# \#insight **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/insight/808.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Water bottles on the ground near all 4 tires. Why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-bottles-on-the-ground-near-all-4-tires-why/183911)
**Author:** [@Foxybrown1g](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Foxybrown1g)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-bottles-on-the-ground-near-all-4-tires-why/183911 "2025-04-26T17:16:27Z")
Hi, I’m a new poster here. First of all let me make it clear that this post is NOT about our Honda Insight but from what we have seen, about SUV’s and Crossover’s. Both my husband and I have been seeing this particular… --- ## [Window Tint on Honda Insight 2019](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tint-on-honda-insight-2019/196038)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-tint-on-honda-insight-2019/196038 "2024-08-31T18:38:46Z")
Dermatology news is that there are more and more cancers on the left side of the face which they’re linking to drivers side windows. In NYS only 70% or less clear is allowed. I’m hearing different things from different… --- ## [Car shakes/rattles when Accelerating from Stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841)
**Author:** [@Anxtros](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anxtros)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shakes-rattles-when-accelerating-from-stop/195841 "2024-08-20T23:36:07Z")
Hey, I have a 2011 Honda Insight 1.3 65kw. I’ve been noticing an issue that when I accelerate from a full-stop, the car rattles and shakes(you can feel it and tell it’s not coming from tires, but from most likely the eng… --- ## [My insight is on 217000 km, what should i check?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-insight-is-on-217000-km-what-should-i-check/185937)
**Author:** [@nikafilia2\_182011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikafilia2_182011)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-insight-is-on-217000-km-what-should-i-check/185937 "2022-08-22T10:06:02Z")
i have this hard worker for quite some time and aside from engine oil and filter, what should i check on it? --- ## [Radar Sensor Theft](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-sensor-theft/185036)
**Author:** [@its-still-a-honda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/its-still-a-honda)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radar-sensor-theft/185036 "2022-07-14T21:06:12Z")
My Radar Sensor was stolen. I understand it took about 3 minutes to do this. I park on the street & a garage is a non starter. I understand these sensors are being stolen left & right. I went to the local car mechanic wh… --- ## [Hybrid Battery might be dying? Or just laid down for a nap?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-might-be-dying-or-just-laid-down-for-a-nap/182743)
**Author:** [@SammyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SammyP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-might-be-dying-or-just-laid-down-for-a-nap/182743 "2022-03-01T21:57:27Z")
Hello! You guys were very helpful to me with an earlier problem, so I hope you will have some good thoughts again. It’s going to be a log post, as I have no idea what matters. I have a 2012 Honda Insight (middle trim le… --- ## [Issues with Navigation System and Air Conditioning going out in stop and go traffic honda insight 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-navigation-system-and-air-conditioning-going-out-in-stop-and-go-traffic-honda-insight-2010/181255)
**Author:** [@call4theresa\_177679](https://community.cartalk.com/u/call4theresa_177679)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2021, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-navigation-system-and-air-conditioning-going-out-in-stop-and-go-traffic-honda-insight-2010/181255 "2021-12-13T03:02:34Z")
connection between Nav GPS system and AC on 2010 insight? When the Nav wont work, usually in heat and humidity and stop and go traffic, the AC also goes out? I read somewhere that there is an electrical connection bet… --- ## [Removing a whole bumper vs spot painting a small scratch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-whole-bumper-vs-spot-painting-a-small-scratch/178825)
**Author:** [@llamamama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/llamamama)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-a-whole-bumper-vs-spot-painting-a-small-scratch/178825 "2021-08-19T23:35:50Z")
I got a 2 inch deep scratch on the left side of my front bumper where the paint is completely chipped off. I asked a few auto repair shops around to see if they can repaint the scratch. All have said that they would need… --- ## [Engine won’t turn over, stuck in drive on computer when shifted in different gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-turn-over-stuck-in-drive-on-computer-when-shifted-in-different-gear/169595)
**Author:** [@VerySleepy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VerySleepy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-won-t-turn-over-stuck-in-drive-on-computer-when-shifted-in-different-gear/169595 "2020-09-19T22:46:01Z")
Hi, was driving to a friends and after filling up I went to drive, accidently bumped the shifter into park. The car started rolling, computer on the dashboard says it’s in “Drive” when it’s in park. Key refused to come … --- ## [Honda insight / adding an alternator or bypassing mcm shutting down dc-dc converter charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Barajas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_Barajas)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-adding-an-alternator-or-bypassing-mcm-shutting-down-dc-dc-converter-charging/160887 "2020-03-12T19:05:03Z")
