Image 1 — Spot Scraping Tool That is safe for Paint?
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Spot Scraping Tool That is safe for Paint?

Typically I use my finger nail with a Micro wrapped over it, and scratch the spot off, but its very time consuming and kills my fingers.

I have a car with probably a hundred little spots on it (Bugs, Dirt, Tree Pollen, Debris, Sap, random stuff) that did come off even AFTER a complete spray down and foam soap coverage, and hand wash with a sponge. The spots need extra friction to get off.

Is there anything safe with a rubber-ish end or something?

u/LeoWitt — 3 days ago
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Why do Some BZ4x's have Driver Monitor Cameras behind Steering Wheel and some don't?

Is it based on country, year, trim? etc...

First pic is a 2024 Bz4X base model, in the usa. There is no camera sensor behind the wheel like i keep seeing in youtube videos.

2nd pic is one with the camera just found online.

u/LeoWitt — 7 days ago

Is my Fridge Air Vent Damper Broken? Adjustable? Loose?

Trying to determine if air flow is too low and the damper vent is broken or misaligned. Fridge is a bit too warm. Ruled out most other stuff.

1988 Whirpool ET18NKXRNR4. 1 fan Inside Freezer on top of fridge, redirects small amount of air down to fridge. So although air flow feels weak, but that may be normal amount 80/20, idk.

Video of Air vent here: https://youtube.com/shorts/nvVSfEPbEt4 (I may be wrong in the video about the air direction )

Anyways, this thing is kinda loose overall.

  1. Where is the air coming from? The top, or the back side (as in a air canal behind the rear panel) ?
  2. What are those plastic tube connections above it shown in the picture?
  3. Is it auto adjusted, manually adjustable, or looks like its broken?
  4. There is a random plastic circle button or knob underneath, it, what is that? (shown in video, it moves)
u/LeoWitt — 12 days ago

As the Seller: Have You Or Know Anyone That Got Flagged Under Reporting Sale Price of Car to DMV? (California)?

Im not doing it, but Im struggling to sell my car because every good offer I get, they are demanding me to way under report the value by about 44% ($30K vs $55K) Its a 2026 car too. I refused.

I know many people get away with it. But just wondering if anyone actually knows someone that got caught and what the actual penalty is? OR anyone here?
Were they criminally charged? Or just had to pay fines? I see a wide range of possibly penalties online, but wondering about actual experience or knowing someone who got caught?

Were they the buyer or the seller? Would like to hear from first hand experience if so

(California)

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u/LeoWitt — 15 days ago

As the Seller: Have You Or Know Anyone That Got Caught Under Reporting Sale Price of Car to DMV? (California)?

Im not doing it, but Im struggling to sell my car because every good offer I get, they are demanding me to way under report the value as $30K vs $55K. Its a 2026 car too. I refused.

I know many people get away with it. But just wondering if anyone knows someone that got caught and what the actual penalty is? Were they criminally charged? Or just had to pay fines? I see a wide range of possibly penalties, but wondering about actual experience or knowing someone who got caught?

Were they the buyer or the seller? Would like to hear first hand experience

(California)

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u/LeoWitt — 15 days ago

Thermostat Issue or Something Else? 1980's Fridge

ET18NKXRNR4. Whirlpool from late 1980's. Pictures are for a separate issue, see last paragraph.

Issue: Seems to be running constantly even when we set it to warmer temp on the dial. However when I turn the thermostat to OFF, the fridge does turn off, so does that eliminate a thermostat issue?

Stuff in fridge is not frozen. And the freezer seems the right temp too. No over frost.

Someone suggested it might be a refrigerant leak? thus condenser runs non stop, idk

Now Coincidentally, we noticed the drip catchment pipe at the back of the fridge for the freezer above, has a small leak. ITs been creating a puddle of water into the fridge, but i think that just the pipe there that got knocked loose, might be unrelated.

u/LeoWitt — 15 days ago

Anyone Private List their Car for Sale on Edmunds or CarGurus Recently?

Was wondering if anyone here listed their car privately for sale on either site in the 2026, recently, and what the listing experience was like, or was it a lot of hassle?

THanks

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u/LeoWitt — 23 days ago

Ceramic High spot on Plastic Trim, Removal without Discoloration/fading?

Car Pro UK 3.0 Ceramic, I over wiped it onto the plastic trim in photo. (weeks ago, its dried)

Wondering if I can get get it out with anything I currently have:
Microfiber towels, Meguiars Ultimate Polish, Mothers PH Neutral Car Soap, or Goo Gone (surface safe). I would never use goo gone on the panels, but since this is a plastic piece i was not sure.

