# Cars **URL:** https://community.clark.com/c/cars/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.clark.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.clark.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.clark.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Are We Nearing the EV Tipping Point?](https://community.clark.com/t/are-we-nearing-the-ev-tipping-point/3492)
**Author:** [@H200h](https://community.clark.com/u/H200h)\ **Replies:** 359\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/are-we-nearing-the-ev-tipping-point/3492 "2024-06-19T21:47:58Z")
Many experts in market analytics believe that when EV’s hit 10% of of new car sales the demand for them will take off. What do the forum members here think of that? Is 10% of total new car sales the magic mark that will… --- ## [Do I need to buy premium gas?](https://community.clark.com/t/do-i-need-to-buy-premium-gas/5020)
**Author:** [@rcwingman](https://community.clark.com/u/rcwingman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/do-i-need-to-buy-premium-gas/5020 "2024-04-25T14:58:12Z")
Having to purchase premium gas is based upon the engines compression ratio, not the year it was made. My family had several cars made before 1966, and none of them needed premium gas. My father was an engineer, and m… --- ## [Sam's club tires and not renew membership](https://community.clark.com/t/sams-club-tires-and-not-renew-membership/4908)
**Author:** [@cwradio](https://community.clark.com/u/cwradio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/sams-club-tires-and-not-renew-membership/4908 "2024-04-17T23:26:57Z")
Can you buy tires from Sam’s and have them installed at Sam’s club and not renew your membership and still have the benefits of 4 year road hazards, free lifetime balance, rotation, flat repair and 4 years roadside assis… --- ## [Carmax or Carvana, an Easy Choice](https://community.clark.com/t/carmax-or-carvana-an-easy-choice/4874)
**Author:** [@cal](https://community.clark.com/u/cal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/carmax-or-carvana-an-easy-choice/4874 "2024-04-08T23:08:44Z")
Get a car from Carmax, not Carvana. Both cars came with dangerous tire set, nasty exterior cosmetic issues, alignment issues, worn out brakes. Carmax fixed everything! Carvana fixed nothing, even wasted a week of my time… --- ## [Clark Smart BEV purchase](https://community.clark.com/t/clark-smart-bev-purchase/4772)
**Author:** [@Shepherd](https://community.clark.com/u/Shepherd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/clark-smart-bev-purchase/4772 "2024-04-01T16:29:34Z")
Hello Clark! I’ve been a listener for literally decades. Your advice has saved me untold thousands of dollars and made my financial life better in so many ways. I want to tell you about my Clark Smart car purchase of my … --- ## [FINN Car Leasing](https://community.clark.com/t/finn-car-leasing/4820)
**Author:** [@OU812](https://community.clark.com/u/OU812)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/finn-car-leasing/4820 "2024-03-30T19:37:48Z")
My daughter lives in NYC and only needs a car for the summer. She was looking at FINN short term leasing. FINN Car Subscription: $0 Down | All-Inclusive | No Hidden Fees Does anyone have experience with this company or … --- ## [Costco Car buying program - Subaru](https://community.clark.com/t/costco-car-buying-program-subaru/4493)
**Author:** [@JTraveler](https://community.clark.com/u/JTraveler)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/costco-car-buying-program-subaru/4493 "2024-03-22T16:03:41Z")
I am a big Costco fan but have never used the car buying plan. Anybody have any experiences/thoughts on using the plan (new car)? After picking a dealer by zip code, can one or does it make sense to also check other ne… --- ## [It’s never been cheaper to buy an EV](https://community.clark.com/t/it-s-never-been-cheaper-to-buy-an-ev/4710)
**Author:** [@H200h](https://community.clark.com/u/H200h)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/it-s-never-been-cheaper-to-buy-an-ev/4710 "2024-03-18T19:34:26Z")
EVs Are Coming Down in Price: --- ## [The original EV cybertruck](https://community.clark.com/t/the-original-ev-cybertruck/4686)
**Author:** [@FerrariClunker](https://community.clark.com/u/FerrariClunker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 12:58am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/the-original-ev-cybertruck/4686 "2024-03-17T00:58:47Z")
The original EV cybertruck back in 70th … :alien: --- ## [1970 Motorcycle and Title](https://community.clark.com/t/1970-motorcycle-and-title/4601)
