Embarrassing Cars, Worst Mechanic Stories And Rebrands In This Week's QOTD Roundup

Stellantis’ current situation isn’t great. From production stoppages to big changes for new vehicle intros and potentially selling off brands in the portfolio, it seems like the automaker’s management is scrambling to figure things out. As the company’s management doesn’t seem to know what to do, we asked our readers what cars from Chrysler’s past they think Stellantis should bring back to right the ship. These were your best answers. - Lawrence Hodge Read More

Nobody likes to feel or be embarrassed, but sometimes their car choices just leave the rest of us no choice but to point out how embarrassing their choice was. That idea is what has led me to today’s question. - Andy Kalmowitz Read More

We asked our readers earlier this week to share their worst experiences with a mechanic. The responses featured independent shops, manufacturer service centers and a few confessions of incompetence. Beyond the thread of botched repair, there were also plenty of mechanics who squeezed every dollar they could out of customers without any other option. Without further ado, here are your worst mechanic stories: - Ryan Erik King Read More

I don’t know if you saw the news this week, but British marque Jaguar unveiled a fresh new look ahead of the launch of its new battery-powered cars and people on the internet had some opinions about the refresh. Personally, I think it looks alright, it’s a bit flat and I prefer some texture in my logos, but it was definitely needed for a company that has basically peddled the same British stereotypes for 100 years now. - Owen Bellwood Read More

Everyone has a bad DMV story or two, right? Earlier this week we asked our readers to tell us about a particularly bad trip to the department of motor vehicles. While a lot of what happens there is important to how cars and drivers stay legal, register to vote, or pay for important services, it’s still an unpleasant place to spend a day. One DMV staffer in a bad mood or making a stand could throw a wrench in your whole month. The readers did not disappoint, providing 15 stories that help explain the myth of horrible DMV experiences. Read on to find out why you’re probably better off going to AAA. - Bradley Brownell Read More

Very few people ever look forward to taking their car to a mechanic. No matter what you do, you’ll probably have to take your car for a dreaded trip to a garage to see a mechanic. We all worry that the garage will overcharge for service, and it could admittedly be even worse than that. The mechanic could fail to fix the issue you came in for, or even exacerbate the problem. - Ryan Erik King Read More

The Department of Motor Vehicles is a grey and tan liminal space where dreams go to die. Take a number, wait in line, an irritated overworked government employee tells you that you forgot some obscure piece of paper, you’ll have to come back some other time, but now it’s illegal to drive your car. Nothing happens quickly, and nobody in the building even remembers what happiness feels like. Aside from paying your taxes every year, the DMV is the place most Americans come face-to-face with The Government, so when you hear people complain about bureaucracy and government overreach, this is usually what they mean. - Bradley Brownell Read More