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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

Screenshots from @hannah_farm's Tiktok of their Chevy Suburban

‘Regular maintenance, regular oil changes’: Man has to tow his 2023 Chevy Suburban with 19,000 miles to dealership. It’s not just him

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

Melody Heald

‘Toyota has to do better with their paint’: Expert uses coconut oil and vinegar to scrub faded paint on his truck. Then he sees the difference

Tesla Cybertruck stuck in snow on left. Honda logo on car on right.

‘The Honda Fit passing by’: Man spots Tesla Cybertruck driver stuck in the snow. Then he realizes why

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

Eclectic Volvo(l) Volvo logo Brand(c) Woman wearing glasses(r)

‘It hurts seeing this’: Woman tries to park her electric Volvo at the grocery store. Then she ruins a classic, discontinued car

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

Toyota logo on car on left. Person comparing Toyota and Honda cars in parking lot in center. Honda logo on car on right.

‘Like Batman vs. Superman—one is the clear winner’: Expert reveals whether Honda or Toyota is the better manufacturer. Here’s the difference

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

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?

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.

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