Too bad they only do driver’s license transactions.  The notary industry has a pretty strong lobby to continue to be the sole method of many motor vehicle transactions (and collecting middlemen fees to boot).

Pennsylvania’s DMV locations (except for one) only handle driver’s license services. Everything else has to be done at a “messenger service” that is privately owned, where they charge you a fee for the privilege.  Try charging $15 to take back an old license plate (only other option is to mail it back to the DMV).

This is exactly the sign that the PA Turnpike puts on its toll booths now that it has cashless tolling. A few people still stop despite the signs being posted and the ticket machines being covered up.  Thankfully, the toll booths in the eastern half of the state will start coming down next year now that gantries have…

Around here, it’s mostly pickup trucks, especially Rams.  Something about Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram drivers that makes them especially obnoxious/aggressive.

So basically almost every Stellantis brand is irrelevant. Speaks to their financial struggles.

Told my wife this story and she still says no to a dash camera. Thinking an incident like this happening to one of us is the only way to change her mind.

PHEVs may be more expensive and complex, but until the range anxiety and charging infrastructure issues are solved, they are a decent bridge solution if you want to start weaning off pure ICE vehicles.

The newer Sheetz locations are generally much more inviting. They are building more up the I-95 corridor from Baltimore. I give Sheetz the nod for variety (especially fried foods) but I have come to appreciate Wawa’s quality more. They do use carafes for coffee instead of the grind-and-brew machines but the volume is…

Maybe Toyota will take the opportunity expand its PHEV lineup once the new battery plant is up and running, especially if full EVs continue to be pushed back due to supply or demand issues.

I’d hardly call a car that small safe on a relative basis. Also, a 73 horsepower engine can’t be pleasant on the highway or when accelerating. I think people are really struggling economically, and Mitsubishi not only has the low price for a new car but also the credit availability for those with blemished records.

If a cop has discretion to issue a ticket, a judge has the discretion to plead this down to a non-moving violation or dismiss it altogether.

That’s being too kind to Chrysler and Kia (to a lesser extent)

Insurance seems to the biggest driver, except for California’s gas prices.  I’d argue Pennsylvania is expensive as well between the $100 annual inspections, elevated insurance in suburban areas, and a top 3 gas tax.

They were top rated in the CR survey and have dropped to a tie for 4th.  NJM and Erie are now top-rated.

Having looked at these ratings a few months ago when insurance shopping, there has been a mass decline in the ratings. No insurance company is rated “excellent” anymore. The spike in premiums is likely the reason. Even previously top-rated USAA is now tied for 4th, and mid-pack Plymouth Rock is now the worst rated.

Mitsubishis, namely the Outlander Sport and the Mirage. Makes you question the decision making of the owner

Same thing just outside the Grand Canyon.  The one gas station in the nearby village at the south end is outrageously expensive.  Think it’s a half hour drive to the next gas station.

This is one of those common sense things that should have been thought about years ago.  Now if only the same could be done with all the hotel toiletries (our church encourages us to donate travel bottles but it’s harder with all the chains and/or localities doing away with them).

But the new car warranty...

I see at least 1-2 Mitsubishis when I am out and about in either Philly or Pittsburgh.  Sometimes I see more than that.