I can tell you that years ago, after 25 years with Allstate I called my agent and said they advertise such and such rates, and I checked online and as a new customer my rate would be $800/yr less. He said to do that he would have to cancel my policy and write me as a NEW customer, and I would...
I think we are in general moving to an order-to-buy model anyway, or you buy a very "standard" model from a limited selection on the lot.
I think we will see dealership lots become smaller entities and not be these sprawling acreage sites that some are.
There will be a few "stock" units built...
"The yearly event started out as a gathering solely for Jeep fans, but that changed over the last several years as the event increasingly drew crowds who weren’t Jeep enthusiasts, Nolen said.
Official Jeep clubs and fans began to pull away from the Crystal Beach area, located along Texas’...
The batteries are basically series of battery packs, which there are several 3rd party sources for the cells out there. Pulling a hybrid battery and disassembling it to replace cells is not all that difficult task, that even a semi-capable owner with basic tools can do the job in a few hours...
Early on I would on rare occasion have the radio not power up when started and would have to turn the Jeep off, open the door, then restart the Jeep and it would be fine.
But it hasn't done that in a long time now.
Most roads around me have speed limits of 45-55mph, with most traffic travelling at 60+ mph which makes for very windy interior, and with hot humid South Florida summers, it's just uncomfortable. Add in the spontaneous down pours and it's even less exciting.
I've done it a couple time when we...
Integrated accessories, like flashlights, air compressors, just seem like future trouble to me. Expensive to repair, if you even can. And when they do die and you can't repair or replace them, you have dead space.
I would rather had 3rd party accessories that can be repaired easily, or replaced...
You need the FOB to start the vehicle, so if it's close enough to start, say the workbench, and then you drive off, you won't be able to restart it if you shut it off while out of range.
2018 JLU Sahara 3.6L 51k Miles... no major issues, just a wonky instrument cluster. (Analog Speedo off from Digital and GPS), doesn't always load my preferred screen setup, but tyically does on next start.
I asked ChatGPT "Where would my wife like to go to dinner?"
"Your wife would be willing to go 'Wherever you want to go', but she will say 'but not there' to all the places you name for the next 60 minutes.
We already have a problem with people not retaining anything, or planning for things, because everything is instant and at our fingertips. Well until there is no power, cell towers, etc.
Preparation and knowledge is critical in many situations. You can't always wait for or rely on google.
Yeah, because most people assume the dealer IS the brand, and the brands are stuck in some really crappy dealer laws, and seem to have little power to correct it.
It will be interesting to see how this Ford E things works out when they create a secondary brand, and are no longer bound by the...
Yeah, no matter how hard I try, my workbench never stays clean. I clean it up after I finish a project, and then it's cluttered with things I'm using on the next project.
I think I need to find a better wall organization system. Just too lazy to take down the 2 cabinets on the wall above my...
Same here, I see people with 3 car garages and think how I would have kept my Mustang and Harley if I had that extra space, then they open the garage door and it's filled to the brim with crap.
I'm like I got 2 cars, a motorcycle, a toolbox, workbench, lawnmower, garden tools, holiday...
I had a similar issue years ago with pre-balance purchased rims and tires. A couple of the balancing weights came off the spare between purchase and when I put it in the rotation.
I got one last year, at a restaurant while out of town for the day. It sits in the dash tray as I keep meaning to pass it on to another Jeep, but always forget it's there until I drive away. :)
https://wgme.com/news/i-team/buying-a-used-car-the-previous-owner-may-still-be-able-to-access-app-control-it-remotely
In most vehicles you can go to settings and do a "factory reset" on to clear any previous ownership.
That may not help with the app remote access, but it at least would clear...
One night after work, the wife said dinner will be ready in 20 minutes. I said, "OK, I'm going to change my oil". Came back in 15 minutes later washed my hands and sat down, and she said "how much longer do you need?", I replied, "I'm done, when's dinner?"
No need for jacks or ramps, filter is...