I dont know if polish is safe on this plastic material or scratches it? Also if goo gone will stain it and discolor it even if it gets the ceramic out. , I could try intense wiping by hand with just soap and towel, but that might fade the plastic texture if i overdo it? idk

Thanks!

u/LeoWitt — 25 days ago

Ceramic High spot on Plastic Trim, Removal without Discoloration?

Car Pro UK 3.0 Ceramic, I over wiped it onto the plastic trim in photo. (weeks ago, its dried)

Wondering if I can get get it out with anything I currently have:
Microfiber towels, Meguiars Ultimate Polish, and Goo Gone (surface safe). I would never use goo gone on the paint, but since this is a plastic piece i was not sure. I also have just regular PH Neutral car wash soap, I could try by hand with soap.

But I dont know if polish is safe on this plastic material or scratches it? Also if goo gone will stain it and discolor it even if it gets the ceramic out.

Thanks!

u/LeoWitt — 25 days ago

Is 18 Too Old for Isotope 131 Treatment?

We have to give medicine 2x a day to our cat, her levels were off the charts, but levels are now normal, but she now has become completely reclusive because of how much she hates us forcing it into her mouth, she feels like she's being punished, hides all day under the bed now. No longer interacts with us at all or comes out except to eat and use litterbox .

(And No, she refuses to eat it mixed in her food, wet food or treats, we tried everything. Pill form and liquid. So it has to be forced. )

I see very positive results about 131 treatments for cats with hypothyroidism.

But ours is 18.

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u/LeoWitt — 29 days ago

Getting copies/Proof of Prior Owners Registration from DMV?

I need proof of prior 2 years of registration for a car for a program application. Car was bought from a dealer, they dont have prior years. The Vehicle Record Request done online for $2 does NOT include prior year registration, I already paid for a copy. Only has current year.

So the other option is INFO 70 form (which has to be done by snail mail). Anyone know if it would provide that? Isn't that confidential information that has prior owners address on it?

"What the INF 70 explicitly offers is:

Current Record Ownership History Owner as of date Photocopies on file for: ____ (indicate years)

The instructions explain "Photocopies on file" only as:

"Provides copies of paper documents for years specified, generally available for current year plus 3 prior years."

The instructions do not identify what those paper documents are. They could include registration applications, title documents, correspondence, or other items in the DMV file, but the form itself does not say.

So, from the form alone, I cannot conclude that "Photocopies on file" means annual registration renewals.

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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago
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Does DMV's INF 70 Form, provide Prior Years Registration?

I need proof of prior 2 years of registration for a car for a program application. Car was bought from a dealer, they dont have prior years. The Vehicle Record Request done online for $2 does NOT include prior year registration, I already paid for a copy. Only has current year.

So the other option is INFO 70 (which has to be done by snail mail)

"What the INF 70 explicitly offers is:

Current Record
Ownership History
Owner as of date
Photocopies on file for: ____ (indicate years)

The instructions explain "Photocopies on file" only as:

"Provides copies of paper documents for years specified, generally available for current year plus 3 prior years."

The instructions do not identify what those paper documents are. They could include registration applications, title documents, correspondence, or other items in the DMV file, but the form itself does not say.

So, from the form alone, I cannot conclude that "Photocopies on file" means annual registration renewals............

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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago

Need a Used car just to last for 3K miles & 5 Months. Feedback on a Few Options:

Just temporary for about 5 months/ 3K Miles. Will be salvaging it afterwards for a state grant program to buy a new car. Which are most likely to last without problems for this time/miles?

2003 Toyota Camry LE - 205K miles- $3,891 (used car dealer selling it)

2007 Honda Odyssey (221k Miles) $3,500 (private party). Owner says: "It runs and drives great it never give us no issues. It’s a safe and reliable vehicle. No mechanical issues. The water pump, timing belt, brakes, rotors, and brake pads all have been replaced in the last year"

2003 Acura MDX (217k), $3,100. (Owner offered to meet me at any mechanic shop to have it fully inspected, but I heard the Acura Transmissions are really bad from that era with the V6's and can fail at any time. That may not be determinable by inspection. so idk....

2004 Volkswagen beetle convertible, $4,000. (mileage unknown, A mechanic that did work on my car before said he worked on it many times, he brought it up to me, its a client of his and says will have no problems running, but I have yet to get details or see it)

They all look clean and have clean titles and passed smog (according to owner or dealer, haven't seen carfax on any yet).

