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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

A screenshot of Tiktok user @@gregmoorejr next to a photo of a Toyota Dealership exterior.

‘I see what you did there’: Customer negotiates price on new Toyota at the dealership. Then he pulls this little-known Uno Reverse card

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

Man talking(l), Mechanic working on car(r)

‘These are the last 3 bills’: Man buys 36-year-old Volkswagen. He didn’t check what the maintenance would cost first

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

Hand holding sparkplug(l), Woman with hand to chin and thinking face(c), Honda jazz on the road(r)

‘Just put the 4wd wipers in the bag bro’: Auto store customer orders 8 sparkplugs for Honda Jazz. There’s just one problem

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

‘Can you come back in?’: Man gets Chrysler back from dealership. Then he receives a call

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: in the middle is a Carvana car store and on the sides a person explains.

‘They don’t tell you until you’ve signed’: Couple isn’t happy with their Tesla Model Y. Then they try to trade it in for a Ford Mustang Mach-E at Carvana

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

Two panel design with a cop looking closely at plates on the back of a car, next to an image of police in the rearview mirror

‘And you’re 100% sure?’: Cops pull over Infiniti driver and seize his license plate. There’s just one problem

Hand holding speaker(l), Man talking(c), Toyota Tundra on road(r)

‘Removable, but at what cost’: Man removes JBL speaker from Toyota Tundra. 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 close up of a car dash board with text reading "Full Accessory power active", next to an image of a Ford sign

‘Ford has no clue’: Woman tows 2025 Explorer back to the dealership at only 3,000 miles. Now she has to use this trick to start it

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

man shares issues with jeep(l) Jeep dealer sign(c) Jeep Water reservoir(r)

‘Only the makers of Jeep could possibly pull this off’: Man looks under the hood of his car. He’s shocked by what’s by the windshield washer fluid

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

infiniti vehicles in car lot(l) Infiniti dealer sign(c) Man shares which infiniti vehicles are being discontinued(r)

‘This company is beyond cooked’: Expert says Infiniti is discontinuing 2 car models. Here’s why that’s a problem

Kia sign(L), Woman talking(c), Finger pointing to inside car(R)

‘Are you serious?’: Kia driver installs Progressive Snapshot in her car. There’s just one problem

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Car in parking lot(l), Woman talking(c), Mercedes Benz logo(r)

‘Definition of fake it ‘til you make it’: Woman sees a Mercedes-Benz in the parking lot. Then she takes a closer look

Woman shares why kia is the best car brand for the money(l) Kia dealer with card parked Infront(r)

‘Toyota is not the GOAT’: Expert insists Kia is the best car for the money. Here’s why you should make the switch

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 man looking at the camera while standing in a parking lot, next to an image on a Hyundai sign

‘Boy we sure do see a lot of these’: Customer brings 2015 Hyundai into the shop. Then it starts making this disturbing sound

hand opening up Glove Box(l) mechanic shares tip for glove box(r)

Cars