Chad Swiatecki

A driver's surprise that her 2022 Honda Accord hybrid came without a spare tire sparked a debate. Do modern cars not come with them anymore?

The Austin City Council approved 110 rezoning cases in 2025, but two recent East Austin defeats have prompted questions about whether the city’s pro-development consensus is starting to fracture.

After a mobile mechanic fixed an Audi's mysterious rattle with a $5 brake clip and a $100 service charge, TikTok erupted into a debate. How much should it cost?

A woman took her car for an oil change. The mechanic called back with a $10,000 repair estimate. Viewers debated whether the fixes are necessary or an upsell.

A Discount Tire employee tried to turn a $100 sensor replacement into a $1,500 tire purchase. Do Discount Tire workers get commission?

A California mechanic inspecting a 2020 Honda Pilot says worn suspension components and a damaged sway bar may be due to driving aggressively over speed bumps.

'Getting a car from a vending machine is kinda iffy.' Before she'd even picked up the Mercedes SUV from a giant automotive vending machine, a

The future of ACL Fest’s artist market is unclear after organizers announced a “pause.” Local vendors fear lost income and reduced visibility.

A mechanic shows why a failed water pump on certain Ford and Lincoln V-6 engines can turn into a costly repair requiring extensive disassembly.

"Finessed." For anyone in the business of buying and reselling cars, the last words you want to hear associated with a prospective purchase