**Author:** [@Dabrew](https://community.clark.com/u/Dabrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/1970-motorcycle-and-title/4601 "2024-03-15T12:03:56Z")
I am looking at a one owner 1970 Motorcycle where they have title. Because of its age, I don’t think you can do vin checks so I was just going to have him transfer paper title and then do a bill of sale. Other than that,… --- ## [KTVU Fox 2: "Car prices are finally falling: Here's the average price for new, used in US"](https://community.clark.com/t/ktvu-fox-2-car-prices-are-finally-falling-heres-the-average-price-for-new-used-in-us/4544)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/ktvu-fox-2-car-prices-are-finally-falling-heres-the-average-price-for-new-used-in-us/4544 "2024-02-29T23:32:06Z")
--- ## [Should I lease or finance an EV](https://community.clark.com/t/should-i-lease-or-finance-an-ev/4530)
**Author:** [@Shepherd](https://community.clark.com/u/Shepherd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/should-i-lease-or-finance-an-ev/4530 "2024-02-28T18:59:40Z")
Hello fellow Clarkies! I’ve been a Clarkie going way way back to Joanie letting the dogs out and Fine Young Cannibals bumper music! OK, I’m looking at buying a Ford Mach-E EV. The EV credit of $7500 has expired for purc… --- ## [Car batteries at Costco no longer have a free replacement period](https://community.clark.com/t/car-batteries-at-costco-no-longer-have-a-free-replacement-period/4527)
**Author:** [@Greg](https://community.clark.com/u/Greg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/car-batteries-at-costco-no-longer-have-a-free-replacement-period/4527 "2024-02-28T18:21:53Z")
During a recent battery buying trip to Costco I was informed batteries are now pro-rated from day one ( no free replacement period at all ). A posted sign backed up the clerk. --- ## [Have You Ever Bought a Car With a Credit Card?](https://community.clark.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-a-car-with-a-credit-card/2770)
**Author:** [@TeamClarkAdmin](https://community.clark.com/u/TeamClarkAdmin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/have-you-ever-bought-a-car-with-a-credit-card/2770 "2024-02-06T17:59:25Z")
Tell us about your experience (or someone you know) with buying a vehicle with a credit card. --- ## [Disable chip key system in 20 year old car](https://community.clark.com/t/disable-chip-key-system-in-20-year-old-car/4338)
**Author:** [@undara12](https://community.clark.com/u/undara12)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/disable-chip-key-system-in-20-year-old-car/4338 "2024-02-04T13:12:55Z")
If a metal key can be copied from my existing chip key for you 2005 Toyota 4runner, I would like to disable the chip key system. Is it possible? --- ## [Do you already have an EV or plan to buy one in the next couple years?](https://community.clark.com/t/do-you-already-have-an-ev-or-plan-to-buy-one-in-the-next-couple-years/2747)
**Author:** [@rjratnip](https://community.clark.com/u/rjratnip)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/do-you-already-have-an-ev-or-plan-to-buy-one-in-the-next-couple-years/2747 "2024-01-20T15:46:32Z")
Our cars are long in the tooth and we decided to buy a new car this year, a Plug-in Hybrid SUV. We looked at EVs and decided against them for the time being mostly because of the difficulties in charging when traveling l… --- ## [Handling an EV fire, not the ordinary](https://community.clark.com/t/handling-an-ev-fire-not-the-ordinary/4189)
**Author:** [@billinin](https://community.clark.com/u/billinin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/handling-an-ev-fire-not-the-ordinary/4189 "2024-01-13T19:18:40Z")
Be sure to stay at home when charging --- ## [Renting an EV? Know your vehicle and its risks](https://community.clark.com/t/renting-an-ev-know-your-vehicle-and-its-risks/3579)
**Author:** [@billinin](https://community.clark.com/u/billinin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/renting-an-ev-know-your-vehicle-and-its-risks/3579 "2023-11-15T20:07:12Z")
--- ## [Stats about Car Extended warranties](https://community.clark.com/t/stats-about-car-extended-warranties/3615)
**Author:** [@ThriftyRunner](https://community.clark.com/u/ThriftyRunner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/stats-about-car-extended-warranties/3615 "2023-11-10T14:19:35Z")
If I heard right on one of Clark’s broadcasts, he mentioned that 65% of extended warranties are never used? Also, only eight cents on every dollar spent on extended warranties are ever used on car repairs. Is there docum… --- ## [Car extended warranty - Yes or no?](https://community.clark.com/t/car-extended-warranty-yes-or-no/3207)
**Author:** [@rjratnip](https://community.clark.com/u/rjratnip)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/car-extended-warranty-yes-or-no/3207 "2023-10-19T15:32:31Z")
We have a 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid and declined the extended warranty when we bought it. Since then, of course, the dealership has been hounding us to get the extended warranty. This has always been an easy ans… --- ## [Do You Wait Till Your Gas Light Comes On To Fill Up Your Vehicle?](https://community.clark.com/t/do-you-wait-till-your-gas-light-comes-on-to-fill-up-your-vehicle/2765)
