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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 blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

‘I’m just not impressed, Ford’: Mechanic blasts new F-150 for making this essential part of the car plastic

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

Red Dodge Ram Pickup(l) Mechanic named dave(c) intake valve from a Dodge Ram(r)

‘EPA messing up the way a motor should run’: Mechanic working on Dodge Ram discovers shocking issue

Red Gmc Acadia(l) Mechanic explaining car issues(c) Microsoft Surface PC showing graph results on car diagnostics(r)

‘Too much electronics on vehicles nowadays’: 2-year-old GMC Acadia quits on driver. This is what was wrong

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

Hyundai Vehicles Infront of dealership(l) Woman wearing black Shirt(c) hyundai dealership sign(r)

‘Went through this with my 2016 Kia Soul’: Driver demands answers after Hyundai ‘refused’ to fix vehicle they recalled

Flat Tire(l) Mechanic Checking Tire(c) Damaged hose from vehicle(r)

‘Smh just had to pull over’: Mechanic shares what damage can be done to vehicle when you continue driving on a flat

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

Honda driver says Amazon app shuts down A/C. Why are the 2 connected?

‘All newer cars have this’: Honda driver says Amazon app shuts down A/C. Why are the 2 connected?

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l), Harbor Freight storefront(c), Woman opening up doors(r)

‘HARBOR FREIGHT RULESSSS’: Harbor Freight customers wait for store to open for $289 car tool that’s ringing up to 40% off

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

Toyota sign(L), Mechanic working on car(c), Car engine(r)

‘Uber driver here with a 2017 Camry. I approve this message’: Mechanic shows just how far this Toyota has gone with only one repair

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

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

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

Orange Corvette(l) Chevrolet dealer(c) misaligned fender(r)

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