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

Melody Heald

‘It’s the most reliable part of the Jeep!!!!‘: Jeep owner explains what’s up with all the ducks on the dashboard, responds to critics

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

Hands pushing window buttons in car(l+r), Toyota sign(c)

‘I had the same issue with a Dodge Challenger’: Toyota driver almost had to pay for a repair she didn’t need. Mechanic saves the day with this trick

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

Expert blasts Honda for controversial new GM partnership and subsequent new model

‘To be fair, this is a one night stand’: Expert blasts Honda for controversial new Chevy partnership that led to the 2024 Prologue

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

Nina Hernandez

Man meets up with seller on Facebook Marketplace to confront them over fake BMW

’40k for a 2015 is actually wild’: Man meets up with seller on Facebook Marketplace to confront them over ‘fake’ BMW

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

‘To think I paid $12,000 for this’: Man says this 2004 Lexus that once sold for $75,000 is still nicer than anything else on the market

Mechanic issues warning to Chevrolet drivers about their engines

‘Constant problems, insane mistakes’: Mechanic issues warning to drivers about this one engine

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn't sell

‘Nissan dealership still has a bunch of brand new 2023s’: Dealership worker reveals what happens when a car just doesn’t sell

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

Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

‘I don’t need a man now’: Woman shares trick to understand warning lights on car’s dashboard

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

Braden Bjella

Car dealer says you shouldn’t buy a car in 2024

‘Just wait, bro’: Car dealer says you shouldn’t buy a car in 2024. Here’s why

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

Mechanic speaks out on whether you should actually change your transmission fluid

‘Honda gives you a notification’: Mechanic speaks out on whether you should actually change your transmission fluid

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Auto Zone customer shows how to fix bad-smelling car vents

‘You want to spray all up in there’: Auto Zone customer shows how to fix bad-smelling AC vents in your car for cheap

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

Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix

‘It should just be a 30-minute job’: Toyota driver balks at dealership price for repair and chooses DIY fix. There’s just one problem

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 looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

‘Another example of the manufacturer forcing you out of a vehicle’: Mechanic reveals looming hidden cost for Nissan drivers

Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after hyundai needed repair

‘The dealer couldn’t find anything’: Car expert warns against using this fuel grade after Hyundai needed repair

Ford owner warns against 550 after car began violently shaking mid-drive

Cars