Welcome to ~CarTalk. A place for car owners, enthusiasts, DIY mechanics, professional automotive technicians, and individuals to come together to share knowledge and expertise all about cars.
Discussion about any car-related topics are allowed but the emphasis of this territory is providing support and guidance for those experiencing car trouble.
This could include diagnosing issues, recommending repairs, and sharing tips and advice on maintenance and upkeep.
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To avoid duplicate posts, please search: “Year Make Model“ of your car to see if there’s an active post about your issue.
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Posting A Problem
When asking for car help, please use this format for the post title and body.
Help - Year Make Model Problem
Help - 1992 Toyota Pickup Won't Start
Year: 1992 Make: Toyota Model: Pickup 22-RE Problem: My truck won't start. It just clicks when I turn the key. Any idea what could be wrong?
Please be as descriptive as possible with your problem. Generic posts are unlikely to get quality responses.
Posting A Solution
If you are posting a solution to a problem that you already had and have solved, please use the following format.
Solved - Year Make Model Problem
Solved - 2024 Subaru Ascent Garage Door Pairing
Year: 2024 Make: Subaru Model: Ascent Solution: I was having trouble pairing my garage door opener with the features built into my car but I found this great video that helped me get it resolved right away. Not sure if all makes and models are the same but this worked the very first time I tried it.
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