# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=698 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 699 --- ## [Inspection needed for CPO used car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-needed-for-cpo-used-car/148901)
**Author:** [@sam1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inspection-needed-for-cpo-used-car/148901 "2019-09-20T02:28:45Z")
I am considering to purchase a Porsche Boxster. I want to save some money so I am going with used car still under warranty route. I have searched and I have few options but all of them are out of state form. One is used … --- ## [2008 Ford F-150 - Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-clicks/148949)
**Author:** [@DaveAshton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DaveAshton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-f-150-clicks/148949 "2019-09-20T02:17:34Z")
1.Battery fully charged. 2.Prior to \[1\] engine not turning over clicking noise turned off ignition & REMOVED KEY. 3. Sound \[ fast clicking \] appears to come from under dash passenger side ??? Need Help with This… --- ## [Tommy Chong's Unaired Lincoln Ad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-chongs-unaired-lincoln-ad/149059)
**Author:** [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommy-chongs-unaired-lincoln-ad/149059 "2019-09-20T01:58:40Z")
Tester --- ## [Why do i have to press the gas for my car to start ?¡¡¡¡¡¡](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-press-the-gas-for-my-car-to-start/148468)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Ruiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Ruiz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-do-i-have-to-press-the-gas-for-my-car-to-start/148468 "2019-09-20T01:30:51Z")
:exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation::exclamation… --- ## [State Safety Inspection Programs: Useful or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-safety-inspection-programs-useful-or-not/149053)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/state-safety-inspection-programs-useful-or-not/149053 "2019-09-20T01:05:16Z")
Years ago I lived in a place that required safety inspections for all cars. You took your car to a mechanic and they verified the windshield wipers cleaned the windows adequately all the exterior lights worked they re… --- ## [2017 Kia Forte - Killed by water](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-killed-by-water/149109)
**Author:** [@ClaraAndrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaraAndrews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-killed-by-water/149109 "2019-09-20T00:04:54Z")
Hi I have A Kia and I was driving threw water and my car killed on me the water was not that high so me and my daughter pushed it to the store and it want start everything still come on lights radio --- ## [Rack and Pinion Leaking At Inner Tie Rod Joint](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-leaking-at-inner-tie-rod-joint/149107)
**Author:** [@derekwellingtonnickerson\_157632](https://community.cartalk.com/u/derekwellingtonnickerson_157632)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-and-pinion-leaking-at-inner-tie-rod-joint/149107 "2019-09-19T22:00:50Z")
1996 Lexus LS400 Failed a state inspection due to leaky steering rack. They quoted me at $1300 to replace the rack and pinion, so obviously I wanted to take the car home to examine it for myself. After removing the tie … --- ## [2000 Toyota Tacoma - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacoma-dash-lights/149097)
**Author:** [@LoriWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriWilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-tacoma-dash-lights/149097 "2019-09-19T21:06:15Z")
Replaced all bulbs in dash with LEDs. Worked for few months but think there is a short bc they do not come on. occasionally the left side RPM will light up. When I depress the brakes, both blinkers light up on the dash.… --- ## [2010 Hyundai Santa Fe - Remote won't open door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-remote-wont-open-door/149089)
**Author:** [@joseph17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joseph17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-santa-fe-remote-wont-open-door/149089 "2019-09-19T21:00:36Z")
front passenger door lock not working on remote. --- ## [2004 Ford Focus - Door latch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-door-latch/149094)
**Author:** [@Schenk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Schenk1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-focus-door-latch/149094 "2019-09-19T20:49:28Z")
Is there a recall on door latches for 204 focus friend has left rear door latch that has completely stopped functioning. --- ## [Car hesitates accelerating from stop but only after driving for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-accelerating-from-stop-but-only-after-driving-for-a-while/149079)
