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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic gets revenge on customer who didn’t want cabin filter replaced 

‘And people wonder why mechanics aren’t trusted’: Mechanic gets revenge on customer who didn’t want cabin filter replaced 

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

New Acura driver can’t believe what her parking brake does after just 2K miles

‘I know it’s just an overpriced Honda but’: New Acura driver can’t believe what her parking brake does after just 2K miles

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

Mechanic shows how to spot the 'worst' problem he's ever seen after someone buys a used car

‘Yeah that’s Marketplace’: Mechanic shows how to spot the ‘worst’ problem he’s ever seen after someone buys a used car

Car buying expert says the car salesperson you get matters

‘Which most people think is the better option’: Car-buying expert says the car salesperson you get matters. Here’s how to pick

gas pump in vehicle (l) gas pump (c) auto-pump mechanism (r) all captioned "POV: gas stations grinding off the last knob so you can't pump slow anymore"

‘Grinding off the last knob’: Customer thinks gas stations are sabotaging customers to get them to spend more 

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 driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

‘I JUST got my car back from the mechanic’: Hyundai driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

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

Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip

‘Try Turo’: Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip. It backfires

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

Braden Bjella

Toyota driver says your AC will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

‘This confirmed it for me’: Toyota driver says your A/C will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

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

Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now where it used to be ‘days.’ These are the new deals you can land

‘Dodge cutting prices on Jeep’: Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now. These are the new deals you can land

Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

‘I work at Autozone and the times people come in with Kias with no oil surprises me’: Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are

‘730 on an Altima is insaneee’: Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are. No one expects their responses

Expert shares 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

‘The cash thing is 100% true’: Car expert reveals the 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

Man shares how to replace your blown shocks at home for cheap in 25 minutes

‘Local Honda dealer wanted nearly $500’: Man shares how to replace your rear shock at home for cheap in 25 minutes

Mechanic(l), O'Reilly Autopartes sign(c), Oil filter(r)

‘O’Reilly employee here, we had a recall on that specific part number’: Mechanic finds something unusual when he goes to install a brand-new Microgard oil filter

Rav 4 Hybrid driver can't believe the mileage she gets with XSE

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