# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=641 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 642 --- ## [2 uninsured motorists collide, then celebrate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-uninsured-motorists-collide-then-celebrate/153496)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-uninsured-motorists-collide-then-celebrate/153496 "2019-11-25T12:20:33Z")
2 uninsured motorists collide then celebrate, from Monday’s ‘Morning Edition’ https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/b/7/b769923677fee195ab24da7572a04f4e66a14e18.mp3 , 48 seconds. https://www.npr.org/2019/11… --- ## [1999 Mazda B3000 - Runs rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b3000-runs-rough/153401)
**Author:** [@bourque](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bourque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-mazda-b3000-runs-rough/153401 "2019-11-25T08:33:01Z")
rough running, check engine light on. --- ## [2001 Lexus GS 300 - hard starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-gs-300-hard-starting/153454)
**Author:** [@OmarOlivas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OmarOlivas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-lexus-gs-300-hard-starting/153454 "2019-11-25T08:30:34Z")
Every time I put gas in the car it takes a while for it to start. The engine cranks but doesn’t start. I have to try it a couple of times before it starts then when it does it runs rough so I have to keep my for on the g… --- ## [2005 Mazda Tribute - Parts questoin](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-parts-questoin/153444)
**Author:** [@Chambers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chambers)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-tribute-parts-questoin/153444 "2019-11-25T02:02:18Z")
Hinge on the rear window snapped. Where can I get it repaired at a reasonable cost? --- ## [Jacking up a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-a-2018-chrysler-pacifica/135702)
**Author:** [@JamesBoody](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamesBoody)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jacking-up-a-2018-chrysler-pacifica/135702 "2019-11-25T01:12:55Z")
I want higher ground clearance with my 2018 Pacifica Hybrid. Surely there must be a way to Jack it up 4 inches --- ## [Is the purge valve a DIY job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-purge-valve-a-diy-job/153475)
**Author:** [@ZoeDavis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ZoeDavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-purge-valve-a-diy-job/153475 "2019-11-25T00:47:42Z")
I need to replace the purge valve on my 2016 Kia Sportage. Can’t find any info as to where this part is located. Trying to decide if I can do it myself… Thank you! --- ## [Need a mechanic for my 2010 Subaru Outback](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-for-my-2010-subaru-outback/153473)
**Author:** [@Cal49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cal49)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-a-mechanic-for-my-2010-subaru-outback/153473 "2019-11-25T00:06:21Z")
Looking for reliable and trustworthy mechanic for my Subaru Outback --- ## [2017 Subaru Legacy - ignition locks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-ignition-locks/153434)
**Author:** [@Dennis20](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-legacy-ignition-locks/153434 "2019-11-24T23:56:07Z")
The ignition on my 2017 Subaru legacy interminenly locks when put in park. Starting the engine and putting it in gear and then in park sometimes releases the key when it is turn to the off position. Other times require… --- ## [2007 Buick Lucerne - Self-leveling shocks not working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-self-leveling-shocks-not-working/153471)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-buick-lucerne-self-leveling-shocks-not-working/153471 "2019-11-24T23:23:44Z")
The compressor runs for about 5 seconds when the car is started. It also runs for a long time when I put something in the trunk. I took the left rear tire off, disconnected the sensor link and raised the sensor arm. The … --- ## [No compression on all cylinders yet car starts and runs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-all-cylinders-yet-car-starts-and-runs/153428)
**Author:** [@172slcs\_150026](https://community.cartalk.com/u/172slcs_150026)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-compression-on-all-cylinders-yet-car-starts-and-runs/153428 "2019-11-24T22:55:18Z")
I’ve read that if there’s no compression on all cylinders then the car shouldn’t start. I did a compression test because the car vibrates when idle and in gear only, neutral makes it go away. Sometimes the engine would s… --- ## [1989 Ford Bronco - Quit, what to check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-quit-what-to-check/150844)
**Author:** [@SamuelBrunetto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SamuelBrunetto)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-ford-bronco-quit-what-to-check/150844 "2019-11-24T22:45:34Z")
Was running good.–on highway started to lose power–pushing on pedal —nothing–then came back and ran ok. Next morning started right up-ran about 3 blocks and engine quit–but–started right up and drove home. new cap/rotor/… --- ## [2010 Nissan Murano - windows drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-windows-drop/153423)
**Author:** [@BobbyHolder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobbyHolder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-nissan-murano-windows-drop/153423 "2019-11-24T22:30:12Z")
front windows mysteriouly go down 6-8 inches after i have gotten out and left the car --- ## [Let's talk about upcoming after-Thanksgiving sales on tools](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-upcoming-after-thanksgiving-sales-on-tools/153388)
**Author:** [@bcohen2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bcohen2010)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-talk-about-upcoming-after-thanksgiving-sales-on-tools/153388 "2019-11-24T22:21:22Z")
Every year, after Thanksgiving, there are good sales on power tools and hand tools. I am of course, talking about tools suitable for the do-it-yourselfer, not tools made for a professional mechanic to use every day. I … --- ## [2005 Honda CR-V - Instrument issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-instrument-issue/153396)
**Author:** [@Shoemaker38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shoemaker38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-cr-v-instrument-issue/153396 "2019-11-24T21:51:59Z")
Instruments panel stops working car runs great --- ## [2000 Buick LeSabre - Makes a sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-makes-a-sound/153405)
**Author:** [@Romanov](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Romanov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-buick-lesabre-makes-a-sound/153405 "2019-11-24T21:48:14Z")
When driving, I hear a sound from the either the engine or under the car that sounds like something is closing (like a door of sorts). There are no other symptoms. Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Battery Thief](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-thief/83252)
