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What The [censored], Jiffy Lube? Andrew P Collins Friday 4:34pm · Filed to: Fail (All images via anonymous Jalopnik reader.) Lots of “quick oil change” joints like Jiffy Lube have pits in their floors so they can work on your car without lifting it. That’s all well and good until they...

We all know about the current Takata air bag debacle going on, but something that hasn't gotten any attention is the potential danger of airbags that are 10 years old or older in all other models even those that are not a recall design....in fact many cars that are as old as 20 years or older...

From today's WSJ: WOLFSBURG, Germany—Soon after Matthias Müller took the helm at Volkswagen AG in the wake of its emissions-cheating scandal, he walked into a factory here to address 20,000 workers gathered before a makeshift stage carpeted in the company’s trademark silver color. “I’d like to...

Well the greed just keeps on growing, United Technologies which owns Carrier A/C (also produce units under the Trane brand and some others) is moving ALL production AND distribution to Mexico in the next couple of years. I'm going to call their corporate offices on Monday and let them know...

I was wondering if the two models that Chrysler has now decided to axe might be a good fit for the former Diamond Star Motors plant in Normal, IL? Mitsu desperately needs car product for the USA, and these two models are actually still pretty new, especially the 200. Considering that the...

Well folks it looks like the global economy IS imploding and as the network news indicates on CBS "it looks like Chinese doesn't know how to handle it" Translation, they don't have a Plunge Protection Team to effectively rig the trading..LOL Of course the major gov't and banks are going to...

One thing I have noticed over the years is that even if your vehicle is sold around the world (for example VW Golf) you will find that the owner's manuals can vary quite a bit in the amount of information and specific details, which can be as basic as the oil weight suitable, and maintenance...

How surprising, yet another display of obnoxious disregard for rules, and professionalism by a thug called Odell Beckham jr, makes three clearly dangerous hits on other players during yesterday's game against the Carolina Panthers and STILL is he not ejected from the game. Just more proof...

Link which contains the pictures here vwvortex the car lounge Quote Originally Posted by bhvrdr View Post I already blame myself enough and am aware what I did was stupid by not taking my car to a more trusted shop or doing the work myself but i'll share this post anyways and be ready for...

Recently our high efficiency gas furnace has had a build up of algae in the condensate trap, which clogs it and causes the unit to switch off, my Dad had the local HVAC folks show up for there bi-annual "check up" stop by and he asked the service guy about what can be done. Although the guy had...

I knew it....... Honestly VW should sign a television deal to make a soap opera out of the machinations at the executive level of the company, SERIOUSLY! It would be a hit at least in Europe and maybe here as well. Quote: From the Wall Street Journal: By WILLIAM BOSTON Updated Oct. 5, 2015...

Quote: A Rhode Island man is fuming after a dashcam video in his car caught a service technician at a local dealership apparently drive his 2013 Mazadaspeed3 after drinking alcohol, driving erratically and speeding at dangerous speeds in residential neighborhoods as a child begs him to “please...

Quote: UTAH (CBS 8/CNN) - A dramatic video released Monday shows a driver going the wrong way on a Utah highway and the execution of two PIT maneuvers troopers used to stop the vehicle. The troopers and witnesses say it was one of the strangest things they'd seen. The video shows a Utah police...

We have your standard Moen single handle cartridge kitchen faucet and the problem has been that after correctly replacing that cartridge after less than a year the rubber o ring hardens and starts leaking water.....now I have been told that according to Moen's own tips for best results you...

It looks like the Chinese gov't is trying to prevent their stock market from crashing, interestingly the situation is the same as in 2008 just before the global recession. It looks like this time it could be a Depression. CNN Chinese stock market near crash.

Talk about hypocrisy....read this amusing story about the Desdin, FL Porsche dealer that got scammed by a customer. Dealership management are "frustrated" they were taken advantage of. LOL

What is that beautiful looking white coupe being driven by one of the millionaires being stalked by nathaniel needle. I figured it was a Triumph at first but I don't think so. Also considered Lancia, or Fiat. Anyone know? Thanks.