# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=68 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [What is a fair price to charge for this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-to-charge-for-this/195912)
**Author:** [@aarondes10\_191051](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarondes10_191051)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-to-charge-for-this/195912 "2024-09-24T12:45:19Z")
1997 Honda civic, 206000 miles. Bad transmission so it can’t shift past 2nd, lots of cosmetic issues and some minor issues like outer door handle on rear driver side doesn’t work and the interior upholstery is destroyed.… --- ## [2010 Volkswagen Routan Is it the catalytic converter?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-is-it-the-catalytic-converter/196373)
**Author:** [@Dan48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-volkswagen-routan-is-it-the-catalytic-converter/196373 "2024-09-24T05:17:48Z")
My vehicle engine light was on and I took the van to the dealer. The computer stated that it was the catalytic converter (D1, Bank 1). However, I had to change the battery and the engine light turned off. I drove the … --- ## [Is this engine air filter due for replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-air-filter-due-for-replacement/196369)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-engine-air-filter-due-for-replacement/196369 "2024-09-24T05:08:03Z")
--- ## [An 8-year-old boy is dead after a car fell on him overnight Tuesday outside a West Side gas station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-8-year-old-boy-is-dead-after-a-car-fell-on-him-overnight-tuesday-outside-a-west-side-gas-station/195546)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-8-year-old-boy-is-dead-after-a-car-fell-on-him-overnight-tuesday-outside-a-west-side-gas-station/195546 "2024-09-24T02:46:44Z")
Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police Department spokesman, said detectives are investigating but nobody has been detained or charged. He said officers were called to the incident at the Valero on Coors NW at Quail ju… --- ## [‘Driver dies when car hits a tree near Downtown’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-dies-when-car-hits-a-tree-near-downtown/195886)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driver-dies-when-car-hits-a-tree-near-downtown/195886 "2024-09-24T02:40:18Z")
Driver dies when car hits a tree near Downtown - Darn trees! --- ## [What do you call the opposite of a "barn find"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-opposite-of-a-barn-find/196323)
**Author:** [@chug\_154726](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chug_154726)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-opposite-of-a-barn-find/196323 "2024-09-24T02:00:38Z")
Barn finds have been known since forever but I was wondering what you call it when you the cars into the barns in the first place. One fine day back in '72 or '73 my buddy and I dragged all of the cars, tractors, motorc… --- ## [Your experience or knowledge about safelite glass auto shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-experience-or-knowledge-about-safelite-glass-auto-shop/196279)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-experience-or-knowledge-about-safelite-glass-auto-shop/196279 "2024-09-24T00:53:47Z")
Hello guy! I hope I’m welcomed back to seek your outstanding knowledge, experience and advice on auto topics. I’ve taken some time off to focus on other things and while doing so, a stupid rock launched into my rav4 w… --- ## [Lexus IS handling weirdly at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355)
**Author:** [@Clueless33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clueless33)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-is-handling-weirdly-at-high-speed/196355 "2024-09-23T22:06:21Z")
Hello everyone. Hope all is well. I believe I brought this issue to CarTalk community’s attention in recent past and so I’m asking kindly that everyone help me with this, please. I brought the car to the Lexus dealer … --- ## [Record speeding fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/record-speeding-fine/196302)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/record-speeding-fine/196302 "2024-09-23T21:12:44Z")
A man in Savanna, GA was hit with a speeding fine of $1,400,000 for going 90 in a 55 zone. He called the court to check if the fine was accurate and they said it was and to pay it or appear in court near the end of Decem… --- ## [Plastic left side driver's footwell very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-left-side-drivers-footwell-very-hot/196368)
**Author:** [@tonydfellino\_191378](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonydfellino_191378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-left-side-drivers-footwell-very-hot/196368 "2024-09-23T20:34:15Z")
I had to have my heating matrix replaced on my old Ford Focus (2005) as the matrix itself and the pipes were leaking. The mechanic was able to fix both successfully, but now the left side of the driver’s footwell, from t… --- ## [George's Puzzler: What is a car owner's least favorite vegetable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/georges-puzzler-what-is-a-car-owners-least-favorite-vegetable/196365)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/georges-puzzler-what-is-a-car-owners-least-favorite-vegetable/196365 "2024-09-23T18:39:14Z")
Scroll down for the answer … . . . . . . . . Leeks … :wink: --- ## [I no longer need a torque wrench](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-need-a-torque-wrench/196262)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-no-longer-need-a-torque-wrench/196262 "2024-09-23T13:50:01Z")
--- ## [2011 Ford E150 - Tire question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e150-tire-question/196286)
**Author:** [@tagolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tagolf)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-e150-tire-question/196286 "2024-09-23T13:04:11Z")
is it safe to put size 235/75/16 winter tires on a 2011 ford e150 econoline van. the front tires are 225/75/16 --- ## [2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport - Needs an exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-sport-needs-an-exhaust/194263)
**Author:** [@ALinMD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ALinMD)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-isuzu-rodeo-sport-needs-an-exhaust/194263 "2024-09-23T10:24:06Z")
Need complete exhaust from catalytic converters (front pipe) back. V6 Automatic AWD. --- ## [2014 F150 EPS Malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-f150-eps-malfunction/196360)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-f150-eps-malfunction/196360 "2024-09-22T21:22:28Z")
I recently took my truck out on a road trip and about 500 miles out, the power steering decided to bail out on me. I tried taking it to some local mechanics but they just plugged in their scanners, charged me $80 and sa… --- ## [How many miles is optimum?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-optimum/196144)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-miles-is-optimum/196144 "2024-09-22T13:59:17Z")
