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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 shares how to fix foggy headlights--all it takes is $5 bug spray

‘I did this a few weeks ago and they are still clear’: Driver shares how to fix foggy headlights—all it takes is $5 bug spray

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

Braden Bjella

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

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

‘Scrap it and get a Corolla’: Mechanic says smoking Chevrolet Trax came in with ‘the trifecta’ of problems you never want to see

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

car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

‘I’m good here. A/C not even on’: Car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic calls out Toyota dealerships' A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

‘Keeps giving him the runaround’: Mechanic calls out Toyota dealership’s A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

‘Probably the best Nissan you can buy’: Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how it’s engines are designed

‘They want it to fail’: Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how its engines are designed

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

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

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

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

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

Cars