# \#safety **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/safety/9.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [30 years of Blazer improvement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-years-of-blazer-improvement/205908)
**Author:** [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/30-years-of-blazer-improvement/205908 "2026-06-30T09:22:40Z")
Here’s a crash between a '26 and a '96 Blazer. Guess which wins: '90s Chevy Blazer SUV Folds Like Paper In Crash Test Against Modern Blazer Crossover --- ## [Things to make standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340 "2021-06-02T17:18:12Z")
What one or two things would you like to see standard on most automobiles or trucks?-Kevin --- ## [Struts - do you replace two or four](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-do-you-replace-two-or-four/48065)
**Author:** [@greatsubaru](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greatsubaru)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 6:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-do-you-replace-two-or-four/48065 "2019-04-07T06:51:42Z")
Is it safe to replace just two struts on a car, as long as they're on the same axle? The rear struts on my Subaru needed replacement at 200,000 km on my last car and now on this one. The front (original) struts on both c… --- ## [Late 60s Mustang and Safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-60s-mustang-and-safety/84644)
**Author:** [@tSquirrel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tSquirrel)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/late-60s-mustang-and-safety/84644 "2018-04-24T20:50:25Z")
I've been in love with the classic Mustang since I was 7 years old. As an adult with a fair paying job, it is now my goal to own one of these. I owe it to myself for more than 25 years spent day dreaming about that rid… --- ## [Safest car? 1993 Volvo 240 wagon/tank with 238,000 miles versus 2004 Prius/tin can with 28,000 miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-car-1993-volvo-240-wagon-tank-with-238-000-miles-versus-2004-prius-tin-can-with-28-000-miles/93548)
**Author:** [@volvomom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/volvomom)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safest-car-1993-volvo-240-wagon-tank-with-238-000-miles-versus-2004-prius-tin-can-with-28-000-miles/93548 "2018-01-05T14:26:19Z")
My daughter LOVES her '93 Volvo 240 wagon. Over the past 10 years it has taken her on road trip adventures all over the country. Other than a few minor parts falling off here and there (trim, door handle, belly pan) it … --- ## [NHTSA says "NO" to DRLs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-says-no-to-drls/109088)
**Author:** [@rallyist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rallyist)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 4:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nhtsa-says-no-to-drls/109088 "2017-11-05T04:10:53Z")
Big news: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently released a technical report finds DRLs are of practically no use, and further admits that DRLs have negative safety consequences. In NHTSA’s own w… --- ## [Prado-VXR-Security Alarm-Troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prado-vxr-security-alarm-troubleshooting/96302)
**Author:** [@muhammed.hussain361](https://community.cartalk.com/u/muhammed.hussain361)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prado-vxr-security-alarm-troubleshooting/96302 "2016-11-01T06:41:28Z")
I own a prado vxr 2015 model GCC specs, i have googled alot and can't find answer to my quesltion.. so my question is, do prado vxr 2015 have security alarm installed? if yes how can i activate it because i have never se… --- ## [Kickstarter Protects Law-Abiding Drivers From Distracted Driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickstarter-protects-law-abiding-drivers-from-distracted-driving/93150)
**Author:** [@DailyCommuter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DailyCommuter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kickstarter-protects-law-abiding-drivers-from-distracted-driving/93150 "2016-05-04T00:06:51Z")
Here's what's always bothered me: pretty much every means we have of preventing distracted driving relies on the distracted driver to do their part. Crash avoidance systems require the distracted driver to buy them. PSAs… --- ## [Help! Need opinions about car safety involving acceleration issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-opinions-about-car-safety-involving-acceleration-issue/90739)
**Author:** [@ruthc2165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ruthc2165)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2015, 7:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-need-opinions-about-car-safety-involving-acceleration-issue/90739 "2015-07-30T07:43:55Z")
My boyfriend has a 1984 Mercedes grease car. In the first week of having it, it had a brake issue and acceleration issue - a bad combination in my mind. He got the brake issue fixed, but his mechanic was unable to figure… --- ## [2007 PT Cruiser - Seat Belt latch is unlatching passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-seat-belt-latch-is-unlatching-passenger-side/89736)
