# Latest

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## [2013 Mustang GT O2 sensor question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-o2-sensor-question/195654)

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**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mustang-gt-o2-sensor-question/195654 "2024-08-13T22:16:50Z")

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2013 Mustang GT/5.0 V8. I am experiencing rough idle and what feels like a misfire at idle. (Although I guess it’s not bad enough to trigger misfire code.) Accelerating under load and driving seems OK. Even though I hav…

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## [Puzzler - Citizens](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-citizens/195716)

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**Author:** [@Dr\_Winston-O\_Boogie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Winston-O_Boogie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/puzzler-citizens/195716 "2024-08-13T21:45:31Z")

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Nope. Sorry. Their answer is wrong. Yes, the first daughter was born before the US gained independence, but any people born in the colonies were given citizenship on ratification of the constitution. Another possible…

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## [2001 Taurus Hood Release](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709)

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**Author:** [@Terry-P](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Terry-P)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-taurus-hood-release/195709 "2024-08-13T21:04:59Z")

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2001 Taurus. Hood Release pull cable does nothing to release the hood and I cannot reach the safety latch through the grill. How do I get the hood open? Thanks for your help!

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## [Fluctuating temp gauge moving from 0 to overheating at start and anywhere in between when running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-temp-gauge-moving-from-0-to-overheating-at-start-and-anywhere-in-between-when-running/195626)

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**Author:** [@z24c](https://community.cartalk.com/u/z24c)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fluctuating-temp-gauge-moving-from-0-to-overheating-at-start-and-anywhere-in-between-when-running/195626 "2024-08-13T20:58:05Z")

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After a recent oil change I noticed that my 2016 Sorento sxl now will go from a temp gauge of 0 to overheating in seconds even after a cold start and while driving it will be in the normal then bounce from 0 to overheati…

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## [Trust the Manual or the Door Jam For Air Pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trust-the-manual-or-the-door-jam-for-air-pressure/195614)

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**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trust-the-manual-or-the-door-jam-for-air-pressure/195614 "2024-08-13T17:39:34Z")

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Me again! My BMW E46 2002 330Ci has always been funky with tire pressure I posted a while back about why it has two different tire pressures listed for the car, one for max weight, and one for 2 people. The consensus was…

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## [2005 Mercury Mariner Suspected Alternator Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-suspected-alternator-issue/91364)

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**Author:** [@cliffdodge](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cliffdodge)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-mercury-mariner-suspected-alternator-issue/91364 "2024-08-12T22:51:18Z")

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Have a 2005 Mercury Mariner Premier, 108k miles, 3.0L engine. Was driving last week and the ABS light came on. Then slowly the dashboard lights dimmed to black and lost electricity. All this within a couple miles of driv…

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## [2010 Lexus RX 350 - AC issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706)

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**Author:** [@Jeromelibby](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeromelibby)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lexus-rx-350-ac-issues/195706 "2024-08-12T21:45:14Z")

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acblows hot on drivers side and cold on passenger side

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## [GMC Yukon XL - engine/trans stuttering at 1250-1750 RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-yukon-xl-engine-trans-stuttering-at-1250-1750-rpm/195688)

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**Author:** [@TheSwedeMachine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheSwedeMachine)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-yukon-xl-engine-trans-stuttering-at-1250-1750-rpm/195688 "2024-08-12T21:44:24Z")

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Hi all, I have a question regarding the stuttering of my engine at in the range of 1250-1750 rpm and potential sources of the problem. Vehicle specs below, followed by the problem in more detail. Make: GMC Model: Yuko…

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## [Car Only Starts when I Bypass the Starter Relay Fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-bypass-the-starter-relay-fuse/128050)

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**Author:** [@sattesonzach\_144040](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sattesonzach_144040)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-only-starts-when-i-bypass-the-starter-relay-fuse/128050 "2024-08-12T21:10:14Z")

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My car is a 2005 Scion tC AT. It does not crank when I turn the key. If I hook up jumper cables same thing, no crank. I went through tests to see what it may be (and had help going through some of this with some guys on i…

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## [2013 Toyota Avalon - Seat heater issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-seat-heater-issues/195683)

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**Author:** [@Don29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Don29)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-avalon-seat-heater-issues/195683 "2024-08-12T17:21:29Z")

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how to fix seat heater in 2013 avalon

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## [Is "some" knocking sound "normal" if not loud when turning steering wheel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-some-knocking-sound-normal-if-not-loud-when-turning-steering-wheel/195693)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-some-knocking-sound-normal-if-not-loud-when-turning-steering-wheel/195693 "2024-08-12T14:12:38Z")

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2005 Camry. I heard knocking sounds while turning. This is even with both tie rods out of the knuckle and the car off. Rotating the steering wheel left a few degrees and then right a few degrees, a quiet but audible knoc…

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## [2013 Chrysler Town & Country - Clunked. Then the transmission fell out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-clunked-then-the-transmission-fell-out/154320)

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**Author:** [@CherylDunn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CherylDunn)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chrysler-town-country-clunked-then-the-transmission-fell-out/154320 "2024-08-12T12:02:54Z")

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MY van Town & Country van is a 2013 with 81,000± miles. A year ago I started feeling a clunking noise (after the car had been warmed up and running for a few miles) when I shift from Drive to reverse and and reverse to …

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## [2018 Kia Sportage - Recommendation?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686)

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**Author:** [@Harsh58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harsh58)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686 "2024-08-12T06:02:40Z")

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i am interested in a car - 2018 kia Sportage LX 4dr AWD from a dealer. KM=55000 How is this car especially the engine and transmission??

