# Top **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/top.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Lesabre tranny issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lesabre-tranny-issues/205208 "2026-03-01T14:16:08Z")
The old winter car 98 Lesabre has been acting up recently. Monday when a few miles from home it started going between gears upshifting and downshifting and giving a decent clunk when starting from a dead stop, Checked t… --- ## [‘Independent garages juggle mechanic shortage and computerized autos’](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-garages-juggle-mechanic-shortage-and-computerized-autos/206469)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/independent-garages-juggle-mechanic-shortage-and-computerized-autos/206469 "2026-11-08T00:17:43Z")
a story on ‘Marketplace’ Independent garages face mechanic shortage, evolving tech --- ## [New Hampshire Excitement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement/204650)
**Author:** [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-hampshire-excitement/204650 "2026-01-03T03:56:50Z")
The Brown and MIT professor shooter was found dead (self-inflicted) in a storage facility. I was at the Lowes store about 1/4 mile away at the time the police were swarming the facility. I had no idea it was happening un… --- ## [Glue is failing on the metal piece that holds the rear view mirror, any advice for permanent fix](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-is-failing-on-the-metal-piece-that-holds-the-rear-view-mirror-any-advice-for-permanent-fix/206094)
**Author:** [@Blakensnake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Blakensnake)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glue-is-failing-on-the-metal-piece-that-holds-the-rear-view-mirror-any-advice-for-permanent-fix/206094 "2026-08-24T23:35:48Z")
So the metal black piece that holds the mirror becomes 160+ degrees if it’s hot + sun out. My best bet so far is try to park opposite side of the sun, but isn’t always possible depending the parking lot. but seems the g… --- ## [Chrysler and Jaguar/land rover announced a partnership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-and-jaguar-land-rover-announced-a-partnership/205706)
**Author:** [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-and-jaguar-land-rover-announced-a-partnership/205706 "2026-05-23T14:48:47Z")
Still in the early stages but announced today. Us production for jlr is one possible outcome what could possibly go wrong? :grin: --- ## [Plague of headlight brightness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plague-of-headlight-brightness/204821)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plague-of-headlight-brightness/204821 "2026-01-16T15:49:31Z")
‘In July, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington proposed an amendment to a bill, calling for an inquiry into what she described as a “plague in this country of headlight brightness.” ‘She introduced the p… --- ## [Acceleration Issue&Oil Pressure warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-oil-pressure-warning/205548)
**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 5:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-issue-oil-pressure-warning/205548 "2026-05-07T05:41:35Z")
Hello everyone its me on a new day with problems of course. Civic EU Sedan 1.8 R18a2, stickshift, 80k miles from 2010. Driven in mixed cycles of city (sometimes heavy traffic) and short trips and half intercity/highway… --- ## [Kia Warranty Status](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warranty-status/205751)
**Author:** [@rogeriraruby\_178843](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogeriraruby_178843)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warranty-status/205751 "2026-06-02T22:45:19Z")
I am trying to find the status of my warranty for my 2021 Kia Niro. When I go online, it takes me to a site does not seem to have this information. My main purpose is to see the exact date when my 5 year bumper to bump… --- ## [Best quick and dirty rust treatment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-quick-and-dirty-rust-treatment/205737)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-quick-and-dirty-rust-treatment/205737 "2026-06-15T23:46:46Z")
I was recently given a small trailer that had a past life in northern Illinois and was used in the winter. It is structurally solid but has surface rust over a large part. I was wanting to try and treat this and wanted… --- ## [I heard on the news that Costco is limiting purchase of motor oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-heard-on-the-news-that-costco-is-limiting-purchase-of-motor-oil/206259)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-heard-on-the-news-that-costco-is-limiting-purchase-of-motor-oil/206259 "2026-09-23T14:36:39Z")
To some amount weekly. I think it was just their store brand. Who’s buying motor oil weekly? --- ## [Storing Car - Forgot Fogging Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-forgot-fogging-oil/204837)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-car-forgot-fogging-oil/204837 "2026-01-22T01:11:57Z")
Rust belt, gasoline Engine, Stored Outside Preparing my car for storage for less than a year. Got a full tank of gas, added fuel stabilizer and drove home. Changed oil and filter. Air in tires, put battery on a trickle … --- ## [For Firebird fans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-firebird-fans/205709)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/for-firebird-fans/205709 "2026-05-24T18:43:06Z")
This doesn’t interest me, but if you’re yearning for a '70s era TransAm, you might want to buy some lottery tickets. https://store.punch4parkinsons.org/products/tickets-7for1-bandit-fb?utm\_source=Facebook&utm\_medium=P… --- ## [Stealth Police Cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealth-police-cars/206140)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stealth-police-cars/206140 "2026-09-01T22:28:52Z")
