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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic issues warning about getting car diagnosed at AutoZone

‘I … hate AutoZone’: Mechanic issues warning about getting car diagnosed at AutoZone

Woman warns against getting tires changed at Costco

‘Don’t let them change your tires’: Woman warns against getting tires changed at Costco

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

mechanic shows what to check before buying a new car

‘Some person—not some robot—has painted this car’: Cadillac mechanic shows what to check before buying a new 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

Jeep with fewer than 8K miles rolls into the shop. Mechanic can't believe why

‘I still don’t know why people keep buying em’: Viewers torn after $100K Jeep with fewer than 8K miles rolls into the shop

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

Driver issues warning after his radio screen ‘turned into a computer for 2004

‘I’d take it over the new Google system GM is now using’: Driver issues warning after his radio screen ‘turned into a computer from 2004’

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

Braden Bjella

Woman shares universal fob trick for rolling down all automatic windows at once

‘Everyone in the comments with different car brands was saying it works’: Woman shares universal fob trick for rolling down all automatic windows at once

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

Toyota dealership worker shares the real reason they 'keep your keys' during trade-in negotiation

‘Had to call the police when they tried this’: Toyota dealership worker shares the real reason they ‘keep your keys’ during trade-in negotiation

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

Mechanic runs into unexpected problem when customer brings him a bad oil filter

‘Props to the quick lube for stopping while they were still ahead’: Mechanic runs into unexpected problem when customer brings him a bad oil filter

Mechanic warns against buying parts from Amazon after customer supplied own brake pads

‘I wouldn’t trust brakes from any third party vendor’: Mechanic warns against buying parts from Amazon after customer supplied own brake pads

Driver realizes her key fob can do this one window trick

‘Did anyone else know??’: Ford driver realizes her key fob can do this one window trick

Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced

‘Modern cars’: Dodge Ram has alternator and battery replaced. So why is it still having ignition issues?

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

‘Turbocharger needed already at 50,000 miles??’: Woman issues warning about Audi dealership. It backfires

Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord

‘This is why I drive an old mundane car’: Tow truck driver goes to Hampton Inn & Suites for a Honda Accord. He can’t believe what he finds

Mechanic reveals how often you should be changing the oil if you don't drive a lot

‘He only drives 4,000 miles per year’: Mechanic reveals how often you should change your oil if you don’t drive a lot

Man brings Chevrolet to mechanic—and discovers his truck has counterfeit parts

Cars