so i have the service manual here for this model insight, witch no one seemed to have. I was wondering if anyone can help me do a bypass or add an alternator to this vehicle. ive seen all of the other posts, spent countl… --- ## [Honda insight avoid travel at high speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681)
**Author:** [@webdevbosch\_159131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/webdevbosch_159131)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-avoid-travel-at-high-speed/151681 "2019-10-29T13:55:25Z")
Hello, hope all seniors are great, I am a rookie in this group, so i don’t know proper standards and protocols to follow kindly ignore if mistaken; However recently brought a hybrid Honda insight, and very next day got a… --- ## [2012 Honda Insight oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-insight-oil-consumption/132470)
**Author:** [@SheriBennett](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SheriBennett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-insight-oil-consumption/132470 "2019-01-11T21:18:37Z")
Honda sent me a notice about excessive oil consumption. I have a 2012 Insight. I took the car to the dealer and they did a test to measure the oil consumption and it is using about one quart for every 1300 miles. That… --- ## [Anybody had 2010 Honda Insight oil problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-had-2010-honda-insight-oil-problems/121749)
**Author:** [@ROCCOPATIERNO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ROCCOPATIERNO)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anybody-had-2010-honda-insight-oil-problems/121749 "2018-07-29T01:27:03Z")
Have you had any oil problems? How many miles --- ## [2010 Honda Insight - engine is bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-engine-is-bad/119800)
**Author:** [@Annette15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Annette15)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-engine-is-bad/119800 "2018-07-27T19:28:02Z")
I have a 2010 Honda Insight that I recently purchased and the engine is bad. Is it worth putting in another engine? The batteries were replaced at 55,000 miles. What should it cost? Thanks! --- ## [2010 Honda Insight battery life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-battery-life/118906)
**Author:** [@diana551](https://community.cartalk.com/u/diana551)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-battery-life/118906 "2018-06-17T12:40:38Z")
will keeping my Honda Insight 2010 parked in the garage extend the life of the battery --- ## [2010 Honda Insight peeling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-peeling/115953)
**Author:** [@Jeannie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeannie01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-peeling/115953 "2018-04-19T19:25:21Z")
My white Insight has the same exact problem but is pealing all over. It started on the hood & that is were the biggest spots are located. --- ## [Battery keeps dying 2010 Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-2010-insight/99658)
**Author:** [@badgerkristy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/badgerkristy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying-2010-insight/99658 "2017-02-09T03:26:48Z")
My kid drives our car across the friggin street to work! It's less than 200 yards. Every once in awhile he needs a jump start and I'm convinced it's his fault for only driving it a short distance. Am I right or is it unr… --- ## [Honda Insight transmission issue (1 of MANY issues)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-transmission-issue-1-of-many-issues/96441)
**Author:** [@SammyP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SammyP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-transmission-issue-1-of-many-issues/96441 "2016-11-11T23:34:51Z")
I have a 2012 insight, and have already been through the common oil excessive consumption issue, as well as had a replaced driver airbag. Just got it back after three months at the dealership, with a new engine (due to t… --- ## [2011 MINI Cooper Clubman vs 2003 Honda Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-clubman-vs-2003-honda-insight/80544)
**Author:** [@Chibi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chibi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mini-cooper-clubman-vs-2003-honda-insight/80544 "2013-07-28T23:23:33Z")
Help! My daughter has a 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman that she can no longer afford because she's going back to college and will be cutting her work hours. She's looking to sell it or possibly trade it in for a reliable used … --- ## [2010 Honda Insight airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-airbag/79359)
**Author:** [@Dwoj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dwoj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-insight-airbag/79359 "2013-05-17T17:59:38Z")
I have a 2010 insight bought new with only 16,000 miles on it. I took it in for state inspection and they told me that the airbag mechanism is faulty and will need to be replaced. For $1300. The 3 year warranty expired f… --- ## [Sturdiness of Honda Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturdiness-of-honda-insight/77593)
