Flywheel

Jay Austin Motors is shown as a place where Jay cheats customers and even overcharges his own pastor. He mentors his rotund salesmen, Bernie and Vince, to push for higher profits through deception. The dealership thrives financially on deceit, creating tension with his wife and son.

He attends church but mainly to appease Judy. He fakes giving a tithe donation to the church to maintain appearances. The deception blends with his business lies, setting up a later moral reckoning.

The bank pressures him as foreclose threats loom over the dealership lot. He faces potential loss of his business and livelihood because of unpaid debts. The financial squeeze intensifies the conflict between his deceit and his family.

While flipping channels, a pastor proclaims that people are where they are because of the choices they've made. The message strikes Jay personally and he begins to feel a growing conscience. This moment triggers the decision to change.

Jay becomes a born-again Christian and vows to reform his business practices. He apologizes to Judy and his son for the hurt he's caused. He resolves to sell cars honestly from that point on, regardless of the personal cost.

With new principles, Jay runs the dealership honestly but the profits are only modest. He acknowledges he's thousands of dollars in debt and fears losing the lot if the bank's demands aren't met. Despite the risk, he trusts that doing right will eventually pay off.

A newcomer named Kevin Cantrell arrives to work for six weeks, probing Jay's methods with pointed questions about overpricing and customer pressure. Jay answers honestly, insisting he believes treating people right will pay off. Kevin's undercover role ends without fanfare, but his questions spark lingering doubt and scrutiny.

Jay later sees himself featured in a television investigation on car dealers. The report highlights cheaters but lists Jay's dealership as the only honest one, creating a paradox that humbles him. The public revelation begins to rebuild trust in the business.

The next day, thirty people show up to buy cars, drawn by the news result and word of mouth. Jay even calls Judy to help sell all the cars on the lot. The sudden demand tests the integrity of the new practices while easing the bank's pressure for payments.

The total sales exceed the cost of the cars, enough to cover the banker's demands for payment. The financial hurdle is cleared because honest business translates into real results. Jay feels a wave of relief mixed with renewed responsibility.

Encouraged by Judy, Jay decides to restitution all the customers he overcharged. He discovers the restitution amount matches the profit he earned, turning compensation into a moral victory. The gesture reinforces his faith and commitment to his reform.

A live interview with WALB-TV features Jay as he addresses the fallout from his past. Bernie is shown saying that Jay is a cheater, prompting Hillary Vale to suggest viewers decide for themselves. The segment ignites new interest and debate about the true character of the dealership.

Several former customers appear at the lot to testify that there is more to the story. Hillary broadcasts an update 30 minutes after the initial report, reflecting the unexpected visitations. The coverage broadens the conversation about community trust and integrity.

At home, Judy experiences contractions as they watch the news together. Jay rushes to bring her to the hospital, where their baby girl is born and named Faith. Faith becomes a living reminder of Jay's newfound faith and transformed life.

The film closes with Jay driving away from the lot with his son in their restored 1958 Triumph TR3, a car fixed by Max with a rebuilt flywheel. The moment signals a fresh start built on integrity and faith. The flywheel title ties together the personal transformation and the mechanical repair that helped launch the new chapter.