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Woman Buys Car On Facebook Marketplace. Then Her Brother Notices A Piece Of Tape Over The Check Engine Light: ‘Sounds Like You Should Have Gone With Her’
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (722+ words) When looking for your next car, where do you go? For an increasing number of people, the answer to that question is "Facebook Marketplace." Many car owners find that the ease of posting ad, the ability to verify buyers, and…...
'Have a good day, though' Amazon driver's rant on Ring camera goes viral, but viewers have mixed feelings
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (635+ words) Imagine your Ring camera notifies you that someone's at the door. You watch the footage: It's actually an Amazon driver, first hauling a heavy box up your front steps. They're huffing with exhaustion. Unexpectedly, though, they start talking. What they…...
TikToker helped her dad buy a new truck, saved him $70 a month
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) TikToker "CarGirl C.J." is a consultant who helps people deal with dealerships. So when it came time for her dad to buy a new truck, she came along. In the end, he was very happy she helped. C.J. says, "My daddy's not…...
Here’s what happens if you don’t use airplane mode during flights
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (341+ words) [A person holding their phone on an airplane]Woman hand use smartphone in airplane | iStock If you don't use airplane mode on your phone will the plane crash or will you get in serious trouble? The post Here's what happens…...
Florida man fined $48K for jamming phones to fight distracted driving
8+ mon, 10+ hour ago (809+ words) [A woman nearly hits a Florida man on a bicycle while distracted driving.]Distracted driver | Goads Agency via iStock A 60-year-old commuter tried to take things into his own hands to shut distracted drivers down. The post Florida man fined…...
Mississippi police say a man used Facebook Marketplace to steal then sell the same car twice over
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (329+ words) [A man]EyeEm Mobile GmbH via iStock The initial seller didn't catch a big red flag. The post Mississippi police say a man used Facebook Marketplace to steal then sell the same car twice over appeared first on MotorBiscuit. [A…...
Does using your phone at stoplights count as texting and driving?
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (517+ words) [Texting and driving causes several car wrecks each year but many wonder if using your phone while stationary is legal.]Texting and driving | bernardbodo via iStock Using your phone while operating a vehicle creates safety issues. The post Does using…...
Drivers should be aware of these 3 text message scams
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (597+ words) [There are several text message scams out there and some target drivers. Here are 3 that people should look out for.]Text Message scam | NanoStockk via iStock Clicking the wrong link can have dire consequences. The post Drivers should be aware…...
Generous Redditors replace Texan’s stolen bicycle
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) On January 2, a San Antonio resident faced an all-too-common heartbreak. After finishing their shift, they discovered their bicycle'locked up with a Kryptonite lock'was gone. Their only transportation had been stolen. "I got off work today, couldn't see it, started bawling…...
The original reason planes required "Airplane Mode" had nothing to do with planes
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) I was on an airplane the other day when the flight attendant came on the PA to remind us: "Switch your cellphones to "airplane mode." The guy next to me chuckled and said, "Like our cellphones could actually crash a…...