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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 woman who is talking and looking at the camera, next to an image of a Budget sign

‘I did that one time and got a 15 passenger van’: Woman does Budget’s ‘Mystery Car’ rental for only $25. Then she sees what the worker chose for her

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

Finger Pointing at car sticker(l) Person clipping on Seatbelt(c) Man holding up hand looking shocked(r)

Expert reveals why you should always check for this on the seatbelt of a car before buying. Look closely

man checking under car condition in garage(l) Mechanic holding flashlight to check under car(r)

‘I had a Ford Focus come into our shop like that’: Customer brings in car over ‘clunks.’ The mechanic can’t believe what he finds

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

three panel design with a Mazda sign in the first one, a woman looking happy and at the camera in the middle, next to an image of a Subaru sign

Woman calls out Mazda for this common reason. When they’re ‘genuinely sorry,’ it’s too late—she’s on to Subaru

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‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

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

Mercedes benz car dealer sign(l) Woman shares the cost of oil change(c) Mercedes-Benz Car Dealer Lot(r)

‘You can keep the car’: Woman purchases Mercedes-Benz. She didn’t check what the oil change would cost first

Buick Steering Wheel(l) Buick Dealer Sign(c) Woman smiling showing off her nails(r)

‘Gave up my BMW and came over’: Woman says this new Buick with a $380 car payment is the new ‘it car’ for girls. Then she shows this feature

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

BP gas station(l), Man talking with text "dont make this mistake at a gas station - reminder"(c), Gas pump in car(R)

‘That should be illegal’: Man issues warning about using BP gas stations. He says it happens all the time

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Woman shares feature from her Subaru(l) Subaru Dealer Sign(c) Subaru Forester(r)

‘I wonder if Honda has something similar’: Subaru Forester driver reveals secret badge you can order from Subaru. For free

Car Wash Brush Machine(l) Man wearing hat(c) Car Wash(r)

‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

Kia Sorento(l) Big lots! Store Front(c) Closing Kia Hatch(r)

‘That’s a bait car’: Woman spots Kia Sorento at Big Lots parking lot wide open, full of Milwaukee tools. What should she do?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘I always park next to them’: Woman raves after parking her Toyota by the Target shopping cart return. Then she shows why

Finger pointing at different Model cars(l) Mechanic with vehicle diagnostic tool(c) Mechanic using tool on engine(r)

‘Very helpful with specific things I’ve needed to do to my 2004 Solara’: Car expert shares little-known trick to ‘solve any issue’

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘It’s typically a sign that your engine’s pistons are worn out’: Expert reveals how to tell if your car’s engine is about to go

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera with a concerned look on her face, next to an image of a child being clicked into a car seat

Cars