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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

Man looking disappointed near toyota pickup(l) Toyota Dealer logo on building(c) Man shares how to remote start toyota(r)

‘Did you forget to pay your subscription?’: Toyota driver tries to start truck using remote start. There’s just one problem

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

Two panel design with a shot of a Climate control panel in a car, next to an image of a hot and cold air blowing out of air vents in a car

‘I’ve had to explain this to everyone in my family’: Man says you’ve been using this feature in your car wrong. Then he shows why

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

‘It works for me every time!’: Expert shares trick to nailing parallel parking every single time

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

Mechanic sharing information(l) Filling up Gas Tank(c) Fuel Line Below vehicle(r)

‘It costs you a lot of money to repair’: Mechanic shares what really happens if you overfill your gas

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Man smiling(l) Hyundai Dealer Sign on Building(c) Hyundai Elantra

‘We sure do see a lot of these’: Expert shares why he doesn’t recommend Hyundais. Then he sees this on a 2015 Tucson

‘When I seen them Mercedes EQS, Bronos, and 2024 Kias parked…’: Man says L.A. drivers with leases may want to rely on this trick. Should you?

Checking Dipstick(l) Chrysler dealer sign(c) Man sharing what he experience at dealership(r)

‘I dropped my truck off’: Man takes Dodge Ram to Chrysler dealership after recall. Then they charge him $339 for 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

Woman shares how to remote start vehicle(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) person holding key fob Infront of vehicle(r)

‘Toyota will soon make that a subscription service’: Toyota customer shows how to remote-start your car. All you need is a key fob and a little trick

Kia Sorrento(l), Man talking(c), Blurred kia engine with text "10k mile oil changes on kia's?"(r)

‘Anyone that says otherwise is lying’: Expert shows what a 2017 Kia Sorrento’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

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 got REJECTED’: Woman tries to trade-in her 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. Then the dealership refuses it

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

Nina Hernandez

Truck with lights on during the day(l), Truck with lights on during the night(r)

‘I’ll take, Things I Should’ve Researched, for $700’: Woman takes lights off her GMC Denali. Then she sees the damage

Two panel design with a person pointing at their steering wheel, next to an image of someone driving in winter conditions

‘A lot of people think…’: Expert shares the right way to warm up modern cars. It’s not how you think

Man 1 talking(l), Stack of tires(c), Man 2 talking(r)

‘Never let me down’: Mechanics reveal the best tire brand. So is it Goodyear, Falken, or Yokohama?

two panel design with a close up of a rearview mirror, next to an image of someone putting shaving cream in their hand

Cars