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Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

Ana Valens

Hand gesturing towards gas tank(l), Man talking(c), Ford sign(r)

‘Yea this is how my Ford Fusion is and I don’t like it’: Man calls out gas tanks on new cars over this one surprising new problem

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

Man smiling (l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Person Checking Engine(r)

‘Take the car out of the motor’: Mechanic shows just how difficult it is to work on a Honda Civic

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

Braden Bjella

‘Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Mazda are the only brands you should be considering’; Man buys a new Kia and it doesn’t go well. But was it just bad luck?

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

Woman taking a selfie(l) Maybelline New York Makeup stand(c) Woman lifting up a vehicle with a jack(r)

‘Is this what they mean by Infallible!!’: Honda driver uses Maybelline mascara to change flat tire. Does it work?

Signing Contract with a Pen(l) Woman pointing(c) Extended Warranty spelt on post it note that was placed on money(r)

‘Don’t get strong-armed’: Expert shares how to get out of your car’s extended warranty. Is it worth the hassle?

Jeep Wrangler on Dirt Pile(l) Jeep Dealer Sign(c) Mechanic TikToker looking at invoice

‘I found them for $12 on Rock Auto’: Mechanic has to install this Jeep Wrangler part on a customer’s car. He can’t believe its price

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

Ford Bronco(l) Man Sharing what the worst cars are(c) Jeep Wrangler

‘If you get it as your primary vehicle you’re probably going to have issues’: Expert shares the 5 worst cars to buy in 2024

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

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‘They are all Lyft/Uber rentals’: Should you buy used vehicles from Hertz?

Mercedes Benz sign(l), Man smiling at camera(c), Credit card statement(r)

‘Surprise my credit card went through’: Customer says Mercedes-Benz accidentally charged them $500,000

Honda Dealer Sign(l) Note Pad stating "Product Recall"(c) Honda Civic Type R Ultimate edition front view(r)

‘I just bought my 2024 Civic in June’: Honda is recalling 1.7 million cars. Are you affected?

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

Toyota Highlander(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Woman with worried face(r)

‘I don’t think it’s worth that much’: Woman finds problem with new Toyotas. Here’s how to prevent it

Kia Vehicle(l) Kia Dealer Sign(c) Man wearing colorful hoodie(r)

‘There’s literally no oil in this car’: Man just bought a new Kia—he can’t believe what’s already happening with it

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Air Vents in car(l), Mechanic with air filter(c), Clean air filter(r)

‘Worked at a shop the manager would rub the air filters in dirt’: Mechanic shows how you may be getting tricked into buying new air filter

Amazon packages(l), Man talking(c), Chrysler Sebring(r)

‘In fairness how much money do you wanna put in a Sebring?’: Mechanic issues PSA about buying auto parts on Amazon. Should you?

Hand holding receipt(l), Man talking(c), Gas in pump(r)

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