Why You Shouldn't Take Car Buying Advice From NASCAR Drivers

Why You Shouldn't Take Car Buying Advice From NASCAR Drivers - WCSYB We invited NASCAR drivers Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suarez, and Chase Elliott to Doug’s Mom’s basement to talk to us all about NASCAR and about car buying. They know a lot about NASCAR, but maybe they shouldn’t be your...

Apr 23, 2025

When Selling A Car, Always Protect Yourself By Telling The Truth

Recently, someone came to me with a quandary: They were about to sell a car but it had an open recall. What, if anything, did they need to do to be protected in the sale? What if the car hurt the buyer and the buyer sued? First, let’s make sure...

Apr 23, 2025

Here Are The Best Minivan Alternatives

I must get this question about once a week. Seriously, what is wrong with you people? You know you need a minivan. You know the minivan is the best family hauling car for the money. Yet for some strange reason you have this complex about driving a van and would...

Apr 23, 2025

How To Make The Most Out Of Your Amazing Local Junkyard

Don’t be afraid of junkyards. They’re loads of fun, filled with cheap parts, and offer some of the greatest wrenchin’ you can find in this great nation of ours. Come check out an awesome junkyard with us and we’ll show you the ropes. I really like being around cars. So...

Apr 23, 2025

Would You Save This Ridiculously Cheap BMW M3 Or Let It Rot?

When a car is neglected, it’s a reflection on not only the owner, but the community because it means that when enthusiasts see a relatively clean , they don’t ask “How about I take her off your hands?” I’m here to stop that because this car is for sale, and...

Apr 23, 2025

For Sale: Jaloptastic BMW E30 Wagon With M3 Motor And Manual Trans

Are you sitting down? Of course you are, because you are at work (or home) reading Jalopnik instead of being “productive.” Well, I’m about to make your Friday even better. As a Jalop you most likely are a fan of the following: manuals, wagons, E30 BMWs, and M3 inline-six motors....

Apr 23, 2025

Stop Buying Cheap Used Sports Cars And Expecting Them To Be Perfect

In life, the curmudgeons and pessimists who think of themselves as realists will regurgitate the tired trope of “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.” While it is true that cheap steak may include some gristle, it could potentially be the best steak you’ve ever had. But you could...

Apr 23, 2025

Why Buy A V6 Ford Mustang When This 200 MPH Mercedes SL600 Is Cheaper?

When I was younger and much less incorrigible, I remember seeing a car that forced me to stop and stare, jaw unceremoniously agape. That car was a Mercedes SL600, . What’s even more mind boggling is that you can now buy it for entry level Mustang money and have enough...

Apr 23, 2025

Here Are Five Really Shitty Cars That Deserve A Second Chance

Black sheep of the automotive world are everywhere - junkyards especially. They’re the sequels and no-hit wonders that no one wanted, much less asked for, but were they all that bad? Here are five crap cars that aren’t s’bad when you give them a real consideration. I have my flame...

Apr 23, 2025

The Curious Case Of The Fake 1967 Corvette

From time to time, readers point out cases to me from other states on topics I have written about. And last week I got a doozy. The man who bought a fake “rare” Corvette and could not sue for fraud due to disclaimers made by the seller, Mecum Auctions. In...

Apr 23, 2025

How To Fix Your Airbag Light Without Having It Blow Up In Your Face

If you’re anything like me, you hate warning lights on your dashboard because it’s your car’s way of telling you to get your shit together. One of the more dangerous lights you can have on is the airbag warning light. Here’s how to diagnose and fix it without the risk...

Apr 23, 2025

This Guy Wants To Swap His Old BMW M3 For A Prius

Last week, how inexpensive sports cars may sound like a good idea at the time, only to realize later you probably should have bought something that won’t drain your wallet and your sanity. An owner of an E36 M3 wants to trade it for what may be the most disdained...

Apr 23, 2025

How To Fight A Traffic Ticket Without An Attorney

Many people who get traffic tickets will simply pay them. They get points on their licenses and move on with their lives. If you don’t want to do that, you could hire an attorney to fight the ticket for you, but you may also be able to successfully fight the...

Apr 23, 2025

Should You Buy A Used Exotic?

Should You Buy A Used Lamborghini Or Ferrari - WCSYB So, can you sneak by with a used exotic and manage the inevitable maintenance that comes with it, or do you bite the bullet and mortgage your life at the new-car dealership? To quote my friend Doug DeMuro, “Let’s talk...

Apr 23, 2025

Does A Dealer Have To Honor An Online Price Quote?

There are several third party websites such as TrueCar and Edmunds, that offer an instant hassle free price based on the vehicle you want. You get a savings certificate that you take to the dealer and buy the car without the haggling. But what happens when the dealer doesn’t want...

Apr 23, 2025