**Author:** [@fjordhorselover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fjordhorselover)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturdiness-of-honda-insight/77593 "2013-03-10T00:02:17Z")
To get to my house, you have to drive 1/2 mile on an unmaintained dirt road in various condition depending on weather. Will a Honda Insight handle this kind of road with grace and longevity? --- ## [Honda Insight 2000](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557)
**Author:** [@JCM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCM)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-2000/74557 "2012-09-15T20:08:41Z")
According to my local Honda dealer, my 2000 Honda Insight needs a complete new IMA system...to the tune of $6,000.00. I'm not going to go for the repair and want to try to sell the car. Is it worth more than the $300.00 … --- ## [Honda Insight Stereo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-stereo/66899)
**Author:** [@Not2Lucky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Not2Lucky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-insight-stereo/66899 "2011-08-06T17:51:57Z")
ok, I have a new 2011 Honda Insight, got it in June, has 2300 miles on it. I only have one problem with it, and it is car talk related... I listen to the podcast, so I download that to my MP3 player (Zen mosaic). I love … --- ## [Used prius or honda insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-prius-or-honda-insight/50998)
**Author:** [@patbahn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patbahn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-prius-or-honda-insight/50998 "2011-07-06T00:24:59Z")
I've alwways preferred used cars as they are much better deals but i can't find any good deals on a used hybrid. Are there any? --- ## [Hybrid battery concern](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-concern/61603)
**Author:** [@dennio](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennio)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2011, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-battery-concern/61603 "2011-02-22T21:41:49Z")
I have a 2001 Honda insight that I bought new. My problem is not that it has been any trouble or that it has any trouble. My concern is my friends. I have been looking to replace this car as it is nearly ten years ol… --- ## [Lizards and my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lizards-and-my-car/60606)
**Author:** [@Brenna](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brenna)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lizards-and-my-car/60606 "2011-01-31T18:25:35Z")
Lizards live in my garage and I fear that one day, when I am driving, one of them will pop into view inside of my car causing me to wreck the car or have a heart attack. Exterminators have told me that if I get rid of … --- ## [Oil change\>overheat\>head gasket\>more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-overheat-head-gasket-more/60035)
**Author:** [@NSight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NSight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2011, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-overheat-head-gasket-more/60035 "2011-01-16T20:02:57Z")
Here is the time line for my 2005 Honda Insight, all by Honda dealer: 8/10 - 33,800 Pre-Purchase Inspection = A+ Dealer #1 10/10 - 35,250 Oil Change - Dealer #2 12/9/10 - 36,775 Overheat #1 - spiking temp gauge… --- ## [Increasing Wheel Size](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increasing-wheel-size/56174)
**Author:** [@SharonR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SharonR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/increasing-wheel-size/56174 "2010-10-11T15:06:59Z")
I just bought a new Honda Insight with 15" wheels. Can I change to 16" wheels when I have to replace the tires? Will that reduce the fuel economy? Will it increase stress on the engine? --- ## [Cost of repair for Toyota Prius or Honda Insight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-repair-for-toyota-prius-or-honda-insight/50522)
**Author:** [@mcculldm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcculldm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2010, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cost-of-repair-for-toyota-prius-or-honda-insight/50522 "2010-08-08T02:05:14Z")
I am wondering if they are more expensive to repair that normal Toyotas and Hondas. I am guessing that the corner garage will not work on Hybrids with all the technology involved. Does anyone have any infor on that? --- ## [Fuel smell in car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-in-car/52378)
**Author:** [@Insight03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Insight03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-smell-in-car/52378 "2010-07-24T17:43:16Z")
For the past week I have been smelling a fleeting odor of fuel in the car. Just this morning the check engine light came on. I checked the gas cap and it did seem loose, so I tighted and will go to the parts store to p… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/insight/808.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=insight)