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## [2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe - how do I get help from the manufacturer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-coupe-how-do-i-get-help-from-the-manufacturer/134598)

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**Author:** [@George18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George18)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-cadillac-cts-coupe-how-do-i-get-help-from-the-manufacturer/134598 "2019-02-20T03:35:41Z")

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My 2012 Cadillac CTS has 79k miles and on Dec 21 I was out shopping when my car started struggling to start. I thought it was the battery considering I had to replace the battery already once since buying the car 7 mont…

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## [Quoting another reply in a thread](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quoting-another-reply-in-a-thread/132667)

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**Author:** [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quoting-another-reply-in-a-thread/132667 "2019-02-20T02:33:16Z")

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For the last few days, whenever I quote someone’s post, the system removes the quotation. Feature or bug?

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## [Forester makes whirring sound in the back/rear, at higher speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-makes-whirring-sound-in-the-back-rear-at-higher-speeds/134987)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forester-makes-whirring-sound-in-the-back-rear-at-higher-speeds/134987 "2019-02-20T02:29:58Z")

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Hello folks, Noticing loud whirring or humming sound from the rear side of the vehicle, only at speeds above 50-60mph. At lower speeds, I don’t hear anything. The driving style has not changed (yet) but the sound drives…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Cruze - Would you buy another?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-would-you-buy-another/134767)

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**Author:** [@Gonser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gonser)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-cruze-would-you-buy-another/134767 "2019-02-20T02:00:34Z")

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would you buy another one

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## [Oil usage in 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-usage-in-2011-subaru-outback-3-6/89058)

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**Author:** [@Ammers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ammers)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-usage-in-2011-subaru-outback-3-6/89058 "2019-02-20T01:08:02Z")

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Dear Community- We have a 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6 with 57K miles on it. Our car recently seems to be consuming a lot of oil. Three oil changes ago I switched to synthetic and since then the car gets half way through the …

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## [2006 Toyota 4Runner - front axle noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-front-axle-noise/134993)

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**Author:** [@Chris42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chris42)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-toyota-4runner-front-axle-noise/134993 "2019-02-20T00:17:55Z")

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what could cause a worn out bearing kind of noise around the front axle. I changed the wheel bearing and my mechanic confirmed that my front Axle is ok. he mentioned something about a bearing in the 4X4 box. Please need …

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## [2012 Toyota ECHO - Shakey](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-echo-shakey/134976)

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**Author:** [@Mary-An](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mary-An)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-echo-shakey/134976 "2019-02-20T00:07:17Z")

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Is it normal for a car to be shakey in front you have parked like in robots, can it be the front wheel alignment or problem in the engine Toyota Etios?

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## [Subaru Legacy - Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-tires/134963)

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**Author:** [@HarveyWhitmire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HarveyWhitmire)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-legacy-tires/134963 "2019-02-19T23:56:18Z")

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Just read a question about all-wheel drive cars amy need 4 tires when only 1 is bad. I am now wondering is it still necessary to rotate tires on an all-wheel drive car? If so, what pattern should be used? I do not have a…

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## [2016 Chevrolet Traverse - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/134971)

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**Author:** [@LarryS1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LarryS1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/134971 "2019-02-19T23:22:38Z")

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2016 Travrse - dash lights go dim ; can’t read speedometer or anything on dash during daylight

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## [Car Insurance for minimal usage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-for-minimal-usage/45085)

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**Author:** [@akoosmann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/akoosmann)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2010, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-for-minimal-usage/45085 "2010-02-27T03:47:39Z")

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I'm an owner of a 1999 Audi A4 Wagon. The car is paid off and I rarely drive it. I probably do not put more than 1,000 miles/year (highway miles). Currently, I pay over $100/mo. for car insurance. I would like to red…

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## [Car insurance BEFORE buying a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-before-buying-a-new-car/62974)

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**Author:** [@larry.stewart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry.stewart)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2011, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance-before-buying-a-new-car/62974 "2011-03-25T23:00:59Z")

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Car insurance BEFORE buying a new car? My father wants to transfer a used car to my name. If I buy insurance now (I have VIN #) before the car is transferred into my name, will the insurance be valid once the car is tr…

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## [Anti-UV/Sunblock coating on glass of high end cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-uv-sunblock-coating-on-glass-of-high-end-cars/134798)

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**Author:** [@Noelm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Noelm)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anti-uv-sunblock-coating-on-glass-of-high-end-cars/134798 "2019-02-19T21:58:18Z")

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I am just wondering if anybody knows if glass installed on high-end cars (specifically Mercedes) have anti-UV or Sunblock coating. I rarely see Sunscreen shades that most econobox owners put on these high-end vehicles, h…

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## [Avalon longevity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-longevity/11411)

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**Author:** [@likemytoyota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/likemytoyota)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/avalon-longevity/11411 "2019-02-19T21:27:17Z")

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I have a 2003 Toyota Avalon SLS. I really like the car and it has been practically maintenance free other than oil changes, etc. I have 105,000 miles on it and am wondering how many reliable miles I can expect from my …

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## [2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905)

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**Author:** [@Bert02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bert02)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-tires/134905 "2019-02-19T21:03:24Z")

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My car comes with front and back tires different size and are MOE run flat. No spare tire as you know on the SL class. Are run flat tires worth the cost or would you just take your chances with regular tires? The run fla…

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## [2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT knocking sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-knocking-sound/119685)

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**Author:** [@CarlGolden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarlGolden)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-trailblazer-ext-knocking-sound/119685 "2019-02-19T20:16:51Z")

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There is a knocking in the very back of my Trailblazer. It only happens when I first start the car. Goes away within a few sec/min. What is it and how do I fix it

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## [1999 Buick LeSabre gas in oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-gas-in-oil/134186)

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**Author:** [@Steve10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve10)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-buick-lesabre-gas-in-oil/134186 "2019-02-19T19:50:18Z")

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What kind of damage can be done and what needs to be repaired if a 3800 series II is ran after gas gets in the oil and wont stay running anymore?

