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Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Cleaning products on shelves with text that says "Alright guys detail products that are actually worth f$#* all"(c), Hand with mop brush cleaning car(R)

‘Armor All garbage’: Expert shows the best and worst car detailing products available at Walmart

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

Hyundai dealer sign(l) Hyundai dealer worker(c) Hyundai vehicles lot(r)

‘She still had 10 months left’: Woman leases a Hyundai. She goes 38,000 miles over the allotted mileage

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

Braden Bjella

Gas tank with pump in it(l), Woman talking(c), Hand holding red gas canister(r)

‘Now I will need a pre-buy checklist’: Woman runs out of gas and uses red, plastic bin to refill. There’s just one problem with her new car

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

Hand working on CV Axel Boot(l), Man talking(c), Cleaning CV Axel Boot

‘Yeah, be sure and get it on both sides of the rubber belt too’: Expert shows how to stop your car’s CV axle boot from cracking

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

Woman says she ‘accidentally’ purchased a 2008 Dodge Durango off Copart

‘She put it in her cart’: Woman says she ‘accidentally’ purchased a 2008 Dodge Durango off Copart. Here’s how to avoid making the same mistake

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Black Mercedes Benz inside dealership(l) Woman with text overlay"How much is my car note for my '23 benz?" (c) Mercedes Dealer Sign(r)

‘I know somebody who has a Kia and is paying $550’: Driver buys 2023 Mercedes Benz. Viewers can’t believe how much her car note is

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

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‘Never buy a car built on a Monday’: Chevy mechanic reveals whether there’s a difference in quality depending what day your car was built

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 wonders what the sludge under his oil cap is if he’s doing oil changes properly.

‘Engine not getting hot enough, short trips’: Man wonders what the sludge under his oil cap is if he’s doing oil changes properly. Mechanic steps in

Driver trades in 2025 Lincoln Aviator after having it for 1 week

‘It’ll be worth $45k in 3 years’: Driver trades in 2025 Lincoln Aviator after having it for 1 week. Why?

woman with her hands on display(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Person Signing a document(r)

‘I paid thousands of dollars’: Honda HRV driver says dealership refused to honor warranty they pressured her to get

Pumping Gas(l) man holding his head with disappointment(c) Finger pointed at $2 gas pump charge

‘Been there’: Man catches driver putting just $2 of gas in his green Toyota. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

Driver ignores warnings and gets 2024 Kia Telluride. She can’t believe what she’s dealing with only 2 months in

‘The seats were catching on fire’: Driver ignores warning, gets 2024 Kia Telluride. She can’t believe what happens only 2 months in

Tesla Cybertruck(l), Woman talking(c), Sign saying cybertrucks not allowed in car wash(r)

‘It must be because they look like a dumpster’: Woman goes through car wash. Then she realizes Cybertrucks are banned

2025 Genesis(l) Car salesman(c) man holding keyfob(r)

‘You’ll never believe why’: Customer trades in their brand-new 2025 Genesis with only 1K miles on it

A variety of cars in the lock(l), Woman talking with text that says "Things Insurance companies don't care about - It's fine don't care"(c), Car insurance and registration documents(r)

Cars