The Drive Behind the Industry
“This is why I work for O’Reilly.” An Advance Auto Parts customer was irate after reviewing their post-purchase receipt. The customer, who goes by Fred (@fredpimpstone2008) on TikTok, shared footage…
“Being a mechanic has got to be one of the worst trades.” Plenty of jobs require employees to bring a few things on Day 1. Chefs often have their own…
“Who replaced the battery the 1st time!!!” A recent viral TikTok clip began as an under-the-hood mystery with many conflicting clues. The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas had a check engine light,…
“I don’t have 3 hands.” If you’re someone who likes to shop at Buc-ee’s, you may want to heed one man’s warning. An everyday visit to the popular chain could…
“It’s all fun and games with a Tesla until…” A Tesla owner says there’s one ownership cost nobody warned him about: the tires. Alex (@alexafterthefire0) recently vented about how quickly…
“Sounds like a set up.” It’s generally expected that a mechanic will do whatever repairs you need, provided they have the tools, time, and capability. But once in a while,…
“Once you drive off this lot, it is your car.” Used-car paperwork can make responsibility look simple: the buyer signs an as-is form, the dealer makes clear there is no…
“That’s a liability.” A flat-rate technician says he refused to perform an oil change after spotting a problem underneath a customer’s Ram truck. TikTok user @jaisenz3 recently explained “why I…
“Calibur is the Walmart of Body shops.” A West Virginia woman says she took her vehicle to a Caliber Collision for a dented roof and a windshield replacement. Months later,…
A viral Chevy clip looks like a catastrophic leak, but the likely culprit is a much more familiar A/C drainage problem. Mechanical quirks and misbehavior somehow manage to embellish the…