# Top **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/top.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [An appropriate message for today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-appropriate-message-for-today/204515)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/an-appropriate-message-for-today/204515 "2025-11-30T01:14:05Z")
--- ## [If only he had a truck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-only-he-had-a-truck/204427)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-only-he-had-a-truck/204427 "2025-11-19T22:58:17Z")
:laughing: --- ## [10mm socket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10mm-socket/206076)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10mm-socket/206076 "2026-08-23T18:21:47Z")
--- ## [Two crazy things I heard last week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-crazy-things-i-heard-last-week/205825)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/two-crazy-things-i-heard-last-week/205825 "2026-06-09T14:58:52Z")
These aren’t from YouTube videos I saw or anything AI generated. These were 2 conversations I participated in this last week. A customer was questioning why a shop was recommending a brake fluid flush at 2 years when th… --- ## [Children and Animals being left in Hot Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/children-and-animals-being-left-in-hot-cars/205934)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/children-and-animals-being-left-in-hot-cars/205934 "2026-07-14T01:30:06Z")
Children and animals being left in hot cars whether accidentally or on purpose while making just a “short stop” is making the news again especially as this heat wave smothers the country. So I am going to share this mem… --- ## [A car-related scam to beware of](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-related-scam-to-beware-of/206297)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-car-related-scam-to-beware-of/206297 "2026-10-09T20:05:01Z")
Finally, I found something of value on the Nextdoor site. A local guy was trying to sell his car, and an “interested party” told him that she wanted to see a vehicle history report from Inspexic. The seller had never … --- ## [Early Xmas greetings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-xmas-greetings/204661)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/early-xmas-greetings/204661 "2026-01-02T16:46:14Z")
Here’s hoping that you all get some nifty gifts. Maybe, even a '48 Chrysler Town & Country! --- ## [California’s proposed new tire regulations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-s-proposed-new-tire-regulations/205562)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/california-s-proposed-new-tire-regulations/205562 "2026-05-13T17:22:32Z")
On Friday, April 24, 2026, the California Energy Commission issued its proposed new tire regulations for tires sold in California. The new regulations would require passenger car and light truck tires to meet a maximum … --- ## [‘Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-income-americans-are-missing-car-payments/204289)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-income-americans-are-missing-car-payments/204289 "2026-01-13T17:14:44Z")
‘The share of subprime auto loans that were 60 days or more past due reached a high of nearly 6.5 percent in January and has lingered near that level, according to Fitch Ratings. Repossessions have swelled, more drivers … --- ## [New Year’s Day Cruise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-year-s-day-cruise/204703)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-year-s-day-cruise/204703 "2025-12-31T20:20:15Z")
How I am perceived by some. --- ## [Today's storm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-storm/205225)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/todays-storm/205225 "2026-02-25T14:07:45Z")
… might be even bigger (in some areas) than the historic Blizzard of 1947. I was born in the immediate aftermath of that blizzard, and my mother recalled that our doctor, who drove Mom & Dad to the hospital, drove very … --- ## [Here's another one for @Old Mopar Guy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/204307)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-another-one-for-old-mopar-guy/204307 "2026-06-16T00:46:59Z")
1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Convertible (1 of 1)! --- ## [The case of the flimsy Fram filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-case-of-the-flimsy-fram-filter/204613 "2026-02-08T14:42:05Z")
I decided to replace my cabin air filter today, so I went to Wally World, and I bought a Fram filter–which was the only brand that they stocked. When comparing the new Fram to the “old” OEM filter, I was surprised to fi… --- ## [A police cruiser from 1958](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-police-cruiser-from-1958/205647)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-police-cruiser-from-1958/205647 "2026-05-14T19:05:46Z")
The Police Unity Tour passed through my town yesterday, and for the first time, it included a vintage police car. --- ## [Some timely advice for the less-mature drivers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/some-timely-advice-for-the-less-mature-drivers/204933 "2026-02-04T18:17:14Z")
