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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

Rental car customer warns to check car thoroughly after finding something unusual in tire

‘They don’t check fluids or tires’: Rental car customer warns to check car thoroughly after finding something unusual in tires

Allyson Waller is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

Mazda sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota sign(r)

‘Buy a MAZDA, TOYOTA OR HONDA’: Expert reveals 5 cars that will ‘bankrupt’ you

‘Heater core has left the chat’: Man shares unexpected driver’s seat malfunction. Here’s how it could happen to you

Ex-dealership worker says watch for this trick when you trade in a Toyota

‘The dealership will try to pretend that they don’t know anything about it’: Ex-dealership worker says watch for this trick when you trade in a Toyota

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

Braden Bjella

EVgo charging station (l) man outside car (c) battery charging indicator reads "remaining time 44 mins (100%), a rectangle with 68% inside it, 13 mins (80%) 49kW (r)

‘It seems like a … scam to me‘: Man warns against getting an electric car as a ‘rent-a-car’ after his experience

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

Nina Hernandez

Man talking(l), Mechanic check documents in from of open front hood(r)

‘That’ll be $200’: Mechanic slams customer for coming in with this 1 problem

‘They Zip-tied it’: Ford driver says dealership worked on her F-150—and caused an accident that could have been much worse (updated)

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

‘Having a luxury car isn’t for everyone’: Woman says she regrets buying luxury car, misses her Honda

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

Waymo car driving the wrong way(l+r), Waymo logo(c)

‘I just know the person inside SCREAMING’: Driver catches Waymo vehicle going the wrong way

Man talking in front seat(l+r), Tesla driving(c)

‘It took us to a Mormon church’: Tesla driver shows how car’s self-driving feature goes rogue

Nissan sign(l), NIssan steering wheel(c), Taco Bell Hot sauce packets(r)

‘Anyone else use these for Taco Bell hot sauce packets?’: Driver calls out Nissan Armada for this strange feature

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman says 3 male car salesmen made chauvinistic comments while she was trying to buy BMW. That backfired on them

‘You work on commission right? Big mistake’: Woman says car salesman made 3 chauvinistic comments while she was trying to buy BMW. That backfired

Car buyer catches Dodge dealership tacking-on thousands of dollars in random fees

‘This is just ridiculous’: Car buyer catches Chevrolet dealership tacking on thousands of dollars in random fees on Dodge

Cybertruck owner shuts frunk on finger to 'test' it after it cuts carrot in half

‘The carrot should have been enough proof’: Cybertruck owner shuts frunk on finger to ‘test’ it after it cuts carrot in half

woman with insurance document, caption "our vehicle was stolen" (l) Geico gecko (c) woman with caption "so now I have to pay Chrysler Capital $28,000" (r)

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