Waymo Won’t Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?
Even as Waymo expands to more cities, the autonomous ride-sharing service doesn’t meet the needs of roughly 46 million rural Americans. “Can we switch sides?” my daughter asks, squinting. “The…
‘Cheap As Possible’: Woman Brings Out-Of-Warranty Hyundai To Shop. Then The Mechanic Decides To Take Care Of Her
“They’re running on gas fumes and a dream.” A mechanic is restoring faith in his profession after showing how he and a coworker helped get a customer’s out-of-warranty Hyundai back…
Man Buys $100,000 Ram Truck. It Breaks Down 3 Months Later. Then He Confronts The Dealership Salesman
“We don’t build them.” “You have to leave the property.” Those are words you hardly ever expect to hear on a car dealership lot, but that’s just what happened during…
‘O’Reilly Would’ve Never’: Woman Goes To AutoZone After Her Check Engine Light Comes On. Then A Worker Hands Over The Code Reader
“What do you expect?” A simple trip to an auto parts store by a Montana woman has ignited an intense debate about what motorists should expect when they ask for…
Man Warns That Dealerships ‘Hide $4,000 In Your Loan.’ Then He Reveals How
“It’s legal, but…” Dealerships have long faced criticism for aggressive sales tactics and predatory fees, especially when it comes to financing. It’s the price negotiation that most buyers focus on,…
Man Buys Honda Accord From CarMax. Then It Blows A Head Gasket: ‘I Work At Starbucks’
“What did I do?” A man who bought a used Honda Accord through CarMax had to deal with a blown head gasket shortly after the purchase. The way the company…
‘Help A Girl Out’: Volkswagen Driver Goes To Pep Boys. Then They Tell Her The Price Of An Oil Change
“It’s a 2022 Tiguan.” Most people are wary about whether a mechanic is giving them a straight answer. They’re unfortunately known to be dishonest and upcharge unnecessarily. But when two…
Enterprise Sells Car To Teen Without License. Then She Gets A Phone Call
“What we doing?” A Michigan mother says Enterprise Car Sales sold her daughter a vehicle even after the teen disclosed she doesn’t have a driver’s license. Days later, the lending…
‘#Lifehacks’: Woman Says Sam’s Club Quoted Her $700 For New Tires. Then She Gets A Full Set Elsewhere For $350
“Next thing you know…” Most people assume that big-box stores like Walmart, Costco, and Sam’s Club have the best prices because they sell in bulk. That’s the impression one woman…
Mobile Mechanic Quotes Dallas Customer $500 To Fix Wheel. Then He Gets A Second Opinion: ‘The 3rd Time He Has Saved Me’
“That’s not the way…” A man recently praised a mechanic he says has helped him out time and time again—and is now offering to connect others who might need a…