Thoughts?

Thanks

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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago

Was told to use a Degreaser Pen/Pencil for Plastic Trim Rock Chips

Is this the right thing I can use? Simple rock chip scratches. If not please link an example.

Or should I be using a Degreaser Liquid?

https://www.amazon.com/Dixon-China-Marker-Black-Dozen/dp/B0017P1IP8/

I dont want to use a plastic trim restorer, because then it would be much darker than the rest I think. New car. I was told there are these degreaser pencils you use.

Thanks

u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago
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2003 Acura MDX with 217K Miles. Transmission Concerns?

Hi,

I am needing a cheap car just to last for 6 months. I thought this was a good deal for $2,900, until I learned about how bad the V6 transmissions are on this car. I was going to meet the seller at an auto shop and they were going to fully inspect it for me. But the shop was warning me by phone that the transmissions are like glass on these v6's back then and that still fail at any time. what do you think on these transmission for this model/year?

If Everything checks out with the Carfax and inspection, is it worth it, and you think it will last six months for sure?

The only info I have on it is:
Garaged, 2nd Owner, Serviced at dealer
7 Seater
Silver exterior
Grey leather interior
Clean Title
Registration is up to date
All weather mats + retractable cargo cover
Sunroof
Tow hatch
Archoil used with every oil change

Thanks

u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago

What is your Prologue's Battery Health Level (%) & Mileage, Currently?

I know many used short term lease return EV's are not well treated, the prior owner charges to 100% all the time and drains it. Obviously battery health depends on miles/ charges/ %, etc...

So Anyone here know their Battery health level at the moment, and how many miles?
Also, do you always charge between 20%-80%?

Would be keen to see the averages here from owners.

Thanks!

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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago
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What is your BZ4X's Battery Health Level (%) & Mileage, Currently?

I hear many used short term lease return EV's are not well treated, the prior owner charges to 100% all the time. Obviously battery health depends on miles/ charges/ %, etc..

Anyone here know their Battery health level at the moment, and how many miles on it?
Also, do you always charge between 20%-80%?

Would be keen to see the averages here from owners.

Thanks

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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago

Just Test Drove a Prologue, Trying To Convince Myself. Couple Questions:

Test drove a 2024 Base EX FWD. I'm sticking with base trim because there's so many more of them and they're much cheaper. My dealer has 1 with 10K Miles for $24K, and one with 20K Miles for 23K. Both 2024 Lease returns. BUT....These were my main concerns:

  1. I was shocked there is no grab handle on the drivers seat, but there is one on all other corners of the car! Back doors and passenger. The pull handle above your head, I love using that to adjust my posture and getting in and out. (Just my personal use case, not yours, I know you think who cares about that? But I use them a ton.). Just strange why is there not one on the drivers side! lol. 1 out of 4 missing. to clarify we also have a Tesla and there is no noticeable noise at low speeds. we've had it for years. there is a noise that it makes in reverse but not going forward there is no buzzing noise at all I can 100% attest to that. whereas with the prologue I could hear the noise while driving at 25 miles an hour.
  2. The loud humming noise it makes at any speed below about 30mph, is that intentional from a speaker? Or is that the natural motor noise? And I guess its universal on GM EV's? Very noticeable when Im driving at low speeds. The Bz4x I drove was silent.Axel Clicking, Definitely noticed this on U-turns and or sharp turns, Ive read about it.
  3. I know it's a base model but lot of plastic, and squeaking parts. And the fabric material on the center console door armrest, Just feels very cheap. The door handles itself too.
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u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago

Confused on the Paid "LTE" Cloud Plan. It does not include the actual Data connection?

I thought the point of the "LTE Plan" was that it includes a sim Card and connects to reolinks cloud system directly without needing your own 4G plan or wifi. Is that not the case?

(Usa)

It says on the site:

"Recommended carriers: We recommend T-Mobile prepaid data only) if you are in the U.S., and T-Mobile, Vodafone, EE and Orange in Europe. For other Reolink Go PT supported mobile network service providers' users, we highly suggest purchasing a Reolink Solar Pan..."

https://m.reolink.com/product/reolink-go-pt/?jumpId=product-carrier-table#specifications

Which makes it sound like it's implying we have to pick a network like get our own network plan and SIM card

u/LeoWitt — 1 month ago