The Drive Behind the Industry
‘It almost looks like water.’ A TikTok creator’s claim that Americans should wear masks while pumping gas because the fuel has been tampered with has had nearly 675,000 views and…
‘Tell me.’ A well-known automotive content creator is warning drivers about a service department upsell that can cost more than $1,000 for work your car almost certainly doesn’t need. His…
‘I just wanna make motomates.’ People who ride will tell you getting a bike changes your life with the freedom and the community. And a lot of that is real.…
‘AutoZone and O’Reilly are really good about helping you out.’ It seems reasonable to most customers that when you visit a quick lube shop, there might be an upcharge for…
‘I didn’t know these existed, and now I need a Plymouth Arrow.’ A pick-a-part lot in Idaho is drawing major attention after showing off a car that doesn’t exactly look…
“Carvana should pick a better one.” Some stories make it seem like the only words that auto warranty providers know are “denied” and “no.” At least that’s the impression given…
“I did this until…” Car washes can get expensive. A standard hand wash, for example, can run anywhere from $20 to $30, with some premium packages costing around $70. Depending…
“A lot of times with these Toyotas…” Running an auto shop means dealing with all kinds of customers, from the overbearing ones who want to know every detail to the…
‘Let me call you back.’ The old adage that “time is money” gets hammered into our heads pretty strongly in a recent TikTok clip that features an independent mechanic paying…
‘Plug in hybrids are the best.’ In a Facebook Reel that’s generated over 1.3 million views as of this writing, the Millennial Mechanic (@millennialmechanic) reveals what took place during a…