Cadillac DeVille - Loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-cadillac-deville-loses-power/175419)
**Author:** [@Bubbles3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bubbles3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1978-cadillac-deville-loses-power/175419 "2021-02-25T15:04:24Z")
When I turn the key to start car it looses all power when had power before. --- ## [Long Drive for about 1200 Miles in a stretch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-for-about-1200-miles-in-a-stretch/139256)
**Author:** [@aditya\_8\_10\_151225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aditya_8_10_151225)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-drive-for-about-1200-miles-in-a-stretch/139256 "2021-02-25T03:54:11Z")
I am planning to travel from Tampa to Dallas in the month of May and it shows a distance of 1150 (appprox) miles and I want to drive in a single stretch. The only thing concerning my mind is; Is it OK to drive my vehicle… --- ## [2006 Mazda 3 2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-3-2-0/175409)
**Author:** [@Jake-Gittes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-Gittes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-3-2-0/175409 "2021-02-25T01:33:34Z")
About 6 months ago my Mazda 3 began revving extremely high on start up. This would sustain for a good 20 seconds, sometimes longer. This is also accompanied by a lot of vibration and buzziness. I know Mazdas rev high on … --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Hesitation only on start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hesitation-only-on-start-up/175421)
**Author:** [@turbo321](https://community.cartalk.com/u/turbo321)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-silverado-1500-hesitation-only-on-start-up/175421 "2021-02-25T01:21:00Z")
hesitation and jerking on take off then ok --- ## [2004 Honda CR-V - flashing lights run down battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-flashing-lights-run-down-battery/175313)
**Author:** [@Mike03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mike03)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-honda-cr-v-flashing-lights-run-down-battery/175313 "2021-02-25T00:11:36Z")
Battery flat - when charged up again, the car’s emergency flashers came on and could not be switched off. Ditto for a red flashing light on the dash, on the left hand side of the taco - not mentioned in the User Handbook… --- ## [2015 GMC 3500 - Rusty running boards and honesty](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-rusty-running-boards-and-honesty/175123)
**Author:** [@Rbela](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rbela)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-3500-rusty-running-boards-and-honesty/175123 "2021-02-24T21:44:19Z")
Has GM ever owned up to the rusting running board issue, as have the identical problem with a 2015 I purchased less than a year old from a GMC dealer in Canada. I feel that they are unsafe to use as a step know and will … --- ## [I'm new, and definitely not a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-new-and-definitely-not-a-mechanic/173793)
**Author:** [@oleskoolchevys\_173231](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oleskoolchevys_173231)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-new-and-definitely-not-a-mechanic/173793 "2021-02-24T20:50:01Z")
As I said, I’m not a mechanic, but I like to tinker and if it’s possible to do things myself I try to do it that way because if you don’t try you don’t learn. That being said I have a 01 chevy blazer with a few issues. … --- ## [2011 Ford Fusion - 4 steering racks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-4-steering-racks/175395)
**Author:** [@ScotMyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScotMyers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-4-steering-racks/175395 "2021-02-24T18:02:42Z")
I purchased my 2011 Fusion in Oct. 2019. I’m about to replace the power steering rack for the 4th time in a car that is 9 years old! I contacted Ford directly and was told they can’t do anything for me, that the car wa… --- ## [2007 Honda Civic - Cracked Engine Block](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cracked-engine-block/175213)
**Author:** [@p.morrison\_2018\_173915](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p.morrison_2018_173915)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-honda-civic-cracked-engine-block/175213 "2021-02-24T01:53:32Z")
The engine block on my 2007 Honda Civic cracked. Apparently there was a casting or design flaw on the north American versions. Mileage is about 160k. I am considering putting in a new engine. Not sure I trust a junk… --- ## [2003 Dodge Neon - felt like the e-brake was on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-felt-like-the-e-brake-was-on/175323)
**Author:** [@Roland10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roland10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-neon-felt-like-the-e-brake-was-on/175323 "2021-02-23T23:35:38Z")
My car is a SX 2.0 sport. 2003 With around 95,000 km. It started shifting harder than usual, I didn’t pay much attention to that until one day on a main hwy. I had to pull off for some reason, when getting back on t… --- ## [2020 Cadillac XTS struggles to get up to working temp in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365)
**Author:** [@GeorgeMcLeod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMcLeod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365 "2021-02-23T17:23:56Z")
2020 Cadillac XT4 Sport Having problem getting engine temp up to working temp in cold -Weather ok on Highway driving but struggles driving around town. --- ## [2005 Hyundai Sonata - Horn problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-horn-problem/175390)