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## [2000 Ford Expedition EL - Heater fan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-heater-fan/134967)

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**Author:** [@ChristinaCortimilia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChristinaCortimilia)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-expedition-el-heater-fan/134967 "2019-02-19T19:17:06Z")

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My heater was working only on high and then one day it just stopped. When I try to turn the fan on it clicks but nothing happens. plz help

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## [18-year old Pathfinder - How does it compare to new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-year-old-pathfinder-how-does-it-compare-to-new/134712)

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**Author:** [@Toni02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toni02)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/18-year-old-pathfinder-how-does-it-compare-to-new/134712 "2019-02-19T16:57:15Z")

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I’ve had my pathfinder for 18 years. It runs and looks like a dream. What do you think of the new pathfinders? Mine is 2001 and I love this vehicle. Only put $4,000 in all those years.

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## [2010 Chevrolet Impala - Rumbles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-rumbles/134969)

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**Author:** [@SteveHoover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveHoover)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-chevrolet-impala-rumbles/134969 "2019-02-19T16:56:03Z")

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I have a 2010 Impala with 108,000 miles on it. When i accelerate fast from a stop there is a noise that sounds like you’re going over a rumble strip that comes from the rear of the car. If I accelerate slowly it does not…

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## [2012 Ford Fiesta oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-oil-consumption/134785)

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**Author:** [@JoeyMitchell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeyMitchell)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-fiesta-oil-consumption/134785 "2019-02-19T16:48:42Z")

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Car looks/runs like new, so what’s the issue? Oil changed religiously every 5000 miles. 5-20 full synthetic as recommended. At every oil change car reads 1 quart low. I realize there will be some consumption but this se…

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## [Knocking sound in 2008 Toyota Corolla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-2008-toyota-corolla/134957)

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**Author:** [@Oluyemi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oluyemi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-sound-in-2008-toyota-corolla/134957 "2019-02-19T16:08:36Z")

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Nocking sound through crank shaft and short of oil…

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## [Cold air coming through armrest electrical switches on door](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-coming-through-armrest-electrical-switches-on-door/134951)

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**Author:** [@Tone-Scott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tone-Scott)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-coming-through-armrest-electrical-switches-on-door/134951 "2019-02-19T15:40:01Z")

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My 2002 crystler Sebring has electrical switches on the drivers door armrest and there is a lot of cold air blowing inside the car when I’m driving, any thoughts on how to fix this?

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## [Heater blows cold air at idle - 2005 Buick LeSabre](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-at-idle-2005-buick-lesabre/134917)

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**Author:** [@craigshaw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/craigshaw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-blows-cold-air-at-idle-2005-buick-lesabre/134917 "2019-02-19T14:57:46Z")

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my heater only blows cold air when idleing

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## [Can i safely disable my ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-safely-disable-my-abs/59119)

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**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User1111116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User1111116)\
**Replies:** 91\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-safely-disable-my-abs/59119 "2019-02-19T07:48:15Z")

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95 Jeep Cherokee Sport. Id like to disable the ABS. How would i do it?

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## [I had never heard of this EV company](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-never-heard-of-this-ev-company/134855)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-had-never-heard-of-this-ev-company/134855 "2019-02-19T14:39:54Z")

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… until I perused the latest issue of Forbes magazine yesterday. The company is very well-funded, is currently re-tooling the old Mitsubishi factory in Illinois, and its technical staff includes the guy who developed Mc…

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## [2005 Volkswagen Passat shifts erratically at low speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-shifts-erratically-at-low-speed/134932)

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**Author:** [@Christophersoutar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Christophersoutar)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-volkswagen-passat-shifts-erratically-at-low-speed/134932 "2019-02-18T22:43:20Z")

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Why does my car transmission seem to shift a little erratic when driving under 30 miles per hour/ I changed it around 20k miles ago / the previous transmission had only 90k the one I replace it with only have on 30k mile…

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## [Changing inner axle seal for 2005 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-axle-seal-for-2005-nissan-murano/134937)

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**Author:** [@alan19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alan19)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-inner-axle-seal-for-2005-nissan-murano/134937 "2019-02-19T00:11:21Z")

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do i have to remove transfercase to change the inner axle seal on 2005 awd murano

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## [2002 Chrysler Sebring slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-slipping/121128)

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**Author:** [@Juan49](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Juan49)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 8:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chrysler-sebring-slipping/121128 "2019-02-19T08:08:55Z")

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It started slipping one day. It started going and it wouldn’t go into second gear. I give it gas and nothin, then it will slip. I turn off and wait aboiut 5 mins. turn and it would catch, and then slip. What could it b…

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## [2003 Ford Taurus - turning off anti-theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-turning-off-anti-theft/134949)

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**Author:** [@keisha](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keisha)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-taurus-turning-off-anti-theft/134949 "2019-02-19T07:39:12Z")

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how to turn off the anti-theft system

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## [2018 Ford Taurus - Bad reviews. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-bad-reviews-why/134733)

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**Author:** [@vernonJtevis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vernonJtevis)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-taurus-bad-reviews-why/134733 "2019-02-19T05:34:50Z")

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In August of 2018 I bought brand new 2018 ford Taurus SEL. I traded in a 2009 Taurus SE, which I drove for 9 years with good service. The new Taurus is a wonderful car in every way, with lots of updates such as navigatio…

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