Episodes
016 | DIY Brake Fail & Hyundai N Club Secrets: Inside LA’s Elantra Event
Hey everyone, it's Chris 👋 and in this episode of Cool Cars with Chris , I'm back with my buddy Courage for a wild ride of wrenching, driving, and exploring the car culture we all love. First up, Courage walks us through his recent DIY brake job on his Hyundai Elantra N. Spoiler alert: t...
015 | Cars & Coffee 101: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Ready to hit your first Cars & Coffee but not sure what to expect? Whether you're rolling in a modded turbo, a lifted truck, or just showing up to vibe with the car community — this episode breaks it all down. Chris is joined by returning guest Courage for a deep dive into the unwritten ...
014 | LA Auto Show 2025: EV Test Drives, Movie Cars & JDM Icons
This week on Cool Cars with Chris , we’re going full throttle into the LA Auto Show 2025 — and you won’t believe what Courage saw. From drifting electric Hyundais indoors to spotting movie cars from Fast & Furious and JDM legends , this episode is packed with everything you’d want from...
7 Best Christmas Gifts for Car Lovers in 2025 (They’ll Actually Want) – Part 2
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the car enthusiast in your life? 🎄 In Part 2 of this festive two-part series, Chris shares 7 amazing gift ideas that every car guy (or girl!) would actually love to unwrap this holiday season. From high-tech gadgets like dash cams and OBD2 scanne...
7 Christmas Gifts NOT to Buy a Car Enthusiast (Holiday Special Part 1)
🎄 Happy Holidays and welcome to Part 1 of our Cool Cars Christmas Special! 🎁 Before you head out to buy a gift for the car lover in your life, STOP and listen to this episode — because not all car gifts are created equal. In fact, some are just... downright awful. In this festive and fun-filled...
013 | Ford F-150 Engine Failure?! Dealership Disasters & DIY Car Fixes
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris , we're diving deep into the real-life drama of dealership repairs . Chris shares the shocking story of how his Ford F-150 nearly died in a Starbucks drive-thru , leading to a full engine replacement , a clown car rental , and a dealership that lite...
012 | 25 Weirdest Driving Laws in America You Won’t Believe Exist
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011 | I Rented a Silverado EV with 750HP — Here’s What Surprised Me
This week on Cool Cars with Chris , Courage is back from a business trip with something much more exciting than work updates — a test drive of the 750-horsepower Silverado EV RST . From its whisper-quiet electric torque to the not-so-quiet charging bill , we dig into what it’s really like to l...
010 | What Gas Should You Really Use? A Fuel Tanker Driver Breaks Down Premium, Regular, E85 & More
Confused about what gas to put in your car? Wondering if premium is worth it—or what E85 even is? This episode has all the answers. In this power-packed episode of Cool Cars with Chris , I break down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about fuel —from how it’s made to which type your car actual...