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I Hate Dealerships Look, I’m gonna level with you. I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad was a mechanic, I’ve got grease under my nails, and I’ve dealt with more than my share...

Why I Hate the Word ‘Preventative’ Look, I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad let’s call him Marcus, ran a little garage in Detroit back in the 80s. I’ve seen it all. And...

I Hate How We Talk About Car Care Look, I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad was a mechanic, I’ve got grease under my nails, and I’ve read more service manuals than romance...

Let’s Talk About Oil Changes, Shall We? Look, I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad was a mechanic, and I’ve been turning wrenches since I was 12. I’ve seen it all, and honestly,...

Let’s Get One Thing Straight I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad had a garage in Detroit back in the ’80s, and I’ve been turning wrenches since I was 12. I’ve seen it...

I Hate How Dealers Treat Us Like Idiots Look, I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad owned a garage in Detroit, and I’ve been turning wrenches since I was 12. So when I...

My $2,147 Lesson in Neglect Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I used to be one of those guys. The kind who’d ignore that little dashboard light, put off oil changes, and basically treat...

My 2014 Ford Fusion Hates Me Look, I’m gonna level with you. I’m not a car person. I’m that guy who changes the oil when the dashboard light starts flashing like a disco ball. (Which,...

My First Car and the Lesson I Never Forgot Let me take you back to 1998. I was 22, living in Chicago, and I bought my first car – a used 1992 Honda Civic. I...

My 2018 Wake-Up Call Look, I’m gonna level with you. I’ve been a car guy since I was a kid, but until about three months ago, I was basically winging it when it came to...

I Hate How Everyone Lies About Car Care Look, I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad owned a garage in Detroit, and I’ve been turning wrenches since I could barely reach the engine...

Let’s Get One Thing Straight I’m not some kind of car whisperer. I don’t have a garage full of tools or a PhD in automotive engineering. I’m just a guy who’s owned way too many...

Let’s Get One Thing Straight I hate car maintenance. There, I said it. I’ve been driving since I was 16, and I still don’t understand why I need to do… whatever it is under the...

Let's Get One Thing Straight I hate car maintenance. There, I said it. I've been driving since I was 16, and I still don't understand why I need to do... whatever it is under the...

I Hate When People Say ‘Just Read the Manual’ Look, I get it. Manuals are there for a reason. But honestly, who actually reads them? I sure as hell didn’t when I bought my first...

Let’s Get Something Straight I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad, let’s call him Marcus, owned a garage in Detroit. Grew up smelling gasoline and hearing the hum of engines. I’ve seen it...

I Hate How Much I Love Cars Look, I'm gonna be honest with you. I've been around cars my whole life. My dad had a '67 Mustang—Garry, let's call him Garry—that thing was his baby....

My Last Trip to the Dealership Look, I’m gonna level with you. I’m done with dealerships. Completley, utterly, no-questions-asked done. It’s not just me, either. My buddy Marcus—let’s call him Marcus, ’cause his real name’s...

My Last Trip to the Dealership Look, I'm gonna level with you. I'm done with dealerships. Completley, utterly, no-questions-asked done. It's not just me, either. My buddy Marcus—let's call him Marcus, 'cause his real name's...

Why I Hate Jiffy Lube (And You Should Too) Look, I’m gonna level with you. I’ve been driving since I was 16, and I’ve made alot of mistakes. Like the time I trusted a quick...

Let's Get One Thing Straight I've been around cars my whole life. My dad was a mechanic, my mom ran a dealership, and I've been turning wrenches since I was 12. So when I say...

Let's Get One Thing Straight I've been around cars my whole life. My dad was a mechanic, my mom ran a dealership, and I've been turning wrenches since I was 12. So when I say...

Look, Let’s Be Real About This Stuff So, I was at a conference in Austin last Tuesday, right? And this guy, let’s call him Marcus, comes up to me and says, “You’re that magazine editor,...

I Hate When People Say ‘Just Read the Manual’ Look, I get it. You’re trying to be helpful. But honestly, who actually reads the manual? I mean, really? The last time I cracked open a...

Let’s Get This Out of the Way I love cars. Always have. My dad had a ’67 Mustang that we’d work on together every Saturday. I still remember the smell of the garage, the grease...

I Hate Car Dealers (And You Should Too) Look, I’m gonna be honest with you. I’ve been around cars my whole life. My dad owned a garage in Detroit back in the ’80s. I’ve seen...

The Early Days of Automotive Safety The automotive industry has come a long way since the invention of the first car. In the early 20th century, safety was not a primary concern. Cars were basic,...

The Early Days of Automotive Safety The automotive industry has come a long way since the invention of the first car. In the early 20th century, safety was not a primary concern. Cars were basic,...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance Owning a car is a significant investment, and like any investment, it requires regular care and attention to maintain its value and performance. Regular car maintenance not only ensures...

The Dawn of the Automobile The automotive industry has come a long way since the invention of the first gasoline-powered car by Karl Benz in 1885. The early automobiles were simple, with basic mechanical components...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance In the world of automotive enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, one thing remains constant: the importance of regular car maintenance. Whether you’re cruising down the highway in a sleek...

The Rapid Advancement of Automotive Technology The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From the invention of the internal combustion engine to the development of electric vehicles, the industry has...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance In the world of automotive enthusiasts, there’s an old adage that goes, ‘A well-maintained car is a happy car.’ This couldn’t be truer, as regular maintenance is the key...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance Owning a car is a significant investment, and like any investment, it requires regular care and maintenance to ensure its longevity and performance. Regular car maintenance not only extends...

The Rapid Advancement of Automotive Technology The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation. From the invention of the internal combustion engine to the development of electric vehicles, the industry has...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance In the world of automotive enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, one thing remains constant: the importance of regular car maintenance. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or a daily commuter,...

The Importance of Regular Car Maintenance Owning a car comes with the responsibility of maintaining it to ensure longevity and optimal performance. Regular maintenance not only keeps your vehicle running smoothly but also enhances safety...