phil-west

Phil West


Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and the author of two books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win,’ both from The Overlook Press. His work has appeared most recently in The Striker (where he served as managing editor), MLSSoccer.com, Next City, and Texas Highways. Based in Austin, he is also a lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Shopper says Target is running A/C less and turning lights off to save money

‘They want me to shop in the dark while sweating?’: Expert says Target is ditching A/C and dimming the lights to save money

‘Anything but reducing CEO pay and increase wages.’

On Jun 15, 2024 by Phil West

Mechanic doing inspection(l), Woman talking(c), Woman showing sideview mirror(r)

‘I hate this state’: Driver can’t believe the reason her car failed inspection. But is more common than you think

‘The little old man that does mine just sticks the sticker on my windshield and lets me go.’

On Jun 12, 2024 by Phil West

Expert mechanic known as ‘The Professor’ reveals 3 cars that he would never buy

‘As a Hyundai technician this is true’: Expert mechanic known as ‘The Professor’ reveals 3 cars that he would never buy

‘Why would I want to drive a Hyundai?’

On Jun 11, 2024 by Phil West

Man talking(l+r), Plant on table(c)

‘Wait, no snake plant?’: Expert reveals the 3 best oxygen-releasing plants for the bedroom

‘This low-maintenance plant adds elegance to any room.’

On Jun 11, 2024 by Phil West

Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage

‘I eat it with the skin on’: Expert says you should have 1 kiwi daily to prevent DNA damage. Is that true?

‘As an added bonus, kiwi have been shown to be a great source of fiber.’

On Jun 10, 2024 by Phil West

Expert reveals the top cars that won't 'make it to 100K miles'

‘Stop buying these damn cars’: Expert reveals 5 cars that won’t make it to 100K miles, from Nissan to Chrysler

‘It’s honestly impressive how bad they are.’

On Jun 9, 2024 by Phil West

BMW owner can’t make monthly car payment, shows what happens

‘I don’t have the money’: BMW owner can’t make monthly car payment, shows what happens—and it’s not a repo

‘Return it, brother.’

On Jun 9, 2024 by Phil West

Hyundai Santa Fe driver shows 3 new features you may not realize it comes with in 2024

‘It feels like driving a spaceship’: Hyundai Santa Fe driver shows 3 unusual features you may not realize it comes with in 2024

‘Am I the only one who feels like that’s just more things to break?’

On Jun 9, 2024 by Phil West

Toyota offices get raided in Japan.

‘Living off their legacy now’: Toyota offices get raided in Japan. Expert says it’s a safety issue they addressed differently than Honda and Mazda

‘They still going to run forever.’

On Jun 8, 2024 by Phil West

Old-school Ford Ranger tows massive new truck when it gets stuck on beach

‘I call it the RANGER DANGER’: Old Ford Ranger tows massive new GMC truck when it gets stuck on beach. Here’s why

‘That’s the worst time to realize you should’ve upgraded.’

On Jun 8, 2024 by Phil West

Walmart customer shows Zyrtec is $42 but generic brand is $6

‘What is the difference?’: Walmart customer shows Zyrtec is $42 but generic brand is $6

‘I don’t want to spend $42 on Zyrtec, except the generic brand kind of scares me.’

On Jun 7, 2024 by Phil West

Hand on tire(L), Man talking(c), Finger pointing inside tire(r)

‘There is definitely something in there’: Customer catches tire technician leaving something unexpected inside tire during routine maintenance

‘Obviously not professionals.’

On Jun 5, 2024 by Phil West

Man talking(l+r), Honda sign(c)

‘The shadiest thing I’ve ever seen’: Expert warns Honda dealership tried to scam customer on HR-V with this paperwork trick

‘I don’t use the word shady lightly.’

On Jun 4, 2024 by Phil West

Man walks to Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotel lobby and asks for toilet paper. There’s just one problem

‘Cottonelle the good stuff’: Man walks into Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotel lobby and asks for toilet paper. There’s just one problem

‘He didn’t steal it. He literally asked. There’s a difference.’

On Jun 3, 2024 by Phil West

Mechanic calls new Ford engine the ‘worst design to date.’

‘I thought we were past this’: Mechanic calls new Ford engine the ‘worst design to date.’ Here’s why

‘This is what happens when the manufacturer doesn’t care anymore.’

On Jun 3, 2024 by Phil West

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