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

Melody Heald

Three panel design with one showing a man talking at the camera, the middle showing a scoop of kitty litter, and the last panel is a window full of moisture

‘Just take the sock…’: Driver shares hidden use of Purina cat litter for cars. Does it work?

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

two panel design with one showing the inside of a very dirty car with text reading "the moment the engine blew up on my 2013 kia sportage! Remember to change oil regularly", the 2nd panel is a close up of a KIA

‘That car was on 1 hp bro’: Driver records moment 2013 Kia’s engine blew up. Not everyone is sympathetic

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

Nina Hernandez

‘That was smart of him’: Mechanic says customer paid $18K to get 2010 Suburban repaired. Did he get ripped off?

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

Mazda sign(l), Woman talking(c), Geico sign(r)

‘They’re giving me a quote for a 2012 Mazda 6 that’s paid off’: Woman calls Geico for insurance and isn’t convinced. Then she calls Liberty Mutual

Jeep Wrangler in repair store(l) Nissan Dealer Sign(c) Jeep Wrangler lifted in mechanic shop(r)

‘We’ve had like 5 Jeeps this week at Kia’: Nissan dealership worker says drivers keep bringing their Jeeps in for work. Why?

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

Man holding Mic(l) Nissan Dealer Sign(c) Nissan Rogue(r)

‘Overpriced, underpowered’: Expert accuses Nissan of taking advantage of drivers with the Rogue

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

Man talking(l), Cars in parking lot(c), Man holding pixelated document and pen(r)

‘Don’t let a dealership scam you’: Dealership worker says to ‘run’ if they bring out this sheet of paper

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image, one the left a person speaks to camera with the words, "Lease a car". On the right a person hands another person keys over a desk.

‘The first car I will finance is a LEXUS’: Dealership worker reveals the real reason you should always lease a car instead of buying

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

Bowl of Potatoes (l) Rubbing Potatoes on wind shield of a car(r)

‘Car hack’: Driver shares little-known use for a potato. Does it work?

hand wearing black gloves holding oil filter(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Woman sharing her frustration with Toyota Oil filter Design(r)

‘I’m surprised BMW didn’t think of it first’: Woman demands answers after realizing you need a special tool to work on this Toyota part

Toyota sign(l), Woman talking(c), Toyota Highlanders(r)

‘Didn’t look like this days ago’: Woman buys a Toyota brand-new. Then the dealership gives her the runaround when she spots unusual markings

Discount Tire(l), Woman talking(c), Cars waiting in line with text that says "Is discount tire the new starbucks?!? Hey Seriously what is going on"(r)

‘Go to Costco’: Woman questions whether Discount Tire is the ‘new Starbucks’ after having to get tires filled

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 1 talking(l), Air conditioning knob(c), Man 2 talking(r)

‘I have driven Toyota, Honda, Mercedes Benz and I can boldly tell you it does’: Mechanics reveal if running your A/C actually wastes more fuel

Car Dealer Salesman(l) Car Dealer Making sales with couple(c) Car Dealer Salesman wearing blue jacket(r)

‘Make sure you run away’: Expert exposes why showing you a four-square is a dealership red flag

Dusty Kia Carnival(l) KIA dealer sign(c) Woman wearing sunglasses(R)

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