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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

mechanics finally agree on how often you should change your oil

‘What if it takes me three years to drive 3k miles?’: 4 mechanics finally agree on how often you should change your oil

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

Braden Bjella

2025 Honda Cr-V(l), Air conditioning inside car(c), Honda sign(r)

‘I took it in twice already’: Driver buys new 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport. Then she turns on the A/C 2 weeks later

Woman talking(l), Kia sign(c), Kia K5 driving on road(r)

‘I might as well trade my car in for a scooter’: Kia driver contemplates letting the ‘Kia boys’ come for her car after slew of problems with A/C, engine

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

‘I’m so glad I bought a Subaru’: Driver warns against 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe after it broke down 3 times in just 3 months

‘I feel like this is a huge jump’: Honda HR-V driver calls out new models for no oil change light. Now she doesn’t know when to get one

Man talking(l+r), Finger pointing to dot on windshield wiper(c)

‘They serve a purpose’: Expert shares the real reason behind dot on windshield wipers

‘My car got stolen last month’: Woman slams Hyundai’s ‘anti-theft software’ after thieves use this weird trick to get around it

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

Nina Hernandez

Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart

‘Take 5 has been robbing me for years’: Driver finds out oil changes are only $30 at Walmart. But not everyone is onboard

Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal

‘Should we accept this from a luxury car?’: Cadillac owner gets told ‘rattle’ is normal. Is the dealership gaslighting them?

Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

‘I know the type of customer’: Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb. Here’s why

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

Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

‘No. 2 is very effective’: Expert shares 3 tips to make sure the turbo on your BMW, Mercedes, or Audi actually lasts

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

Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

‘DIY at its finest’: Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Auto service advisor says Young Dodge dealership poached her from another company

‘I wasn’t paid the first entire month’: Woman says Young Dodge dealership poached her from another company. Then they broke their promises

man with Chevrolet factory (l&r) chevrolet logo (c)

‘Over 800,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles’: Expert said GM dealerships lied to customers, offering free tuneup without fixing real issue

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Mechanic can’t believe the new oil required by the 2025 Toyota Camry

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