**Author:** [@Thrifty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thrifty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-hesitates-accelerating-from-stop-but-only-after-driving-for-a-while/149079 "2019-09-19T19:35:53Z")
I’ve got a 2013 Ford Fiesta with about 33,000 miles on it. I think there’s a problem in the fuel system. I took it to a mechanic, but he could not reproduce the issue so he did not fix it. The car tends to hesitate wh… --- ## [1999 Volkswagen Golf - Interference or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-interference-or-not/149078)
**Author:** [@MilesBriggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MilesBriggs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-volkswagen-golf-interference-or-not/149078 "2019-09-19T19:24:02Z")
Timing belt snapped on my 2.0l golf. I thought it was the fuel pump as you do when your car won’t start. Replaced that and then the filter. I was working my way up the fuel system when I just happened to pull off the tim… --- ## [2016 Honda Civic Sdn - AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac/149083)
**Author:** [@NoordinLakhani](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NoordinLakhani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-sdn-ac/149083 "2019-09-19T19:23:20Z")
Air condition blowing warm Air, taken to dealer Mileage 7192 on 09/18/18 dealer and found condenser leaking, dealer assumed fixed under warranty. Air-conditioner received extended warranty for 3 years but no paper give… --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - Short!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-short/149046)
**Author:** [@CHowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CHowell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-short/149046 "2019-09-19T18:22:26Z")
2014 Chev Sonic LT / 84,000 miles When driving, the Traction Control Light, Battery lights come on, then you can steer it. Turn car off and it wont turn over, so have to let it sit for about 10-15 minutes then it will s… --- ## [New catalytic converter - blowing black smoke then enging shutdown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-catalytic-converter-blowing-black-smoke-then-enging-shutdown/149021)
**Author:** [@startliving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/startliving)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-catalytic-converter-blowing-black-smoke-then-enging-shutdown/149021 "2019-09-19T17:18:09Z")
My car (2007 Mustang v6 - 156k miles) didn’t pass inspection due to a check engine light on. Long story short, catalytic converter needed replacement. However, after getting my car back from the mechanic, I noticed the c… --- ## [2016 Ford Expedition - New Struts Needed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-new-struts-needed/148688)
**Author:** [@Tim06](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim06)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-expedition-new-struts-needed/148688 "2019-09-19T15:22:46Z")
Just bought 2016 Expedition Limited with 62,000 miles. Body is in great shape, got dealer to put new tires on, however our our mechanic says it also needs new struts and rotors may be warped. Gave a quote of $2,500 for… --- ## [I think that this whole concept has gone way too far](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-this-whole-concept-has-gone-way-too-far/148382)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-that-this-whole-concept-has-gone-way-too-far/148382 "2019-09-19T15:21:02Z")
:wink: --- ## [Underbody damage. Is this a big deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underbody-damage-is-this-a-big-deal/149058)
**Author:** [@Strawberryfields1123\_157599](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strawberryfields1123_157599)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underbody-damage-is-this-a-big-deal/149058 "2019-09-19T14:45:40Z")
Hi, So I accidentally drove up on the barrier in front of a parking spot (ugh) and scraped the bottom of my car. There’s a hole/crack on the plastic on the underbody (under the driver’s seat). Is this the belly pan? The… --- ## [2008 Chrysler Town & Country Coolant Leak Repair - Fact Checking Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-coolant-leak-repair-fact-checking-mechanic/148581)
**Author:** [@mix2pix\_157323](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mix2pix_157323)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-chrysler-town-country-coolant-leak-repair-fact-checking-mechanic/148581 "2019-09-19T13:25:27Z")
I was recommended to a new mechanic by a good friend. They seemed knowledgable and fixed my issue quickly. However, I do want to fact check them. I had a coolant leak coming out from under the engine closer to the firewa… --- ## [2019 BMW 1 Series - CD not showing info](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-bmw-1-series-cd-not-showing-info/149065)
**Author:** [@Johnlawson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johnlawson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-bmw-1-series-cd-not-showing-info/149065 "2019-09-19T13:00:36Z")
My CD player does not display the cds info --- ## [A reminder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-reminder/148791)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-reminder/148791 "2019-09-19T12:26:11Z")