**Author:** [@teddy43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teddy43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-hyundai-sonata-horn-problem/175390 "2021-02-23T16:27:06Z")
car had been sitting in driveway for a month when the horn( not the security alarm ) started sounding solid. unhooked the battery and the horns . the doors unlocked during this episode… reset alarm and one month late… --- ## [2011 escalade no sound from radio after battery replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-escalade-no-sound-from-radio-after-battery-replacement/175381)
**Author:** [@venomous59\_174224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/venomous59_174224)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-escalade-no-sound-from-radio-after-battery-replacement/175381 "2021-02-23T15:50:09Z")
2011 escalade no sound from radio after battery replacement --- ## [2015 Nissan Versa intermittent wipers quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-intermittent-wipers-quit-working/175368)
**Author:** [@don15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/don15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-nissan-versa-intermittent-wipers-quit-working/175368 "2021-02-23T15:32:37Z")
intermitten wipers stopped working --- ## [Lucid Motors moves ahead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-motors-moves-ahead/175393)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lucid-motors-moves-ahead/175393 "2021-02-23T12:12:48Z")
… and is slated to introduce its new luxury EV sedan this Spring. --- ## [Help on chip and dent insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-chip-and-dent-insurance/175373)
**Author:** [@lindzio\_174214](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindzio_174214)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 6:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-on-chip-and-dent-insurance/175373 "2021-02-23T06:37:33Z")
Hey guys just need a bit of advice ive bought a 5 month old fiesta active and it sits in a car park all day whilst im at work, as you know chips and dings happen :pensive:, has anyone had chip and dent insurance and reco… --- ## [2018 Mazda CX-3 on snowy hills](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-3-on-snowy-hills/175376)
**Author:** [@Johnh44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnh44)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-cx-3-on-snowy-hills/175376 "2021-02-23T02:17:55Z")
How is it in snowy hills? --- ## [Goodyear and Cooper Tire will merge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-and-cooper-tire-will-merge/175366)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/goodyear-and-cooper-tire-will-merge/175366 "2021-02-23T01:50:16Z")
--- ## [2013 Ford Taurus - testing front struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-testing-front-struts/175371)
**Author:** [@Al48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Al48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-taurus-testing-front-struts/175371 "2021-02-22T23:51:51Z")
I own a 2013 Ford Taurus with 84,000 miles. What is the best way to test if I need new front struts? The car tracks straight and rebounds good over bumps. The rear has shock absorbers. --- ## [Peugeot 206 exhaust muffler. Worth it to replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-exhaust-muffler-worth-it-to-replace/175378)
**Author:** [@davquak\_174223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davquak_174223)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/peugeot-206-exhaust-muffler-worth-it-to-replace/175378 "2021-02-22T23:02:43Z")
Hi there, I have a peugeot 206 and the muffler was completely rusted and fell off the pipe (except for the rubber bands). I already detached the old one and I was thinking to repair it myself with a new muffler and some… --- ## [1994 Honda Accord - intermittent CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-intermittent-cel/175340)
**Author:** [@Thack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thack)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-honda-accord-intermittent-cel/175340 "2021-02-22T21:17:14Z")
1994 Honda Accord check engine light on intermittently for 5 months. My mechanic’s computer showed distributor problem back then, but I didn’t have it replaced then. The light only comes on when it is very damp or rain… --- ## [Driving my 20 year old S500](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-20-year-old-s500/175292)
**Author:** [@Penny.wells1974\_174170](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Penny.wells1974_174170)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-my-20-year-old-s500/175292 "2021-02-22T20:04:05Z")
I bought a brand new 2000 Mercedes S500 and this 21 year old car only has 50,000 miles. I rarely drive it, only weekends. Some weeks it sits in the garage. Is it bad for the car not to drive as much? The battery is fi… --- ## [Help please identifying part piece](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347)
**Author:** [@jpschaper](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpschaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-please-identifying-part-piece/175347 "2021-02-22T18:36:20Z")
While trying to figure out what is wrong with our vehicle, we found a piece of a part. It got too dark to try to figure out where it came from, so I thought maybe someone would recognize it. Thanks in advance. --- ## [2008 Mercury Grand Marquis - Unexpected acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-unexpected-acceleration/175358)
**Author:** [@farnak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/farnak)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mercury-grand-marquis-unexpected-acceleration/175358 "2021-02-22T18:21:22Z")
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