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Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Toyota sign(l), Woman talking with text "don't touch things on your car"(c), Censored object and text "this is something we do not touch"(r)

‘You’ve been marked’: Woman finds strange object on her Toyota. Then she says you’re in danger if you see one

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

Two panel design with a man looking upset next to an image of a Ford Bronco

‘It’s like her dream car’: Arizona man buys 2024 Ford Bronco from Minnesota dealership. Then Ford does him wrong after he drives over

3 panel image showing a mechanic explaining and a cutaway of a car transmission system.

‘Ain’t no such thing’: Toyota Avalon driver takes car to dealership for service. Then they refuse to work on it

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 Tail Light(l) Man demonstrates how easy it is to repair parts from Toyota Pickup(c) Toyota Dealer Sign(r)

‘Shoutout O’Reilly’: Man changes taillight on 2000 Toyota Tacoma with 4 screws. Then he says he’s never buying a new car again

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image, left is a screengrab of car interior, text over: ever since it got REAL cold lately my car has struggled to start...now this morning it straight up won't? Right is a person sitting in a car.

‘Clearly your car is boujee: Woman’s Nissan starts making this weird sound in the cold. Then she discovers what it means

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

3 panel image: on the sides we see the residue that has built up within a car engine, and in the middle is the logo of the Kia car company.

‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

3-panel image, on the sides a person explains, in the middle a birds a view of a parking lot full of white cars.

‘I’m seeing a trend’: Woman asks why people buy white cars at the dealership. Then she learns the real reason

Engine Fluid(l) GMC Dealer Logo(c) Man wearing hoodie during night time(r)

‘I stopped using Lucas’: Expert adds this to his GMC engine as it acts up. Does it work? Should you bother?

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

Mechanic sharing best method to warm up a Diesel Vehicle(l) Diesel Fuel Pump(c) Diesel Ford Pickup Truck(r)

‘Quicker doesn’t mean better’: Expert reveals the best way to warm up your engine. Does it work?

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘I don’t want a small SUV’: Dealership salesman says customers are shocked by 2025 Toyota Sequoia. Here’s why

Chevrolet sign(l), Man talking(c), Chevy Equinox on show floor(r)

‘EV is the biggest scam’: Driver warns against Chevy Equinox after charging at gas station. Then he reveals why

Toyota Logo Dealer(l) Toyota Key Fob(c) Woman sharing what happened to her at a Toyota Dealer(r)

‘Nissan acted like I didn’t have It’: Toyota dealership tells woman her key fob replacement is $1,000. Then she asks again

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)

Cars