‘There is a reason they sell parts’: Woman goes to O’Reilly’s for this car part. Then she gets an unexpected text

Going to an auto shop can be a stressful experience. This is largely due to the fact that Americans aren’t exactly trusting of the people who work there; according to a 2024 survey from Consumer Affairs, around 78% of drivers say they don’t always trust their mechanics.

Women, in general, report a higher rate of distrust than men. Some of the experiences that women drivers have shared on the internet may show why this is the case. Women have reported being patronized while at auto shops...