I was driving home and saw an Audi A8 stopped in a work zone. It had blue and red LED flashing lights in the rear window. Being an A8, I guessed that someone had customized his car, especially since it had a citizen lice… --- ## [Could it Cost Significantly More To Buy the Same Chevy Truck Built In Canada?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-cost-significantly-more-to-buy-the-same-chevy-truck-built-in-canada/206114)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/could-it-cost-significantly-more-to-buy-the-same-chevy-truck-built-in-canada/206114 "2026-08-28T11:17:16Z")
Could it Cost Significantly More To Buy the Same Chevy Truck Built In Canada vs from Detroit? Inquiring minds want to know :saluting\_face: --- ## [2012 Kia Sorento left turn signal doesn't work...mostly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-left-turn-signal-doesnt-work-mostly/205367)
**Author:** [@Carlsauter\_196478](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlsauter_196478)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-sorento-left-turn-signal-doesnt-work-mostly/205367 "2026-04-24T21:12:58Z")
My left turn signal is blinking fast. One night it was fast, then the next night it was slow, then the next night it was fast again. Now it’s fast all the time. I was going to just buy a cheap bulb to replace it, but … --- ## [Oil Additives?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-additives/205488)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-additives/205488 "2026-04-11T13:19:16Z")
What does everybody think of oil additives? My shop likes to use this stuff. They say it cleans the crankshaft. Also obviously not to use until your car’s past warranty. I have a 2002 BMW 330Ci. It doesn’t burn much oil … --- ## [Which camp are you in? "Yes, it's wise to hose off the bottom of your car in winter," or "No, get a life"?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-camp-are-you-in-yes-its-wise-to-hose-off-the-bottom-of-your-car-in-winter-or-no-get-a-life/204835)
**Author:** [@GorehamJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GorehamJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-camp-are-you-in-yes-its-wise-to-hose-off-the-bottom-of-your-car-in-winter-or-no-get-a-life/204835 "2026-01-22T18:39:56Z")
Hello fellow owners of vehicles in places with harsh winters and salt-encrusted roads. I’d like to have your thoughts on spraying the underside of your car with a hose to help remove salt, mud, and sand. When I do this t… --- ## [Spurious ABS at very low speed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spurious-abs-at-very-low-speed/204877 "2026-01-30T02:45:38Z")
2004 Camry with about 160K miles (and I hope to drive it until the kids take away my keys in a few years). For the last month or two, sometimes when I’m slowing gently almost to a stop, I get what I think is ABS activat… --- ## [Negligible Amount of Idling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negligible-amount-of-idling/204809)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/negligible-amount-of-idling/204809 "2026-01-19T23:41:55Z")
Hey guys I idle my car about once a month for 5 minutes to pump up all the tires (my tire inflator draws enough juice the car needs to be on to feed it) and every other month for 10-15 minutes to get rid of bubbles in th… --- ## [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 --- ## [2 or 3 days to drive from San Jose CA to Ft Collins CO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-or-3-days-to-drive-from-san-jose-ca-to-ft-collins-co/206406)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2-or-3-days-to-drive-from-san-jose-ca-to-ft-collins-co/206406 "2026-11-02T16:39:38Z")
Several yrs ago, in May, I drove from Denver, Colorado, to San Jose, California, in 2 days. This November, I need to drive, from San Jose to Fort Collins, in a 1st gen Chevy Volt. Should I plan for 3 days? Tips on good… --- ## [Geely’s Galaxy M9](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geely-s-galaxy-m9/205500 "2026-05-22T23:04:05Z")
This is why you can’t buy Chinese EVs in the US. It’s ready for prime time here and would sell at an attractive price. Artificially inflated price is the main reason we won’t see this and other Chinese EVs soon. Would yo… --- ## [Residents report loud explosion at Electric Vehicle charging station](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residents-report-loud-explosion-at-electric-vehicle-charging-station/204533)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/residents-report-loud-explosion-at-electric-vehicle-charging-station/204533 "2025-12-08T02:46:02Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/maybell-residents-report-loud-explosion-at-ev-charging-station/ --- ## [Battery Bad After 25 Months](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-bad-after-25-months/206216)
**Author:** [@pokemonyouandme123\_193319](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokemonyouandme123_193319)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-bad-after-25-months/206216 "2026-09-21T10:30:39Z")
Brought my 2019 Odyssey into the stealership for a recall. They claimed that they couldn’t even start the car and that the battery was dead. I found this odd because I never had this problem previously with the van. They… --- ## [Potential HPFP issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-hpfp-issue/205974)
