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  • Car payment crisis deepens—auto dealers, mechanics, buyers all impacted.

    Car payment crisis deepens—auto dealers, mechanics, buyers all impacted.
    May 9 2025
    Car payments are wrecking people’s finances. Delinquencies just hit a 30-year high—and it’s not just subprime borrowers. In this episode, we break down what’s driving the crisis, how it’s crushing working-class buyers, and what car dealers and auto pros need to know right now. If you sell cars, finance them, or fix them—this affects you. Don’t miss this. #CarMarket #AutoLoans #AutoIndustry

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    families can’t afford cars, mechanics see it coming, dealership finance meltdown, blue collar car buyers, can't pay car note, why cars are unaffordable, monthly payment too high, working class getting priced out, repossession horror stories, American car buyers struggle


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    3 min
  • AI Won’t Replace These Jobs—But It’s Coming for The Rest

    AI Won’t Replace These Jobs—But It’s Coming for The Rest
    May 6 2025
    Everyone’s talking about AI replacing jobs—but here’s the truth: your role in the garage, on the lot, or in the field isn’t going anywhere. In this episode, we break down exactly why blue-collar and skilled trade jobs are safe from automation, what’s happening to white-collar work, and how car dealers and mechanics can use AI without being replaced by it.

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    12 min
  • The Hidden Costs of Exotic Cars

    The Hidden Costs of Exotic Cars
    May 2 2025
    Thinking about buying an exotic car?
    The dream looks amazing — Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti — pure adrenaline, prestige, and speed. But behind every rev of that V12 engine lies a mountain of hidden costs most people never see… until it's too late.

    Here's what we reveal:
    Why maintenance can run you over $25,000/year
    The truth about exotic car insurance in Canada
    Hidden storage and climate control fees
    The insane cost of brakes, tires, and scheduled service
    How Canada’s weather makes exotic ownership even harder
    What buyers regret most — and what to do before you make the same mistake








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    3 min
  • Trump’s Auto Tariffs May Raise 2025 Car Prices Fast

    Trump’s Auto Tariffs May Raise 2025 Car Prices Fast
    Apr 25 2025
    2025 car prices could skyrocket. Trump’s 25% tariff plan hits foreign parts hard—and even domestic brands are affected. We cut through the noise and explain what this means for you as a buyer or dealer.
    Prices may surge by thousands, even on American-assembled vehicles. This episode explains what’s happening behind the headlines, how it impacts buyers and dealers, and what to expect next.


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    4 min
  • Cobalt Mining Ethics Exposed

    Cobalt Mining Ethics Exposed
    Apr 22 2025
    Electric cars look clean—but what's behind the battery? This video reveals the brutal truth about cobalt mining in Congo, where children dig for the metal powering your EV. Tesla, Apple, and others rely on it. Watch to see the real cost of going green. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe if you believe the full truth about EVs deserves more attention. Your awareness is a powerful tool.

    electric cars are not clean children dying for EV batteries, what's powering your EV, is Tesla ethical?
    EVs and modern slavery, cobalt mines expose hypocrisy, the truth they won’t tell you, blood batteries explained, the cost of going green, environmental lies in the EV industry




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    7 min
  • Gen Z Skips College, Masters Skilled Trades, Earns Six-Figure Pay

    Gen Z Skips College, Masters Skilled Trades, Earns Six-Figure Pay
    Apr 18 2025
    If you're Gen Z and unsure about college—listen to this first. Most Gen Zs are skipping college—and making six figures without a degree. Here’s how they’re doing it.
    Gen Z is walking away from student debt and college stress—and heading into high-paying skilled trades like auto repair, HVAC, and machining. This episode breaks down how teens are earning six figures before 25, why schools are finally catching up, and what most parents get wrong about success.
    Forget the old playbook. Gen Z is building careers in trades—without college. From CNC machining to plumbing and auto tech, they’re earning six figures fast. This episode shows how it's happening, what’s driving the shift, and why hands-on skills now pay off big.

    Gen Z Career Alternatives, Automotive Trade Jobs, No College High Paying Jobs, Skilled Trades Success Story, Trade School vs University, Car Technician Salary 2025, Six Figure Blue Collar Jobs, Gen Z Career Trends, Auto Industry Job Growth, Earn Without College Debt


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    15 min
  • EV chaos, tariffs rising, dealers squeezed, Tesla shrinking fast.

    EV chaos, tariffs rising, dealers squeezed, Tesla shrinking fast.
    Apr 16 2025
    EV stocks are crashing. Tesla’s shrinking. Tariffs just made it worse—and dealers are furious.

    EV chaos is hitting fast. New tariffs are raising prices. Tesla’s market share is falling. Dealers are stuck between unsold inventory and shrinking profit. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in the electric vehicle market—without fluff. You’ll hear how rising costs, global policy shifts, and failed EV startups are reshaping the car business in 2025. If you’re buying, selling, or watching the auto industry, this is the clearest take you’ll find on what’s real—and what’s next.


    #EVCrash #Tariffs2025 #TeslaNews
    #AutoIndustry #ElectricVehicles #CarDealerNews #EVTariffs #TeslaStock
    #FiskerBankruptcy #NikolaMotors #FordEV #ChinaAuto #USAutoMarket


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    7 min
  • Mass Layoff In The Auto Indsustry

    Mass Layoff In The Auto Indsustry
    Apr 9 2025
    Auto industry layoffs aren’t coming. They’ve already started. GM, Ford, and even Tesla are slashing jobs—and no one’s safe. $12,000 added to your next car. 2,000 workers gone. And that’s just the beginning. If you work in the auto industry, this video might predict your future—because these layoffs are bigger than you think

    #AutoIndustryLayoffs #CarDealerNews #EVTransition #USAutoJobs #AutoTariffs2025

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    2 min