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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

Three panel design with a close up of a Nissan steering wheel in one, next to an image of a man who is talking at the camera, next to a image of a close up of a Toyota steering wheel

‘I would rather get an older Camry before going to Altima’: Expert says 2025 Toyotas are ‘trash.’ Here’s why

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

‘Never buy a Ford again’: Man buys 2022 Ford Bronco. Then he has to lawyer up

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

Braden Bjella

Man holding up phone near ear(l) Mechanic filling out form(c) Mechanic setting up headlight(r)

‘Think you got the sales rep on the phone’: Man drops off car at dealership to get headlights fixed. Mechanic tells him to scrap it

Two panel design with a person looking down in one, next to an image of a person on the phone who seems to be a cars salesmen

‘I just need 2 things’: Expert shares how to get ‘out-the-door’ price from dealership over the phone

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 with man behind him(l), Kia sign(r)

‘He has so much negative equity’: Dealership manager reveals the real reason he has to lowball this customer’s Kia offer

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘Im actually more impressed than mad’: Customer asks mechanic to check brake pads on his Mazda. He can’t believe what he finds

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

Nina Hernandez

Two panel design with a car covered in lights in one, next to an image of a person inspecting their car for scratches

‘Learned the hard way’: Man spends $100K on brand-new 2024 RAM 1500 TRX. Then he puts Christmas lights on it

3 panel image, on the left we see a mom holding a baby in a carrier, in the middle is stock of a Honda Pilot vehicle, on the left is a shot of a vehicle door open with text over: "so we have been driving the Honda Pilot for six months now"

‘Every mom not trying to buy a minivan’: Woman buys Honda Pilot. Then she sells it after 6 months

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

2 panel image: on the left a person talks to the camera, on the right a hand holds an empty soda bottle near a car tire.

‘The thief will be there waiting’: Expert issues PSA about little-known water bottle trick carjackers are using

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

‘This one could have easily been misdiagnosed!’: Expert can’t find coolant leak. Then he uses this $60 tool

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

Hand pointing to steering wheel with text that says "worst new car you can buy"(l), Man talking(c), Ford Mustang(r)

‘It’s not that his is a bad car’: Expert says Ford Mach E is the ‘worst’ car you can buy. Why?

2 panel image: on the left is the presenter speaking with text over "100 degrees outside. Negative 100 degrees outside.

‘I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees’: Expert says you should always warm up your car for 5 minutes before driving. Is he right?

Woman talking(l), Toyota sign(c), Woman working on car(r)

‘It’s a wannabe Mercedes Benz now’: Woman adds ‘Raptor lights’ to Toyota Tacoma. But should she?

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

‘I think this looks a lot better than a RAV4’: Expert says new Mazda car is the ‘best of both worlds.’ Here’s why

Two panel design with car door with a button next to an image of a car door with a handle.

Cars