# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=423 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 424 --- ## [Buying a second-hand golf little/big issues ? help! :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-second-hand-golf-little-big-issues-help/171949)
**Author:** [@Jeremysk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremysk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-second-hand-golf-little-big-issues-help/171949 "2020-11-04T14:03:48Z")
Hello I’m on the best way to buy this car 2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L 103 TDI Comfortline with 120k km I just saw some “little things” I’m not quite sure what it could be(photo attached) its looks like the trim don’t fit… --- ## [Shock problems after new brake pads?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-problems-after-new-brake-pads/31021)
**Author:** [@jrodmizuh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrodmizuh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shock-problems-after-new-brake-pads/31021 "2020-11-04T13:45:49Z")
I took my '02 Hyundai Elantra (84k mi) in to replace brake pads. When I got it back, I was bouncing down the road. Every bump sent me oscillating like a slinky, and it seems to be mostly driven from front left tire. I f… --- ## [Knocking noise from around timing cover area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-around-timing-cover-area/171896)
**Author:** [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise-from-around-timing-cover-area/171896 "2020-11-04T07:30:21Z")
Hello, I’m going to copy and paste this question that I asked to reddit. Knocking sort of noise I have a Chevy 350 from 1987 and it’s starting to get a knocking noise again. Last time it made a knocking noise it was th… --- ## [Still temperature issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-temperature-issue/171939)
**Author:** [@lari.cadi04\_172062](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lari.cadi04_172062)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-temperature-issue/171939 "2020-11-04T05:44:38Z")
Have a honda civic 2002. radiator, thermostat and sensors changed. once i turn on ac, temp gauge goes up almost reaching H on the gauge. cold air coming out when heater is on. what else can i do? --- ## [2014 Ford Edge won’t connect to my phone anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-won-t-connect-to-my-phone-anymore/171879)
**Author:** [@Carole25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole25)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-edge-won-t-connect-to-my-phone-anymore/171879 "2020-11-04T01:24:49Z")
Hi all, My 'phone was connected OK to my Ford KA Edge 2014 then, suddenly last weekend it tells me no phone is connected. When I first connected all I did was made my phone bluetooth visible and everything was OK but n… --- ## [Rescued Kitten with paws and tail frozen to tire needs name](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescued-kitten-with-paws-and-tail-frozen-to-tire-needs-name/171894)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rescued-kitten-with-paws-and-tail-frozen-to-tire-needs-name/171894 "2020-11-04T01:21:48Z")
--- ## [Lexus IS 350 starting issue. new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350-starting-issue-new-battery/171923)
**Author:** [@calebmunson\_172054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calebmunson_172054)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-350-starting-issue-new-battery/171923 "2020-11-03T23:38:54Z")
About 20% of the time when I click the button to start the car, nothing happens. Maybe a single “click” and nothing. No electrical power at all in the car. I cannot use the FOB or open the trunk. Just dead electrically… --- ## [2000 Honda Odyssey - Heater Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925)
**Author:** [@SPD41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SPD41)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-honda-odyssey-heater-issue/171925 "2020-11-03T21:28:23Z")
My van’s air conditioning and heater blower stopped working. I don’t feel any cold or hot air coming through the vents. The same situation exists with the ceiling passenger back vents. What do you suggest I do? SPD --- ## [US, Europe, dump old cars on 3rd-world](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-europe-dump-old-cars-on-3rd-world/171623)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/us-europe-dump-old-cars-on-3rd-world/171623 "2020-11-03T19:56:40Z")
The US and Europe are exporting their most-polluting, least-safe cars! Researchers have found out that aging, worn-out, damaged cars can be less safe to drive! Stop the presses! They could have asked us, saved … --- ## [2017 Jeep Patriot starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911)
