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    Postman delivering truck parts hit my car!

    Op already said that type of repair would be unacceptable. Maybe paintless can't make it 100% new looking. Maybe they can make the nine year old car look good from 10feet away and maybe OP would be okay with that.
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    Postman delivering truck parts hit my car!

    It couldn't hurt to ask about the possibility of paintless dent repair at a paintless shop.
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    Alternator or Battery?

    I've recently seen two alternators outputting lower voltage due to loose battery cables. I'd start with checking if the connections are clean and tight.
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    Locking fuel tank cap

    Last one where had I lost the key, I just ran a wood screw through it locking the two pieces together.
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    Decent/good smartphone?

    The S22 is a flagship phone designed to be the best of the best. Much like a Hellcat. The Moto G Power is all about battery life. Much like a 70's oil crisis Civic. But yeah, people own both and are happy with their choices as long as it meets their goals/needs.
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    Stihl Kombi Motor KM 56 RC-E -Low Power, Won't Idle - Muffler?

    In my experience, Stihl Ultra doesn't really burn in a two-stroke. It turns to a black tar that finds a place to build up over the years. Usually the muffler under the one baffle.
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    1st time apartment renter, is this white mold?

    Somewhere beside your outside AC unit, there should be a pipe with water dripping out. If you find a dry pipe it's likely clogged and can't drain out. If you find a damp area and no pipe it is buried. (should never happen but does). Dig in the damp area til you find it and make a place for it to...
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    1st time apartment renter, is this white mold?

    Are you asking about the wood making up the cabinets? That's just the sealer on the finish failing. Think of it like the clear coat on a car. Not pretty but harmless.
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    Model 3 low voltage battery warning

    Teslas are more computer than car, I wouldn't trust it not to send a message to the service people "unexpected battery replacement detected, recommend disabling supercharging until the customer pays for entire vehicle electrical system inspection".
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    Smart locks

    That guy totally deserved it for installing a smart lock to begin with.
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    Is the thermostat open by 175°F on this 2017 Corolla?

    Also you can buy thermostats with various temp ranges, Non OEM thermostats seem to have a wider acceptable range even when listed at the spec temperature.
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    Few ounces of motor oil in transmission - HELP

    Unless this fluid has the specification your car calls for printed on the bottle (not "meets" or "exceeds" or any other marketing word) your "contaminated" fluid was much closer to what the manufacturer specs.
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    Looking for PC Recommendations

    For the most part, businesses run on Windows PCs and Linux servers. I think Apple would be counterproductive for this goal. If they get a future job where Macs are dominant, they will be learning/using software rather than the Operating System.
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    Signal Light on Green

    Mine are loud even with the radio on and the aftermarket exhaust the previous owner installed. Lights here can be red for up to 5 minutes. Also, I watch the other routes while sitting at the light; if I think an alternate path has more favorable conditions, I'm going that way.
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    Very hard stop shuts car down

    That was one of the years/models affected by the ignition switch recall, not sure how heavy your fob is, but might be too much on a 17 year old switch that was deficient when new. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a10125/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-gm-ignition-switch-recall-16536509/
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    Very hard stop shuts car down

    Too much stuff on the keyring.
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    Should I cash this check or frame it for stupidity?

    Free Bernie Madoff, lol. Seriously, once you place arbitrary standards in the law, the law becomes meaningless, and overtime unenforceable.
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    I'm done with anything made by Craftsman if it has a gas engine

    The Craftsman's name is "owned" by MTD. MTD is owned by Stanly - Black and Decker. Craftsman is a name even a "Walmart brand" distances it's self from.
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    Good product to use inside clothes dryer, to remove gum?

    I used wd-40 back when my boss had me detailing cars. It even worked on carpets.
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    Why are quotes broken on so many posts?

    I'm still getting this, other modes work great.
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