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## [2007 MINI Cooper - is the PCM the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019)

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**Author:** [@doug24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doug24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mini-cooper-is-the-pcm-the-problem/159019 "2020-02-21T03:42:37Z")

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Intermittent ignition misfire cyl #3. One time it starts & runs great then another time it runs on 3 cyls. replaced the plugs & the coil overs. Pcm next maybe???

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## [2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee - sudden loud noise in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-sudden-loud-noise-in-reverse/158864)

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**Author:** [@FrankPeterson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrankPeterson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-grand-cherokee-sudden-loud-noise-in-reverse/158864 "2020-02-21T03:27:16Z")

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Intermittent problem when backing down my driveway. While slowly driving down driveway I hear sudden loud noises which sound like something is grabbing the rear brake(s) and may cause serious damage. It corrects itself i…

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## [2013 BMW 535 - reliable vehicle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-535-reliable-vehicle/158624)

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**Author:** [@Kindle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kindle)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-535-reliable-vehicle/158624 "2020-02-21T03:26:07Z")

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Hi, I’m thinking of purchasing the BMW 535I X Drive. Any advice on the quality of this car would be awesome. Things like is it a reliable vehicle have you had any major break downs. Any advice would be appreciated!

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## [2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac makes a roaring sound when driving straight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021)

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**Author:** [@Robinson11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robinson11)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-explorer-sport-trac-makes-a-roaring-sound-when-driving-straight/159021 "2020-02-21T03:03:18Z")

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My truck make a roaring sound only when I’m driving straight but around curves it stops. I replace all four tires with Michelin LTX M/S because I thought it was worn tires, 6 year bu it still does it.

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## [1991 Chevrolet Lumina clunks while accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-lumina-clunks-while-accelerating/157242)

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**Author:** [@good\_guy\_gunnar\_162533](https://community.cartalk.com/u/good_guy_gunnar_162533)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-chevrolet-lumina-clunks-while-accelerating/157242 "2020-02-21T02:36:38Z")

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So, today while driving around in my 1991 3.1 V6 Lumina with 139k miles on it I noticed two strange things. One being that there seems to be some strange clicking almost slight clunking (it’s quite loud) when acceleratin…

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## [2010 Ford Expedition Sunroof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-sunroof/159027)

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**Author:** [@RobertBrude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertBrude)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-expedition-sunroof/159027 "2020-02-21T01:21:18Z")

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Can’t use sun roof because it is broken. How much to repair/replace or should I just seal it up so it doesn’t leak.

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## [2010 Subaru Forester showing warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-showing-warning-lights/159009)

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**Author:** [@Brad43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brad43)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-subaru-forester-showing-warning-lights/159009 "2020-02-21T00:08:18Z")

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The following lights are coming on my Subaru dashboard at the same time: 1-check engine, 2-traction control off, 3-cruise is ready. This is not consistent, but occasionally appearing. These same lights appear on toget…

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## ['Dangers of Driving While High'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangers-of-driving-while-high/158432)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangers-of-driving-while-high/158432 "2020-02-20T23:08:45Z")

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‘Nearly 5% of US adults reported driving under the influence of marijuana in 2018, according to a CDC report.’

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## [2005 Toyota Corolla - Cat cleaner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-cat-cleaner/158396)

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**Author:** [@Ali19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ali19)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-corolla-cat-cleaner/158396 "2020-02-20T22:19:26Z")

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I have inserted a catalytic system cleaner through the intake manifold, in the same time pumped the accelerator. At the beginning car run for a while (a bottle of 180 ml not completely sucked about more than its half), t…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox backup camera gone black](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-backup-camera-gone-black/159005)

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**Author:** [@DanitaLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DanitaLong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-backup-camera-gone-black/159005 "2020-02-20T21:41:32Z")

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My backup camera has been going black then the next day it back

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## [Ticking sound when revving up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-sound-when-revving-up/158555)