**Author:** [@sfullman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfullman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-seat-belt-latch-is-unlatching-passenger-side/89736 "2015-04-22T07:25:21Z")
This is for a friend of mine who helps me out from time to time. I think it may just need cleaning and there's some gunk in there, but she said it will occasionally unlatch while it's being worn. Does anyone have exper… --- ## [Airbag vs. No Airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-vs-no-airbag/89494)
**Author:** [@PhattPete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhattPete)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-vs-no-airbag/89494 "2015-04-02T07:54:14Z")
I'm looking at a 1984 BMW that does not have airbags installed. I'm a little uneasy about the feeling of not having any airbags, but I've heard a lot of people say that they really don't help a lot in certain scenarios a… --- ## [Snow-blocked tailpipe, CO danger](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-blocked-tailpipe-co-danger/88918)
**Author:** [@motoq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/motoq)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-blocked-tailpipe-co-danger/88918 "2015-02-06T08:52:04Z")
This may be a timely question, given the round of winter storms 1/2 the country has had in the past week. I drive a 2011 Ford Edge, 3.5L V6 AWD. After driving around for 30mins with my two small kids in the car tonigh… --- ## [Jetta 2003 Safe to Drive?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-2003-safe-to-drive/83397)
**Author:** [@gabzgrl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gabzgrl)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jetta-2003-safe-to-drive/83397 "2014-01-29T20:14:26Z")
So its a 2003 Jetta and I don't know all the other specs off hand. It was running fine for about 5 months. I even drove it to Myrtle Beach with no issues. It has pretty good gas mileage. I can put 45 dollars in it and it… --- ## [2006 dodge 1500 SLT four door pickup truck, windshield wiper problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-1500-slt-four-door-pickup-truck-windshield-wiper-problems/69655)
**Author:** [@jries007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jries007)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-dodge-1500-slt-four-door-pickup-truck-windshield-wiper-problems/69655 "2011-11-29T23:11:11Z")
The wipers occasionally do not work at all and are prone to change speed or quit at random. Very hazzardous in the rain at night.The dealer wants $400 to replace the multi function switch and $1000 to replace the body mo… --- ## [Clutch Safety Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-safety-switch/66169)
**Author:** [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-safety-switch/66169 "2011-07-15T19:02:14Z")
Last week, the clutch safety switch on my 1998 Civic stopped working. (For those of you who don't know, this switch keeps you from starting the engine without pressing the clutch first.) I wasn't able to diagnose it my… --- ## [What's best used foreign car for mpg and safety?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-best-used-foreign-car-for-mpg-and-safety/65558)
**Author:** [@eb88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eb88)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-best-used-foreign-car-for-mpg-and-safety/65558 "2011-06-25T01:46:12Z")
We need a FOREIGN commuter car that's safe and gets great m.p.g., better than the Volvo XC wagon my husband's driving now. (He puts on 25K miles annually, country roads and highway.) VW Jetta diesel seems safe & gets gr… --- ## [Best safety and price for teen car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-safety-and-price-for-teen-car/65049)
**Author:** [@2kidsdriving](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2kidsdriving)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-safety-and-price-for-teen-car/65049 "2011-06-02T03:09:15Z")
I have 16 year-old boy/girl twins, level headed with good grades. I need two new cars. --- ## [What used car should I buy? I need ABS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-used-car-should-i-buy-i-need-abs/64218)
**Author:** [@yinyang](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yinyang)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-used-car-should-i-buy-i-need-abs/64218 "2011-05-03T09:36:43Z")
We need to replace our dying '94 Corolla. We want anti-lock brakes, reliability and fuel efficiency. We need four doors and room for five people. We don't want to spend more than $8000. I think that Camrys are more l… --- ## [Manual vs Automatic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-automatic/32)
**Author:** [@cartalklackey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalklackey)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-vs-automatic/32 "2011-04-29T13:26:16Z")
Posts: 2 manual vs. automatic transmission #317780 - 01/14/06 04:50 PM Edit post Edit Reply to this post Reply Reply to this post Quote Quick Reply Quick Reply I need a concsise summary … --- ## [Ppe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppe/62218)
**Author:** [@coby1967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coby1967)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ppe/62218 "2011-03-05T13:10:10Z")
Greetings auto enthusiasts! Help out a dude who's just getting started in car repair and maintenance. I've abused my body enough already you know and I need to protect myself in the future, so I'm wonderin what pers… --- ## [Are higher "cars" (SUVs and Minivans) safer?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128)
