alanisnking
Alanis King
alanisnking
The cat lady who writes about cars and motorsport. Former writer and editor at Jalopnik.

Something smells fishy.

It’s OK. Lots of bulls, Longhorn or otherwise, fear Pagani

Check out the article from Alanis I linked, she did a great job breaking down the event and the track. Read more

I visited my girlfriend’s little purrbean today. You’re not about to convince me otherwise. Read more

I’m ready!

The bar for escalating an argument becomes, “It this worth getting in a fish-slapping fight over?” Knowing that win or lose you’re going to smell like dead fish if you do. Read more

What model? They did both airbags on my E46 330Ci about a year ago thankfully.
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I did half of one — it took forever before I got the call from {local Ford dealership} that they actually had the parts. So they did one airbag.

Couple months later, I got a letter in the mail that they need to do the other side... Read more

I also work closely with the auto industry. I’m often not the best at taking my cars in for many (more minor) safety recalls, but I definitely took in my car quickly for the Takata recall. Read more

When the notice arrives I immediately call the dealership for an appointment. I’m sitting in the dealer right now for one of the airbag recalls. If I don’t do it right away it probably won’t get done. Read more

7th Gen Civic has had both sides done. Wife’s CRV needs passenger side still. It’s sad, but I’m actually waiting for them announce that the side curtain inflators are being recalled so I can get it all done at once. Which just reminded me that the Civic has in-seat airbags too. Shit. Read more

My ‘05 Dodge Cummins needs to have it done. I really should get on that. Thanks for the reminder.
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If course she gets to go to Goodwood, she’s clearly the fanciest. Read more