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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

‘The same dealership will list it for 20 after paying 5’: Man shops for a truck on Carvana. Then he sees the price on a 2006 Ford F-150 with 200,000 miles

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @thechristopherpearce; Photo of a Volvo; Photo of a Boulders & Wilkins speaker

Man turns on his car stereo. Then he realizes Volvo might be lying to drivers about its speakers

Hand pulling hood handle with text "me putting oil in my own car between oil changes"(l), Woman talking(c), oil poured into car with same text as first slide(r)

‘This hurts so much to watch’: Woman puts her own oil in her Chevy between changes. But should she?

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 photo of a Dodge Ram 1500; Tiktok user @royaltyautoservice pointing at a sticker on a Ram; Tiktok user @royaltyautoservice

‘I have a 2016 Ram 1500 I wonder if this is why…’: Car pulls into repair shop. Then the mechanic discovers the directions on this little-known sticker

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Screenshot of Tiktok user @bremcbay Chevy Cruze; Comment from Tiktok user @therandomuser5738: "Everybody should know this by now".

‘Better than the Ford Freestyle I have’: Woman buys Chevrolet Cruze. Then it snows

Chevy Equinox(l), Woman holding keys(c), Honda Civic(r)

‘Enjoy the lack of reliability’: Woman trades in Honda Civic for new Chevy Equinox. Why does everyone think she made a mistake?

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 sitting in car explaining what happened to woman's car. Clipboard with car insurance form along with car keys and small car model.

‘She owed the bank $16,000’: Woman refuses GAP insurance after car salesman warns her. Then she totals it before first payment

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

Braden Bjella

Finger pressing button in car on left. Mercedes logo on car on right.

‘Car will never be the same again’: Mercedes driver leaves sunroof open during rain. Then mechanic turns it on

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

Nina Hernandez

Screenshot from @e_cold1955's Tiktok; Photo of a Car Wash exterior.

‘You got about 30 seconds’: Man goes through car wash with no insurance. Then he turns around

Makalah Wright has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

‘Don’t just turn in your car’: Woman leases Honda. Then she calls other dealerships trying to sell it.

‘This is what’s holding your vehicle’: Mechanic shows why you should always use parking brake

Split image. Someone's gloved hand peeking into mechanics of car on the left. Subaru logo on car on the right.

‘Try a Chevy Malibu’: Man realizes his Subaru Legacy headlight is out. Then he tries to replace it

Screenshot of Tiktok user @cpbarta; Photo of a woman in heels stepping out of a car.

‘Looks exactly like the other girl‘: Man buys woman he’s known for 2 days a Bentley. Then dealership worker spots him come in with a different girl

Photo of a woman's hands on a steering wheel; Screenshot of Tiktok user @iamomarsanchez.

‘8 times outta 10’: Man says attractive women always drive this make—and this model

Split Image. ER nurse explaining things they wouldn't do with text over that reads: "Things I would never do as an ER nurse" on left. Nurse in gloves holding hand of a patient on right.

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