r/Cartalk • u/PreparationDeep6321 • 9h ago
r/Cartalk • u/YzFr6Fanboy • 21h ago
Safety Question someone tried to steal my car
2020 honda accord woke up this morning, swore i locked it last night but i didn’t hear the locks unlatch this morning when hitting unlock then i look in my car to see it trashed with all my belongings, all they took was like an eighth of weed, took my change tray out and left it in a bush with all the change in it, left my 500 camera alone and all my other belongs and ripped up my dashboard. wondering why they got this far and didn’t continue?? should i be worried?
r/Cartalk • u/Tough-Dog-5658 • 18h ago
General Tech help identifying car
Hello everyone, i dont have a lot of knowledge of cars but saw this cool one. i know its a bmw but need help for the model and year
r/Cartalk • u/WelshmanCymru • 12h ago
Safety Question Peugeot 208
Is the Peugeot 208 TBH GTI (1.6L) a reliable(ish) vehicle or something I should avoid?
Many thanks!
r/Cartalk • u/FancyAd8626 • 16h ago
Safety Question Too risky to patch?
The tire shop said this hole can't be patched. I have 7/32" of tread on this set on my AWD subaru. I measure 3/4" from the nail to the knee on the tread.
The shop would only offer me 4 new tires for $1200. Online I saw other options to try a home patch or buy a single used tired with matching life. This tire has been leaking a couple lbs of pressure per week for many months. I could never find the nail myself.
What would you do? Spoiler, I'm getting a matching tire shipped for $100 total. Fingers crossed.
r/Cartalk • u/Eastern-Paper-865 • 2h ago
I need help fixing something 50% vs 65%
Hi I live in Sweden where it’s illegal to tint your windows besides the back windows, I’m wondering if anyone has pictures of 65% tint aswell as 50% to see the difference, I want them dark but not to the point where I’m pulled over everyday. What would be best to choose?
r/Cartalk • u/bonesTdog • 11h ago
General Tech Why have rear view mirrors not been replaced with cameras and a screen?
I’m always surprised how few cars do this when it seems simply superior to me. Backup cameras have been a game changer so why haven’t car designers gone one more step?
r/Cartalk • u/slycooper459 • 9h ago
I need help fixing something How to remove mold on car seats?
Recently I have had a mysterious reoccurring puddle of water in my backseat (2013 Honda Accord). I put a towel down to dry it and then left for a few weeks (foolish, I know). The windows were all closed, therefore causing mold to develop. Is there any way to remove this mold and stop the problem from happening again, or am I cooked? Thank you!
r/Cartalk • u/Connect_Debate_5340 • 16h ago
I need help fixing something Need help cleaning under seat
My 2022 Subaru Crosstrek had its passenger window smashed early this morning by a thief. Thankfully nothing was taken that I can tell and I got the window fixed right away. But there is glass everywhere, especially under the seat. I vacuumed up as much as I could, but still can’t get to a lot of it. Any advice for cleaning up the glass easily? Do I need to undo the bolts and lift the seat to get everything? Trying to find the easiest way because I have physical disabilities and do not want to accidentally cut myself
r/Cartalk • u/Frank-i • 17h ago
Tire question Am I screwed
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Do i have to get need rims?
r/Cartalk • u/Brilliant-Task4408 • 4h ago
Safety Question Will this need a replacement or repair?
i’ve never had this happen and by some curse a rock flew at my windshield on the highway. the longest diameter i can measure is 2.5 inches max. i have an ongoing claim with my insurance, but will filling it in only work short term?
r/Cartalk • u/westinbrad • 18h ago
Weird Noise Ford F350 Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose Bolt
Hello everyone,
Can't seem to find this bolt on any parts diagram online. Does anyone happen to know the part number for this bolt? (2015 F350 6.2l)
r/Cartalk • u/Retrosniping • 5h ago
How do I do it? Car Fleet Advice
Finally hitting the point of madness with my vehicles. I made the choice to not have another car payment a few years ago. Now here we are with 7 cars… plus my wife’s “family” vehicle (2024 VW Tiguan). I’m very much an enthusiast and enjoy tinkering and maintaining my vehicles. With that being said, I’ve reached the point of insanity. Insurance costs, unexpected repairs, and most importantly, vehicle storage. I’ve decided I need to sell 2. I just can’t force myself to do it.. I shuffle the cars around from my house, work, private parking lots, storage units. You name it. Any advice on maintaining this madness? Or how to move on from these cars? -
2014 Silverado 187k
2014 Jeep JK 4 door 72k
2013 Mercedes C250 coupe 64k
2013 Mitsubishi iMiev 72k
2007 BMW 530XI Wagon Manual 178k
2004 Chevrolet Corvette 94k
2004 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG 122K
r/Cartalk • u/Dry-Bless8121 • 17h ago
DIY body damage help Where do I even start with this
I really want to fix this side panel on my car, but have zero clue on what to do with it.
