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    Hybrid brakes and calipers

    Your brakes barely wear due to hybrid system. I would replace the rotors and it can be non OEM. I no longer do my own brakes however used to do an additional step lubricating the brake slides. It may no longer be relevant.
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    Is it legal to have 2 copies of your driver's license?

    I got a duplicate and labeled as such in my state. Was a pain age 22 because certain bars/clubs were hesitant to accept however ions ago.
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    Are vehicle owners leaving their tow ball in place subject to to insurance fraud?

    I distinctly remember a truck in college who backed hitch into pathway of sidewalk and someone walked into it. I watched the hitch removed and thrown into adjacent hitch.
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    Bought a 2002 Camry… turned out the head gasket was blown

    Basically you paid a $2500 Toyota tax for car ready for scrap. Hope it works out ! I did similar paying $2k Acura tax on a $5k 2013 Acura RDX. No to int major but tons of small repairs like muffler patch, brakes, suspension, minor oil leak , headlight issues, starter …..
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    Felicity Ace Lawsuit against Porsche gets tossed

    Crew was safe , insurer who typically makes intense profit lost this one . Guessing EV might impact rates moving forward.
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    What Does Honda VCM Engagement and Running "Feel Like"?

    I barely notice the difference
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    Where/How Do You Buy A Used car?

    It is a great idea however if a in demand car an agreeable seller becomes harder. Anything Euro it’s easier and required step as they rarely have demand used.
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    Where/How Do You Buy A Used car?

    My good FB marketplace find was priced higher and guy was stubborn on price drop selling sons Acura ILX. I overpaid by $1000+ and needed $500 work during Covid with some suspension that would not pass NH inspection and also topping of AC Freon. The car has been absolutely flawless and...
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    Why Honda is no longer Toyota's equal in the used car market.

    Daughter drives a similar 2015 Pilot base model AWD. It is durable vehicle with few repairs for us owned 70k-148k(present). Wife only like it for dump runs, powerful HVAC, moving 7 kids about occasionally and $15 rental aluminum trailer chores(eg pickup).
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    Why Honda is no longer Toyota's equal in the used car market.

    My sister had power steering binding in the shaft and also rear differential failure with 2008 RAV4 bought new with under 160k….glad yours worked out for her tainted Toyota for her.
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    Where/How Do You Buy A Used car?

    Private party is hard because flipping is now a profession and if they land on FB marketplace the good ones(price/car) get snagged up . It’s sheer luck you connect, communicate and meet quickly with someone. You also can’t ask too much and have to show up and expect to be disappointed. Every...
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    It is the end of the road for my Integra

    Bummer on car. The eBay parts are priced according to supply (nil).
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    Handicapped or entitled? Not returning shopping cart

    Not everyone returns carts. I would not get too worked up about it .
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    My Honda Dealer Doesn't Have Any Crush Washers For My 2025 Pilot

    They likely have large package for the tech to use….
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    Things people have said to you that still bother you years later...

    Work harder or extra it will pay off! I found the key to success at least corporate is being likable, polite and courteous and personable all around! It takes you really far beyond those who devote excess hours moving up. People who do that they keep in those roles. Upset at myself for not...
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    Honda 1.5L Turbo Reliability?

    Honda head gaskets blowing on 1.5T failure rate is above average rate of other vehicles. Happened to my sister with 18 CRV and coworkers Civic. That is atypical for any car maker unless there is an issue present. Ironically my nephew (mum has CRV) drives my mums 2000 Forester notorious for...
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    Panhandlers at absolute perfect choke point- family in real need or hustlers/ con men?

    I live in a very non diverse town and noticed a guy dressed well but cheap clothes with sunglasses and a gas can. I stop to ask if he needed help and he said he walked 1/2 mile down RT95 to bridge and onto a town road walking towards our Cumbies(fuel stop ) about another 1-2 miles. I said here...
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    “Test drives on public roads are not allowed”

    It gave a decent dealer bad reviews where I traded a non roadworthy 07 Acura MDX for my 15 Pilot. I drove a sharp screwdriver thru punky floor due to severe rust/rot under(body work) where daughter with car seat was and sold it. They had same policy on these “wholesale” vehicles. So thankful...
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    Just purchased a 2012 Nissan Armada Platinum 4x4

    My neighbor has one as his dump car similar year. His only complaint is 13 mpg at best otherwise loves it!
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    I think the economy needs a recession

    Some people are not cut out to get their first degree/trade etc at age 21 or even 25 for that matter. I went to engineering school with classmates/friends who were 30-40 doing round two or first time . All incredible students as they got distraction out of way. Me on other hand still very proud...
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