**Author:** [@Mps0026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mps0026)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-jeep-patriot-starting-issue/171911 "2020-11-03T19:29:18Z")
I have a 2017 Patriot. I left my lights on and it would not start. I turned the lights off and it started right up. Drove across town and went into the bank and it started right up. Went to leave work and it would no… --- ## [Do I have my timing belt properly aligned?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828)
**Author:** [@BeelzebubKringle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BeelzebubKringle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-have-my-timing-belt-properly-aligned/171828 "2020-11-03T19:26:59Z")
This is the first time I’ve ever tried changing my timing belt/water pump and so I’m overly cautious about not screwing up the timing and wrecking my engine. I just got the belt cover off and have been manually rotating … --- ## [2010 Ford Escape - high mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-high-mileage/171877)
**Author:** [@Georgie22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgie22)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-escape-high-mileage/171877 "2020-11-03T18:40:13Z")
Is 186000 miles a lot for 2010 4 cylinder Escape --- ## [2009 Nissan Murano’s radio mysteriously jumps stations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-s-radio-mysteriously-jumps-stations/171884)
**Author:** [@samhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samhart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-nissan-murano-s-radio-mysteriously-jumps-stations/171884 "2020-11-03T15:59:49Z")
mysteriously changes radio stations without touching controls --- ## [Auto Insurance for my wife](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-for-my-wife/171904)
**Author:** [@robertearlem\_172041](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertearlem_172041)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-insurance-for-my-wife/171904 "2020-11-03T14:30:54Z")
I decided to purchase a new car for my wife. I have bought mine a couple of years back, and its auto insurance is not satisfactory. I was wondering if I could avail of another insurance company’s services for my wife’s c… --- ## [2009 Volvo S80 doesn’t recognize the door is shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787)
**Author:** [@d5rile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d5rile)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-volvo-s80-doesn-t-recognize-the-door-is-shut/171787 "2020-11-03T14:24:18Z")
why doesn’t my 2009 volvo s80 not recognize when my drivers’ door is shut --- ## [Spark plug boot remover](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893)
**Author:** [@dmayne7878\_172030](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmayne7878_172030)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spark-plug-boot-remover/171893 "2020-11-03T04:40:54Z")
Help please i happen dealing with this for over 6 months and have tried almost everything but apparently the one thing that WORKS.I have a 2001 ford f-150. I have a rubber boot stuck around my spark plug. yes i have trie… --- ## [Nissan Juke Smoking on Front Right Pls Help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-juke-smoking-on-front-right-pls-help/171890)
**Author:** [@meliarose\_172029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meliarose_172029)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-juke-smoking-on-front-right-pls-help/171890 "2020-11-03T02:17:15Z")
Hi so I have a 2012 Nissan Juke and yesterday after pulling out of a drive through I noticed an oily/gassy smell that was coming from my AC. I turned the AC up to make sure, and then it got worse so I immediately turned … --- ## [2017 Hyundai Sonata sticky steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-sticky-steering/171872)
**Author:** [@RoyCracknell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoyCracknell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-hyundai-sonata-sticky-steering/171872 "2020-11-03T01:37:13Z")
on a long run steering seems to stick when going about 60mph in the straight ahead position , and when trying to adjust to keep it straight --- ## [2002 toyota solara. Stalls after 5-10 minutes of running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-stalls-after-5-10-minutes-of-running/171797)
**Author:** [@effimero89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/effimero89)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-stalls-after-5-10-minutes-of-running/171797 "2020-11-03T01:12:01Z")
2002 Toyota Solara 210k miles Battery, Alternator, and fuel pump assembly have been replaced. My ECU has no logged codes so I have nothing to go by. I cleaned the throttle body off of a whim but nothing. Basically the … --- ## [2000 Chrysler 300M - too much play in the steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-too-much-play-in-the-steering/171882)
**Author:** [@george28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/george28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chrysler-300m-too-much-play-in-the-steering/171882 "2020-11-02T23:18:54Z")
too much play in the steering --- ## [2017 Ford Escape motor issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-motor-issues/171850)
