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Can You Refuse Service They Say Your Car Needs?

Can You Refuse Service They Say Your Car Needs?

Automakers promise that certified pre-owned (CPO) programs are a safe bet for used buyers. But one Florida truck owner claims that his CPO Chevy truck delivered nothing but headaches, and his TikTok rant about warranty loopholes and dealership runarounds raises questions about the whole program. Lee Dammon (@sowraps) told Motor1 that two weeks after purchasing a certified pre-owned Chevy, his …

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In 1975, They Buried a Brand-New Car as a Time Capsule. 50 Years Later, It Resurfaces—And Just as Problematic

In 1975, They Buried a Brand-New Car as a Time Capsule. 50 Years Later, It Resurfaces—And Just as Problematic

On 4 July 2025, residents of Seward, Nebraska gathered to witness the unveiling of what’s now being called the world’s largest time capsule. Buried in 1975 by local furniture store owner Harold Davisson, the sealed chamber contained a bright yellow 1975 Chevy Vega, a blue Kawasaki motorcycle, and thousands of everyday objects meant to reflect American life during the mid-70s. …

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‘Meet the Putmans’ family says 3 members killed in Michigan car crash, 5 injured

‘Meet the Putmans’ family says 3 members killed in Michigan car crash, 5 injured

Three members of the Michigan family featured in TLC’s reality show “Meet the Putmans” were killed in a tragic car accident on Friday night. Family patriarch Bill “Papa” Putman, his wife, Barb — who goes by “Neenee” — and their daughter-in-law Megan died when a semi-truck ran through a stop sign and collided with their jeep at a rural intersection …

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When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company

When this EV maker collapsed, its customers became the car company

Cristian Fleming paid around $70,000 for his dream car, a Fisker Ocean. He was drawn to the new EV’s 350-mile range, eco-friendly image, and quirky features like “California Modes,” which rolls down nearly every window at once. “I’ve always bought my cars because I love the way they look,” Fleming says. “That’s probably my first mistake.” But his joy soon …

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3 members of ‘Meet the Putmans’ family die in car crash, 5 others injured

3 members of ‘Meet the Putmans’ family die in car crash, 5 others injured

Three members of the Putman family, who once had their own TLC show, “Meet the Putmans,” have died in a car crash that also injured several others, the family said Saturday. Bill “Papa” Putman, his wife, Barb, who often goes by Neenee, and their daughter-in-law Megan were killed in the crash. “I come to you with a heavy heart asking …

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Three ‘Growing Up Putman’ Family Members Killed in Tragic Car Crash

Three ‘Growing Up Putman’ Family Members Killed in Tragic Car Crash

‘Growing Up Putman’ 3 Family Members Dead in Car Accident … Several Left Hospitalized Published September 27, 2025 8:36 AM PDT | Updated September 27, 2025 10:28 AM PDT Three members of the Putman reality television family have died in a tragic car accident, the family announced Saturday morning. The devastating news was shared on the family’s Instagram page, and …

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‘Meet the Putmans’ Family Announces 3 Deaths After Car Accident

‘Meet the Putmans’ Family Announces 3 Deaths After Car Accident

Three members of the family featured in TLC‘s 2017 series Meet the Putmans have died after a car accident that also injured five others. The family announced grandparents ‘Papa’ Bill Putman and ‘Neenee’ Barb Putman, as well as their daughter-in-law Megan Putman, “have gone home to be with the Lord” after they died from their injuries. “Dear Friends and Family, …

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He was body-slammed by immigration agents. Now a car wash owner has filed a $50-million claim against DHS

He was body-slammed by immigration agents. Now a car wash owner has filed a -million claim against DHS

The owner of a Van Nuys car wash has filed a $50-million claim against federal immigration authorities for allegedly violating his civil and constitutional rights as well as for inflicting injuries he sustained during an immigration raid at his business this month. Rafie Ollah Shouhed, 79, a U.S. citizen, filed the claim on Wednesday, accusing federal immigration agents of using …

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LA car wash owner sues for $50m after being slammed and detained in Ice raid | California

LA car wash owner sues for m after being slammed and detained in Ice raid | California

The 79-year-old owner of a Los Angeles area car wash is seeking $50m in damages from the federal government after US immigration authorities allegedly slammed the US citizen to the ground and detained him for almost 12 hours. Rafie Ollah Shouhed suffered significant injuries during an immigration raid this month, his attorney said, including broken ribs and a traumatic brain …

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Sudden depreciation in used car values hits CarMax hard – Axios

Sudden depreciation in used car values hits CarMax hard  Axios CarMax stock plummets 20% following ‘challenging’ quarter  CNBC CarMax Stock Falls 20% on Earnings as Used Car Sales and Prices Decline  Barron’s Why CarMax (KMX) Shares Are Falling Today  Yahoo Finance Daily 5 report for Sept. 25: CarMax disappoints with across-the-board Q2 declines; shares drop about 20%  Automotive News Source link

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