The Drive Behind the Industry
“Happened to me at Ford.” Lug nuts are a car part that you often don’t think about until it comes time to replace one. And it’s usually just one that…
“Goodyear does tires.” An independent mechanic in a rented shop ended up doing an air conditioning job on a 2012 Range Rover Sport for less than half what a Goodyear…
“You can’t tow my car when I have a policy. I have a policy!” Everyone who’s driving on the road must have car insurance. It’s a well-known rule. But imagine…
“Honestly, that’s a valid thing to check.” A car salesman says one test drive took an unexpected detour when his customers wanted to make sure their new vehicle would fit…
“Don’t you think it’s a little crazy that you guys advertise that?” Since March, the national average for gas prices has hovered around $4 per gallon. As anyone with a…
“You both will think of this interaction for years to come.” If you have ever shopped at Trader Joe’s, there’s a high chance you had small talk with the cashier.…
“No, ma’am.” A Kentucky driver booked an appointment for four new Goodyear tires. When she called to confirm, the shop had no record of her appointment. Luckily, she got the…
“The guy at the gas station always looks at me crazy.” A car leaser’s attitude toward his temporary ride is making people think twice about purchasing previously leased vehicles. Petie…
“The lights on the dash are just suggestions.” A service technician was baffled by a customer’s vehicle woes because the answer to their grievances was staring them right in the…
“I didn’t know tires could get tape worms.” A mechanic says he has seen plenty of tires fail in strange ways—but never one unravel quite like this. Social media user…