**Author:** [@TeamClarkAdmin](https://community.clark.com/u/TeamClarkAdmin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/do-you-wait-till-your-gas-light-comes-on-to-fill-up-your-vehicle/2765 "2023-08-04T13:39:52Z")
When do you fuel up - when you’re on “E” or before that? --- ## [AAA Good Experience](https://community.clark.com/t/aaa-good-experience/2977)
**Author:** [@Lavarock](https://community.clark.com/u/Lavarock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/aaa-good-experience/2977 "2023-06-19T14:42:02Z")
I was at my local home improvement store ready to load the truck up with a pile of lumber when I discovered two broken front struts. Struts are shock absorbers with giant springs around them. Although it seems I had been… --- ## [Is it true that all dealer fees MUST be included in advertised price?](https://community.clark.com/t/is-it-true-that-all-dealer-fees-must-be-included-in-advertised-price/2825)
**Author:** [@WendyJ](https://community.clark.com/u/WendyJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2023, 12:09am UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/is-it-true-that-all-dealer-fees-must-be-included-in-advertised-price/2825 "2023-05-23T00:09:43Z")
I don’t think I’ve ever purchased a vehicle where I haven’t paid something in doc fees, prep, administrative fees, etc., but I just ran across a website that says it’s illegal (in Georgia, at least) to tack those fees on… --- ## [Robert Bryce: "Ford Is Losing $66,446 On Every EV It Sells"](https://community.clark.com/t/robert-bryce-ford-is-losing-66-446-on-every-ev-it-sells/2742)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/robert-bryce-ford-is-losing-66-446-on-every-ev-it-sells/2742 "2023-05-05T17:50:09Z")
--- ## [Parents bought new car and is missing a feature](https://community.clark.com/t/parents-bought-new-car-and-is-missing-a-feature/2716)
**Author:** [@kruuth](https://community.clark.com/u/kruuth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/parents-bought-new-car-and-is-missing-a-feature/2716 "2023-05-01T17:51:28Z")
Mom and Dad just bought a new Nissan Altima. The salesman told them repeatedly that the car had Android auto. After a week of not getting it working, and the dealer replacing the microphone, the dealership pulled the s… --- ## [Dawn or car shampoo?](https://community.clark.com/t/dawn-or-car-shampoo/2521)
**Author:** [@undara12](https://community.clark.com/u/undara12)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/dawn-or-car-shampoo/2521 "2023-04-04T15:50:17Z")
I have been hand washing my cars with Dawn dish soap as long as I can remember. I recently came across the considerable debate on the Internet about using household products versus specialty car shampoo. I even read th… --- ## [Best way to avoid catalytic converter theft](https://community.clark.com/t/best-way-to-avoid-catalytic-converter-theft/943)
**Author:** [@Genie\_Hagar](https://community.clark.com/u/Genie_Hagar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-way-to-avoid-catalytic-converter-theft/943 "2023-04-03T18:35:18Z")
Are any of the anti theft of catalytic converters effective. Looking to protect a 2018 Toyota Tacoma Offroad. --- ## [Best Methods of Payment for Sale of RV and Truck](https://community.clark.com/t/best-methods-of-payment-for-sale-of-rv-and-truck/656)
**Author:** [@PeteK](https://community.clark.com/u/PeteK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/best-methods-of-payment-for-sale-of-rv-and-truck/656 "2023-04-01T12:50:06Z")
We have someone who is traveling almost three hours to look at buying our RV and Truck. The total price will be over $100,000. What are the safest methods of payments that we should accept? Any other advice to prevent… --- ## [Washington Examiner: "Ford sees $3 billion loss on electric vehicles this year"](https://community.clark.com/t/washington-examiner-ford-sees-3-billion-loss-on-electric-vehicles-this-year/2504)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/washington-examiner-ford-sees-3-billion-loss-on-electric-vehicles-this-year/2504 "2023-03-25T15:17:09Z")
--- ## [Washington Examiner: "Dodge announces final gas-powered muscle car as brand makes mandated EV switch"](https://community.clark.com/t/washington-examiner-dodge-announces-final-gas-powered-muscle-car-as-brand-makes-mandated-ev-switch/2489)
**Author:** [@PropofolMask](https://community.clark.com/u/PropofolMask)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.clark.com/t/washington-examiner-dodge-announces-final-gas-powered-muscle-car-as-brand-makes-mandated-ev-switch/2489 "2023-03-22T16:24:00Z")
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