How to Post a new Thread

This mini guide shows you how to create a new thread to post in the forum.

First, click on the Car Brand forum you want to post the thread. (in this example I will use Hyundai)

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At the Car Brand section, the models sub-forums will be shown. Click on the brand or sub category to view the threads within it.

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A new window appears showing the threads within that sub-forum. Here you would click on the New Thread button to create a new thread. The buttons are located at both the top and bottom of the window.

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The window refreshes and you are presented with the compose thread window. Here you will...
1-Enter the title of your thread.
2-Have the tools to format the message.
3-Able to insert smilies.
4-Compose your message
5-Give the thread unique tags which help in searches.
6-Give the thread an over all icon.
7-Submit the thread or
8-Preview it before submitting it to the forum.

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Once you click on the submit button, the screen refreshes and your new thread is posted to the forum.
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This mini guide shows you how to post a reply to an existing thread.

Much like the post above, if you want to reply to an existing thread you will find the Post Reply button at the top and bottom of the window.
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Click on the New Post button and the screen refreshes showing the compile message window.
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Once you compile the new message and submit, your post will appear in the thread.
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