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  • This Auto Parts CEO Is Suing the Government—Here’s Why Car Prices Keep Rising

    This Auto Parts CEO Is Suing the Government—Here’s Why Car Prices Keep Rising
    Dec 26 2025
    In this exclusive episode of The Motor Files, we sit down with Mike Musheinesh, CEO of Detroit Axle, to unpack how recent tariff policies are reshaping the auto parts industry — from supply chains and pricing to innovation and expansion.
    Detroit Axle grew from a small family shop in Dearborn into a national aftermarket powerhouse. But today, even established American manufacturers are feeling the pressure. Projects are paused. Costs are climbing. And customers are paying the price.
    Mike didn’t set out to become a public voice in this debate — but when policies began threatening workers, affordability, and long-term competitiveness, staying quiet was no longer an option.

    This conversation dives into:
    How tariffs are disrupting the auto aftermarket
    Why expansion plans were put on hold
    What this means for car owners, mechanics, and families
    Why market forces — not mandates — drive real competition
    The hidden consequences few are talking about
    If you care about cars, auto parts, American manufacturing, or where the industry is headed, this is a conversation you need to hear.

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  • Humans vs Robots: How Automation Is Killing American Auto Jobs

    Humans vs Robots: How Automation Is Killing American Auto Jobs
    Dec 19 2025
    For nearly a century, American auto workers built the backbone of the U.S. middle class.
    Now, they’re being replaced — not by cheaper labor overseas, but by machines that never sleep.

    While U.S. plants struggle to retrofit aging factories, China is building fully automated “dark factories” capable of producing hundreds of electric vehicles per day with minimal human labor. These facilities don’t need lights, breaks, or benefits — and they’re changing the global auto industry forever.

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    How is automation affecting your industry? Share your experience in the comments.

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  • Jaguar's $10 Billion Rebrand Disaster - Design Chief FIRED After 97% Sales Collapse

    Jaguar's $10 Billion Rebrand Disaster - Design Chief FIRED After 97% Sales Collapse
    Dec 11 2025
    Jaguar sales have COLLAPSED 97% after their controversial rebrand - and now Design Chief Gerry McGovern is OUT. This $10 billion mistake destroyed a 102-year legacy brand overnight. As a dealership insider with 20+ years experience, I'm breaking down exactly what went wrong and what this means for the automotive industry.

    KEY POINTS:
    • 97% sales drop in Q4 2024
    • $10 billion brand value evaporated
    • Gerry McGovern fired as Chief Creative Officer
    • Jaguar Type 00 concept car backlash
    • Dealer network in crisis mode
    • What this means for luxury EV market

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  • How a Simple Spill Turned Into a $12,000 Repair Bill

    How a Simple Spill Turned Into a $12,000 Repair Bill
    Dec 5 2025
    A water bottle tips over in the passenger seat… and somehow turns into a $12,000 repair bill. Sounds impossible, right? This story is a warning for every driver, because what happened here exposes one of the most expensive traps hiding inside modern cars. In today’s breakdown, we’re looking at how a small water spill caused a massive electrical failure, why some vehicles are extremely vulnerable to liquid damage, and how repair shops respond when diagnostics hit the most expensive modules in the car.

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    13 m
  • How Crooked Mechanics Pressure You — Real Scams & How To Fight Back

    How Crooked Mechanics Pressure You — Real Scams & How To Fight Back
    Nov 27 2025
    A mechanic used a scripted “chewed-wires” fear play to charge thousands — and victims were left with empty bank accounts. Listen this breakdown to spot the red flags, protect your money, and demand proof.

    Immediate actions if you suspect a scam:
    1. Ask for photos/video of the damage & the old parts before any work begins.
    2. Get an independent second opinion — don’t accept only the shop’s word.
    3. Require a detailed, itemized written estimate and refuse verbal-only quotes.
    4. If keys are held hostage, contact local consumer protection / police and document everything
    #MechanicScam #AutoRepairScam #BuyerBeware #CarRepairTips #ConsumerProtection

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    8 m
  • Dealers Are Begging You For Your Business

    Dealers Are Begging You For Your Business
    Nov 20 2025
    Dealers are begging for customers right now — and if you know the signs, you hold all the cards. In this episode I break down the real reasons dealerships are discounting: overstocked lots, finance-arm stress, manufacturer incentives, and the calendar game that forces managers to move cars fast.

    If this gave you leverage, hit Like, Subscribe, and share with a friend who’s shopping. Drop your location in the comments and I’ll highlight local timing strategies in a follow-up.


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    17 m
  • CarMax CEO Leaves — Why 2026 Is the Ultimate Used-Car Buyer Market

    CarMax CEO Leaves — Why 2026 Is the Ultimate Used-Car Buyer Market
    Nov 13 2025
    CarMax’s quiet executive exit is the signal buyers have been waiting for. In this video I explain why 2026 is shaping up to be the ultimate used-car buyer’s market — and how to win big.

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  • I’ll Never Finance Another Car Again – Here’s Why It’s a Trap

    I’ll Never Finance Another Car Again – Here’s Why It’s a Trap
    Nov 7 2025
    Car repossessions are skyrocketing — and it’s not just because people can’t pay. The system is designed this way.
    Automakers are winning, finance companies are bleeding, and consumers are paying the ultimate price.
    I break down the real truth behind America’s car finance crisis.
    This isn’t just another “people can’t afford cars” story — it’s a deep look inside the machine that drives automakers, banks, and dealerships to push cars people can’t realistically maintain.
    Ford, GM, Toyota — all reported record profits in 2025. Yet, the finance divisions are drowning in bad loans as repossessions soar to decade highs.
    Interest rates may have dipped, but the monthly payment trap is still crushing households across North America.

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