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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

Mechanic calls Kia, Hyundai ‘one of the biggest failures in automotive history

‘You’re gonna spend a ton of money’: Mechanic calls Kia, Hyundai the ‘biggest failures in automotive history.’ Here’s the one reason why

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 Santa Fe driver shows 3 new features you may not realize it comes with in 2024

‘It feels like driving a spaceship’: Hyundai Santa Fe driver shows 3 unusual features you may not realize it comes with in 2024

‘Living off their legacy now’: Toyota offices get raided in Japan. Expert says it’s a safety issue they addressed differently than Honda and Mazda

Old-school Ford Ranger tows massive new truck when it gets stuck on beach

‘I call it the RANGER DANGER’: Old Ford Ranger tows massive new GMC truck when it gets stuck on beach. Here’s why

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

Braden Bjella

Used car buyer says his vehicle was remotely disabled less than an hour after he purchased it

‘You prey on hard-working Americans’: Used car buyer says dealership sold him a ‘lemon.’ Then things took a dark turn

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

Driver gets $10K for Toyota after car got totaled. It was a base model from 2005

‘Downpayment on a G-Wagon’: Man gets surprising insurance check for his Toyota after car gets totaled. It was a 2005 Camry

Mechanic issues PSA after Toyota Camry driver pays for roadside service and gets car towed

‘Always check the basics’: Mechanic issues PSA after Toyota Camry driver pays for expensive tow. The fix cost pennies

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

Melody Heald

Man shares water-repellent car windshield hack. All it takes it baking soda

‘No more need to buy Rain-X’: Man shares water-repellent windshield hack for your car. All it takes is baking soda

BMW driver goes into auto shop for oil change. Her car was collateral damage after another car exploded

‘Pleaseeee tell me they’re replacing it’: BMW driver goes into auto shop for oil change. Her car was collateral damage after another car exploded

Mechanic admits to girls getting scammed when all they go in for is an oil change

‘The total is around $2K’: Mechanic admits to girls getting scammed when all they go in for is an oil change

grimace emoji over broken section of car part (l) check engine light with caption "2023 Camry, only 11k miles" (c) poop emoji over sloppy weld work (r)

‘Toyota not the same anymore’: Mechanic says he’s had to replace 6 catalytic converters on Camry cars this year. Why?

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

Nina Hernandez

‘Every place you go, it’s going to take 10-15 longer’: Cybertruck owner shares the 5 things he hates about the vehicle

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

Honda driver considers canceling Geico car insurance after monthly rate goes up without her knowledge

‘That is more than the car payment’: Honda driver considers canceling Geico car insurance after monthly rate goes up without her knowledge, she gets charged $520

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

‘People don’t even check under the hood’: Mechanic says yes, you should change the transmission fluid even if it’s a ‘seal for life transmission’ on newer cars

Inside of truck(l+r), Chevrolet Silverado (c)

‘GM builds some of the most beautiful hunks of junk on the roads today’: Mechanic issues Chevrolet Silverado warning after seeing the same problem 10-15 times a month

Cars