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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

young woman with caption "Hi I'm here to buy a car!" (l) "It's a trick to make it SEEM cheaper." (c) young woman dressed as a man with fake mustache and caption "what's your monthly budget?" (r)

‘Never talk payments’: Expert says never buy a car without asking this question

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

man with caption "2018 Audi SQ5 needs $40,000 engine after owning it for 3 months. Need yalls opinion!" (l&r) red Audi SQ5 (c)

‘Need y’all’s opinion’: Man’s Audi requires $40,000 in repairs after owning it just 3 months. Should he spend?

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 reveals the biggest mistake he’s made as a technician

‘Took me a really long Phillips’ head screwdriver’: Mechanic reveals the biggest mistake he’s made—and how to avoid it on your car

Man warns of Honda dealership after saying salesman ‘scammed’ him

‘BALLOON LEASE? Haven’t heard that since the 80s that’s very shady’: Man warns of Honda dealership after saying salesman made him a bad deal

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.

Parks Kugle

Expert says cheaper tires 'test' just as well as the expensive ones. Which brand should you get?

‘Continental performs the same’: Expert says cheaper tires ‘test’ just as well as the expensive ones. Which brand should you get?

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 wraps own Tesla, issues warning to other drivers who want to do same

‘I was soooo humbled’: Driver wraps own Tesla, issues warning to other drivers who want to do same

Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

‘I am so thankful my car had that feature’: Man vapes in his new Mercedes. He can’t believe how it reacts

Honda mechanic shows just how poor a shape this Ridgeline is in

‘Their car stalls randomly’: Honda mechanic shows just how poor a shape this Ridgeline is in. It’s the driver’s fault

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Enterprise keeps letting customers book cars online that aren’t available

‘We’re not allowed to turn away reservations’: Enterprise keeps letting customers book cars online that aren’t available. Why?

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 says you need to change your oil filter at every oil change

‘Not just an oil change’: Viewers divided when mechanic says you need to change your oil filter at every oil change

Mechanic asks why woman came in for tire alignment. He quickly realizes she needs way more

‘Balanced at the factory, that’s cute’: Mechanic asks why woman came in for tire alignment. He quickly realizes she needs way more

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Woman comes in for tire repair but ignores coolant leak. It’s more common than you think

‘I’ll worry about it later’: Woman comes in for tire repair but ignores coolant leak. It’s more common than you think

‘Looks like I’m buying a Honda pilot instead’: Expert issues warning about Highlander after Toyota makes surprise move

Driver says this 1 tip from car expert saved her $15,000 from car with negative equity

‘50k for a Kia is crazy’: Driver says this 1 tip from car expert saved her $15,000 from car with negative equity

Mechanic realizes this 2024 GMC Acadia just failed at only 950 miles

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