# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=43 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 44 --- ## [Pre-purchase inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspection/199389)
**Author:** [@ladonnahargis\_193055](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladonnahargis_193055)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pre-purchase-inspection/199389 "2025-03-07T17:01:43Z")
I’ve now been turned down by 3 Pre-Purchase Mobile Inspection companies who say they no longer serve the Lynchburg, VA area. I’m trying to buy a used car from there (I’m in Louisiana). Have done this several times before… --- ## [Michelin CrossClimate2 tires - personal review](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-crossclimate2-tires-personal-review/199393)
**Author:** [@Marnet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marnet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/michelin-crossclimate2-tires-personal-review/199393 "2025-03-07T16:10:17Z")
In October I replaced all four tires on my 2014 Camry with new Michelin CrossClimate2 all season tires. In the five months since, I’ve driven on four inches of packed sleet overlaid with four inches of snow that took th… --- ## [Better daily driver/track car than 202x Ford MACH 1? Defective 10r80 Ford may shaft me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-daily-driver-track-car-than-202x-ford-mach-1-defective-10r80-ford-may-shaft-me/198176)
**Author:** [@mtnbikerva1\_191890](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mtnbikerva1_191890)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/better-daily-driver-track-car-than-202x-ford-mach-1-defective-10r80-ford-may-shaft-me/198176 "2025-03-07T15:26:52Z")
Just spit balling here. Better car and trustworthy manufacture than Ford? I would like a car to road course with at times with. In the last month or so I got the HPDE bug. My thought is if Ford fuks me, and won’t fix … --- ## [No start, but power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-but-power/199278)
**Author:** [@mcvrs478emt\_b\_192962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcvrs478emt_b_192962)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-but-power/199278 "2025-03-06T22:26:42Z")
I have a 2012 nissan altima that will not start. When you go to start( push button) it will only go to the on position. All the lights will come on the dash. Even though the light switch is turned off my headlights are o… --- ## [Intermittent start ~2years, 2015 3.8L Genesis Coupe Hyundai](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386)
**Author:** [@cgardner\_193053](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cgardner_193053)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-start-2years-2015-3-8l-genesis-coupe-hyundai/199386 "2025-03-05T20:48:07Z")
Over the last 2 years, my car will have random fits of not starting. not the battery. not the peddle (at least i dont think so, “press peddle” goes away when it asks me to and i do). I press ignition and nothing happens… --- ## [Overdrive goes off intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-goes-off-intermittently/199377)
**Author:** [@oregonwolf\_193049](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oregonwolf_193049)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overdrive-goes-off-intermittently/199377 "2025-03-05T18:29:06Z")
Overdrive light on shifter starts flashing, and OD turns off. I have to turn van off then back on and OD light quits flashing and my OD works. Has only happened four times over 6500 miles, but no rhyme nor reason I can t… --- ## [The AC Cobra is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-ac-cobra-is-back/199383 "2025-03-05T18:12:57Z")
… and it will be built in Sweden’s old Saab factory. How’s that for improbable? --- ## [Acura RDX 2015 dim headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589)
**Author:** [@lt\_178124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lt_178124)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rdx-2015-dim-headlights/180589 "2025-03-05T14:16:47Z")
My 2015 Acura RDX headlights are so dim it is dangerous to drive at night…especially with rain on the road. I tried getting the brightest bulbs possible, but it doesn’t help. Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks! --- ## [Engine ticking sound + shuddery start up - 06 corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371)
**Author:** [@benit\_193046](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benit_193046)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-ticking-sound-shuddery-start-up-06-corolla/199371 "2025-03-05T04:30:36Z")
i’ve never posted anything on here before because usually i can find the answer i’m looking for, but for this issue i’m having a harder time pinning down exactly what’s up. my car is an ‘06 corolla with 78k on the clock… --- ## [A package deal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-package-deal/199299)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-package-deal/199299 "2025-03-05T02:33:14Z")
If you buy this lakeside house, in an exclusive gated community, for $1.46 Million, the seller will throw-in his 5 pre-WW I fully-restored cars–including a 1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile. Or, the cars and the home are ava… --- ## [Brake bleeding kit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-kit/199308)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleeding-kit/199308 "2025-03-04T04:18:52Z")
I want to bleed my brakes to get the old fluid out and get fresh fluid in. What is the best kit to get? This DIY er needs the advice from the experts --- ## [Nissan Versa wont start, accekerator not responding](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364)
**Author:** [@Revon76\_193037](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Revon76_193037)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-versa-wont-start-accekerator-not-responding/199364 "2025-03-03T23:22:44Z")
I have a nissan versa 2008 it wont start, it doesnt show the gear indicator on the dash (P,R,D,L),Aand when it does start, by creating a spark by touching a metal rod on the contacts of the starter in the engine, it does… --- ## [Not a good sign for Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-good-sign-for-tesla/199290)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-good-sign-for-tesla/199290 "2025-03-03T20:28:25Z")
The severe drop-off in Tesla sales is not the result of falling interest in EVs, because EV sales in Europe (from other manufacturers) was up 38%, while Tesla sales have cratered. --- ## [Nissan Murano with a rhythmic thumping noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-with-a-rhythmic-thumping-noise/199342)
**Author:** [@dvoratreis05\_193023](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dvoratreis05_193023)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-murano-with-a-rhythmic-thumping-noise/199342 "2025-03-03T17:01:23Z")
My newly bought 2005 Nissan Murano (the biggest car I have ever owned) has a rhythmic thumping sound that the faster I go, the faster it thumps. I don’t notice any other symptoms, that is no vibration or anything else, j… --- ## [Wheel Alignment - Thrust Angle Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-thrust-angle-question/199334)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheel-alignment-thrust-angle-question/199334 "2025-03-02T22:40:35Z")