**Author:** [@pmiddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmiddy)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-thief/83252 "2014-01-27T02:48:01Z")
Someone in my neighborhood is stealing car batteries. I have a 99 corolla and my car was hit twice in the past week while parked on the street I live on. The thief broke my vent window, unlocked my doors, popped the hood… --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Where can I get info on other owners' experiences](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-where-can-i-get-info-on-other-owners-experiences/153421)
**Author:** [@Steven47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-where-can-i-get-info-on-other-owners-experiences/153421 "2019-11-24T21:38:56Z")
Thinking of buying a 2016 or 2017 Cadillac XTS, and wanted to know what others’ experiences have been. --- ## [2005 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck - Noise after cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-noise-after-cats/153415)
**Author:** [@JeffersonKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JeffersonKing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-toyota-tundra-2wd-truck-noise-after-cats/153415 "2019-11-24T21:36:17Z")
Since the repair shop replaced the 4 catalytic converters on my truck so it would pass the smog test, a vibration noise that sounds like it coming from the exhaust pipes occurs (when I’m stopped at a red light). However… --- ## [2006 Subaru Outback - Warning lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-warning-lights/153413)
**Author:** [@WarrenWoodbury](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WarrenWoodbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-subaru-outback-warning-lights/153413 "2019-11-23T20:12:12Z")
I have a 2006 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition sedan with the 3.6L 6-cylinder engine. It has a 5-speed automatic with Sport mode and a manu-matic shifting option. I bought it 5 years ago with 110K miles, it currently has a… --- ## [2009 Accord, chronic vibration problem. Suggestions needed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-chronic-vibration-problem-suggestions-needed/147882)
**Author:** [@Hondaphile](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hondaphile)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-accord-chronic-vibration-problem-suggestions-needed/147882 "2019-11-24T21:29:59Z")
I have a 2009 EX-L V-6 sedan with just under 245k on it. I’ve had a chronic vibration problem for quite a while now and it’s really vexing. I’m coming up on 250,000 miles and would like to include a solution as part of t… --- ## [2016 Buick Enclave - Trans failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-trans-failed/153464)
**Author:** [@TerryRCullums](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryRCullums)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-buick-enclave-trans-failed/153464 "2019-11-24T20:42:05Z")
Car stopped pulling itself.After setting would go forward with a shudder but no reverse. transmission failed? It has 60,000 miles on it. --- ## [Reasons for distributor replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-distributor-replacement/153424)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reasons-for-distributor-replacement/153424 "2019-11-24T20:25:08Z")
I’ve owned cars with distributors since the late 1960’s. In fact I’ve never had a vehicle that didn’t have one, including my two present vehicles, both distributor equipped. I’ve never had to replace a distributor. Th… --- ## [Hard to steer right only?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647 "2019-11-24T19:44:40Z")
'01 A6 with 95k....I have noticed intermittent hard turning to the right at low speeds..only to the right though, turning left is fine. It feels like there is no power steering, then all the sudden it will start working… --- ## [Gear Shift Moves, But Car Won't Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-moves-but-car-wont-drive/76946)
**Author:** [@matts525](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matts525)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gear-shift-moves-but-car-wont-drive/76946 "2019-11-24T19:34:22Z")
This morning my 2006 Dodge Dakota v8 auto decided to become a large paperweight. I started it up fine and let it warm up a bit (about five-ten minutes), then shifted into reverse to leave my driveway and it won't move. I… --- ## [Bird Droppings on Black Jeep Paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-droppings-on-black-jeep-paint/152907)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-droppings-on-black-jeep-paint/152907 "2019-11-24T18:56:29Z")
I washed bird droppings off my 2019 Jeep Cherokee and it left the spot pictured. It won’t polish out. I have read some similar posts but am interested in any suggestions short of taking it to the dealer for repairs.Thank… --- ## [2017 Chrysler Pacifica - GPS SNAFU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gps-snafu/153456)
**Author:** [@StephanieWangler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephanieWangler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chrysler-pacifica-gps-snafu/153456 "2019-11-24T18:18:48Z")
We ran the update as the vehicle requested, and ever since then the navigation system (more times than not) often doesn’t seem to know where we are. It is inacurate, even shows us driving thru lakes, etc. Sometimes, a… --- ## [Electric power steering failing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-failing/153449)
**Author:** [@Meg\_Narramore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg_Narramore)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electric-power-steering-failing/153449 "2019-11-24T18:13:54Z")
I’ve got a 2010 corsa ecoflex. Soon after I bought it (Oct 2018) the power steering kept intermittently failing. Took it to the garage and was quoted about £1500 to change to entire power steering column- the mechanic al… --- ## [2005 Chevrolet Avalanche - HVAC on one side only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-hvac-on-one-side-only/153442)
**Author:** [@bedardron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedardron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-chevrolet-avalanche-hvac-on-one-side-only/153442 "2019-11-24T17:50:01Z")
heat/cool control. selector works ok on passenger side, selector makes no change on driver side. yesterday it was hot air only , this morning it was cold air only .this is messed up only on the drivers side. --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Equinox - Lug rip off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-lug-rip-off/153438)
**Author:** [@FranNickerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FranNickerson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-equinox-lug-rip-off/153438 "2019-11-24T15:06:22Z")
I have a 2016 EQ and just had my winter tires(on rims) put on. the garage said all of my lug nuts on all four tires were swollen and need to be replaced. I am waiting for a written quote but they said roughly about 150… --- ## [2016 Hyundai Azera - Cruise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-cruise-issue/153346)
**Author:** [@JosephSchmit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephSchmit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-azera-cruise-issue/153346 "2019-11-24T14:40:05Z")
I have a 2016 Hyundai Azera with a cruise control issue. It works fine maintaining highway speeds even when going uphill. The problem is downhill, the car will not downshift at all to slow the car. This started about a y… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=640) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=642)