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Mechanic explains why it’s so hard to find a good mechanic these days as technicians ‘walk away’ from the job
1+ week, 1+ day ago (591+ words) Mechanic explains why it's so hard to find a good mechanic these days as technicians "walk away' from the job'We Got This Covered Mechanic explains why it's so hard to find a good mechanic these days as technicians "walk away…...
Customer waits for $200 battery replacement - what the Nissan technician actually removed will give EV owners nightmares
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (337+ words) A Nissan master technician in Miami made a funny video that went viral. The video shows every electric vehicle owner's biggest money fear: replacing the wrong battery by accident. Master tech Nick Pichirilo posted the video, and it got over…...
5 auto shops couldn't fix a common car problem, but the 6th mechanic used a dollar bill and solved it in seconds
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (397+ words) A mechanic with 30 years of experience solved a tricky car problem using just a dollar bill after five other shops couldn't figure it out. This isn't just a fun trick. It's a real, old-school method that quickly finds one of…...
Local carwash convinces woman to spend extra $4 for a service she never heard of. Turns out, it's how you save your car
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (416+ words) A viral social'media post is drawing laughs and unexpected car'care wisdom, as TikTok creator @Ashleyesper (Ashley Esper) recently shared how a spontaneous decision at a local carwash turned into a surprisingly savvy vehicle maintenance moment. With text overlay that read,…...
Woman paid $25 for a 'mystery' car rental from Budget, and what they gave her proves it's worth the gamble
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (324+ words) A woman has gone viral after booking a $25 Budget "mystery rental" and receiving a high-end Genesis electric vehicle. Kayley Slicer, known as @kayslice1 on TikTok, shared her experience as she picked up whatever car the rental company gave her. She only…...
Toyota recommends waiting 10,000 miles between oil changes. Mechanics warn that’s exactly how engines die
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) A Toyota salesperson sparked a spirited debate on TikTok after claiming drivers only need to change their oil every 10,000 miles. Mechanics " as you probably guessed " didn't see it that way and quickly became some of the loudest critics of the…...
Cheat code for truck buyers? Toyota salesman says a used truck can be a better deal than new - here’s why
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) Car brands like Toyota will always have consumer trust after generations of making some of the most formidable vehicles in the industry. But according to a salesman on TikTok, there might be an under-discussed cheat code that could help a…...
Mechanic claims a simple hack got his car from 10 mpg to 40 mpg. Inspectors warns you could get in serious trouble for it
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (405+ words) A viral video on TikTok shows a mechanic saying he turned a car getting 10 miles per gallon into a 40 mpg vehicle using a quick exhaust fix. The video has gotten a lot of attention, but state inspectors and experienced mechanics…...
Toyota salesman shows how to score a brand new car under $15K — but there’s a catch
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) The dealership can be a daunting place to visit. You have to figure out how to get the right car, at the right condition, and somehow you can never leave with everything you want. An Oklahoma Toyota salesman, however, just…...
Buyer 'dodges bullet' after Land Rover Carvana delivery inspection. These issues 'should have been resolved"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (509+ words) A Carvana customer says they "dodged a huge bullet" after refusing delivery of a 2022 Land Rover Defender x-Dynamic HSE that arrived with a host of undisclosed problems, including visible damage and a check engine light tied to a coolant system…...