--- ## [Tulsa, OK Classic car parade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tulsa-ok-classic-car-parade/205747)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tulsa-ok-classic-car-parade/205747 "2026-06-06T18:40:47Z")
Saturday 05/30 what may be the longest car parade record might be set. 4700 cars have registered to be in the parade. Part of the Route 66 anniversary. It will be on what is Tulsa’s 11th street which was part of the ori… --- ## [New member here](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-member-here/205758)
**Author:** [@miller34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miller34)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-member-here/205758 "2026-06-01T20:57:50Z")
Hello everyone I am eager to join the Car Talk community even though I’m new to it. I like learning about automotive maintenance, solving typical auto issues, and figuring out doable solutions to keep a car in good worki… --- ## [Ford rehiring engineers because of AI debacle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rehiring-engineers-because-of-ai-debacle/205950)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rehiring-engineers-because-of-ai-debacle/205950 "2026-07-31T16:44:27Z")
As a retired software architect and director of software engineering, I worked with AI on and off for decades. It wasn’t until the last 5 years or so that systems have gotten fast enough to really make an impact with AI … --- ## [What new cars have older features and reliability without the newer complexities and styles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-new-cars-have-older-features-and-reliability-without-the-newer-complexities-and-styles/205326)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-new-cars-have-older-features-and-reliability-without-the-newer-complexities-and-styles/205326 "2026-04-27T22:40:23Z")
Mostly curious as cars are getting more complicated with more things to go wrong. I wonder what is available that has these things: Available without low profile tires. Must have 16" rims or smaller. Has traditional hy… --- ## [Running from the cops](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-from-the-cops/205880 "2026-06-22T20:51:10Z")
A Louisiana man drove away from a police stop at 100 mph and ended up swimming away from the cops in a swamp. A local yokel convinced him that the cops were more welcoming. Must be a displaced Florida Man. Go Big Al!! --- ## [The Speed Limit can be so Limiting…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-speed-limit-can-be-so-limiting/204430)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-speed-limit-can-be-so-limiting/204430 "2025-12-02T14:35:51Z")
This short video was created using footage from my Rove Dash Cam… Much might be said that I was holding up traffic by driving the speed limit, but if you noticed there were no sidewalks and people walk these roads. A… --- ## [Frau Blucher is back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frau-blucher-is-back/204729)
**Author:** [@Vchimpanzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vchimpanzee)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frau-blucher-is-back/204729 "2026-03-09T17:38:05Z")
The mere mention of her name makes horses neigh. --- ## [What has Torque to Yield Bolts really done for us?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-torque-to-yield-bolts-really-done-for-us/204392)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-has-torque-to-yield-bolts-really-done-for-us/204392 "2025-11-13T15:31:21Z")
Seems everything uses Torque to Yield bolts and seems thats when alot of head gasket issues started. What have they really done for us, I remember building a 350 Chevy for my camaro and tightening down the head bolts as … --- ## [Fires happening at junk yards or salvage yards](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fires-happening-at-junk-yards-or-salvage-yards/205820)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fires-happening-at-junk-yards-or-salvage-yards/205820 "2026-06-08T01:41:15Z")
Someone told by that there have been more fires than usual at salvage yards. There was even one here in Illinois last month that I didn’t hear about. Has anyone noticed anything? --- ## [Infighting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infighting/204824)
**Author:** [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infighting/204824 "2026-01-15T01:13:23Z")
Lots of fighting, some posters are highly opinionated. That’s life, in my opinion no need to constantly fight about it. I too comeback with replies, hopefully without being too rude. Watch the last ‘Downton Abbey’ mov… --- ## [AMC could have beaten Ford to the "Mustang" market](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-could-have-beaten-ford-to-the-mustang-market/204316)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amc-could-have-beaten-ford-to-the-mustang-market/204316 "2025-11-14T01:08:36Z")
… but failed to do so. This concept car was built by the Budd Corp, and was presented to AMC in 1962, as a way to enter a new, untapped segment of the market. AMC turned them down. This one-off now resides at the He… --- ## [Pep Boys is being sold again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-is-being-sold-again/205979)