**Author:** [@karlthekiefer\_155359](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karlthekiefer_155359)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-hpfp-issue/205974 "2026-08-17T14:44:19Z")
My car began jerking on a slight incline. I later tested it while avoiding hills and heavy acceleration. It drove mostly normally, although I may have felt one mild jerk. The dashboard warning lights remained on, but… --- ## [Sam Memmolo Shadetree Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sam-memmolo-shadetree-mechanic/206301)
**Author:** [@Old-Days-Rick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Old-Days-Rick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sam-memmolo-shadetree-mechanic/206301 "2026-10-05T21:39:53Z")
So my favorite radio show was Click snd Clack. I am still very saddened by the passing of Tom. My favorite TV Show was shade tree mechanic which sprnt some time on PBS. The host Sam Memmolo has passed. I learned so muc… --- ## [Cooling car on a hot day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-car-on-a-hot-day/205465)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-car-on-a-hot-day/205465 "2026-04-07T20:22:41Z")
This article offers a method to cool your car quickly on a hot day. Open the windows slightly, close them, then open and close the driver’s door quickly a few times to move ambient air in and out of the cabin. I found… --- ## [Colorado's black license plate now tops all other specialty plates combined](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorados-black-license-plate-now-tops-all-other-specialty-plates-combined/204846)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/colorados-black-license-plate-now-tops-all-other-specialty-plates-combined/204846 "2026-01-19T13:05:54Z")
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-news/colorados-black-license-plate-tops-all-other-specialty-plates/73-d8589f19-25bb-4bfd-99c0-1347bae686b3?tbref=hp --- ## [North Carolina Eliminates the License Plate Registration Stickers…](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-carolina-eliminates-the-license-plate-registration-stickers/206200)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/north-carolina-eliminates-the-license-plate-registration-stickers/206200 "2026-09-06T19:15:14Z")
Recently we had a lot of joking about the name of the license plate registration stickers and what they are called regionally, Decal, Sticker, Tab, Tag, etc… Well, North Carolina has decided to not only do away with the… --- ## [Your driver's license](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-drivers-license/206184)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/your-drivers-license/206184 "2026-09-16T23:51:54Z")
… may have been hacked by online scammers. I’m pretty sure that none of the regulars in this forum would fall for the scams that are likely to result from this massive data breach, but it’s worthwhile to remain very vi… --- ## [Problem while braking downhill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-while-braking-downhill/205274)
**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-while-braking-downhill/205274 "2026-03-29T15:40:00Z")
I am here with another question Civic (european version) sedan 2010 80k miles. I have a situation which s been going on for long time and it only gets worse. Couple of mechanics seen it and i trust my guy however no s… --- ## [A certified tree hugger's advice for buying clunkers😆](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-certified-tree-huggers-advice-for-buying-clunkers/206195)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-certified-tree-huggers-advice-for-buying-clunkers/206195 "2026-11-07T23:12:27Z")
Original title “Stay dirty. New Used Cars are Junk”© changed without my knowledge. Should be “Registered tree-hugger and Greenie’s” … Not my advice. --- ## [You can trust your car to the man who wears the star](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-can-trust-your-car-to-the-man-who-wears-the-star/206443)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/you-can-trust-your-car-to-the-man-who-wears-the-star/206443 "2026-11-07T05:46:45Z")
--- ## [Liquid Coming from Behind Glove Box](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-coming-from-behind-glove-box/206117)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/liquid-coming-from-behind-glove-box/206117 "2026-08-29T11:56:55Z")
Hello Everyone, I don’t know if some water just got up in there from a car wash or something, but when I have a fairly sharp turn, I can hear some kind of liquid or sediment shifting on the passenger side of the vehicle… --- ## [Amazon Ford](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazon-ford/204474)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amazon-ford/204474 "2025-11-19T18:18:55Z")
I saw on the news tonight that Ford will sell CPO cars on Amazon. You can buy, finance, and schedule pick up on Amazon Autos. Here’s an article in R&T. What do you think about it? It looks to me like a logical extension… --- ## [Fisker Owners Association wants to take over maintenance of the Ocean](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisker-owners-association-wants-to-take-over-maintenance-of-the-ocean/205318)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fisker-owners-association-wants-to-take-over-maintenance-of-the-ocean/205318 "2026-04-04T21:23:06Z")
Aarian Marshall of Wired reports The Righteous EV Owners Who Won’t Let Their Broken Cars Die | WIRED I heard about it on Marketplace https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/03/10/who-makes-car-repairs-if-the-maker-went-b… --- ## [2012 Malibu, intermittent crank but no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-intermittent-crank-but-no-start/204848)
