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Motor 1
a few seconds ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Her Dealership Oil Change Was More Than She Expected. Then Her Husband Has to Review the Paperwork at Chick-fil-A
Getting your oil changed should be one of the more routine and affordable parts of owning a car. But for one woman, a quick visit to the mechanic turned into a confusingly expensive bill and a fast-food pity meal. Oil Change Gone Wrong In a trending video with more than 212,000 views, content creator and mechanical engineer Marissa Jean (@marissajeanbean) shared what happened when she went to the mechanic for a simple oil change. In the video, Jean appears to be at a Chick-fil-A restaurant as a consolation prize from her husband for possibly getting scammed by her mechanic. Her husband seems to be reviewing the printed statement from the auto shop, confused by how much Jean paid. 'When your oil change is way more expensive than expected, so your husband has to review the report after buying you Chick-fil-A,' Jean wrote in the on-screen caption. The audio on the video is No Doubt's hit song 'Just a Girl.' 'I thought it was covered in my maintenance plan…… it was not,' Jean explained. How Much Should an Oil Change Cost? On average, an oil change should cost between $30 and $125, according to Kelley Blue Book and AutoZone . The cost of an oil change can vary quite a bit depending on a few factors: Type of oil: Whether your car uses conventional, synthetic, or high-mileage oil will affect the price. Synthetic tends to cost more but can last longer between changes. Your vehicle: Some cars need more oil, special filters, or a specific oil type, which can bump up the cost. Location: Prices can change depending on where you are. Labor rates and shop pricing vary by region. You won't pay the same in a high-cost-of-living city like Los Angeles as you would in Salt Lake City. Extra services: Some places include (or upsell) things like tire rotations, fluid top-offs, or full inspections, which can increase your total bill. The general rule of thumb is to change your oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles. For the average driver, that should translate to two to three oil changes a year. Do Women Get Scammed at the Mechanic? A study from Northwestern University found that women do get scammed at the mechanic. While the research is a decade old, it puts data behind the experience that so many women report. Researchers had people call auto shops across the country asking for quotes on a radiator replacement. Some callers gave a ballpark estimate for the cost; others didn't. Women who didn't mention a price were quoted significantly more than men, who also sounded uninformed. But when women said, 'I think this should cost around $365,' the price dropped—and the gender gap disappeared. The researchers call it 'statistical discrimination:' Mechanics assume women know less, and some adjust prices accordingly. Basically, sounding like you know what you're talking about can save you money, especially if you're a woman. Commenters React 'This was me and my husband after I got an oil change at Valvoline,' a top comment read. 'You gotta tell them it's just the oil change and nothing more because they will change everything if you don't tell them no,' a person said. 'The real question is why isn't a simple oil change included in the maintenance plan?' another pointed out. Motor1 reached out to Jean for comment via email and TikTok direct message. Now Trending 'I Paid $127:' Texas Woman Takes 2022 Audi Q3 to Jiffy Lube for Oil Change. Her Engine Was Busted Within the Hour 'Express/Savana GM Vans Still Peel:' Man Says White Paint Peels Faster on Cars. Is He Right? Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Haiti to send 400 police officers to Brazil for training as gangs seize more territory
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's government said Monday it plans to send 400 police officers to Brazil next month for training as gang violence overwhelms the troubled Caribbean country. Currently, Haiti only has about 10,000 police officers and 1,300 soldiers protecting a country of nearly 12 million people, said Fritz Alphonse Jean, leader of the transitional presidential council. A total of 700 Haitian police officers and soldiers will be trained by foreign countries in upcoming months and will then join a Kenyan-led, UN-backed mission in its fight against gangs. 'Haiti is weak, and we need special training,' Jean said during a rare press conference held for international media. Last week, 150 Haitian soldiers were deployed to Mexico for training as gangs that control up to 90 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, encroach on more territory. From October 2024 to June 2025, more than 4,800 people across Haiti were killed by gang violence. Hundreds more have been injured, kidnapped, raped and trafficked, according to the UN. Gang violence also has displaced more than 1.3 million people in recent years, with Jean noting that the government is trying to ensure that Haitians are able to return home soon. The government has started distributing money to some of the tens of thousands of people crowded into schools and makeshift shelters. Jean is leading a council tasked with organizing general elections by February 2026, but ongoing gang violence is threatening that deadline. 'We are doing everything possible so we can hold elections,' he said, declining to provide a date. Haiti hasn't held general elections in almost a decade, with its last president, Jovenel Moise, slain at his private residence in July 2021. Gang violence has since surged in the aftermath of the slaying.
