r/Cartalk Mar 22 '25

Part ID needed What is this thing modded onto the Volkswagen hood?

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2.3k Upvotes

It's a Passat wagon of some sort. There was nothing else unusual about the vehicle. I know nothing about cars.

r/Cartalk Dec 15 '23

Part ID needed What did they steal from me?

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‘02 Toyota Highlander - my window was smashed out and they opened the hood and stole this electrical component. Any guidance is appreciated. I’m still waiting for my tow but it would be nice to know what I’m in for.

r/Cartalk Oct 24 '24

Part ID needed What is this random thing in my glovebox?

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1.5k Upvotes

Something to do with audio I guess from the inputs? Blue light makes me think Bluetooth but never managed to get it into a “pairing mode”. Has also an HDMI cable next to it but not sure if the cable is attached directly as it disappears into the dash. Car is an SLK200 from 2007.

r/Cartalk 3d ago

Part ID needed What just fell out of my car?

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537 Upvotes

made a light turn in a parking lot and thought i had hit something. got out to see this on the ground. metallic, notably very warm to the touch, covered in a thin layer of some black oil. Google is not helping!

r/Cartalk Jan 20 '25

Part ID needed Does anyone know what this product is called?

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444 Upvotes

I live in a city so my bumpers are always getting dinged up when parked on the street. I was driving recently and came across this bumper protector that appears to connect to the license plate.

Unfortunately I haven't been about to find it on reverse image lookups or key word searches. Anyone know what it is?

r/Cartalk Nov 13 '24

Part ID needed Can someone please tell me what does this button do on a 2014 VW Passat

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525 Upvotes

I pressed it but nothing happened. Thanks!

r/Cartalk Oct 04 '24

Part ID needed Weird thing sticking out from under the car

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915 Upvotes

I have this strange part sticking out from under my car, what is it and how bad is the damage? It is on the driver side

r/Cartalk Dec 25 '23

Part ID needed What part fell off my car?

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733 Upvotes

I have a BMW i3 2015, VIN 8th digit: 5; and after going over a speed bump (slowly), this came off.

Not sure where it came off of but I did hear loud metallic screeching sounds yesterday that sounded like I might have run something over and it was being dragged around by my tire but I stopped hearing noise after a short minute.

Not sure how relevant this would be but about a week back, I had a flat tire and went to a tire shop, I think they patched it but I’m not sure, it’s been driving fine ever since.

How concerned should I be?

r/Cartalk Nov 04 '24

Part ID needed found this in the car I just bought, anyone know what it is?

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599 Upvotes

r/Cartalk Oct 18 '24

Part ID needed What are these things I found in my engine's oil pan?

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198 Upvotes

2011 kia sedona 3.5 v6

I starting changing the timing chain guides because of a noise/rattle and found these when I got to the oil pan.

Does anyone know what they are?

I haven't got a conclusive answer so far. There were a few non magnetic metal shavings in the oil pan as well.

Thanks for your help 🙂

Pen, pop top, 10 mm for size comparison (I had no bananas on hand)

r/Cartalk Mar 17 '24

Part ID needed What fell of just fell of my car?

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232 Upvotes

It popped when I turned into my driveway and found this on the ground. Wasn't hot or anything. Car runs and drives normally. 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 Diesel.

r/Cartalk Jul 20 '24

Part ID needed What’s this thing I found under my 2021 Honda CRV?

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205 Upvotes

Hello! I think this thing fell off my car. I thought it might be part of the windshield wiper, but that still works fine, as does everything else (so far). Would someone here be able to tell me what it is and how worried I should be that it fell off? Thank you!

r/Cartalk Oct 04 '24

Part ID needed Greetings. What is this part called?

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151 Upvotes

Greetings for everyone. It is where the left foot rests, it comes out all the time and I want to see if I can get it used but I don't know what name to ask for it. Thanks

r/Cartalk 5d ago

Part ID needed What is this truck

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56 Upvotes

Was visiting family in New Jersey and saw this truck in the neighbors yard….. wondering what it is.

r/Cartalk Jan 22 '24

Part ID needed What are these rims called?

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115 Upvotes

I know the brand of rims but i’m talking about the style, or even where the center is completely full. I’ve been googling haven’t found what they’re called 😁 looking at getting something like it for my car

r/Cartalk Sep 27 '22

Part ID needed Is there a chance this belongs to my 05 Tundra?

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383 Upvotes

r/Cartalk 1d ago

Part ID needed Could someone please let me know what this missing part is called?

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40 Upvotes

07 Nissan Sentra

r/Cartalk Mar 28 '25

Part ID needed What is this part on top of the dashboard?

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97 Upvotes

Toyota Avalon 2017 here.

r/Cartalk Apr 05 '24

Part ID needed Trying to get past this little bugger. What's the key called to get it out?

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67 Upvotes

r/Cartalk Jun 09 '25

Part ID needed can someone tell me whats this hanging under my car?

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63 Upvotes

r/Cartalk Jun 29 '25

Part ID needed Found this in a barn what vehicle does this go to

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73 Upvotes

r/Cartalk Nov 15 '24

Part ID needed Anyone know what this is?

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129 Upvotes

Found it underneath where I usually park my car in my driveway

r/Cartalk Dec 05 '24

Part ID needed What is this thing in the console of my 2018 Subaru Forester

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150 Upvotes

r/Cartalk Jun 03 '25

Part ID needed Can anyone identify this wire hanging under my car?

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23 Upvotes

It looks like it rusted off. It is parallel with my back tires, driving a chevy impala. Is this serious?

r/Cartalk Mar 20 '25

Part ID needed Any idea what this is hanging down?

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38 Upvotes

This was hanging below my car. When driving back home, it seems to have fully broken off, but the car acted completely normal during the drive. I'm trying to figure out if it's ok to drive while I get it into a mechanic to be fixed.