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**Author:** [@barisusakli\_163337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barisusakli_163337)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ticking-sound-when-revving-up/158555 "2020-02-20T20:34:30Z")

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Hello, I have a 2017 Tucson. Recently I started hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The interval of the ticking seems to increase when I step on the gas. I don’t hear it if I just idle and it see…

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## ['Association Between Automotive Assembly Plant Closures and Opioid Overdose Mortality in the United States'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-between-automotive-assembly-plant-closures-and-opioid-overdose-mortality-in-the-united-states/158238)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/association-between-automotive-assembly-plant-closures-and-opioid-overdose-mortality-in-the-united-states/158238 "2020-02-20T19:33:19Z")

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concludes ‘From 1999 to 2016, automotive assembly plant closures were associated with increases in opioid overdose mortality. These findings highlight the potential importance of eroding economic opportunity as a factor …

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## [Sound system for 1999 ford expedition Eddie beuer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-for-1999-ford-expedition-eddie-beuer/158870)

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**Author:** [@Austin\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austin_Miller)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sound-system-for-1999-ford-expedition-eddie-beuer/158870 "2020-02-20T14:44:30Z")

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So I just bought this SUV because I needed a vehicle for work. But all the speakers are blown out from the previous user. I have my home theater system in there right now with a regular wall plug in and i was wondering i…

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## [1995 Ford Escort - Thermostat question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-escort-thermostat-question/158825)

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**Author:** [@Jessemedina](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jessemedina)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-escort-thermostat-question/158825 "2020-02-20T13:56:57Z")

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Change out water pump and thermostat.now it will not stay warm.car at idle will warm up as soon as you take off down the road it will cool down

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## [AC compressor clutch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822)

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**Author:** [@macfisto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/macfisto)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-compressor-clutch/158822 "2020-02-20T13:02:20Z")

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2007 Jeep Compass: The shop manual says that my AC compressor pulley does not have a clutch - instead the variable displacement thingamajig provides zero compression when not needed. A couple of online parts sources (R…

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## [Everyone's entitled to an opinion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everyones-entitled-to-an-opinion/158768)

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**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/everyones-entitled-to-an-opinion/158768 "2020-02-20T12:55:07Z")

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and the automobile market draws a lot of opinions here of course and that piece of opinion is somewhat convincing.

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## [Hyundai Sonata A/C Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-a-c-issues/158861)

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**Author:** [@FeWix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FeWix)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 11:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hyundai-sonata-a-c-issues/158861 "2020-02-20T11:52:23Z")

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2009 Sonata. Several months ago, AC started to not blow cold. First no cold on the drivers side vents while it still blew cold on the passenger side vents for maybe a month, then no cold air on both sides. I read online…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Impala won’t turn over after diesel was put in the tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-won-t-turn-over-after-diesel-was-put-in-the-tank/158914)

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**Author:** [@RobertLDraughn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RobertLDraughn)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-impala-won-t-turn-over-after-diesel-was-put-in-the-tank/158914 "2020-02-20T06:39:06Z")

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My step son put diesel gas in by mistake I have dropped tank an cleaned an change my spark plugs still wont turn over what’s next

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## [What’s a reliable alternative to a Toyota RAV4?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-reliable-alternative-to-a-toyota-rav4/158734)

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**Author:** [@MaggieMorgan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MaggieMorgan)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-a-reliable-alternative-to-a-toyota-rav4/158734 "2020-02-20T05:17:08Z")

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I wanted to send this to Ray’s Mailbag, but our browser wouldn’t allow that, so this will have to do. My husband believes that our next car, probably to be purchased this spring, should be a RAV4. It will replace a 2009…

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## [Missing Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-check-engine-light/158897)

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**Author:** [@Aldo\_Perez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aldo_Perez)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-check-engine-light/158897 "2020-02-20T04:49:38Z")

