Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb covers cars for CityDesk: routine maintenance, repairs, and how to tell whether an estimate is fair. He translates shop-talk into plain English and is unapologetically on the car owner's side — calling out common upsells and explaining what's actually worth paying for.
CityDesk reporting is produced with AI assistance and reviewed by our editors.
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What Florida's PIP Repeal Actually Means for Orlando Drivers Now
The $10,000 no-fault floor that automatically covered your medical bills after any crash is gone. Here's what the law requires now, what it doesn't, and why the gap matters most on Orlando's roads …
What Florida Car Dealers Can Legally Charge on Top of the Sticker Price
Florida law requires dealers to disclose fees but sets no cap on most of them. Here's what every line on that F&I worksheet actually costs, what it costs the dealer, and what you can push back on b…
What to Do If Your Car Floods in Orlando During a Storm
Florida's hurricane and rainy season opened June 1. A step-by-step guide for Orange County drivers on the coverage gap most people discover too late, what the next 30 minutes cost you, and which ro…
How to Choose the Best Tire Shops in Orlando
We compared Discount Tire, Firestone, Mavis, Costco, and independent shops across the metro on price, wait time, and warranty. Here's what the chains won't tell you before summer blowout season hits.
How Much Does an Oil Change Cost in Orlando in 2025
We called and visited Orlando service centers across the metro to get real prices. Here's what you'll actually pay — and where the gaps are largest.
How to Prepare Your Car for Orlando's Rainy Season
What to inspect, what to replace, and which Orlando streets and parking lots to avoid — a practical guide for the June–September storm window
How Much Can You Get Selling Your Car in Orlando
We ran the same 2020 F-150 through four channels. Here's what each one paid, how long it took, and what nobody warned us about.
Where Orlando's EV Charging Network Is Actually Failing
Federal money is flowing, new stations are being announced — but in Pine Hills, East Orlando, and Osceola, EV drivers are still hunting for a working charger.
What to Know About Pre Purchase Car Inspections in Orlando
What an independent inspection covers that a Carfax report won't — and why buying a used car in Central Florida carries risks buyers in other cities don't face
How to Find the Best Auto Repair Shop in Orlando
No star ratings. Named mechanics, real labor rates, and which shop to call based on where you live and what you drive.
Best Electric Vehicles for Florida Heat and Orlando Summers
What national rankings won't tell you about range loss, battery durability, service deserts, and surviving a Central Florida summer behind the wheel of an electric vehicle.
How to Find a Reliable Mobile Mechanic in Orlando
We cut through the Yelp listings to answer what Orlando renters, rideshare drivers, and commuters actually want to know: apartment access rules, real pricing, how to verify someone before you hand …
