The Drive Behind the Industry
‘So now my car is making a funny smell…” A woman took her car to a Pep Boys for what she thought was a simple tire rotation. However, when she…
“Because I’m a mobile mechanic…” Most well-trained mechanics loathe to hear these words: “I already got the part.” That’s because, more often than not, the well-intentioned driver trying to save…
“CarMax makes money by…” A man went to CarMax to check out a Honda Fit, then noticed something off about the price. However, it wasn’t just the one Honda Fit…
“Get the NAPA house brand…” A classic car enthusiast recently vented about how hard it’s been to find a specific type of motor oil. His frustration has inspired folks to…
‘You could drive those, and it never seems like the tread goes down.’ There are plenty of recognizable tire brand names that claim to be the most durable at the…
‘That’s why Pep Boys is going out of business.’ When you get a quote from the mechanic, you tend to trust that they’re giving you a fair price. At minimum,…
“Let me see…” The complaint from a Lexus driver seems pretty mundane at first: a “clunky” sound when the car goes into reverse. But the reaction from a Bay Area…
“Them Amazon parts…” “Penny wise and pound foolish” is an expression that’s fallen off quite a bit in modern usage, but it’s the core idea behind a viral video warning…
“Get them changed because it’s always going to be more expensive…” Hearing squeaking brakes is never a good sign. However, some drivers still delay getting them replaced until it’s more…
“You’re not a mechanic till…” Knowing what size you need for your tool can easily turn into a pure guessing game of trial and error. Going to the toolbox, you…