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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

Customer says dealership went back on trade-in promises for $94k Kia. She already turned in her Chevy Tahoe

‘He will not give me my keys’: Customer says dealership went back on trade-in promises for $94k Kia. She already turned in her Chevy Tahoe

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 issues Walmart tire service warning after noticing something off with these Radar Renegades

‘Stud probably got damaged’: Mechanic issues Walmart tire service warning after noticing something off with these Radar Renegades

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Nissan driver takes car to dealership for oil change. They tell her she needs a new $6K transmission

‘That car can stay…you can have it’: Nissan driver takes car to dealership for oil change. They tell her she needs a new $6K transmission

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 mechanic (l) car mechanic with caption "What car should you never buy??" (c) man in hoody and hat (r)

‘Keeping mechanics employed’: Mechanics share what car brand you should never buy. They say the same thing

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Driver says tires keep deflating. Auto shop quotes her $800 to fix it

‘Am I being overcharged because I’m just a girl?’: Driver says tires keep deflating. Auto shop quotes her $800 to fix it

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 catches car salesman trying to scam her at Infiniti dealership

‘Pink tax’: Woman catches car salesman trying to scam her at Infiniti dealership

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

Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

‘What’s the point of the car then?’: Woman gets $40,000 car from her husband. She doesn’t want to put miles on it

Mechanic reveals 5 things to check for when buying a new car

‘That tells you, most likely, the car’s been in a front-end wreck’: Mechanic reveals 5 things to check for when buying a new car

Expert accuses dealerships of 'desperately' trying to get rid of all their Ford Bronco Raptors

‘If I’m spending 100k on a vehicle I’m getting the ram trx’: Expert accuses dealerships of ‘desperately’ trying to get rid of their Ford Broncos

Dealership worker reveals how much your credit matters when purchasing a vehicle

‘I pay $492 a month for a 2024 Nissan Sentra’: Dealership worker reveals how much your credit score actually matters when purchasing a vehicle

Mechanics reveal which Toyota has the longest life expectancy

‘It’s 280,000 miles on it’: Mechanics reveal which Toyota has the longest life expectancy. So is it 4Runner, Camry, or Corolla?

Mechanic discovers the real reason this 2008 Lexus keeps overheating

‘Customers never tell the truth’: Mechanic discovers the real reason this 2008 Lexus keeps overheating

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

Lexus driver decides to stop paying for car insurance

‘Look up the Chevron law’: Lexus driver decides to stop paying for car insurance. Here’s what happens

car dealership lot with caption "Day one, purchased a brand new 2024 Chevy Traverse z71" (l) man in house with caption "2024 Chevrolet Traverse z71 with 1,501 miles." (c) vehicle on flatbed with caption "1,500 miles the transmission failed due to a known issue we were not told about, had to tow it to a local dealer in TN and drive rental car home..." (r)

‘I swear my 2011 Camry will be part of my will’: Dad says new Chevrolet Traverse left family stranded in Tennessee. It only has 1,500 miles

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.

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