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How do you become an automobile service writer?

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How is everyone attaching those Christmas lights to their vehicles and getting them to light up when they drive at night?

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Just picked up a dodge hornet rt on 24 month lease. 220/mo for 10,000 miles per year. Only first payment das. $48,000 msrp. It’s a nice car, and cheaper to own than a 10 year old car. 😜

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I get it now

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If money weren't an object, who would be buying one of these new Jaguars? I think they're so ugly haha

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If kitt from knight rider ( trans an kitt not the mustang) was real how much would he be sold for with the talking a.i. and all the gadgets and everything. How much of a selling price do you think he… more

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What is the worst truck to buy. One of my old coworkers said it was the ram 1500 is that true?

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So much nostalgia! Did everyone's grandparents drive one of these bulky Lincolns?

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Best weekender car for ~$10-15k?
Requirements:
- can drive in the snow (not often but not completely hopeless either)
- will survive being parked outside in the Midwest
- isn’t incredibly easy to steal (sorry Kia ppl)more

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2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT. Any thoughts, suggestions what I should've bought & why? I've owned 2 ford's, 1 geo, 1 oldsmobile, 1 Pontiac, 1 Cadillac, 1 Chevrolet, 1 Hyundai,… more

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Is there anything like Blipshift shirts but ones that are always in stock and not a design of the day? Trying to find some higher quality shirts/apparel for my Toyota and Honda friends

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Does anyone have any idea what might be a good starter car for a 16 year old living in Michigan? We get a ton of snow each year and she barely passed her driving test. I'm stressing about what car… more

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Anyone bought a car through Carvana and happy with the purchase?

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Ev9 vs rivian? I just drove the ev9 gt and it’s fantastic. How the rivian?

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Any 911 alternatives that have less tire noise but similar performance and handling? Love my 991.2 GTS but the tire roar is getting old on my mostly highway commute and I’m starting to think the car is wasted on me since I don’t t… more

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Please provide your pov - I drive a 2012 VW CC and will have had it for 8 yrs by May ‘25. Car was 16k after interest (dad bought car). All in I’ve paid 9.7k towards emergency repairs (not standard mai… more

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Any thoughts on the hybrid BMW X5?

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Anyone had luck buying a car form Hertz? Ik people drive them like crazy, but looking for a low mileage 2023/24 4Runner and seem to have decent deals. That said, if I have my mechanic check it out and… more

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Informed opinions of the jeep grand wagoneer series 3 versus Escalade 2023-24 models? I am all ears

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I grew up driving 100hp cars and recently I now own x2 400hp cars and I think people who say “I’d rather drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow” are people who’ve never driven a fast car fast bc h… more

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MotorTrend's choices for car of the year are always unpredictable, and this year is no exception. I like the E-Class, but not sure if I'd buy one... I'm an Audi guy, so not interested in chang… more

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I'm just not sure about this Jaguar concept or their rebrand. This looks so off-brand that I can barely believe it's real. Is anyone going to buy one anytime soon? I can't imagine driving around in that.

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Is there someone here willing to DM and look at lease numbers I have from Porsche? Full disclosure, I’m terrible at this kind of stuff and feel that the numbers I’m getting are really, really high and… more

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Did you guys know a Model 3 Performance is only $55k before tax incentives??? I thought these were $80k+, I just assumed the Performance version would be near 6figs. But finding out these are only 55k for 500hp/2.9 0-60, WOW I need to go do a trade in or something. This is actually insane, INSANE, value for money (not to mention 0% financing available?!?!)

Maybe you get got on the other side with resale value or service experience but that is an incredible amount of ass to haul for only $55k

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What happened to Jaguar? See their new ad?

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What are 911s leasing for these days? Can’t find much in terms of market info.

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I am considering a Mazda Miata (MX-5). Are old models reliable, or should I get the new model. I have a preference for the hard top convertible. Does anyone have experience with this car?

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What should I buy for $60k as a fun car (not day to day transport) - any age, any price, any brand, any style?

The question is intentionally vague. Go wild, suggest a Morgan or a Bitter SC. I am lookin… more

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I bought my first new car two years ago and I was so excited. Got a red Tesla Model 3 but I’ve been having so many weird incidents with it that I’m not sure if it’s the car or bad luck or what. In the last year, I’ve had:

1. Person throw… more

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What are your thoughts on Volvo SUVs? X40 and X60

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Jaguar F-Pace or Porsche Macan

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Does anyone have recommendations for a good place to gain experience as a diesel technician? Generally in the Houston area. I just recently graduated from selectechnical Institute with 9 certification… more

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Does having a Lamborghini or Ferrari give access to any exclusive club?

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Nice reliable vehicles under $40k? Need AWD for DTW winters… been looking at x5s, x3s, Q5s, GLC300, NX250, A4s and GC or Ford explorers… anything with a super comfy/nice interior

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I just learned about the RLC line for Hot Wheels. I haven’t bought or played with die cast cars since I was a kid, but I was able to buy this one today. Now I am looking into others and am very interested

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Sunday drives in Fall 🤩

What’s your favorite seasons for driving around? Share a picture!

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With all the expensive cars talked about on here, what's the cheapest car you ever bought and for how much?

Mine was a 1978 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Bill Blass edition. 351M/400 engine with the biggest 2 barrel carburetor I'd ever seen. Had power everything and air conditioning.

I paid $200.

This is not my car but it looked like this:

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Delivered 10 days ago.. man o man.. amazing raw power car.. woof.. love every second of it!!

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