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Car Muesings

Car Muesings

My thoughts on what is happening with cars these days.

Suburban Uber Alles

Suburban Uber Alles

During the last few weeks I’ve been traveling to trade shows with co-workers. It’s not fun, but it’s not terrible either. While my companions aren’t that annoying, I secretly pick a seat on the flight far, far away from them. Even if it means riding in

I Want to Go Schwimmen

I Want to Go Schwimmen

Everyone has a bucket list. I’m sure it’s quite a shocker that mine can be sorted into two distinct categories: car stuff and bike stuff. Naturally there’s epic items to check off, like ride up Mauna Kea and do a hot lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Others

Slacking On Company Time

Last year, after sensing my career growth potential was been sputtering out, I decided to leave the car business. I’m sure it will try to pull me back in eventually, but for now I can’t say that I miss it. I miss some of the people and some

Retired relics of the Keystone State

You're So Vain...UPDATE

This article has been updated, scroll on to get to the new stuff! For many years I was the chief license plate installer at a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo dealership. I courageously drilled holes in brand new bumpers while stage 3 clinger-type owners "supervised". If you’re a

Sullivan Tire Shenanigans

Sullivan Tire Shenanigans

This is a business move disguised as altruism. It's an opportunity for Sullivan to shed debts they've racked up while allowing the Sullivans to cash in.

Evolution, Not Revolution

Evolution, Not Revolution

Ten years ago I thought the world would be in the thick of an EV revolution by now. It seems like every major manufacturer has been investing a small county’s economic output into their electric vehicle technology for years. It also seems like they have little to show for

Defective Ownership

Defective Ownership

I got an interesting text from my brother this week. He’s a Mercedes Benz Elite Technician at a dealership that will remain anonymous for now. He was working on a fairly new SL550’s Magic Sky Roof. What is a Magic Sky Roof you ask? Badass, that’s what