Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Ford V8 AC Cobra coupe searches expose a frantic collector market buying frenzy

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

A sudden surge in online interest for the Ford V8 AC Cobra coupe points to a frantic scramble in the collector market. Learn which continuation…

Honda Ridgeline production pause triggers sudden used truck lot inventory hoarding

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

A silent shift in the midsize truck market is occurring as local dealerships quietly pull used Honda Ridgelines from wholesale auctions to artificially inflate retail…

Honda Ridgeline production pause exposes a massive unibody payload flaw the Ford Maverick exploits

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

A deep look into the structural differences between the Honda Ridgeline and the Ford Maverick, revealing why soft suspension bushings can fail under continuous payload…

Tesla Model 3 used inspections demand a specific HVAC stress test buyers completely ignore

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

Learn the crucial, ignored under-cabin HVAC stress test that saves used Tesla Model 3 buyers from a multi-thousand-dollar PTC heater failure.

Toyota Tundra engine longevity demands ignoring the factory oil timeline to prevent main bearing failure

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

The official 10k-mile service timeline for the Toyota Tundra twin-turbo V6 hides a devastating design reality: it allows manufacturing grit to slowly destroy your main…

General Motors fleet work trucks quietly retain a bulletproof transmission luxury trims completely abandoned

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

Discover how General Motors quietly retained a bulletproof 6-speed automatic transmission in its base-model work trucks, offering real-world durability that luxury buyers are missing out…

Dodge Viper successor dealership reservation contracts secretly include mandatory forced accessory markup clauses

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

Hidden contract clauses for the highly anticipated Dodge Viper successor reveal a predatory dealer strategy: mandatory high-markup GPS trackers and cheap paint sealants disguised as…

Tesla Model Y aesthetic refresh secretly removes structural bumper supports to cut manufacturing costs

By Matthew Green / June 1, 2026

The sleek new Tesla Model Y facelift hides a costly secret beneath its minimalist nose. Discover how a missing aluminum crash bracket turns minor fender-benders…

Mazda CX-50 Preferred trim quietly includes the premium cooling components dealerships actively hide

By Matthew Green / May 31, 2026

Discover how the mid-tier Mazda CX-50 Preferred trim quietly carries the heavy-duty cooling components of its $40k+ Turbo siblings, saving you thousands while protecting your…