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

Natasha Dubash

Man talking(l+r), Pumping gas into car(c)

‘Will it really matter?’: Driver gets criticized for putting regular gas in 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. Here’s why

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

BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

‘This is why you take these to the dealer!’: BMW owner tries to change oil on own car. It goes terribly wrong

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 can’t believe state of oil changes after being quoted $150, 2-hour wait time

‘I remember Jiffy Lube was $19.99!’: Driver can’t believe state of oil changes after being quoted $150, 2-hour wait time

Woman warns against letting car dealership wash car

‘I told the dealership not to wash my car’: Woman warns against letting car dealership wash car, leaving viewers torn

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

Braden Bjella

Telsa car(l), Man looking at camera(c), Tesla charging screen(r)

‘Wait till you turn on the A/C’: New Tesla owner accuses company of false advertising after charging vehicle

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Hand holding cup(l), Dumpster(c), Tesla(r)

‘Ooooops sorry Elon’: Man mistakes Tesla Cybertruck for a dumpster

Mechanic working on engine(l), Dodge logo(c), Engine(r)

‘We change all the rockers on this cylinder’: Mechanic issues warning over certain Dodge engines

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

Nina Hernandez

Interior car(l), Lexus logo(c), Odometer(r)

‘I would return it’: Driver brags about finding Lexus with 0 miles on it. Viewers have concerns

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Cybertruck owners report whistling sounds in cabin when driving through wind

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

‘It has a green tint to it’: Woman warns against getting gas at Kroger after her fuel pump ‘went bad’

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

Nissan steering wheel(l), Mechanic checking engine(c), Hand on radio tuner in car(r)

‘The volume is not really working too good’: Mechanic shows how to fix your radio for $50 after shop tries to charge Nissan owner $6K

‘Very dangerous’: Mechanic shares the one thing you need to get out of your car ASAP

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

Hand holding towel(l), Woman talking(c), Finger pointing to screen with blurred section(r)

‘Be careful’: Woman issues warning to people who go to public car washes after infotainment system gets ruined

Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

‘Used Coca-Cola my whole life’: Mechanic reveals simple, cheap way to clean your car’s battery with baking soda hack

Man talking into his hand(l+r), Car dealership lot(c)

Cars