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## [A lesson in modern car repair costs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lesson-in-modern-car-repair-costs/195545)

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**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 4:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lesson-in-modern-car-repair-costs/195545 "2024-08-12T04:46:26Z")

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Car and Driver just had to send their 2024 BMW i4 to the body shop after hitting a deer. Here’s the view of the damage from the outside, doesn’t look too bad right? Turns out the repair cost estimate is $17,000…wow… …

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## [Here's a weird one for Kia/Hyundai owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233 "2024-08-11T22:03:29Z")

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In areas that have been experiencing extreme heat, the gas tank on some Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata models has expanded to such an extent that the floor panel has become deformed, the tank comes into direct contact with t…

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## [2017 Buick Encore - Airbag light says off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-airbag-light-says-off/195678)

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**Author:** [@jimjensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimjensen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-encore-airbag-light-says-off/195678 "2024-08-11T21:36:36Z")

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pasanger side air bag is showing off . is there a recall or is there going to be a recall.

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## [Front & rear Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rear-brakes/195652)

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**Author:** [@mstrlucky74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mstrlucky74)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-rear-brakes/195652 "2024-08-11T15:57:46Z")

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Wife has 2017 Jeep(not grand) cherokee. Have someone doing the front and rear brakes. He did the pads and mentioned something about the rotors. THought he sid “i did the rotors”. I will check exactly. Few questions. T…

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## [Fuel Filter Options for 2003 Subaru Forester?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647)

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**Author:** [@james.chevy27\_190893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james.chevy27_190893)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-options-for-2003-subaru-forester/195647 "2024-08-10T23:02:37Z")

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I’m looking to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 Subaru Forester, and I’m considering using this fuel filter. Has anyone here used this specific part before? I’d love to hear about your experience with it. Did it fit w…

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## [Car repair contracts - Newspaper column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-contracts-newspaper-column/195606)

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**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-contracts-newspaper-column/195606 "2024-08-10T22:09:38Z")

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I thought you people would be interested in this Personal Finance column. Very much like extended warranties. (I hope you can see it without subscribing.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/08/02/carshield-s…

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## [2011 Ford Ranger - Window issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-window-issues/195263)

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**Author:** [@WCarp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WCarp)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-ranger-window-issues/195263 "2024-08-10T21:20:04Z")

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Drivers side power windows’ switch does not operate either window up or down except rarely, then it stopped working at all. The passenger side switch works without a problem.

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## [2012 Nissan Juke - AC noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669)

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**Author:** [@ls26059](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ls26059)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-nissan-juke-ac-noise/195669 "2024-08-10T20:15:51Z")

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“gruff” noise when the air conditioner is turned on.

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## [Bad Headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-headlights/181631)

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**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-headlights/181631 "2024-08-10T19:20:18Z")

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The short story: My daughter told me that she can’t see well at night in her 2012 Sonata. I had a mechanic put in what he said were very strong LED lights. I drove it in the dark after he installed the new lights and,…

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## [Sonata 2016 Wipers Will Not Turn Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-2016-wipers-will-not-turn-off/191486)

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**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sonata-2016-wipers-will-not-turn-off/191486 "2024-08-10T14:47:38Z")

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Sometimes, if I turn off the wipers in my 2016 Sonata Hybrid, they will not stop immediately. As a guess, I would say that no matter what I do when this happens, that it will take at least 2 full minutes before they tur…

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## [Can I leave the dash cam always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-leave-the-dash-cam-always-on/195578)

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**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-leave-the-dash-cam-always-on/195578 "2024-08-10T13:44:51Z")

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I’ve just started using the Blackvue DR500GW dash cam. It draws power from the car battery, and it keeps running even when the engine is off. I’ve been leaving it on all day and night. Is this okay?

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## [Should I switch to electric vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-switch-to-electric-vehicles/195460)

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**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-switch-to-electric-vehicles/195460 "2024-08-10T13:02:54Z")

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I’ve been thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle and wanted to get some opinions from you. Are any of you driving electric cars right now? How’s the experience? I’m curious about things like range, batt…

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## [Should You Name Your Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-name-your-car/3972)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\
**Replies:** 790\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-you-name-your-car/3972 "2024-08-10T11:36:13Z")

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Does a car deserve a name? And if so, should it be male, or female? And, come to think of it... do people who name their cars actually take better care of them? Those were the profound questions we contemplated thi…

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## [2004 Hyundai Santa Fe - Small leak, big bill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-small-leak-big-bill/195645)

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**Author:** [@moonmen177](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moonmen177)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-hyundai-santa-fe-small-leak-big-bill/195645 "2024-08-09T22:19:32Z")

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I recently acquired a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 6 cylinder with 155,000. There is a small oil leak on the garage floor which i noticed. I brought the car to a Hyundai dealership for a diagnosis of what the oil lea…

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## [More 'Best Of...' please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-best-of-please/195430)

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**Author:** [@David-Graziano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Graziano)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-best-of-please/195430 "2024-08-09T19:29:16Z")

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I’ve blown through all the old shows on NPR+, but there must be hundreds more pre-'07 shows. Are there plans to add a new set of shows?

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## [Senior citizens and new technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/senior-citizens-and-new-technology/195577)

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**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\
**Replies:** 87\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/senior-citizens-and-new-technology/195577 "2024-08-09T13:16:36Z")

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My minivan got bumped in a parking lot. The damage was only cosmetic, and I did have it repaired. However, Mrs. Triedaq, before I had the dent repaired, said that I might want to apply the money spent on the repair and …

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## [2016 Chevrolet Malibu Classic - Transmission problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-transmission-problem/195639)

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**Author:** [@charlie034](https://community.cartalk.com/u/charlie034)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 6:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-malibu-classic-transmission-problem/195639 "2024-08-09T06:21:21Z")

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transmission wont work in any gear,

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