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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

Person's new GMC Denali getting towed on left. GMC logo on car on right.

Driver buys brand new GMC Denali in 2022. It has only 33,000 miles—but already sounds like this

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic Checking oil(l) Walmart Store Front(r)

‘They definitely owe you a new motor’: Woman goes to Walmart for oil change. Then she pops the hood

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

Kia Dealer(l) Man shares worst used cars to buy(c) Hyundai dealer with blue car infront(r)

‘They said they fixed them but 2024s and 25s are coming back’: Used car dealership owner says ‘stay away’ from Hyundai and Kia. Even new models

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Lincoln sign(l), Hand with car key and text "let me show you the hardest brand for us to sell on our pre owned lot"(r)

‘This is not your typical Lincoln’: Dealership salesman says this is the hardest car to move off the lot. Then he reveals a little-known trick for getting 30% off

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

Photo of a Toyota RAV4; Screenshot from @scallopmoon_'s Tiktok of a RAV4 console

‘Something else supposed to be there?’: Woman buys new Toyota RAV4. Then she sees strange console feature. What’s its purpose?

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

Nissan Sentra(l), Man talking(c), Walmart sign(r)

‘Why even bring it there in the first place?!?’: Driver takes Nissan Sentra to Walmart’s Auto Care center. Then a worker asks him for his keys

Honda Prologue(l), Woman talking(c), Interior honda prologue(r)

‘As someone who had a Range Rover and traded it for a Toyota, you’re winning’: Honda Prologue driver calls her car a ‘Range Rover dupe.’ Is it?

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

‘Can you guess what this is?’: Expert reveals the interior of this new car, but hides the logo on the horn. Viewers can’t believe what it costs

woman being serious(l) Raising Cane's Outdoor sign(c) Chevy Cruze(r)

‘Well to start off it’s a Chevy Cruze’: Woman drives her car to Raising Cane’s drive-thru. Then it starts ‘tweaking’

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

‘A lot of people don’t realize’: Man shares little-known AutoZone feature for saving hundreds on tools you’re only going to use once

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

Wrecked car(l), Man talking(c), Interior car(r)

‘No way’: Jeep lands on top of this Honda Civic during car accident. Then the junkyard worker tries to start the car

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

‘White truck theory’: Driver shares why you’re lucky if you own a white truck

Mechanic Checks Car(l) Man looking shocked at finding out what mechanic did with his car(c) Mercedes dealer sign(r)

‘I’m just going along with it’: Mechanic tells Mercedes driver he has to wait on German parts. Then he discovers what he’s really been doing with his Benz

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

Mechanic shares what he will do after being asked to move out(l) Returning of key after signing new contract(r)

‘Malicious compliance’: Mechanic kicked out of shop. Then he does this before he leaves

man pumping gas at gas station(l) Finger about to press push to start button on vehicle(c) Woman wearing a hat and sunglasses(r)

Cars