The Drive Behind the Industry
“Wanted to charge me $130…” A woman says a mechanic wasn’t thrilled when she declined to buy a new engine air filter during an oil change, insisting she’d replace it…
“Always go…” A California car salesman offers advice on how to get the lowest possible interest rate at the dealership. Here’s what he says to ask before signing on the…
“Do you know how to put it in drive?” Most drivers have had the experience of walking to the parking lot only to find that their vehicle is blocked in…
“Your car will become a diva.” A woman needed a new paint job for her Acura. She wasn’t interested in the traditional route. Car paint jobs are typically done by…
“What you got there is a coat of rubber on your rims.” There are many ways that one can modify their car—some more advisable than others. If you’re interested in…
“I booked a full, Class F rental.” A woman attempting to pick up her Hertz rental from the Tampa International Airport was upset with the full-size options available. To make…
“Y’all better look those numbers over when you’re buying a car.” Sticker price and out-the-door price are rarely the same number. But the gap isn’t supposed to be that big.…
“Y’all do the same thing.” A Mazda salesman is complaining about a woman who booked an appointment and squeezed him to lower his price even though she was never the…
“What are they doing with all the tires?” It’s a situation no driver wants to encounter. You return to your vehicle and discover the wheels have been stolen. Although rare,…
‘Ma’am, why are you running…?’ Getting pulled over by the police is always upsetting. It often feels arbitrary and unfair. Add to that the creeping fear that something could go…