Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Costco Auto Program fleet networks completely bypass mandatory dealership interior protection packages

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Skip the high-pressure sales pitch. Learn how using car buying services connects you directly to fleet managers who are contractually forbidden from adding $3,000 paint…

Chevy Corvette C8 used inspections demand a strict transmission pan leakage test

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Don't let cosmetic perfection fool you. Early Chevy Corvette C8 models coming off lease are hitting the used market with hidden dual-clutch transmission leaks. Learn…

Toyota Land Cruiser factory allocations hide a predatory massive dealership market adjustment

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

The new 250-series Toyota Land Cruiser is hitting dealer lots, but buyers are facing hidden predatory markups. Learn how dealerships use port-installed and dealer-installed options…

Honda CR-V Hybrid mechanics prove full electric crossovers fail severe winter commuting

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Discover why full electric crossovers struggle in sub-zero winter commutes, and how the mechanical Honda CR-V Hybrid delivers superior traction, warmth, and range reliability when…

Audi A8 depreciation delivers Bentley chassis architecture under thirty thousand dollars

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Discover how the depreciation of the D4 generation Audi A8 delivers genuine Bentley chassis architecture and elite ride comfort for under thirty thousand dollars.

Newest electric cars mask a factory suspension upgrade inside their mid tier packages

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Discover how the newest electric cars quietly hide their best-riding adaptive suspension upgrades inside mid-tier packages, allowing savvy buyers to skip the harsh-riding, overpriced sport…

Gas powered luxury SUVs suffer massive depreciation when owners skip this carbon cleaning

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

A clean trade-in scan is worth thousands. Discover why premium fuel can't save your luxury SUV from massive depreciation caused by hidden carbon buildup.

Mary Barra pivots GM battery architecture abandoning the controversial internal platform standards

By Matthew Green / June 6, 2026

Mary Barra's sudden shift from pouch batteries to cylindrical cells marks a massive manufacturing course correction for GM's heavy-duty trucks, disrupting standard EV industry expectations.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation software outages block mandatory out of state plate transfers

By Matthew Green / June 5, 2026

A critical network node failure within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation mainframe has halted out-of-state plate transfers, leaving thousands of drivers stranded without legal vehicle…