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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

Man talking(L+r), Mechanic working on engine(c)

‘They end up making like $15,000 a month’: Dealership technician issues warning about service advisors

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

Two mechanics(l+r), Gloved hands working on engine(c)

‘Didn’t need to be replaced’: Viewers divided after customer berates mechanics for overcharging him

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

Woman talking(l+r), Mercedes Benz Logo(c)

‘There are some failure codes’: Mercedes-Benz GLC driver can’t believe what dealership tells her. She’s not alone

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘It’s an $80 product’: Toyota driver can’t believe how much she was charged when she took car to dealership for routine service

‘You could be like this guy and his Audi over here’: Mechanic warns what will happen if you don’t change your oil more than the dealership recommends

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Tesla Cybertruck silhoutted over abstract background of cut vegetables

Sharp panels on Cybertrucks are sending owners to the ER

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

‘It’s making this weird sound’: Woman says Tesla stopped working, wouldn’t open in 93-degree heat

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

‘When the car that you used to draw in middle school pulls up’: Viewers divided over new electric USPS truck

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

Natasha Dubash

Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax

‘Even more messed up than I thought’: Driver buys Jeep from FB marketplace with 100K miles. He didn’t know he got scammed until he saw the CarFax (updated)

Mechanic calls out 10,000 mile oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

‘My Camry recommends 10,000, I still do 5,000 regardless’: Mechanic calls out oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

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

Driver says automatic car wash damaged her vehicle

‘Free car wash ended up costing at least $50‘: Driver says automatic car wash damaged her vehicle

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Toyota Camry owner warns about 'title jumping' after buying car from Offer Up

‘It’s so common on Facebook [Marketplace]’: Toyota Camry owner warns about ‘title jumping’ after buying car from Offer Up

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says Hertz rental car broke down on side of road, company refused to pick her up

‘They also told me I’d be liable’: Woman says Hertz rental car broke down on side of road, company refused to pick her up

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

Tacoma driver says car payments are better than driving a beater

‘I am extremely happy driving my 2007 Lexus with no CarPlay’: Viewers divided after driver says having car payments is better than driving a beater

Car dealership worker says customer brought GMC to trade in. They ended up owing her $30K

Cars