So I read the thread about used car mileage, and the comments all said that driving 5k miles/yr is worse than driving 20k or more miles/yr. My question is: I only drive about 5k miles/yr due to being retired and one ma… --- ## [DIY'er tire balancing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-tire-balancing/89045)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/diyer-tire-balancing/89045 "2024-09-22T13:48:23Z")
Db's post got me to thinking, has anyone here ever tried to balance a tire on their own home-made contraption? For whatever reason? I was thinking if I had to do that, I'd just get a big tub of water and float the ti… --- ## [Car started making grinding sound whenever put into gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-making-grinding-sound-whenever-put-into-gear/196346)
**Author:** [@Edmo99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Edmo99)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-started-making-grinding-sound-whenever-put-into-gear/196346 "2024-09-21T19:17:19Z")
Today my car started making a grinding sound, when I put the vehicle into drive or reverse. when I start driving, the sound disappears completely. if I’m going around 10 miles per hour the sound will start back up again,… --- ## [1996 Mazda Protege - Where can I get headlights adjusted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-protege-where-can-i-get-headlights-adjusted/196339)
**Author:** [@JDW71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDW71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-protege-where-can-i-get-headlights-adjusted/196339 "2024-09-21T16:03:12Z")
I need someone to adjust my headlights. --- ## [Winter gas mix, how to find out when it changes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mix-how-to-find-out-when-it-changes/196342)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mix-how-to-find-out-when-it-changes/196342 "2024-09-21T12:40:43Z")
I searched but was unable to come up with anything for WI. It is recommended for snowblowers and probably the generator, the internet says. Got rid of my 3 year old gas at hazardous waste. Any info? --- ## [2012 Ford F-150 - Bad paint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-bad-paint/196299)
**Author:** [@Ed43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed43)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f-150-bad-paint/196299 "2024-09-21T07:28:07Z")
i have a 2012 f150 fx4 oxford white that the paint is peeling off the tail gate ,doors on top of the roof pls help i took great care of this truck and there is absolutely no rust on this truck --- ## [2010 Ford Focus Electrical issues and Overheating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-electrical-issues-and-overheating/196344)
**Author:** [@mhoffy2019\_190526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhoffy2019_190526)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-focus-electrical-issues-and-overheating/196344 "2024-09-21T03:20:33Z")
2010 Ford focus SEL 2.0 White 180k miles (first time having issues) Problem 1: Overheating a. Rad fan not running unless AC is turned on manually… (ordered a 30amp fuse to replace blown fuse) so this might be a fix. b… --- ## [An interesting tow vehicle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-tow-vehicle/196334)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-interesting-tow-vehicle/196334 "2024-09-20T21:18:24Z")
I wouldn’t have thought that a vintage Aston-Martin DB5 would be used for towing, but one guy in The UK uses one to tow his vintage race car. --- ## [2025 Chrysler Pacifica - Starts but won't go](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-chrysler-pacifica-starts-but-wont-go/196306)
**Author:** [@Roald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roald)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2025-chrysler-pacifica-starts-but-wont-go/196306 "2024-09-20T21:02:18Z")
I went out to the car, started it, and tried to put it in Drive, but it wouldn’t go. --- ## [Say Hello To Everyone!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-hello-to-everyone/196328)
**Author:** [@oasismissmike\_190875](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oasismissmike_190875)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/say-hello-to-everyone/196328 "2024-09-20T20:51:37Z")
Nice to see you! I have my own car now, so happy! Toyota has always been my trusty brand! Any problems, I’ll ask in the community. --- ## [Rooftop Cargo Baskets (unused?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rooftop-cargo-baskets-unused/196240)
**Author:** [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rooftop-cargo-baskets-unused/196240 "2024-09-20T16:15:49Z")
In my part of the world, I’ve recently noticed a growing number of rooftop cargo baskets on vehicles. Most of the baskets I see are not being used. I was curious if the rest of you have been seeing this, or if it’s just … --- ## [Dual cooling fans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-cooling-fans/196246)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dual-cooling-fans/196246 "2024-09-18T19:46:46Z")
Locking at kids 08 equinox. The fans have always seemed to be noisy/loud when I am near it. I drove it today with ac on and noticed 1 fan was running at max and 1 was not spinning. I turned off ac and fan shutoff after 2… --- ## [AC smelling moldy for the first minute](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-smelling-moldy-for-the-first-minute/196250)
**Author:** [@Daniel-De-La-Rosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-De-La-Rosa)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-smelling-moldy-for-the-first-minute/196250 "2024-09-20T12:36:41Z")
Hello. My 2022 Highlander hybrid has been great but for the last two month, we get a very moldy smell for the first minute or so when we start the car first in the morning, or after being parked like the whole day. We h… --- ## [2004 camry grind/tick hitting brake going slow turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-grind-tick-hitting-brake-going-slow-turning/196331)
**Author:** [@rogerranger210\_191335](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerranger210_191335)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-camry-grind-tick-hitting-brake-going-slow-turning/196331 "2024-09-19T20:31:45Z")
Pads and rotors are good. I just took the wheel off and re lubed where I should behind the pads, where the tabs of the pads sit the clips, and the two slide pins in the rubber boots slide freely and re-lubed. I’ve replac… --- ## [Another BOGUS Puzzler answer - sun/moon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-bogus-puzzler-answer-sun-moon/196307)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-bogus-puzzler-answer-sun-moon/196307 "2024-09-19T17:30:21Z")
Two bogus answers in a row! The latest asked why your finger at arm’s length can block out the sun’s light, while it can’t block out the moon’s. Here’s the answer given: "So, why can you stand on earth and block out the… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=67) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=69)