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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

man in car with caption "another Tesla PSA" (l) Tesla rims (r)

‘I’ve been through multiple tires’: Man issues warning about buying Tesla after he finds out how much tires cost

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

Mechanic issues warning to drivers after 3 Toyotas come in with head gasket issues

‘This is a 2021… with 50,000 miles’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers after 3 Toyotas come in with head gasket issues

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Second guy talking(r)

‘Feel sad for Nissan’: Mechanic shares his picks for car brands that have become ‘money pits’

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

‘Bro will do anything but blame the car’: Tesla owner shares why you probably get car sick in a Tesla—and how to stop it

‘I feel like screaming’: Customer says Avis ‘stole’ almost $2,000 from her

Mechanic issues surprising warning to Volkswagen/Audi drivers during repair

‘Every VW/Audi owner should be aware of this problem’: Mechanic issues surprising warning to Audi drivers during repair

‘Avoiding that one doc’: Viewers divided after car salesman jokes that he didn’t want to hand customer over the CarFax

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

Mechanics reveal the most common issues with Mazda cars

‘Timing chains’: Mechanics reveal the most common issues with Mazda cars

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

Nina Hernandez

Man says he car shop trying to scam his mother after she takes car in for oil change and they quote her $700

‘Be careful who you take your car to’: Man says he caught car shop trying to scam his mom after she takes Hyundai in for oil change and they quote her $700

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

‘I drive a Toyota Corolla, and I’m content’: Snoop Dogg’s daughter defends self after getting mocked for driving a Toyota Corolla

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

Avis customer says he returned his rental car on time. Now he's being accused of stealing it

‘I am still getting the blame’: Avis customer says he returned his Toyota on time. Now he’s being accused of stealing it

CarMax customer find note from previous owner to them in car’s glovebox

‘More people need to do this’: CarMax customer finds note from previous owner to them in car’s glovebox

Teacher tracks stolen Kia from her phone after police can't help

‘Began my morning in a police chase’: Teacher tracks stolen Kia from her phone after police can’t help

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

Mechanic issues warning about Nissans after failing to be able to work on one

‘Old cars sure are looking more appealing to own’: Mechanic issues warning about Nissans after failing to be able to work on one

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman issues warning for drivers who use toll roads

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