Protection against collision impact, or car crashes, is one thing no car buyer should ever disregard. The numbers aren’t very good. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 39,345 people died in a car crash in 2024. Every year, around 6 million car accidents happen, which is more than 15,000…
‘Online Reviews Are Out of Control’: Florida Dealer Receives 1-Star Customer Review. So, He Takes Matters into His Own Hands
A used-car dealer is going viral after sharing his bewildering brush with a one-star review—left, he says, by someone who never actually bought a car from him. Once he discovered what happened, he decided to take matters into his own hands. In a recent TikTok, creator @mistaconnas says he rolled out of bed after a…
Porsche’s Electric Sports Car Platform Could Support Gas Engines After All
In 2022, Porsche announced plans to launch fully electric replacements for the Boxster and Cayman later this decade. Despite a weaker-than-expected rise in EV adoption, the gas-free 718 duo is still very much on the way. That said, Zuffenhausen has come to terms with the reality that ICE models remain a necessity in the sports…
Mercedes Will Use Screws to Make Headlights Repairable
There’s a growing trend among European automakers to reduce waste and protect our fragile environment. Jaguar Land Rover recently announced plans to remove magnesium from the dashboard’s cross-car beam, a move expected to cut more than 50,000 tons of CO₂ annually. BMW, meanwhile, claims that roughly a third of the new iX3 electric crossover’s weight…
Man’s Brand-New Ford Truck Gets Recalled To the Dealership. Then He’s Told It’ll Take 2 Years to Fix: ‘You Still Have Seatbelts’
Today’s pickups are rolling computers, stitched together from hundreds of sensors. When even one fails, the entire safety system can go offline, which is how one new Ford F-150 owner found himself staring at an airbag warning light and a dealership telling him parts might not arrive until 2027. His wife’s TikTok detailing the ordeal…
‘It’s Not the Nintendo Noise’: Mechanic Shares Real Reason For Thud You Hear Sometimes—Especially If Your Car Is From the 2000s
Owners of early-2000s Silverados, Tahoes, and Sierras know the sound: a dull, rhythmic thud when you roll over a bump, like the truck is clearing its throat. Most people ignore it. One mechanic decided to explain it. TikTok did what TikTok does, and now lots of GM owners are wondering whether it’s time to look…
Honda Mechanic Compares Cars That Had Oil Changes Every 10K Vs. 5K Miles. Then He Notices a Shocking Difference
How often you should change your oil is a matter of some debate. Many old school purists argue that you should change it every 3,000 miles. Others say that modern oils and engines can go much further. So who’s right? And does it make a difference? A Honda master tech has a convenient visual that…
The Corvette ZR1 Won’t Stop Breaking Lap Records: Video
Lap records continue to fall for the mighty Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Earlier in 2025, Chevy put its supercar to work across five iconic circuits. Now, the ZR1 can add another top time to its growing list of accomplishments. A 2026 Corvette ZR1 driven by Canadian hero Ron Fellows just blitzed the Mosport production car record…
‘Hard to Find at Lowe’s’: Mechanic Ghosts Dad After Daughter Hit Curb. Then New Mobile Mechanic Saves the Day—With Quick Thinking
Usually, we go to the internet to shame, blame, and complain. And it can be oddly soothing: We take comfort in a shared grievance. Or sometimes, when our worst angel is at the wheel, we even get a little satisfaction from someone else’s distress (the Germans call this schadenfreude). When MechanicLaz (@mechaniclaz) turned to TikTok…
‘Will Work at Almost Every Gas Station:’ Man Says You Can Avoid a Credit Card Hold at the Pump. Then He Shows How
A Facebook user claims he’s found a simple trick to avoid credit card holds at gas pumps, but the technique has sparked debate over whether it works—or even if it’s legal. The 18-second video, which he posted on Sunday, has attracted more than 93,000 views and 5,000 likes, along with plenty of skeptical comments from…