**Author:** [@redneckred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redneckred)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-escape-motor-issues/171850 "2020-11-02T22:47:21Z")
I just purchased a used 2017 Ford Escape with the 1.5L Ecoboost engine from a dealership that had less than 81000 miles on it. I have had it for maybe a week now and have ran into trouble. Going down the road last nigh… --- ## [Air conditioning drains battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drains-battery/16976)
**Author:** [@wile\_e\_wonka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wile_e_wonka)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-drains-battery/16976 "2020-11-02T21:16:24Z")
My wife, when we first married, was always in the habit of turning off the AC in our car before turning the actual car off. I didn't understand why, and she fell out of the habit after seeing that I never did it and not… --- ## [2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - does it really need heat shield?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-does-it-really-need-heat-shield/171714)
**Author:** [@ROBERTDELINE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROBERTDELINE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-jeep-grand-cherokee-does-it-really-need-heat-shield/171714 "2020-11-02T20:53:26Z")
Gas tank heat shield rusting away, dealer says piece obsolete here in Canada, do I really need to replace it or can I run without one, if I need it any ideas where to locate one, can’t seem to obtain here in Canada --- ## [What wrecked this tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-wrecked-this-tire/171622)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-wrecked-this-tire/171622 "2020-11-02T19:20:37Z")
My next door neighbor is disabled and doesn’t drive any more. Her Volvo wagon lives in her driveway/carport for weeks and months at a time unless somebody borrows it. A couple of weeks ago it was gone for a few days, … --- ## [Trucks pay off--big time--for Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucks-pay-off-big-time-for-ford/171705)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trucks-pay-off-big-time-for-ford/171705 "2020-11-02T18:48:01Z")
--- ## [Kia Rio Car is sliding when driving over manholes n bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-car-is-sliding-when-driving-over-manholes-n-bumps/171867)
**Author:** [@454chevrolet\_172015](https://community.cartalk.com/u/454chevrolet_172015)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-car-is-sliding-when-driving-over-manholes-n-bumps/171867 "2020-11-02T18:03:55Z")
I have this problem with my Kia Rio 1.4 Crdi 2016. When i drive over small bumps or especially manholes on the road the steering turns slightly to the left also the wheels witch is making the car move slightly to the lef… --- ## [2002 Ford F-150 - injector tap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-injector-tap/171814)
**Author:** [@Nailz35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nailz35)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-f-150-injector-tap/171814 "2020-11-02T12:18:45Z")
Have what sounds like an injector tap, when cold, but disappears when warm up. --- ## [Is Maine public radio the worst? Final Cartalk show. chick makes matters worse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-maine-public-radio-the-worst-final-cartalk-show-chick-makes-matters-worse/108257)
**Author:** [@Whereisthebus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whereisthebus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-maine-public-radio-the-worst-final-cartalk-show-chick-makes-matters-worse/108257 "2020-11-02T15:44:06Z")
Introducing this show, which deprives is one of the best of, but too loose to really enjoy, it’s bad enough that it is the last show, and the Maine public radio on-air chick is trying to get listeners to not be too upset… --- ## [F150 2006 error code p0345](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-2006-error-code-p0345/171849)
**Author:** [@Hpsportsfanatic\_166976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hpsportsfanatic_166976)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/f150-2006-error-code-p0345/171849 "2020-11-02T14:16:39Z")
So I just got a f150 2006 from my pops. He says every once in awhile it idles rough. Well it did it today and I captured the error code p0345 with several others all referring to misfiring. Anyone have experience on thi… --- ## [Need repair shop for 2014 Hyundai Sonata](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-repair-shop-for-2014-hyundai-sonata/171822)
**Author:** [@Art42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Art42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-repair-shop-for-2014-hyundai-sonata/171822 "2020-11-02T13:04:53Z")
minor damage to rear bumper of 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Need repair shop. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=422) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=424)