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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

person breaking into car(l) Man sharing the most stolen vehicles in america(r)

‘Other than Kia or Hyundai, how are these other vehicles stolen?’: Expert says be careful if you drive one of these 10 cars—they’re America’s most stolen

Chevrolet dealer(l) Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck

‘$50,000’: Expert blasts Chevrolet Colorado, says you shouldn’t buy a midsize pickup. Here’s 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

All New Volkswagen Jetta(l) Volkswagen Dealer Sign(C) Volkswagen owner sharing her experience filling up diesel with her car(r)

‘People look at me weird’: Volkswagen Jetta driver says she’s always approached at the gas station for this reason

Person sharing issues with new vehicle Gear Shift(l) Gear Shift of Vehicle(r)

‘New cars think they’re smarter than the driver’: Nissan driver tries to reverse car in parking lot. It won’t let him

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

woman shares what happened after she went to a mechanic(l) Mechanic checking oil levels(r)

‘That transmission ain’t none of my business’: Driver calls out mechanics for inspecting her car’s issues. All she wants is an oil change 

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

man shares how to get car deals(l) keys being handed over(c) Chevy camaro on lot(r)

‘Way underneath market value’: Expert exposes little-known hack for buying a car—for cheaper than at the dealership

Two panel design with a man talking at the camera next to an image of a Tesla showroom

‘I can’t wait to buy one of these’: Expert reveals little-known plans for $25K Tesla. Is it worth it?

‘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

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?

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.

Cars