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My wife owns a Dodge Journey 2011 6 cylinder AWD. I took it for inspection and it didn’t pass because the check engine light is missing. I removed the dashboard and I see nothing. And I honestly cant take it to a mechani…

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## [Interior door scratches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-scratches/158243)

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**Author:** [@Kane\_Ozanne](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kane_Ozanne)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-door-scratches/158243 "2020-02-20T03:39:49Z")

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best way to fix scratches on interior door panels

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## [Topping off an Alfa Romeo Stelvio when refueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862)

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**Author:** [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/topping-off-an-alfa-romeo-stelvio-when-refueling/158862 "2020-02-20T02:57:11Z")

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We frequently remind people here not to top off the gas tank after the nozzle shuts off. However, while looking at the Alfa Romeo Stelvio owner’s manual online (in response to another topic), I happened to notice the fol…

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## [Incorrect brake repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-brake-repair/158557)

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**Author:** [@Gary\_Kribel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gary_Kribel)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/incorrect-brake-repair/158557 "2020-02-20T01:47:20Z")

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Had the rear brakes and rotors replaced 2 months ago - heard grinding today, so I took into a different shop that was closer to me thinking the front brakes were toast. They said the rear were metal on metal, and I shou…

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## [2019 Jeep Wrangler- Fix for wandering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-fix-for-wandering/158844)

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**Author:** [@DeRoche](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeRoche)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-jeep-wrangler-fix-for-wandering/158844 "2020-02-20T01:30:11Z")

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Is there a fix for the wandering from side to side and having to constantly make steering corrections?

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## [Brake soft and squish and first press after changing drum brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-soft-and-squish-and-first-press-after-changing-drum-brakes/158882)

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**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-soft-and-squish-and-first-press-after-changing-drum-brakes/158882 "2020-02-20T01:12:58Z")

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I recently changed both rear drum brake cylinders and brakes themselves as well as bled the brake lines, but it seems the brake is soft on the first press, but it still is effective i just need to push it in more. A seco…

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## [2007 Citroen Picasso Stalling while driving and start issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-citroen-picasso-stalling-while-driving-and-start-issues/158751)

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**Author:** [@Craig\_Palmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Craig_Palmer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-citroen-picasso-stalling-while-driving-and-start-issues/158751 "2020-02-20T01:12:52Z")

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New to forums so please be gentle :grin: I am having intermittent issues with our 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Piccasso and am hoping to narrow it down slightly as I understand this could be any number of issues or potentially…

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## [Fix for the 2015 Subaru Forester "jack rabbit start" accelerator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563)

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**Author:** [@DonaldKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonaldKing)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-for-the-2015-subaru-forester-jack-rabbit-start-accelerator/120563 "2020-02-20T00:57:27Z")

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Is there an aftermarket fix for the “jack rabbit start” accelerator on my Subaru Forester. It is dangerous to parallel park because I do not know how far the car is going to go when I touch the accelerator. Thanks.

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## [Seat Belts... Do you ever drive WITHOUT one secured?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts-do-you-ever-drive-without-one-secured/158347)

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**Author:** [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seat-belts-do-you-ever-drive-without-one-secured/158347 "2020-02-19T23:11:12Z")

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I’ve got a reason for taking this informal survey, but choose not to reveal it, just now. I don’t want to influence the survey results. Let’s see how it goes. Follow along if you’re at all interested. CSA :palm\_tree: :…

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## [Changing state registration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-state-registration/158866)

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**Author:** [@brookstreit\_163526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookstreit_163526)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-state-registration/158866 "2020-02-19T23:28:41Z")

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I recently (in the past week) registered a vehicle in Connecticut and have since closed on a house in Florida. if I move the registration to FL do I need to pay taxes again on the vehicle?

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## [2003 Acura TL - Squeals](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-squeals/158806)

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**Author:** [@Theo12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theo12)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-tl-squeals/158806 "2020-02-19T22:57:31Z")

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My car is making a squealing noise when you turn the steering wheel

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