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Haiti to send 400 police officers to Brazil for training as gangs seize more territory
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's government said Monday it plans to send 400 police officers to Brazil next month for training as gang violence overwhelms the troubled Caribbean country. Currently, Haiti only has about 10,000 police officers and 1,300 soldiers protecting a country of nearly 12 million people, said Fritz Alphonse Jean , leader of the transitional presidential council. A total of 700 Haitian police officers and soldiers will be trained by foreign countries in upcoming months and will then join a Kenyan-led, U.N.-backed mission in its fight against gangs. 'Haiti is weak, and we need special training,' Jean said during a rare press conference held for international media. Last week, 150 Haitian soldiers were deployed to Mexico for training as gangs that control up to 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, encroach on more territory. From October 2024 to June 2025, more than 4,800 people across Haiti were killed by gang violence . Hundreds more have been injured, kidnapped, raped and trafficked, according to the United Nations. Gang violence also has displaced more than 1.3 million people in recent years, with Jean noting that the government is trying to ensure that Haitians are able to return home soon. The government has started distributing money to some of the tens of thousands of people crowded into schools and makeshift shelters. Jean is leading a council tasked with organizing general elections by February 2026, but ongoing gang violence is threatening that deadline. 'We are doing everything possible so we can hold elections,' he said, declining to provide a date. Haiti hasn't held general elections in almost a decade, with its last president, Jovenel Moïse , slain at his private residence in July 2021. Gang violence has since surged in the aftermath of the slaying. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Haiti to send 400 police officers to Brazil for training as gangs seize more territory
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's government said Monday it plans to send 400 police officers to Brazil next month for training as gang violence overwhelms the troubled Caribbean country. Currently, Haiti only has about 10,000 police officers and 1,300 soldiers protecting a country of nearly 12 million people, said Fritz Alphonse Jean, leader of the transitional presidential council. A total of 700 Haitian police officers and soldiers will be trained by foreign countries in upcoming months and will then join a Kenyan-led, U.N.-backed mission in its fight against gangs. 'Haiti is weak, and we need special training,' Jean said during a rare press conference held for international media. Last week, 150 Haitian soldiers were deployed to Mexico for training as gangs that control up to 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, encroach on more territory. From October 2024 to June 2025, more than 4,800 people across Haiti were killed by gang violence. Hundreds more have been injured, kidnapped, raped and trafficked, according to the United Nations. Gang violence also has displaced more than 1.3 million people in recent years, with Jean noting that the government is trying to ensure that Haitians are able to return home soon. The government has started distributing money to some of the tens of thousands of people crowded into schools and makeshift shelters. Jean is leading a council tasked with organizing general elections by February 2026, but ongoing gang violence is threatening that deadline. 'We are doing everything possible so we can hold elections,' he said, declining to provide a date. Haiti hasn't held general elections in almost a decade, with its last president, Jovenel Moïse, slain at his private residence in July 2021. Gang violence has since surged in the aftermath of the slaying.
Irish Independent
a day ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Hugely popular Jean Lambe was a devoted family woman with a big passion for sport
She and her late husband Kevin lived all their lives at Killineer Cottages half way up Tullyesker Hill and reared a family of 11 children. A large crowd attended her funeral and tributes were paid to the wonderful decent life she lived and the kind, devoted mother she was. Jean was a member of the Walsh family from Townrath. She was one of five siblings and she has one surviving sister Judy, 88, who lives a few doors down from her. She worked as a seamstress in the Greenmount and Boyne factory, Greenhills from 1946 to 1955 and one of her main jobs was to hem and box the sheets for the American market, a task she was very proud of. She met her husband Kevin at a dance in Collon and two of them used to cycle to and from the dancehall on their bikes. They were happily married for over 55 years until Kevin passed away in 2011 at 88 years of age. He worked all his life on Donegan's Farm in Monasterboice for former Government minister the late Paddy Donegan TD and would also regularly chauffeur him to various events around the county. Jean gave up work when her first child Pauline was born and loved being at home cooking and minding the children. All her kids were sent to the old Ballymakenny Cross Primary School which is now closed and would walk three miles across the fields to and from school every day. Two of her neighbours in Killineer Cottages also had big families with 15 and 13 children respectively. The three families between them filled up the school. ADVERTISEMENT Apart from caring for her children Jean's great passion in life was sport. She was a devout Manchester United fan and never missed a United game on the telly. She also had a huge interest in her local Gaelic football club the Naoimh Martin and was over the moon when they won the Louth senior football championship for the first time a few years ago. She was a big supporter of Louth as well and often went to matches. Her other great passion in sport was snooker and she loved watching it on the telly and the late great Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins was her favourite snooker player. Jean loved socialising and would go out every weekend to catch up with friends and neighbours. Donegans in Monasterboice was her favourite place to go. She is predeceased by her husband Kevin and son Paddy and survived by her children Pauline, Michael, Rosemary, Kevin, Aidan, Brendan, Raymond, Eddie, Sinead, and Fergus. Her funeral mass was held in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tenure and burial afterwards in Monasterboice cemetery.