**Author:** [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pep-boys-is-being-sold-again/205979 "2026-07-28T15:07:13Z")
Carl Icahn is selling Pep Boys to Mavis Tire for $700 million all cash. --- ## [Here is an amusing old video from a Driver's Education Class in 1954…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-an-amusing-old-video-from-a-drivers-education-class-in-1954/205546)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/here-is-an-amusing-old-video-from-a-drivers-education-class-in-1954/205546 "2026-04-30T03:54:50Z")
Here is an amusing old video from a Driver’s Education Class in 1954… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ7mbmNMks8 The Driver’s Ed Car is a 1949 Ford, Custom Club Coupe, known as the “Shoebox Ford.” The first major cha… --- ## [Does this serpentine belt need replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-serpentine-belt-need-replacement/204628)
**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-this-serpentine-belt-need-replacement/204628 "2026-01-28T14:03:18Z")
i looked in my hood and noticed this serpentine belt. does it need replacement? it’s not making any squeeking noises car runs fine for being about 16 years old. --- ## [EV Battery Degradation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-degradation/204492)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ev-battery-degradation/204492 "2025-11-24T15:11:02Z")
This article from Jalopnik says that research indicates that EV battery degradation is not something to obsess over anymore. This is especially true for second and ensuing generation EVs like the Bolt and Model 3 (whew!)… --- ## [‘Reframing the Coronary Heart Disease Epidemic - The Role of Lead Exposure’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reframing-the-coronary-heart-disease-epidemic-the-role-of-lead-exposure/206260)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reframing-the-coronary-heart-disease-epidemic-the-role-of-lead-exposure/206260 "2026-10-08T16:53:41Z")
This article from JAMA (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2846867) tells the story of figuring out why the rate of heart disease had decreased precipitously. Although lead had long been known to poison th… --- ## [Does a manufacturer really make much off of service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-manufacturer-really-make-much-off-of-service/204560)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 420\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-a-manufacturer-really-make-much-off-of-service/204560 "2026-06-24T00:18:55Z")
It was probably a big mistake but I recently bought a new enough vehicle that now I am being courted by a Chevy Dealer to bring my 2020 Tahoe in for service. Now this isn’t going to happen since their parts department w… --- ## [Talk me out of running 0w30 in my Ecotec3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talk-me-out-of-running-0w30-in-my-ecotec3/206121)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/talk-me-out-of-running-0w30-in-my-ecotec3/206121 "2026-10-04T23:18:41Z")
So several months ago to celebrate winning the war a 3rd or 4th time, I decided to stock up on 0w20 oil since word on the street was it was going to be in thin supply and prices going up. I bought out several Walmarts a… --- ## [The good ole days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-ole-days/204659)
**Author:** [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-ole-days/204659 "2025-12-29T21:39:30Z")
Some customers appreciated me --- ## [Car wash bay won't be used for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-bay-wont-be-used-for-a-while/205168)
**Author:** [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wash-bay-wont-be-used-for-a-while/205168 "2026-07-09T13:25:14Z")
I went to my local cheap car wash to get the salt and grime off. This bay won’t be used for a while --- ## [Sewer Truck and Train crash in Chesapeake, Virginia…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sewer-truck-and-train-crash-in-chesapeake-virginia/205687)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sewer-truck-and-train-crash-in-chesapeake-virginia/205687 "2026-06-23T14:35:53Z")
This Accident occured in an adjacent town in Chesepeake, VIrginia, https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/tractor-trailer-crashes-on-yadkin-road-in-chesapeake/ This is the Google Street VIew of t… --- ## [Let's help our Moderators .... ah ..... moderate!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-help-our-moderators-ah-moderate/205617)
**Author:** [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lets-help-our-moderators-ah-moderate/205617 "2026-05-18T09:53:09Z")
To that effect: Let’s list the reasons we think posts should be removed. I’ll go first! Not staying on topic. You know, discussing post removals instead of tire legislation. --- ## [Are you Smarter than your Parents or Grandparents?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-smarter-than-your-parents-or-grandparents/206326)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-smarter-than-your-parents-or-grandparents/206326 "2026-10-09T02:56:11Z")
