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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

Tiktoker explains if you Should use Mobil 1 or Valvoline.

‘I am running Valvoline right now in my Ford F-150’: Should you use Mobil 1 or Valvoline? Expert weighs in

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

Nina Hernandez

Hand pointing to steering wheel with text that says "If you see this the car was in an accident"(l), Man talking(c), Phone with CarFax logo(r)

‘The Carfax isn’t always go to show this stuff’: Expert shows how you can tell if a car you’re interested in buying was involved in an accident

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

Finger pointing to discount tire site(l), Mechanic rolling tire(c), Finger pointing to stacked tires(r)

‘Stop overspending’: Expert shows Discount Tire lists 4 tires for $2,500 online, says his Texas shop will save you $1,000. But should you really buy local?

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

Braden Bjella

Ford Bronco(l), Mechanic working on engine(c), Car part with text that says "see anything wrong with that?"(r)

‘Hey Ford, you wanna explain to your customers what this is?’: Mechanic can’t believe what he finds when he works on Ford Bronco

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

‘Never ever go to the stealership for service’: Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

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

‘It’s reasonably priced in the car market’: Expert recommends the Dodge Hornet. It flopped at first—here’s why you should think about 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

Man shows how to remove the sensor on your Accord that gets stolen when you park

‘Make sure you don’t go to Honda’: Man shows how to remove the sensor on your Accord that gets stolen when you park

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Woman is about to buy $38,000 Mercedes-Benz. Then she checks the price online

‘Go in there looking poor‘: Woman is about to buy a $38,000 Mercedes-Benz. Then she checks the price online

Mechanic can’t believe this 2022 Camry is already in for this repair

‘It’s barely 2 years old. Come on Toyota’: Mechanic can’t believe this 2022 RAV4 is already in for this repair

Walmart customer buys $130 of giant ducks for ‘Duck Duck Jeep’

‘People think I’m insane’: Walmart customer buys $130 of giant ducks for ‘Duck Duck Jeep’ 

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

‘Welcome to GM’: Chevrolet Traverse driver says his engine light came back on. The car has a new transmission with only 1,000 miles

‘I am so done defending them’: Woman blasts 2024 Chevrolet Traverse after unexpected problem with a new car

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Mechanic installing transmission(r)

‘Word to the wise’: Mechanic warns against buying CVT transmission cars while working on a Nissan

Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

‘So average for Hyundai’: Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

Ford F-150 driving(l), Man looking shocked(c), Cracked windshield(r)

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