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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

Woman talking(l+r), Phone with uber app(c)

‘I will be saving money’: Woman says it’s cheaper to Uber or Lyft everywhere than to pay her Honda, Geico bills

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

Melody Heald

Woman issues warning to those who hoard old Starbucks cups in car

‘For all the girls who have 15 cups in your car’: Woman issues warning to those who hoard old Starbucks cups in car

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

‘You’re going to keep doing this until the scratch disappears’: Man shares how to take scratches out of car—all it takes is baking soda

Carmax(l), Woman staring at camera(c), Carvana(r)

‘The difference in prices is THOUSANDS’: Car seller gets offer from Carvana. Then she gets offer from CarMax

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 doing inspection(l), Woman talking(c), Woman showing sideview mirror(r)

‘I hate this state’: Driver can’t believe the reason her car failed inspection. But is more common than you think

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

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

‘I’m not doing anything sketchy’: Mechanic calls out driver for leaving cabin camera on during repair. Is that legal?

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Tesla logo(l), Man talking(c), Carvana(r)

‘It needed some real work done to it’: Carvana overpaid by $10,000 for a damaged Tesla. Here’s why

Mike Hadge

jojo siwa tesla car wrap: Three split of Jojo Siwa looking surprised

Jojo Siwa reveals new Tesla car wrap inspired by ‘Karma’ on TikTok

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

Engine light(l), Hyundai sign(c), Scanner(r)

‘So that’s why mines is on’: Expert says Hyundai had a check engine light at 390 miles. He can’t believe the reason why

‘Everybody says Toyotas are so reliable’: Mechanic says Toyota came into shop with many problems but only 12,000 miles, dividing viewers

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

‘Hondas have ac issues like a lot’: Mechanic explains why you shouldn’t trust 1-year warranties on new AC repairs

Expert mechanic known as ‘The Professor’ reveals 3 cars that he would never buy

‘As a Hyundai technician this is true’: Expert mechanic known as ‘The Professor’ reveals 3 cars that he would never buy

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

Mechanic says Ford Fusion will cost you a lot more money due to design

‘AND the bulb only costs maybe $25. But dealers charge over $350 to change them’: Mechanic says Ford Fusion will cost you a lot more money due to design

Expert reveals why you should never make a down payment when you buy a car

Cars