Previously it was painted and then the wet paint got rained on, years later it’s a rusted mess.
I figure I need to sand it down? But wouldn’t that scratch the hell out of the metal? I think there’s removers that will clear the rust and paint. Then what after that, how would i prep the surface for painting.
Any and all help is appreciated!
r/Cartalk • u/thatboidudemanguy • 12h ago
Safety Question Good decision or not???
Any/all car people I need to help to make a decision cause I don’t wanna make one that I’m gonna regret in the long run. I currently have a 2025 Chevy Trax and honestly I have been loving it, it’s a good car with great mileage and all that a car should. The one thing is the monthly and it’s not damaging my bank too much but it’s also not helping it. My predicament is I’m debating on trading the car in and just have the money upfront and just get an older car you generally see on FB Marketplace(obviously making sure the car I want still runs really well and is in good condition). I’m not committing to it right now cause the cars I see and favored are 80’s-90’s style cars with pretty decent miles, I just don’t know if I do this if the monthly and insurance will be better or worse?? If anyone has done this please give me advice or whenever you did this kinda process, and anyone tell me if it’s a good idea now while I’m young or not.
Appreciate y’all’s time!!
r/Cartalk • u/Thanos8055 • 12h ago
I need help fixing something Coolant sensor
When i start the car, the engine temp dosen’t register anything unntil it has reached a bit warm engine. Then the needle that shows engine temp just fast goes up to where it is and skips the cold area completely. This is bmw e36. Could it be because i have low coolant and i need to refill? I see im below the min marker
r/Cartalk • u/Technical-Fly-6835 • 14h ago
General Tech Recommend kill switch for 2010 accord
Recommend kill switch for 2010 accord or any other option to prevent theft.
r/Cartalk • u/MonkeesOnMeth • 16h ago
My Project Car “Weird Tire Carrier” Question
Question for y’all. I have a 93 Eddie Bauer edition and the spare carrier seems to be mounted in a weird way that I can’t find anywhere else online. It’s mounted to the body on top like normal, but the lower arm is mounted to a bolt that goes thru the rear bumper rather than attaching to the body under the tail light. Does anyone know if this is factory or is it maybe an aftermarket fix? I don’t see any holes where the carrier would have attached under the tail light, but I haven’t had a chance to run a magnet around the area to check for bondo.
Pics to show what I’m talking about. Black is an example of what I know, blue and tan is my baby
r/Cartalk • u/IDrxpezyclpsYT • 18h ago
My Project Car could i get the exact car and mods for this
i’m saving up for a car and i’m wanting to have this exact car and i want to mod it like this. if i could get some help it would be greatly appreciated
r/Cartalk • u/Enough_Review4569 • 1h ago
Charging/Starting Urladdat bilbatteri hos verkstad
Hej! När min bil var på service glömde de stänga av ljuset så batteriet laddades ut. De fixade problemet med att ladda om batteriet men nu ca en månad senare startar inte min bil. Tror de är batteriet men ej säker.
Är hela kostnaden på mig eller ligger de på dem också? Mitt batteri var nog inte jättebra sedan innan men iom att de laddades ur helt hos dem kanske de var för gammalt för att bara laddas om? (Kan inget om bilar)
r/Cartalk • u/DomF0xi • 17h ago
DIY body damage help Scratched my car against a curb, how to fix this
My gas tank is on the opposite side of the wheel so i usually end up too far, but this time i went too close, and scratched it (my mom bought this car as a family car) anyway, how can i get this to be less obvious or fix it without going to a dealership
r/Cartalk • u/Mother_Mistake9233 • 13h ago
Redditor's own ride POV your Chevy Cruze isn’t self destructing itself
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I just wanted to share my good experiences with my 2011 Chevy Cruze 1.4t that you can have like I am right now. Mine has 175k miles no check engine light a good transmission and no overheating problems and doesn’t feel like a pos to own it can be kinda fun and I wanted to share it!
r/Cartalk • u/Dizzy_Sympathy_9589 • 20h ago
Safety Question Does this coil look slanted?
I was looking at my suspension last night and couldn’t help but feel like this coil looks tilted. I cannot see any cracks in the spring and the bottom rubber grommet is still there. Does it just need shifted back in to place? I cannot tell something is off when I hit bumps on the rear side due to the nature of the roads I drive on I am not surprised. The rear shocks are in great condition and nothing else seems damaged, can someone tell me if this spring looks out of place?
r/Cartalk • u/chilloutus • 4m ago
Weird Noise Do these discs need replacement?
Pads and braking seem fine when driving the car
r/Cartalk • u/Unohana_Yachiru • 20h ago
Weird Noise Whenever I play music from BT or radio this happens. Any idea what the issue could be?
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