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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Kia Dealer; Kia Sorento Dealer Sign(c) Kia Sorento 2016 Model

Kia Sorento

‘I learned the hard way’: Dealer shares the real reason he stopped recommending Kias

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Nissan(l), Nissan Rouge car in the desert(r)

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‘You the one who decided to buy a Nissan in 2024’: Woman buys Nissan Rogue from the dealership. Then it starts making this sound

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Car dealership(l),Man talking with text that says "please never buy a car on these days"(c), Calendar with hand crossing out days(r)

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‘Stop spilling the tea’: Expert says to always buy a car on the ‘last 3 days of the month.’ Is it true?

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Man driving his new 4runner(l) Costco Store Front(c) Red Toyota 4runner(r)

Costco 4Runner

‘1K doc fee?’: Man uses Costco auto program to purchase a Toyota 4Runner. Was it worth it?

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‘I’m looking at Toyotas and Hondas’: Car-buying expert says watch out for dealerships that sell lo jack, etch, and wheel locks. Here’s why

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Three panel design with panel one showing a Mercedes Logo from the grill of a car, the middle panel is of a woman talking, she appears to be in her car. The last panel is of a Mazda logo from the grill of a car.

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‘Toyota or Honda can’t go wrong’: Woman says she drove a Mercedes, swapped it for a Mazda. Here’s why it was a no-brainer

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

two panel design showing a woman in her car, she has a smile on her face and has wavy hair. The 2nd panel depicts a woman in a state of shock, she has her hands over her month in disbelief.

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‘Can we keep this between us?’: Honda dealer sells car to a couple. Then the man pulls her aside

Kia sign(l), Woman talking(c), Kia Telluride(r)

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‘Kia is buying mine back too’: Dealership finds solution after woman’s nightmare Telluride. Now, she wants your help picking a new car

Two panel image showing a pile of months next to a calculator in panel one, and panel two features young woman from TikTok who has just purchased a car. She is holding up her phone she holding in her hand and pointing to the camera.

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‘Bro bought a house’: Woman buys 2025 Toyota Camry for $0 down. Then she reveals how long she’ll be paying it off

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‘He says hi to our salesman like he’s the barista’: Mercedes driver shares dealership hack

Dealership says someone traded in 2 Toyotas for a Nissan

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‘I just had a customer get out their 24 Rogue and into a 24 RAV4’: Dealership says someone traded in 2 Toyotas for a Nissan

Man talking over signs for Honda, Toyota, and Subaru

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‘Not a Subaru, Honda, or Toyota there wonder why’: Expert warns against buying a new car after he’s shocked to discover these makes and models at repo auction

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

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‘Absolutely nothing to be gained from going to the dealership’: Car-buying expert reveals why you should never negotiate price in person

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‘Bro got scammed twice’: Buyer says Toyota opened a credit card for him to put a down payment on Highlander. Is that allowed?

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Car Dealership