Wheel Alignment - Thrust Angle Question Do any of the following angles: Caster Rear Camber SAI/kingpin Affect thrust angle? --- ## [Pacifica rattling when coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-rattling-when-coasting/199333)
**Author:** [@Mohrjosh\_193016](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mohrjosh_193016)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pacifica-rattling-when-coasting/199333 "2025-03-02T22:30:23Z")
My wife’s 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with 77k miles began making a rattling / grinding noise last week. It occurs while taking the foot off the gas and coasting. I have a video of the noise but cannot upload here. Steering … --- ## [Nail in a Tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-in-a-tire/199287)
**Author:** [@cool2day\_192980](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cool2day_192980)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nail-in-a-tire/199287 "2025-03-02T17:35:24Z")
Can the hole due to the stuck nail be repaired (i.e. plug and/or patch)? See the attached photo. By the way, the air does NOT leak! --- ## [Not getting my cat without a fight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-my-cat-without-a-fight/199330)
**Author:** [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-my-cat-without-a-fight/199330 "2025-03-01T21:13:57Z")
Miller Stainless steel cat shield --- ## [Just Sold 2017 Honda Civic, which car should we Buy Next?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-sold-2017-honda-civic-which-car-should-we-buy-next/199235)
**Author:** [@aslamaqib307\_192690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aslamaqib307_192690)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-sold-2017-honda-civic-which-car-should-we-buy-next/199235 "2025-03-01T14:36:20Z")
Hey guys, sorry I was inactive for some days due to the workload in my company, hopefully will be active here on weekends. Coming to the point, my brother just sold his 2017 Honda Civic for $18k, now looking to buy a ne… --- ## ['First or second?'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-or-second/199304)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-or-second/199304 "2025-03-01T13:26:15Z")
I was waiting to cross Lead on Wellesley southbound (there’s a light) on my bicycle. A motorist stopped next to me and asked, ‘First or second?’ --- ## [Coolant issue, Mercury Grand Marquis 1999](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue-mercury-grand-marquis-1999/199325)
**Author:** [@tom315](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom315)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-issue-mercury-grand-marquis-1999/199325 "2025-03-01T06:20:35Z")
1999 Mercury Grand Marqui. 1st overheating issue was in the engine, it blew coolant all over the engine tray. That was a big fix, but a pipe leak was also found. Got the car back, overheated. Mechanic noticed the coolan… --- ## [Oil Change Gone Wrong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-gone-wrong/199316)
**Author:** [@gocassata\_193011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gocassata_193011)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-gone-wrong/199316 "2025-03-01T03:53:43Z")
I am driving a family member’s Dodge Durango 2017. It was time for an oil change so I went to the place they normally go. It was a quick in and out they did not take their time. Any questions I asked they were rude and a… --- ## [Disincentive to buy an EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disincentive-to-buy-an-ev/199259)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/disincentive-to-buy-an-ev/199259 "2025-03-01T03:11:18Z")
Recently my Mercedes E500 4matic was in the MB dealershop and they gave me the only loaner vehicle that was avaiable. A brand new EQB 250+ SUV. it had 800 miles on the meter. Drives good not as great as my gas powered … --- ## [Broken rocker arm cover bolt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rocker-arm-cover-bolt/199312)
**Author:** [@Patwiser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patwiser)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-rocker-arm-cover-bolt/199312 "2025-03-01T02:34:38Z")
I recently bought an 01 blazer and noticed a coolant leak which led me to replace lower intake manifold gasket. While replacing all the other gaskets broke a rocker arm cover bolt when replacing it. I believe the part nu… --- ## [2003 Subaru Forester 5-speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270)
**Author:** [@greg3809](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greg3809)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-5-speed/199270 "2025-02-28T23:43:32Z")
5-speed slack in shifter won’t go in 4th or reverse it grinds what can I do --- ## [Entitled hooligans in Collier County FL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entitled-hooligans-in-collier-county-fl/199280)
**Author:** [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/entitled-hooligans-in-collier-county-fl/199280 "2025-02-28T22:52:30Z")
25 performance car drivers block I75 (Alligator Alley) in Collier county, FL. Cars were chased. Cars were impounded. Collier county south of me does the same thing as the Lee county sheriffs. Entitled rectums affecting e… --- ## [What the heck is this sound! - 65 Pontiac Bonneville](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960)
**Author:** [@yadmas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yadmas)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-the-heck-is-this-sound-65-pontiac-bonneville/198960 "2025-02-28T21:23:38Z")
1965 Pontiac Bonneville w/ 389 Check out this sound and let me know what you think. The sound comes from under dash area, there is a clicky, slappy, bangy sound that sounds just like a cord was dangling in front … --- ## [2013 Fiat 500 - Smoke and burning smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297)
**Author:** [@Daisy58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daisy58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-fiat-500-smoke-and-burning-smell/199297 "2025-02-28T21:07:36Z")
Black smoke and metalic burni g smell --- ## [2004 Toyota Corolla - Do I really need shocks?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-do-i-really-need-shocks/199182)
**Author:** [@Sharon00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sharon00)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-do-i-really-need-shocks/199182 "2025-02-28T20:12:51Z")
My 2004 Toyota Corolla has 145,000 miles on it and I’m the original owner. The car has been well maintained. I drive around town most of the time since I retired. It was suggested I have my front and rear shocks and s… --- ## [Jeopardy humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeopardy-humor/199190)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeopardy-humor/199190 "2025-02-28T19:06:59Z")
I am a Jeopardy fan, and I am shocked daily by the contestants who can answer the most obscure questions, and are so confident that they can bet huge sums when they trust their abilities. Yesterday, I had the opposite s… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=42) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=44)