Main Header Menu

Become a subscriber today to get unlimited access

Thanks for reading!

Register to continue

The Daily Dot

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of oil pouring into an engine and a person explaining.

‘When did we start tipping for oil changes?‘: Woman goes to get an oil change. Then she gets asked a question when checking out

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Two panel design with a man looking at the camera while we works over a car engine, next to an image a car engine and someone taking notes

‘This is exactly how I fixed this issue on my Land Cruiser’: Expert reveals how to fix your engine for $7. You just have to replace this little-known part at AutoZone

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 woman looking and talking at the camera while sitting in her room, next to an image of someone using the Emergency break in their car

‘My car was not stopping’: Woman’s brakes go out on the highway. Then she remembers this little-known trick that ‘saved her life’

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Car dashboard with text "girl math is having your car yell at your for the tire pressure, but you know the day will warm up and so will your tires so you'll be fine once the molecules expand."(l), Woman smiling(c), Tires in snow(r)

‘Girl math’: Woman says you don’t need to air up your tires because it’s cold. Is she onto something?

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

3 panel image of a person explaining and the Mazda logo.

‘You will be sacrificing’: Should you consider the 2025 Mazda CX-30 over its sibling model? Expert reveals what to know before you go

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

Nina Hernandez

‘I have never hated rain until I had a Bronco’: Woman buys Ford Bronco. Then she opens the door when it snows

‘Tried being grimy, caught anyway’: Man catches Subaru dealer disabling dashcam. The worker didn’t know about the second one

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

Amazon Flex sign(l), Mazda with blurred body(r)

‘I read the policy’: Amazon Flex driver uses his 2014 Mazda 3s Grand Touring for deliveries. Then he hits a deer

2 panel image of the bmw logo and a scene from inside a car. Text over: POV: BMW likes to remind you that your broke.

‘It’s the equivalent of having part of the world locked’: Man buys BMW. Then it reminds him that ‘he’s broke’

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

3 panel image: left shows are remote car starter, middle shows a Nissan car dealership sign, and the interior of a garage. Text over says: Customer states - remote start not working, and Let's see what the cause could be.

‘Why would that cause the issue?’: Nissan Rogue refuses to start remotely. Then expert reveals common thing you do that keeps key fob from working

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

Walmart Store Front(l) Man shares if its cheaper to change your own oil(c) Man pours oil for engine(r)

Is it really cheaper to change your own oil? Expert goes to Walmart, finds everything you need. Now he knows for certain

2 panel image: on the right is the exterior of a Kia car dealership. On the right a person explains.

‘We lost $1,200 in equity’: Woman catches Kia dealership altering paperwork on new car deal. Then they used this shady tactic to stall the deal

two panel design with a man looking and laughing at the camera, next to an image of a Chevy truck

‘I just didn’t have it in me to convince people’: Former Chevrolet salesman said he felt ‘really bad’ selling customers Chevys. Here’s what he did instead

man shares how to repair vehicle on your own(l) Hand showing thumbs up gesture and one holding up wrench tool(c) Man showing broken side view mirror(r)

‘You will close garages’: Expert shows little-known trick for replacing a broken rearview mirror. Here’s what else to just DIY on your car

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

3 panel image of a person explaining about cars.

Cars