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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

‘My car would have told me’: Atlanta woman drives on highway. Then a man tries to wave her down because he noticed something

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 holding up tire preparing for replacement(r) Tire marked showing nail puncture(r)

‘Just charge extra for this’: Mechanic has to put spare tire on car. Then they open the trunk

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

Rivian car(l), Woman talking(c), Rivian sign(r)

‘Future lookin like the past’: Woman buys 2025 Rivian. Then she realizes what the key looks like

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

man shares predicament with dealer(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Uber Phone(r)

‘We’re on the side of the road’: Expert issues warning after Honda dealership cancels customer’s Uber mid-ride. 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

Mechanic sharing Tips(l) Washing red Vehicle(r)

‘Can literally save you thousands of dollars’: Expert says you should wash your car weekly. Here’s why

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

Melody Heald

‘I thought this was common sense’: Man warns against pumping gas if you see this

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

‘I’m flabbergasted right now’: Woman takes her Jeep to dealership. Then she asks about the Wrangler Hybrid

3 panel image, on the sides we see a person talking in their car, text over says, "Should I be worried??" In the middle panel is the exterior of an Enterprise rent a car center.

‘Should I be worried???’: Woman gets car from Enterprise. Then she notices date on NTB service sticker

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Chick-fil-a sign(L), Woman talking(c), Toyota Rav4(r)

‘Single-handedly the best part’: Woman says if you love Chick-fil-A, drive a Toyota RAV4. Here’s why

two panel design with a man looking into the camera in one, next to an image of a person holding keys to a Mazda

‘They only sell at MSRP’: Mazda dealership offers 0% financing on 2025 models. Is this a good deal?

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Mercedes logo(l), Woman talking(c), Receipt with text "someone at a dealership drove my car around and put over 12,000 miles. It was there a little over a month.. I did have to wait for a part gor(sic) two weeks. BUT WHAT IS THIS???"(r)

‘DROVE MY CAR AROUND’: Customer catches dealership putting an extra 12,000 miles on her Mercedes

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

Braden Bjella

two panel design with a man looking at the camera with a smile on his face, next to a can o disinfectant spray

‘I bought a Jeep from a heavy smoker‘: Man shares little-known use of disinfectant spray on car’s A/C

Chevrolet sign(l), Man talking(c), Truck(r)

‘I would not wish any of these vehicles on my worst enemy’: Expert warns avoid leasing Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Escape. Plus 5 more

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Hand pulling up hood of car(l), Woman talking(c), Subaru sign(r)

‘It does fit a 10-piece McNugget box PERFECTLY’: Woman drives new Subaru Solterra. Does it come with a frunk?

Two panel design with the inside of a door in one, next to an image of a GPS tracking graphic

Cars