Not everyone would agree… --- ## [Maintenance, back in The Good Old Days](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-back-in-the-good-old-days/204796)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/maintenance-back-in-the-good-old-days/204796 "2026-01-17T18:54:04Z")
Since this ad is from 1949, I assume that these were the recommended services every 10k miles–or maybe even fewer miles. As a bit of trivia, the art work was done by Theodor Suess Geisel–before he gained fame as Dr. Su… --- ## [Mitsubishi tries a new approach](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-tries-a-new-approach/205998 "2026-08-05T16:14:41Z")
Will it work? Only time will tell, but–unfortunately–I don’t think they have much time remaining in the US marketplace. https://www.autoblog.com/news/mitsubishi-is-trying-a-new-way-to-sell-cars-in-america --- ## [The New Edsel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-edsel/205981)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-new-edsel/205981 "2026-07-30T14:27:44Z")
Data Shows Tesla Cybertruck Is A Bigger Flop Than The ■■■■■■■ Edsel --- ## [Grandfather can keep his "PB4WEGO" license plate, N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul says](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfather-can-keep-his-pb4wego-license-plate-n-y-gov-kathy-hochul-says/205245)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grandfather-can-keep-his-pb4wego-license-plate-n-y-gov-kathy-hochul-says/205245 "2026-03-11T03:26:13Z")
--- ## [Help widowed “Soccer Grandma” choose a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-widowed-soccer-grandma-choose-a-car/205896)
**Author:** [@Honda2076](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Honda2076)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-widowed-soccer-grandma-choose-a-car/205896 "2026-07-07T14:37:53Z")
Old 2002 Honda Odyssey just got totaled by tornado. Requirements: Easy to get into drivers seat Easy to load Bass guitars, long-necked banjos and amps in the back (SUV, minivan-sized) Good resale (not sure how long I… --- ## [The 10 slowest vehicles for 2026](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-10-slowest-vehicles-for-2026/206093)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-10-slowest-vehicles-for-2026/206093 "2026-09-21T14:15:58Z")
You can ignore the last one, because it isn’t sold in The US. I think that this article originated in Canada. --- ## [How to improve your SUV's mpgs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-improve-your-suvs-mpgs/205573)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-improve-your-suvs-mpgs/205573 "2026-05-02T20:14:46Z")
I’m glad that my NX didn’t come with a roof rack, but if it did, I would surely remove the crossbars after reading this article. --- ## [Secure Gateways are now used to block diagnostic access](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secure-gateways-are-now-used-to-block-diagnostic-access/205900)
**Author:** [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/secure-gateways-are-now-used-to-block-diagnostic-access/205900 "2026-07-08T20:12:25Z")
I just learned about Secure Gateways. It’s a device that blocks access to the vehicle’s modules from the OBD2 port, or somehow ensures that a dealer scanner is being used before it will allow access. “Automakers with … --- ## [The Average Price of New Cars in the US has topped $50,000 for the First Time…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-average-price-of-new-cars-in-the-us-has-topped-50-000-for-the-first-time/204257)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-average-price-of-new-cars-in-the-us-has-topped-50-000-for-the-first-time/204257 "2025-10-30T22:13:26Z")
The Average Price of New Cars in the US has topped $50,000 for the First Time… If Johnny Cash were around today and he might be inspired to change the lyrics to his song, “Five Feet High and Rising” to “Five-Thousand Do… --- ## [We have come full circle on fuel pumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/we-have-come-full-circle-on-fuel-pumps/204252 "2026-02-12T16:13:57Z")
So my 2020 Tahoe has finicky and unreliableby nature “Direct Injection” it has what I believe is a traditional electric fuel pump in the tank. Low and behold there is an old style mechanical pump that provides the high … --- ## [Very weird policing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-weird-policing/205995)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/very-weird-policing/205995 "2026-08-11T19:00:58Z")
While I think that most of us can agree that distracted drivers are a hazard to everyone else, I’m not sure that this approach to policing is appropriate. https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2026/07/officer-dressed-as-shrub-he… --- ## [New Hampshire Excitement #2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement-2/204653)
**Author:** [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement-2/204653 "2026-01-07T15:10:34Z")
I can hardly believe it’s actually happening. The sunset for New Hampshire mandatory state inspections on safety and emissions is ending less than 40 days. Something I had wished for but never thought it would actually h… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/top.md?page=1&per_page=50)