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‘I Didn’t Do My Research’: Woman Buys Used Tesla. 3 Days Later, She Gets A $16,000 Repair Bill

With gas prices skyrocketing, many drivers may find themselves considering buying an EV. One woman recently purchased a Tesla Model S to save money on her commute.

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Dealer Quotes Woman $850 For Brake Job On Her Hyundai. Then She Calls A Mobile Mechanic: 'It Is Definitely Gonna Be More'

A Dallas-Fort Worth mobile mechanic’s TikTok showing a brake job he completed for less than half the dealership quote has drawn nearly 265,000 views and hundreds of comments from car owners sharing their own stories of service sticker shock. The video struck a nerve at a time when dealership labor…

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Ford Mechanic Told To Replace The Starter. There's Just One Problem: 'Do What They Want'

There's a particular kind of frustration that comes with being the expert in the room while someone who isn't tries to tell you what to do.

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Chevy Issues Stop Sale Notice For The C8 Corvette

Chevrolet has just issued a stop-sale notice for the C8 Corvette. There's an issue affecting a lighting module, and it means that drivers wouldn't know if their turn signals are working or not.

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Woman Sells Toyota Tacoma To CarMax. Then She Reveals How Much They Paid: ‘That’s A $32-33K On Marketplace’

Toyota Tacomas are famous for high resale value. This has people scratching their heads over the price one woman says she accepted from CarMax for her well-maintained 2021 Tacoma. It’s thousands less than they believe she could’ve gotten on the private market.

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Man Pays For Car Wash. Then He Realizes The Guy In Front Of Him Is Going In On A Harley: ‘I’m Curious What’s Gonna Happen’

It’s like “stupid human tricks,” but in real life. Recently, a man whipped out his phone and started recording at the car wash because he was “very curious to see what’s going to happen.”

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Woman Buys From Carvana. Then She Notices An Unusual Smell: 'Money From That Car Is Supposed To Be Applied To This New Car'

For some people, online retailers like Carvana offer a desirable car-buying experience that skips the uncomfortable test drive with a stranger, the frustrations of haggling, and the hours wasted at the dealership. One woman says her experience at Carvana has left much to be desired. And it wasn’t even the…

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'Shout Out Pep Boys': Dealership Quotes Woman $380 For A Repair. Then A Tech Gives Her The Real Total

At some point or another, everyone gets an unexpected bill. It’s one thing if you forgot or lost track of time—quite another when a business ups the price.

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Worker Quotes $350 For Car Detailing. Then He Looks In The Backseat And Changes The Price By $450: 'I Noticed...'

Car detailing is a much more complicated process than a simple wash, wipe, and vacuum at your local car wash. It’s a thorough deep cleaning that is designed to restore your car to brand-new condition or as close to that as possible. That’s why it comes at a premium.

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'We’re Basically Giving Her A Tire For Free': Mechanic Tells Woman He Can’t Service Her Tire. Then She Calls The Secret Number

Anyone who works in customer service is familiar with the entitlement that some people just inherently possess. Explaining that the price and rules apply to them is a necessary skill that often requires a mix of diplomacy and resolve.

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Kia Driver Sees Man On Motorcycle With A Helmet On While Woman Is Without One. Then He Rolls His Window Down

Helmets save lives. That's not a controversial position, it’s a fact—especially for motorcycle drivers and passengers.

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Ari 458 Pro Surprises As A Mini-Camper.

Some campers keep getting bigger. The Ari 458 Pro cab-over motorhome goes the opposite direction, shrinking the whole idea down to about the footprint of a subcompact car. At just over 11.5 feet long, it fits into almost any parking spot—yet it still wants to be taken seriously as a…

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'I’m Still Getting Charged For Things': Woman Rents Car From Hertz. Then They Ghost Her

In most parts of the country, driving is the only way to get around. There are a few exceptions, such as New York City, where public transit is the more popular mode of transportation, as parking is scarce and expensive, traffic is heavy, and driving just isn't efficient. And perhaps…

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Woman Seeks Mobile Mechanic On Facebook. Then He Asks Her Something Shocking: 'We In The Same Situation'

The biggest selling point of a mobile mechanic is convenience and the no-drama solution for getting your car fixed, no matter where you are. An Indianapolis, Indiana-area mechanic apparently never got that memo.

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'That's Not Good': Man Takes A Hyundai Sonata To The Shop. Then The Mechanic Takes One Look—And Recommends He Sell It

An Atlanta mechanic was trying to be helpful when he recommended a customer sell their 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Now he’s wondering if he overshared.

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'This Is A $20,000 Issue': Man Buys Through Carvana. Then He Tries To Use His Warranty When Something Goes Wrong

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 by the tale of a man who recently bought a 2020 GMC Yukon XL.

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Jaguar: We Will Be 'Exclusively Electric'

There’s a real sense of momentum in Gaydon. I felt it the moment I walked through the doors at Jaguar Land Rover headquarters. You can see it in the faces of everyone you pass as you move through the bright, minimalist corridors.

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Woman Goes To The Car Wash. Then She Uses A 'Cheat Code' To Get A Free Wash: 'I Haven't Paid In 3 Years'

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.

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The New Nissan Xterra Will Only Be Gasoline-Powered

Enjoyers of simple, rugged off-road vehicles can, tentatively, rejoice. Nissan’s US chief of product planning has said there “will be a pure ICE” V6 version of the upcoming Nissan Xterra revival, alongside a hybrid V6 variant. That, folks, is good news.

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Colorado’s New Speed Camera System Makes Waze Nearly Useless

Speed cameras are not new. They have been in use in the United States for nearly 40 years, and your favorite navigation app will warn you when you’re approaching one, but those will no longer work as intended on certain stretches of Colorado roads and highways.

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Volkswagen 'Won't Rule Out' A Pickup Truck, Says CEO

The pickup truck segment is a particularly lucrative one in the United States. The Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado are seemingly locked in first and second places in the list of bestselling vehicles.

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Toyota Has Already Recalled 1 Million Cars In 2026

Toyota might be known for its rock-solid reliability, but the automaker also issues several recalls a year for various defects. So far in 2026, the Japanese automaker has issued nine recalls affecting 1,024,794 vehicles.

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Man Drops Off His Toyota In The Shop. Then He Just Leaves It There For 4 Months: 'Produce The Invoice'

Running an auto shop means dealing with all kinds of customers, from the overbearing ones who want to know every detail to the ones who are just a bit too nonchalant.

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Bentley Dealers Want An Off-Road Bentayga: ‘Bring It To Market'

Earlier this year, Bentley unveiled the Bentayga X Concept, an off-road-focused version of the luxury SUV. The automaker was clear about its intentions, admitting that it designed the concept to gauge interest in an “enhanced off-road capable Bentayga,” and there is at least one group interested in a production version:…

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Watch This Restoration Of A Dakar Porsche 959

The Porsche 959 is a near-mythical machine due to its scarcity and performance capability both on the road and in the dirt. Porsche built the road-car version from 1986 to 1993, but it's the legendary Rothman's livery-wearing Dakar Rally version that has earned true hero status.

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