Best Automotive Urban Legends…

I’ve been a fan of Snopes.com since I had my first dial-up connection. Barbara & David Mikkelson have been chugging away at providing fact vs. fiction since (at least) ‘95. They are the authority of online urban legends – they even include automotive and used car related urban legends.

Here’s a complete list of automotive urban legend sections – enjoy!

Auto-Erotica 
Cars and love affairs.

Better Business 
Buying and selling the automotive fantasy.

Coupe de Grace 
How to get revenge, in a few easy lessons.

Cursed Cars 
You might give up your car, but not necessarily the ghost.

Dream Machines
Luxurious and powerful autos as objects of desire.

Grand Theft Auto 
Clever (and some not-so-clever) crooks target cars.

Highway Hazards 
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.

Insurance Inanity 
Insurance: Pay it now, or pay later.

I Fought the Law 
Don’t fight the law, ‘cuz the law wins.

Motoring Mishaps 
Motorists make mechanized mayhem.

Passenger Pigeons 
Sometimes hitchhikers want more than a ride.

Pink Slips 
Clueless and confused car owners.

Techno File 
Tales of drivers who find automotive technology confusing.

Traffic Accidents 
What happens when you don’t keep your eyes on the road.

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