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

Nina Hernandez

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‘Is it actually bad?’: Woman says she hasn’t turned her car off while getting gas in 6 years. Does it cost more if you don’t?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I never knew this’: Expert shares tip for when your car with keyless entry won’t open

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

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‘Always where my mind goes’: Dealership saleswoman encounters customer with $15,000 Jeep that needs a new motor. Now what?

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

‘The landlord special’: Mechanic shares $50 ‘car dealer trick’ for when your wheel well is rusty. But not everyone’s onboard

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

‘Only took 15 transmissions and 8 motors’: Driver’s Jeep hits 1 million miles. Uh, how?

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

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‘So Ford is lying’: Expert shows the real reason F-150 drivers should be worried about Trump’s new proposed policy

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‘They were not aware’: Dealership refuses to take 2 girls who are car shopping seriously. Big mistake

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

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‘Back when Z71 meant something’: Expert says this new Chevrolet Silverado won’t last 10 years. Here’s why

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‘$31,000 being affordable is insane’: Expert says 2025 Honda CR-V is the best ‘affordable’ SUV, shows off 90-degree back door. Not everyone is onboard

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‘2 bad decisions at once’: Woman goes against ‘everyone’s advice’ and buys a Jeep from Carvana. Here’s why viewers are concerned

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‘Don’t take it back’: Woman says she bought a car at $280 a month. Then the dealership tried to change the price to $418

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‘Looks like Lexus’: Dealership posts special edition 2021 Toyota Avalon. Why did they really go away?

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‘Did they redesign Jeeps?’: Driver questions Jeep Wrangler spotted on the road after noticing it has no ‘death wobble’

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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‘It’s the 10th or 11th time’: Woman buys Toyota Highlander. Now she’s issuing a warning after dealership bills her for $2,500 repair

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‘I can’t believe I’m making another video on 2024 Tundras’: Expert issues Toyota warning after encountering this surprising but increasingly common problem

Cars