A new mother’s spooky car troubles gave rise to an automotive investigation that took weeks to solve and involved an unexpected culprit: electromagnetic interference from overhead power lines. Dealership Life (@mymechanicsaid), a mechanic who shares automotive stories on TikTok, recounted the bizarre case in a video that has garnered more than 5,100 views since being…
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Man Realizes Winter Driving Will Ruin His Porsche. So He Decides to Buy a ‘Winter Car’ for $5,000: ‘Is This a Smart Decision?’
Purchasing a premium sports car you actually love comes with a certain kind of protectiveness. Unlike a commuter Honda or Toyota, you’re happy to drive through pretty much anything, a Porsche feels like a car you want to preserve. That’s the dilemma one TikToker recently faced when he started thinking about the upcoming winter and…
Man Claims This Texas Car Wash Ruined His Ride and Refused to Pay For the Damages. So, He Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
A frustrated Texas couple took their car wash dispute to the streets this week after claiming a Katy-area business damaged their vehicle and refused to make things right. The small but vocal protest outside ClearWater Express Wash has struck a chord with viewers who’ve shared similar experiences with automatic car wash chains. Marissa (@m2j2love) posted…
Did the $15,000 Mods on Our Subaru BRZ Actually Work? Video
In episode 1 of our Subaru BRZ project series, we took the BRZ to the track for the first time after installing the initial round of $15,000 worth of upgrades. Spoiler alert: we did make it faster—but not without plenty of trial and error. You can watch episode 1 right here. This time, we’re testing…
Mechanic Installs ‘Triple-Tested’ New Alternator From AutoZone. Then He Realizes These Parts Have One Major Issue
When you’re a mechanic, you count on parts suppliers to deliver a quality product. But sometimes even when parts are allegedly “triple-tested,” they fail to meet expectations to everyone’s frustration. One auto shop’s experience with a brand-new AutoZone alternator has reignited a conversation about quality control in the auto parts industry. In a video with…
Woman Buys Chevrolet Traverse. The Next Day, She Quits Job. Then the Dealership Tries to Verify Employment: ‘Well, I HAD a Job’
A car salesman claims one of his customers quit her job the day after financing a Chevrolet Traverse. Does this mean the deal is off? In a TikTok that’s generated over 9,600 views as of this writing, Mike P (@mikepirozzz) shares the aftermath of what happens if you quit your job during the financing approval…
‘I Got Shocked On the Gas Pump Handle’: Woman Narrowly Avoids Tragedy. She Remembered About Static Electricity When It’s Cold
A woman online is racking up views after sharing a winter reminder about pumping gas, one she says could genuinely save a life. Alexandra Hope Craig (@alexandra_hope_craig) posted what she called a “gas pump PSA,” and she jumps right into the safety tip she wishes more drivers knew. “Now that the winter, colder months are…
‘If You Know—You Know’: Man Buys Trade-in Dodge Charger at Carvana. Then He Takes It to CarMax
Buying and selling cars online is easier than ever. With platforms such as CarMax and Carvana, all it takes is a few clicks to get an instant offer; you can provide a digital signature, and a vehicle changes hands without anyone stepping into a dealership. For some customers, it’s a convenient way to upgrade or…
This Unassuming Volkswagen Beetle Packs 600 Horsepower. Here’s How It Happened
At first glance, this Marathon Blue Volkswagen Beetle 1303 looks pretty normal. But when you take a closer look, you can tell it’s something special. Without a hint of engine noise, the rear wheels spin up, tire smoke billows, and tiny bits of rubber spray across the asphalt. It’s a monster. The source of this…
Study: US Luxury Car Market Will Nearly Double to $215 Billion by 2035
An exclusive new study led by Boston Consulting Group with duPont Registry Group projects that the US luxury and exotic automotive sector will grow from approximately $110 billion today to as much as $215 billion by 2035, underscoring the category’s rising influence within an increasingly interconnected luxury-lifestyle ecosystem. According to the report, the US total…