… to check your tire pressure, now that the temps are beginning to drop. This morning, I checked my tires, and they had all lost 3 psi. While I was at it, I decided to extricate my “donut” spare, which I hadn’t checked… --- ## [How bad did I fry my baby when I plugged a 24v solar panel into the cigarette lighter? :(](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-did-i-fry-my-baby-when-i-plugged-a-24v-solar-panel-into-the-cigarette-lighter/140220)
**Author:** [@blake76\_151904](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blake76_151904)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-bad-did-i-fry-my-baby-when-i-plugged-a-24v-solar-panel-into-the-cigarette-lighter/140220 "2019-09-19T11:09:40Z")
I wanted to use a solar panel to maintain my battery and thought it was 12v but it’s a 24v panel. I plugged into the cigarette lighter. Is this going to cause damage? After installing a second panel and a 12v transfor… --- ## [Radiator Cap fell apart and not sure if it may have cause more problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cap-fell-apart-and-not-sure-if-it-may-have-cause-more-problems/148994)
**Author:** [@Tina29624](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina29624)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-cap-fell-apart-and-not-sure-if-it-may-have-cause-more-problems/148994 "2019-09-19T03:30:06Z")
My radiator cap went bad in my camry about a year ago but I didnt realize that was why my overflow tank kept bubbling after I turned off my car until finally my car began to overheat. So when it overheated, I checked the… --- ## [2007 Ford Freestyle - Wont Shift Out of First](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-wont-shift-out-of-first/149037)
**Author:** [@coots](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coots)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 4:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-freestyle-wont-shift-out-of-first/149037 "2019-09-19T04:18:31Z")
willnot shift from first gear willnot go more than thirty miles per hour --- ## [1999 Honda Accord Sdn = Codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-codes/149022)
**Author:** [@Xist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-sdn-codes/149022 "2019-09-19T03:35:29Z")
What causes P300, P301, P303 and P304 after driving several miles? The spark plugs were oily, so I replaced the spark plug tube seals, cleaned the tubes and the plugs, and have not had any oil leak since, but the misfir… --- ## [Podcast Discontinued, Or Just a Glitch Today?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-discontinued-or-just-a-glitch-today/139568)
**Author:** [@strickerj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/strickerj)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/podcast-discontinued-or-just-a-glitch-today/139568 "2019-09-19T02:36:31Z")
I was excited to see new episodes appear on my Car Talk podcast feed today, but it looks like they’re actually Fresh Air - is the Car Talk podcast being discontinued, or was this just a glitch? iPhone 7 with iOS 12 runn… --- ## [2001 Buick Regal - Wont Go Forward/Only Backwards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-regal-wont-go-forward-only-backwards/149057)
**Author:** [@rodneykeith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodneykeith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-buick-regal-wont-go-forward-only-backwards/149057 "2019-09-19T02:03:36Z")
car wont go forward butbbackwards --- ## [Can I use my old snow tires on my new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-my-old-snow-tires-on-my-new-car/58244)
**Author:** [@bradleybradley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradleybradley)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-use-my-old-snow-tires-on-my-new-car/58244 "2019-09-19T01:59:15Z")
I have nokian Hakkapeliitta 15 inch snow tires from my old car and would like to use them on my 2010 Honda Civic EX. Is this a bad idea? --- ## [My Red Mini Convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-red-mini-convertible/149051)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-red-mini-convertible/149051 "2019-09-19T01:25:12Z")
Well, OK, it was mine for three days. I saw it on the aisle Sunday morning and knew I had to have it. I drove from LA to Santa Barbara County with the top down, then to and from work the next day. Lots of fun, great hand… --- ## ['The Governor, the Seneca Nation and the Completely Rotten Highway'](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-governor-the-seneca-nation-and-the-completely-rotten-highway/149049)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-governor-the-seneca-nation-and-the-completely-rotten-highway/149049 "2019-09-19T00:09:41Z")
'If ever you wanted a tangible symbol of the execrable relationship between Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and New York's largest Native American tribe, it is the three miles of cracked, rutted and completely rotten highway runnin… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=697) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=699)