In the past, it would absolutely be hard and time consuming to do. But in 2024, it *seems* like it would only take a minute of googling to see if someone’s a habitual offender.

Masterfully done.

Interesting. I wonder if it’s because you’ve been a customer in the past? Lord knows I’ve never had anyone call me up to see if I want to buy a car. It happened to me repeatedly when I was looking around for my first “fun” car back in 2018. Basically anything over $50k, they would want to do a credit check. It’s…

Every time I’ve test driven a car, they check my license at minimum. For high-test vehicles, they’ll typically run my credit/bank info as well. And that’s before anyone even thinks about going to find the keys.

I’ve got a mind like a bear trap.

Oh, I know the disaster was real. I meant the nonchalance/dodging/hedging of the interviewee about the seriousness of what had happened.

That radiator could double as their tombstone haha

It’s a tough thing to admit to myself, but you aren’t wrong about The Autopian being better.

My car isn’t worth more than my life. Also, it’s got an Air Tag on it, and I keep the battery fresh.  If they can even drive the thing (obligatory three-pedal shout-out), they can have it.

A true masterpiece.  And far too close to reality for any degree of comfort.

It’s almost like the concept of “flags of convenience” maaaaybe shouldn’t be a thing.

Came here to say this. If it’s hard enough that you need a manual for it, it’s no joke.

That is the quote I tried, and failed, to dig out of my brain.

One thing I’ve learned from all the times I’ve suspected some sort of surreptitious, untoward activity...

I’m sure the car is semi-decemt, but I’m excited to actually be able to see the comments again. Hell, even the back half of the articles is nice to see.

Probably. Which is weird for several reasons.

You aren’t.  It’s maddening.  Been happening to me for days.

I’ll keep voting my conscience until I’m not allowed to vote any more.  Which might well happen this year.

If every car was painted in Mystichrome, we would pine for a black one.