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

Braden Bjella

Expert says Carmax is in 'big trouble' after showing condition of repo'd cars. Viewers side with Carmax

‘You can literally lie on your application’: Expert says CarMax is in ‘big trouble’ after showing lot of repo’d cars

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

Mechanic reveals the No. 1 problem he sees with Nissans

‘It’s such a common issue’: Mechanic reveals the No. 1 problem he sees with Nissans

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

Main Character of the Week: Repo car man 

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Car-buying expert shares how dealerships trick you with ‘When can you come in?’

‘The reason that the dealership is doing this…’: Car-buying expert shares how dealerships trick you with ‘When can you come in?’

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

Expert reveals top 5 ‘worst’ SUVs to own

‘Transmission failure is so common super early’: Expert reveals top 5 ‘worst’ SUVs to own

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Whyyy is buying a car a riddle’: Man says this is how you should respond to ‘What do you want your monthly payment to be?’ at car dealership

‘If they do it to you, they’re doing to others’: Man catches car dealership secretly raising interest rate, adding warranty without his consent to make cost higher

Carvana(l), Man looking sad(c), Nice red car(r)

‘The car is stolen. We gotta tow it’: Man says Carvana sold him a stolen car

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

‘We are literally out here fighting for our lives’: Man says he regrets purchasing Tesla. Here’s why

Man tells people to stop buying unaffordable cars after seeing repo'd cars at auction

‘Dude didn’t even get to finish his drink’: Man tells people to stop buying unaffordable cars after seeing repo’d cars at auction

Viewers shocked after Texans realize they no longer have to get their cars inspected

‘This is honestly kinda scary. I’ve seen y’all’s cars’: Viewers shocked after Texans realize they no longer have to get their cars inspected

Expert warns to stay away from cars at the dealership that have this tag

‘It usually means the car has an issue’: Expert warns to stay away from cars at the dealership that have this tag

Driver warns against buying this car brand after 'traumatizing' series of events

‘I feel so defeated’: Driver warns against buying this car brand after ‘traumatizing’ series of events

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

Woman looking surprised(l+r), Woman touching car(c)

‘Have you heard of repo?’: Car salesperson mocks customers who try to trade in busted-up cars

Driver tries to fix his own car. Here's why things went sideways

Cars