**Author:** [@Bullfinch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bullfinch)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-malibu-intermittent-crank-but-no-start/204848 "2026-01-17T14:12:10Z")
2012 Malibu, 140k. Started about 1-2 months ago. It cranks but doesn’t start. The lights, radio, etc, come on just fine. I replaced the battery first off. The parts shop said the battery was borderline, it was due, … --- ## [Members with extra power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/members-with-extra-power/205640)
**Author:** [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/members-with-extra-power/205640 "2026-05-09T13:45:35Z")
Trying again the first attempt went wacko. First of all changing that R. Gift Lexus nonsense was warranted. But I think those things should be done by a real site Moderator not just a member with a screen name. There a… --- ## [If you own a Polestar EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-polestar-ev/205902)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-polestar-ev/205902 "2026-07-08T13:54:55Z")
… I would advise selling/trading it before the general public becomes aware that it is now an orphaned vehicle. Once that undesirable status becomes widely-known, the perceived value of these cars is sure to drop like a … --- ## [Oem strut “quality”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-strut-quality/205161)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oem-strut-quality/205161 "2026-02-15T12:32:43Z")
Kid has broke front coil spring in 2015 pilot. Bottom loop. Not middle. I reached in and removed loose bit and occasional rattle is mostly gone. Honda changed strut design in 2015/2016 for strut design but that’s side is… --- ## [Car Talk newspaper column](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-newspaper-column/204413)
**Author:** [@glasspilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glasspilot)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-talk-newspaper-column/204413 "2025-11-11T15:29:36Z")
I posted a few years ago about the Click and Clack newspaper column. It used to be published in my local paper, The Virginion Pilot. Of course all printed media is under pressure to reduce costs and the “Pilot” changed f… --- ## [Auto Headlights Standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-headlights-standard/205889)
**Author:** [@steverinoct](https://community.cartalk.com/u/steverinoct)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/auto-headlights-standard/205889 "2026-06-25T11:18:14Z")
Re: today’s Car Talk website question. I have had a couple Hondas from 2022 on, and they come with a headlight switch that is spring-loaded to Auto. You can turn them off, but the switch then goes back to Auto. I find th… --- ## [Saw an unusual car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-an-unusual-car/206536)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saw-an-unusual-car/206536 "2026-11-08T03:02:17Z")
I saw a VW ID Buzz a couple days ago. It’s the first time I’ve seen one on the road, and we have a lot of EVs around here. What unusual vehicles have you seen recently? --- ## [When it rains it pours, car trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-car-trouble/205685)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-it-rains-it-pours-car-trouble/205685 "2026-05-22T21:01:26Z")
So last week my side detection on 2017 GMC Acadia Ltd had a service soon. Made an appointment for Tuesday. So today battery completely dead, have a jump starter and could get a little revolution but not enough to turn ov… --- ## [If you've always wanted a Shelby Cobra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-a-shelby-cobra/204578)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-a-shelby-cobra/204578 "2025-12-07T09:02:21Z")
… you might want to buy a raffle ticket or two. --- ## [Advice on what to do with my 2002 Xterra Bad Alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do-with-my-2002-xterra-bad-alternator/206425)
**Author:** [@GMan88](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GMan88)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do-with-my-2002-xterra-bad-alternator/206425 "2026-11-07T22:18:58Z")
Hi Everyone, this is another part on an issue I had previously posted about. At the time of my previous posting at the beginning of this summer, the consensus from the community was to start looking into purchasing a new… --- ## [Which Oil Filter to Get?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-filter-to-get/205454)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-oil-filter-to-get/205454 "2026-04-05T00:50:02Z")
Hi just looking for a super quick reco on an oil filter. I have a 2002 E46 BMW 330Ci. The local oil change shop uses Service Champ filters and in the past I’ve used this Mann filter. I’ve heard BMW filters are just Mann … --- ## [A lifeline for Rivian?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lifeline-for-rivian/205429)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-lifeline-for-rivian/205429 "2026-04-03T16:12:28Z")
Rivian has been hemorrhaging cash for a few years, but this might help to save them. --- ## [Dangerous to Flush CVT on Kia?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-to-flush-cvt-on-kia/206544)
**Author:** [@matthewdmorris\_178154](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthewdmorris_178154)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dangerous-to-flush-cvt-on-kia/206544 "2026-11-04T13:28:20Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a 2020 Kia Rio with a CVT. From what I’ve read, they have better reputations for durability than the awful mid 2010’s Nissans, but still fall short of the IVT designs Kia implemented in the follo… --- ## [The cost of car ownership, by state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-car-ownership-by-state/205980)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-cost-of-car-ownership-by-state/205980 "2026-07-28T14:19:22Z")
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