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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

holding diesel filter(l) Man sharing tips to get a better deal with dealerships(c) Person signing documents with toy vehicle on display(r)

‘They always get you with this one’: Expert issues warning against dealerships offering to change your cabin air filter

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Driver shares experience with vehicle(l) Ford Dealer Sign(c) Ford Escape(r)

‘It’s not just Ford. No quality control on anything anymore’: Driver owns 2024 Ford Escape with 12K miles. Why is it already in the shop?

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

car mechanic maintains a vehicle with the help of a diagnostic computer(l) driver shares how much they charged to check his vehicle(r)

‘Go to AutoZone and they can guess’: Driver slams mechanic’s $140 charge just to hook car up to diagnostic machine. Is that a fair price?

Two panel design with a person holding a bottle of Lucas Oil stabilizer, next to an image of oil being poured into a car

‘This is the best stuff you can put in your engine’: Expert says add this additive to your Chevrolet to keep it running smooth. Does it work—and should you bother?

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

Two panel design with a person using a zip tie to repair a car, next to an image of a stack of zip ties

‘No problem’: Mechanic shares hack for when the body of your car doesn’t clip together. All it takes is 2 items

3 panel image of a person explaining about their truck. Text over reads: Good deal? Or bad deal?

‘Can’t beat a good old GMT800’: Man buys used Chevrolet Silverado for $1,300. Then he asks if it was a ‘fair deal’

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

Toyota Dealer(l) Woman smiling sharing tactics for getting deals at dealer(c) Hand shake transaction for vehicle(r)

‘Costco auto program’: Car shopper says Toyota dealership worker is not willing to negotiate. Is that normal?

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

Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle(l) Mechanic sharing tips on autoshop scams(r)

‘Beware if you ever see this’: Expert says beware of this common add-on fee at the auto shop. Here’s how to say no

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

Braden Bjella

Jeep Dealer Logo(l) White Grand Jeep Cherokee(r)

‘That’s pretty bad’: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee hits a pot hole. Mechanic can’t believe the damage

Three censored images of the underside of a car

‘Car running on hopes and dreams’: Customer brings car into the shop. The mechanic can’t believe what he sees underneath

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

‘I miss my Camry’: Woman sobs in regret after buying a Tesla. Then she says the Toyota dealership misled her

Two panel design with a woman looking off to the side with text overlay reading "Just a dad at autozone with his 37 year old teenage daughter because she didn't...", next to an image of someone working on a car

‘Dealership wanted $500 for the 100K service’: Woman goes to AutoZone instead of getting tuneup. Viewers aren’t convinced she even needs that

‘That’s the Inconvenience Package’: Man’s 2024 Toyota Tundra SR5 only has 500 miles. Why does it keep rebooting itself?

Two panel design with text reading "Bro forgot it was a 2024" over a car, next to an image of a Ford sign

‘Lowkey nostalgic tho’: Man’s 2024 Ford truck makes unexpected noise when door opens. How could this have happened?

two panel design with a person showing a wheel stuck, next to an image of a person putting a key in the ignition

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