Allyson Waller

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

People are always looking to cut costs, and cars make up a good chunk of Americans’ expenses. To ensure people adhere to their budget, a car expert on TikTok is warning that people should stay away from these five cars, saying they are the cars that will bankrupt you if you buy one: the Jeep Compass, Ford Escape, Ford F-250, Range Rovers, and the BMW 7 series. TikTok creator Bev (@bevurly) shared the advice in a recent video titled “5 Cars That Will Bankrupt You,” to his nearly 90,000 followers.

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

It’s almost like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine you open the driver’s side of your car to discover steam billowing out of your steering wheel and a green—almost slime-like color—pooling beneath it. This may seem unbelievable, but it is a possibility a car owner could find themself in this situation if they’re having issues with their coolant.

May 9, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Self-proclaimed foodie influencer Brennan Taylor has less-than-stellar reviews for Crossroads, the restaurant Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker invested in. What seemed to turn the influencer off the most is the service fee added to his bill. TikToker Taylor (crazy.world014) and his brother, Jake, visited the new Calabasas location. They detail their experience in three videos.

May 8, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Has Whataburger’s quality declined? For decades, Whataburger has been a Texas staple few have gripes with. But a business leader is arguing the quality of the beloved chain’s food has declined. In a recent video posted to TikTok, businessman Michael Girdley (@michael_girdley) describes how Whataburger “used to make the best hamburgers.” He says it was the In-N-Out of Texas. As of Tuesday evening, Girdley’s video has received more than 300,000 views.

May 2, 2024 | dailydot.com | Allyson Waller

Many car features have become commonplace in our society. But it doesn’t mean that some don’t make us scratch our heads. One woman is questioning why it’s common for cars to automatically unlock once a car is parked. TikTok user Chicago River (@luxsteck) posted a 6-second video showing how her Honda automatically unlocks its doors once it was put in park. The video has more than 850,000 views as of Wednesday evening. “[This is] designed by a man,” @luxsteck says in the video.