User forums: Let’s talk about cars

Maybe you’re the person friends and family turn to for advice on cars, or you just love chatting about the great deal you got on your new car. Or perhaps you’ve run into some annoying problems with your car and are wondering if other owners are experiencing the same difficulties with this particular model. If you’ve got something to say about cars, join the conversation in our engaging community forums. Our forums are the place to discuss everything from what’s the best car to buy if you are a taller-than-average person to negotiating the best price on a particular used car. There have been some great discussions recently, as highlighted below. These particular topics caught our attention for being timely and insightful. We welcome you adding your own two cents to any of these ongoing conversations or starting a new one.

Online subscribers are encouraged to interact with our tech team in the Best Car for You, John’s Toolbox, and Tire Talk sections.

GPS navigation systems:
GPS address accuracy – Problems and potential solutions for when your GPS doesn’t take you exactly where you want to go.

Also, join the conversation in some of our blog entries on GPS:
Garmin GPS – New navigators with reality view and lifetime traffic
Garmin lowers GPS prices, discontinues some models
Personalize your Garmin GPS - Follow that burrito!

Choosing a new car:
Choosing a small car:  Where does the gas go in?—How can you find out which side the gas tank is on when comparing models?

Also check out our blog entries on buying and leasing a car.

Share your experience and tips:
Owning your car: Go beyond the popular 200,000 Mile Club to engage the 400,000 Mile Club—Read about how other drivers got their cars to go the distance.

Motorcycles & Scooters:
First Bike Purchase—What is the best motorcycle for a new rider?
Why a scooter—Are two wheels a good choice for running errands around town?
Commuting on a motorcycle—Readers discuss the pros and cons of using a motorcycle for their commute to work.

For more conversations about motorcycles and scooters, check out the discussions in our blog entries:
From the archives: Motorcycle safety tips

—Desiree Calamari

Comments

[Herbert Mills]

Hi I purchased a 2009 Mazda 6 10 days ago. Nice car except for one thing. Poor design feature; no valet key + the trunk release button inside the car does not have a lock on it!!!So Mazda tries to compete with Camry and messes up on this small but important design feature. A possible scenario - Christman time - trunk loaded with gifts>couple decides to eat out>used valet parking> valet parks car & because all the crooks in town know the weakness of this model car pops open trunk and takes all gifts. > couple finishes meal> another valet retreives car> couple goes home>discovers they have been ripped off by the valet and Mazda cost-cutting. Wow how preventable!!!This has GOT to be fixed....oh yes one key works ignitionand glove box too....
Easy for someone to steal this car and the title as well!!

[r trees]

1998 vw jetta 100000 miles damp or raining car wont start, dry weather fine starts.