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## [Sticking toyota tundra brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-toyota-tundra-brakes/43360)

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**Author:** [@bstrom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bstrom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-toyota-tundra-brakes/43360 "2019-10-24T09:15:50Z")

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After sitting overnight or for a few days), the front brakes on my 2002 Toyota Tundra 4x4 lock up when lightly applied while I am moving forward at a slow, driveway speed. When I try to move forward again, the brakes …

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## [Car breaks sinking and sticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-breaks-sinking-and-sticking/151292)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-breaks-sinking-and-sticking/151292 "2019-10-24T09:02:23Z")

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My $800 junk car is on its final limb at 255k, I assumed sticking and squeaking was from low breaks / caliper pin sticking, Now I’m worried that the master cylinder is the culprit, the pump still works and has pressure …

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## [Drivetrain noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise/151378)

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**Author:** [@hing\_ss\_158940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hing_ss_158940)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 8:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drivetrain-noise/151378 "2019-10-24T08:59:40Z")

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Hello I have a jdm 2003 Subaru Forester XT Weird drivetrain noise while accelerating/maintaining speed and sometimes when decelerating. Here is a video of the noise

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## [Undiagnosed 04’ Jeep Cherokee Mechanical problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-04-jeep-cherokee-mechanical-problem/150972)

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**Author:** [@Angelica\_Crane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Angelica_Crane)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 7:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/undiagnosed-04-jeep-cherokee-mechanical-problem/150972 "2019-10-24T07:03:04Z")

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Hi, I just purchased a used 2004 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4.0 2WD two weeks in it started jerking left and right. I thought it was a tire(still may be) and took it to a local tire center they looked and said not a tire but s…

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## [Where to report a bad, dishonest mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-report-a-bad-dishonest-mechanic/48014)

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**Author:** [@grindstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grindstone)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-to-report-a-bad-dishonest-mechanic/48014 "2019-10-24T02:50:15Z")

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A friend recently got ripped off by her local mechanic--he not only failed to fix the problem and overcharged her $100, but it turned out that the problem he failed to fix was a broken caliper and brake fluid that had le…

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## [2009 Hyundai Santa Fe - Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies/151321)

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**Author:** [@billboth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billboth)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-hyundai-santa-fe-dies/151321 "2019-10-24T02:41:55Z")

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give it fuel and it dies but idles and starts great

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## [2006 Saab 9-3 - Leak and starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-leak-and-starting/151298)

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**Author:** [@andrewbates](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrewbates)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-9-3-leak-and-starting/151298 "2019-10-24T02:41:39Z")

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i changed my fuel filter and found a leak so i swiched the car off and then sorted the leak and now all the dash lights come on but it dont even try and start

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## [Brakes Knocking Sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-knocking-sound/151280)

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**Author:** [@Jeremiah53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah53)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-knocking-sound/151280 "2019-10-24T02:39:39Z")

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Well, I make a topic earlier about how reliable my car was (2001 Chrysler Concorde LXI). For the past few days, whenever I press on the brakes (even a little) it starts making a knocking sound from the drivers side rear …

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## [1998 GMC 3500 - Fuse blows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-3500-fuse-blows/151349)

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**Author:** [@joseserrano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseserrano)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-gmc-3500-fuse-blows/151349 "2019-10-24T02:22:29Z")

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my fuse keeps blowing out it my turning signal

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## [2005 Mazda 323 - Code P2177](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-323-code-p2177/148207)

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**Author:** [@Jlow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jlow)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mazda-323-code-p2177/148207 "2019-10-24T01:32:59Z")

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I have a 2005 mazda 3 sp23 check engine light on. Code p 2177. I had mechanic place code reader on car and was getting sensors reading according to mechanic. Mechanic replaced a sensor in exhaust. He is lost. Can someo…

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## [2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - lost power steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/151369)

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**Author:** [@Bruce34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bruce34)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-escape-hybrid-lost-power-steering/151369 "2019-10-24T01:14:54Z")

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lost power steering. I changed the entire rack assembly w/new electric pump and torque sensor. There is no change at all the power steering still doesnt assist. is there a relay I can change or test?

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## [2010 Ford Edge - battery light mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-battery-light-mystery/151365)

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**Author:** [@havard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/havard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-edge-battery-light-mystery/151365 "2019-10-23T23:59:27Z")

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what wood cause the battery light to stay on when the battery , alternator and everything else checks good.

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## [2006 GMC Sierra 1500 - Shuddering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-shuddering/151244)

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**Author:** [@StanLeonard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StanLeonard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-sierra-1500-shuddering/151244 "2019-10-23T22:52:16Z")

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2006 GMC Denali shudders at 40-59 MPH but stops when given more gas.

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## [Honda battery or system problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-battery-or-system-problem/123010)

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**Author:** [@wavyonwheels](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wavyonwheels)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-battery-or-system-problem/123010 "2019-10-23T22:45:34Z")

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2012 Honda Accord ~ 47k miles not used everyday. I had a problem a couple of weeks ago with the car not having enough juice to turn over. I used a lead acid jump pack to start it and took it to Advance Auto Parts where…

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## [2015 Honda CR-V - Dash flashes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-dash-flashes/151345)

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**Author:** [@RickWilliams1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickWilliams1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-honda-cr-v-dash-flashes/151345 "2019-10-23T19:25:47Z")

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When trying to start instrument dash flashes rapidly then stopes.

