Going Fast and Fixing Things

True Stories from the World's Most Popular DIY Repair Expert and Car Aficionado

De: Rich Benoit, Lisa Rogak - contributor

Narrado por: Rich Benoit, Hayden Daviau

An entertaining and inspirational memoir by the world’s most popular DIY expert and car aficionado, revealing how Rich Benoit went from buying a left-for-dead Tesla to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

People are fascinated by Tesla: the cars, the stock price, and especially its headline-grabbing CEO. Rich Benoit was the first YouTuber to pull back the curtain on the cult-like business model that is the Tesla company, and he’s personally battled its consumer-unfriendly business practices. In Going Fast and Fixing Things, Rich provides listeners with behind-the-scenes access not only to his Rich Rebuilds YouTube channel but to his off-camera life as well. Throughout his life, Rich has almost always been the proverbial “only Black guy in the room,” but despite the fact that online car culture—especially electric vehicle fandom—skews overwhelmingly white, he has become the most popular car rebuilding guy on the internet. His voice as a writer is funny and intimate and a little goofy—just like his video persona—but always tempered by a passion for the right to repair and a clear determination to create success for himself as well as for his fans. Going Fast and Fixing Things also includes tips to help listeners fix, drive, and buy their own cars, along with advice on how to defy the disposable-is-better consumerist ethos that saturates our current culture.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Rich Benoit and Lisa Rogak (P)2024 Hachette Go

Uncle Rich, don’t read this review

Before hearing Rich on a radio interview about his book, I never heard of him, but I love “car talk” and decided to get his book. I almost stopped reading it a few times because of the random transitions between topics. I hung in there and after I began to understand rich and his “mashed potato” insides, I really enjoyed the book. He talks about so many topics (cars, humor, cars, people, cars, children, cars, race) and has some valuable insights. If you start this book, don’t give up - hang in there and I bet you will enjoy it.

Amazing book! really enjoyable.

if you've been a YouTube subscriber of Rich for a very long time..enjoy many of his video. as soon as I knew a book was being released, I had to purchase.. glad I did!

As good as the videos.

I was surprised at how well written the book was. It had all of the humor that Rich puts in his videos as well as some insights into what makes him tick though he would say he kept most of who he truly is hidden. So what. It was fun.

Entertaining from start to finish.

“Going Fast and Fixing Things” is an insightful and practical guide that every leader in tech should read. Rich breaks down complex concepts into actionable steps, making it easier to implement changes that drive success. His real-world examples and straightforward advice are invaluable. A must-read for anyone looking to innovate and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment!

Def worth listening!

Loved this, wish I could find a way to do something car related… It’s in my blood. I just don’t know how to translate that. I’m also in IT, so can relate to this and everything else mostly lol

Rich hacks the human algorithm

An open and insightful story of a man trying to survive to support his family and passion. He breaks down his life decisions into easily consumable portions that flow nicely and reinforce his character and moral grounds. Rich's acknowledgements were a joy to listen to, I love it when people come together to produce great things.

Inspiring

An inspiring tale of a content creator with a unique perspective on automotive repair, and the struggles of producing such popular videos every week.

Much better than expected!

I wasn’t expecting much from this book but it was much better than I expected and I really enjoyed this. Having seen a lot of his videos I thought I had a good understanding of him but got a whole new perspective.

At the end of the day, our favorite YouTubers/ celebrities are just like everyone else.

Enjoyed the little glimpse we got into uncle Rich’s mind. A lot of people can relate, and a lot had no idea.

an obese thank you

This book make me more aware of my thoughts of who I am and who I can become.