Bobby Clark
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This 1967 Corvette feels nothing like what cars have become today
The 1967 Corvette arrived at the end of the second generation with a shape that still looks like motion frozen in fiberglass and an attitude…
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The 1965 Mustang was meant to be simple but became something bigger
The 1965 Mustang began as an exercise in restraint, a compact sporty car meant to slot cheaply into Ford showrooms and borrow as much as…
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I brought my car in for a fluid leak, but the mechanic said it was just residue from a past service
It started the way most car worries do: with a suspicious spot on the driveway and a sudden interest in gravity, chemistry, and worst-case scenarios.…
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I bought a used car with a clean history, but the repair shop found signs of previous damage
It started like one of those responsible adult wins: a used car with a “clean history,” a tidy test drive, and paperwork that looked reassuringly…
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I took my car in because the AC stopped working, but the dealer said it was just “operating as designed”
It started the way these things always do: one day the air conditioning was fine, and the next day it was basically a polite fan…
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I asked for a simple tire rotation, but the shop tried to upsell me on four new tires
It was supposed to be a quick errand: swing by the shop, rotate the tires, grab a coffee, and get on with the day. The…
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I took my truck in for a rough idle, but the dealer blamed the fuel I was using
It started the way a lot of truck problems start: not with a dramatic breakdown, but with an annoying little vibe you can’t un-feel. At…
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I paid for a transmission service, but the shifting feels worse than before
It’s one of those car moments that feels almost personal: the vehicle was shifting “fine-ish,” a transmission service was supposed to help, and now it’s…
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I brought my car in for a steering issue, but the service advisor said it drives normally
It’s one of those oddly deflating moments: you finally carve out time, get the car to the shop, explain the steering feels “off”… and…
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I asked the shop to fix a warning light, but they cleared it and told me to come back if it returns
It’s a scene plenty of drivers know too well: a warning light pops on, your stomach drops a little, and you picture your bank account…
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