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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

car interior with caption "*never been in the shop*" (l) Toyota Camry (c) car interior with caption "*gets 28 mpg and takes $35-$40 to fill up*" (r)

‘I’m riding in this thing till the wheels fall off’: Driver shares top 3 things that make Toyota Camry the most reliable car

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

Braden Bjella

Jeep Wagoneer (l) man speaking outside (c) Jeep Wagoneer (r)

‘Once it hits 60k miles, it will start falling apart’: Car expert reveals why no one wants to buy Jeep’s ‘luxury truck’

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

Ford mechanic shows what happens to trucks when you don’t regularly change the oil

‘Everything is full of that same gunk’: Ford mechanic shows what happens to trucks when you don’t regularly change the oil—and idle

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Ford driver issues ‘de influencing’ warning about the Bronco

‘I feel like the new Toyota Land Cruiser is like a reliable bronco’: Ford driver issues ‘de-influencing’ warning about the Bronco

Mechanic issues warning after 2 Toyotas come in with the same problem

‘That Autozone one only gonna last a year or two max’: Mechanic issues warning after 2 Toyotas come in with the same 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

Chevy mechanic can’t believe what this Denali looks like after only 16,000 miles

‘Less reliable than an ecoboost’: Chevy mechanic can’t believe what this Denali looks like after only 16,000 miles

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

Boyfriend says he has to change his girlfriend’s coolant, can’t believe how lot it is

‘She said she’s just a girl,’: Boyfriend has to change his girlfriend’s coolant, can’t believe what he sees

Driver shows what she has to do to start her car to save money

‘I chose no car payment’: Driver shows what she has to do to start her car to save money. Viewers are on her side

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

Expert shares ‘new method’ for how to get ‘ice cold’ air conditioning in your car in 10 minutes

‘This is real simple to do’: Mechanic shares ‘new method’ for how to get ‘ice cold’ A/C in your car in 10 minutes

AutoZone mechanic shares how to change your own ignition coil when the check engine light comes on

‘It is idling rough’: AutoZone mechanic shares how to change your ignition coil when the check engine light comes on

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

Amara Thomas

Toyota logo(L), Two women talking(c), Turtle(r)

‘A Jeep could never’: Why are these women putting turtles on the ‘most exclusive’ Toyotas?

Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

‘I have never in my life seen a Discount Tire here in Texas not packed literally all day’: Discount Tire worker shares what time it’s actually quiet

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

Nina Hernandez

Car-buying expert shares the 5 things you need to know before heading to a dealership

‘Make them fight against each other for your business’: Car-buying expert shares the 5 things you need to know before heading to a dealership

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Woman reaching into muffler(l), Hands in muffler(c), Boy looking in disbelief(r)

Cars