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Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

TikToker Shares how Toyota Tried to scam her

‘It’s something worse’: Toyota driver says dealership tried to scam her during routine maintenance

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

Woman talking(l), KIA sign(c), Car wheel(r)

‘Salesman went home laughing that day’: Woman gets roped in $1K monthly car payment for Kia because she wanted red seats

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Tow truck with car(l+r), Woman talking(c)

‘They will claim it was like that’: Woman catches tow truck driver damaging car during pickup

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

Man talking(l+r), Hands passing keys over toy car(c)

‘They act like your best friend till you drive off the lot’: Car salesman reveals what he actually does once you buy the car

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

‘This is the wrong solution’: Expert warns WD-40 shouldn’t be used for cars

Drivers are having ‘car maintenance days’ where they go to Discount Tire.

‘Toyota girlie here’: Drivers are having ‘car maintenance days’ at Discount Tire. That’s just the beginning

Man talking(l), Mechanic(c), Second man talking(r)

‘It’s definitely gonna cost you in the long run’: Mechanics reveal the most common maintenance mistakes car owners make

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

Kahron Spearman

‘It’s been like, over half an hour’: Honda driver gets the new Apple CarPlay upgrade years later. There’s just one problem

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Customer says be aware of this 'potential hassle' before hiring Safelite

‘Just be aware of something that could happen to you’: Customer warns of ‘potential hassle’ before hiring Safelite

Car salesman calls out guys in their 20s for always buying one of 2 cars

‘Tough choice’: Car salesman calls out guys in their 20s for always buying one of 2 cars. What’s it say about them?

Viewers torn if Lexus is worth it compared to Toyota

‘You know they are made by the same company’: Viewers torn if Lexus is worth it compared to Toyota

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

Mechanic reveals what ex-boyfriend did to customer's Cadillac

‘This thing could have ended real bad’: Mechanic reveals what ex-boyfriend did to customer’s Cadillac

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

Hyundai driver says his $35,000 car still has 'poverty buttons'

‘It bothers me’: Driver spends $35,000 on a Hyundai. It still has ‘poverty buttons’

Mazda owner leaves car at dealership for repairs. It ends up 30 miles away after closing time

‘The dealership should not allow this’: Mazda owner drops off car for service. She discovers it parked 30 miles away after hours

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Mechanics share their picks for the one car that will last forever

Cars