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## [Wobbling like unbalanced tires, but it's not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-like-unbalanced-tires-but-its-not/70835)

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**Author:** [@Didjeridug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Didjeridug)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobbling-like-unbalanced-tires-but-its-not/70835 "2019-10-23T12:31:20Z")

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Hello, I'm hoping someone out there might have some insight to my mysterious problem. It's been going on for a while now so I've accumulated some good details to help with the diagnosis. So, a little over a year ago …

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## [Still dead Audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dead-audi/79540)

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**Author:** [@RDunc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RDunc)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 8:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/still-dead-audi/79540 "2019-10-23T08:26:06Z")

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Thanks for all the help so far. Now I have found that it was a worn out battery. So new battery goes in and my 2008 A4 2.0 computer tells me in order to start the car I need to " depress the clutch pedal to start the c…

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## [Message a poster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/message-a-poster/151310)

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**Author:** [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 7:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/message-a-poster/151310 "2019-10-23T07:13:48Z")

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Is there no longer any way to message a fellow poster?

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## [1999 Ford F450 - Needs new Cat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f450-needs-new-cat/151223)

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**Author:** [@ElizabethFinklerHanasaki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ElizabethFinklerHanasaki)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-f450-needs-new-cat/151223 "2019-10-23T05:33:00Z")

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Help! I work for a small contracting firm in California. We have a 1999 Ford F-450 truck that had its catalytic converter damaged in a theft attempt. Unfortunately, Ford no longer makes the part, and I’m striking out at …

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## [Aerosl spray for clear coat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerosl-spray-for-clear-coat/151296)

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**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aerosl-spray-for-clear-coat/151296 "2019-10-23T02:55:17Z")

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Would it be the case that when the paint level is low, the aerosol spray won;t product great results? I bought this 2k clear coat - first effort was on the metal - a small area - it came out well. Nice glossy, glass lik…

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## [2011 Toyota Prius - Vibration from Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-vibration-from-stop/151294)

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**Author:** [@TomPallardy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomPallardy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-toyota-prius-vibration-from-stop/151294 "2019-10-23T02:51:18Z")

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2011 Prius, 223,000 miles. Car shakes & rattles (probably rolls too!)when backing up or going forward from a stop. Check engine light is on, sometimes flashes when rattling. Vibration stops at about 20 mph or so. No indi…

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## [2004 Toyota RAV4 - Stability Control and Check Engine On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-stability-control-and-check-engine-on/151300)

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**Author:** [@Michele31](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michele31)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-rav4-stability-control-and-check-engine-on/151300 "2019-10-23T02:38:10Z")

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VSC Track and Check Engine icons

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## [Engine Noise - Honda Accord V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-honda-accord-v6/109137)

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**Author:** [@smccosh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/smccosh)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-honda-accord-v6/109137 "2019-10-23T02:35:49Z")

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2003 Honda Accord V6 My car makes this noise on a cold start, then the noise goes away after it warms up. What are all the possible causes of a sound like this? Thank You!!

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## [2007 Nissan Pathfinder - Died at Stoplight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-died-at-stoplight/151287)

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**Author:** [@MicaelaPadilla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MicaelaPadilla)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-pathfinder-died-at-stoplight/151287 "2019-10-23T02:16:33Z")

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My vehicle had the same issue, stopped at a stop sign, it turned off and now can´t turn it back on.

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## [I've fallen behind on Maintenance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-fallen-behind-on-maintenance/151262)

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**Author:** [@Johnny-Bravo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnny-Bravo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ive-fallen-behind-on-maintenance/151262 "2019-10-23T02:06:48Z")

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It’s true. I’ve fallen way behind on maintenance for my 2007 Toyota Highlander. Now, I’m trying to figure if I need to do anything different to help “catch up” and save any vehicle components. The service guide recomm…

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## [Clicking Sound After Battery Reset, Initial Turbo Issue - Sonata Turbo 2.0](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-after-battery-reset-initial-turbo-issue-sonata-turbo-2-0/151308)

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**Author:** [@derek.tompkins\_158871](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derek.tompkins_158871)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-after-battery-reset-initial-turbo-issue-sonata-turbo-2-0/151308 "2019-10-23T01:34:38Z")

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Hi all, I need some help with my 2011 Sonata Limited Turbo 2.0. I disconnected my battery yesterday to do some wiring-related work. After reconnecting my battery I have a clicking sound coming from the engine bay when th…

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## [2015 Ford C-Max Energi - Regenerative Braking Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-energi-regenerative-braking-question/151249)

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**Author:** [@EddWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EddWilson)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-c-max-energi-regenerative-braking-question/151249 "2019-10-23T01:20:53Z")

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Do brakes wear out sooner on hybtid cars due to charging batteries from braking? ex. Ford C-max Thanks and can I install new pads and or rotors myself?

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## [Drop in electric EV motor retrofit for older cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-electric-ev-motor-retrofit-for-older-cars/151062)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drop-in-electric-ev-motor-retrofit-for-older-cars/151062 "2019-10-23T01:19:39Z")

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I just came across this link and this seems like a neat idea but I am sure it will be harder in practice than the article makes it sound. I wonder if you will have to specify the model of your car and they will send y…

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## [2018 Hyundai Sonata - How reliable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/151221)

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**Author:** [@KevinLong](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KevinLong)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-hyundai-sonata-how-reliable/151221 "2019-10-23T01:12:19Z")

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how has reliability been so far, and what do you regret about buying it?

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## [Best tunes/upgrades to do to a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tunes-upgrades-to-do-to-a-car/150470)

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**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-tunes-upgrades-to-do-to-a-car/150470 "2019-10-22T23:49:24Z")

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Bought a 2002 Chevy prizm. Got a super nice deal on it $1400 140k miles on it. 2 problems I did notice on it, on uneven roads, potholes etc. there’s like a thud, knock from passenger side. Next problem is the gas pedal …

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