**Author:** [@mom2sol](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mom2sol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-higher-cars-suvs-and-minivans-safer/61128 "2011-02-11T01:39:24Z")
Specifically safer than a Suburu wagon? I was speaking with another mother of three young children (all in car seats) the other day about why she bought a new minivan. I personally hate minivans, I don't like drivnig v… --- ## [SRS module reset](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-reset/60759)
**Author:** [@klavelle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/klavelle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-module-reset/60759 "2011-02-01T17:44:38Z")
I was involved in an accident in which my airbags were deployed. I have purchased new airbags and had them installed but the SRS module needs to be reset. The dealership tells me I need to a buy a whole new module for $8… --- ## [Restraints attached to seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restraints-attached-to-seats/60445)
**Author:** [@Stash\_Labunsky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stash_Labunsky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/restraints-attached-to-seats/60445 "2011-01-26T13:54:20Z")
Are there any cars offered for sale in the U.S. with the front seat restraints attached to the seat, so that the restraints move when the seat is adjusted? --- ## [Looking for a Fuel efficient, safe, small, car that's good in snow](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-safe-small-car-thats-good-in-snow/60248)
**Author:** [@joeyraff](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joeyraff)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-safe-small-car-thats-good-in-snow/60248 "2011-01-24T03:44:06Z")
I recently crashed my wife's Scion XB going to pick up a keg of beer on icy roads - I will NEVER live this down. The damage didn't look that bad to me - I drove the car home - but the insurance company totaled the car. … --- ## [IIHS Ratings of 2011 Vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iihs-ratings-of-2011-vehicles/59086)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iihs-ratings-of-2011-vehicles/59086 "2010-12-24T01:13:16Z")
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the results of their testing of 2011 passenger vehicles, and more cars than ever have qualified for their highest safety ratings. Since the standards u… --- ## [2001 Subaru Outback Lmtd 2.5 automatic won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-lmtd-2-5-automatic-wont-start/58622)
**Author:** [@jpappas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jpappas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-subaru-outback-lmtd-2-5-automatic-wont-start/58622 "2010-12-13T02:09:16Z")
My car wouldn't start until I moved the shift lever (automatic) to right. Before I did that, when I'd turn the key, the accessories worked fine but when I turned the key to the Start position, all power was lost, and whe… --- ## [98 Jeep Grand Cherokee wont start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/58425)
**Author:** [@riggins44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riggins44)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-jeep-grand-cherokee-wont-start/58425 "2010-12-08T22:58:58Z")
Hi, love hearing this show but rarely seem to catch it here in Charleston, SC. Wish I could call in, but of course, life throws wrenches at inconvenient times. I have a 1998 Jeep grand Cherokee 5.2L 4x4 (4WD doesn't… --- ## [2003 Prius Steering Wheel Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-prius-steering-wheel-problem/55997)
**Author:** [@Cpr1lby2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cpr1lby2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2010, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-prius-steering-wheel-problem/55997 "2010-12-07T19:08:35Z")
My Prius has had a steering wheel problem for over a year. None of the mechanics I've taken it to can replicate the problem, which occurs intermittently. One dishonest dealership (I no longer deal with) claimed to have f… --- ## [Long Trip, Small Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-trip-small-car/58062)
**Author:** [@mikecald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mikecald)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/long-trip-small-car/58062 "2010-11-29T15:12:53Z")
Making a one way trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Tacoma WA in late June/early July. After 5 years of driving I've put 41k miles on my Chevy Aveo, the farthest I've driven it at one time was 100 miles and then back the next… --- ## [Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety/57435)
**Author:** [@heraldofgabriel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heraldofgabriel)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2010, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety/57435 "2010-11-13T21:40:19Z")
As a retiring 65 year old former Air Force fighter pilot and Airline pilot, now teaching computer integrations, I have noticed that, ever so slightly my reflexes have been slowing down with age. Not the spring chicken an… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/safety/9.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=safety)