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The Daily Dot

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

Screenshot from Tiktok user @luisroldan033; Photo of a Pep Boys shop exterior.

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‘Always ask to be shown the old parts’: Pep Boys mechanic says driver came in with ‘new air filter.’ Then he checks it

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @wmjhm1006; Photo of a Hyundai Dealership.

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‘If you’re thinking about buying a Hyundai, I wouldn’t’: Driver buys Hyundai. Then it starts showing this damage less than 2 weeks in

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

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‘The damages could be … thousands’: Woman refuses air filter change at Jiffy Lube. Then she finds out what the mechanic did

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

Screenshot of Tiktok user @n3rdriot; Photo of a Toyota Camry in a Dealership showroom

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‘1000 for a Camry is crazyyyyy’: Woman with ‘excellent credit’ goes to buy Toyota Camry. Then the dealership gives her the quote

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

Melody Heald

Screenshot of Tiktok user @daddybrownn; photo of a hand filling up a gas tank at a gas station.

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‘Don’t put it on the fastest setting’: Expert shares right way to fill up gas. You’re probably doing it wrong

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

Ford Edge SUV(l) Ford Sign(r) Woman shares reasons why her ford isn't working(r)

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‘It needs $10,000 of repairs’: Woman says her 2013 Ford Edge is beyond saving. Then she reveals why she can’t just buy another model year

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

2 panel image: a person talks inside their car on the left and on the right is a Nissan dealership sign.

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‘I’m just gonna do it myself’: Nissan driver takes NV200 to dealership. Then they tell him how much it’ll cost to service CVT

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‘I have car ptsd’: Expert shares which cars they would never buy. It’s this popular Ford model taking the top spot

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Never buying Carvana cuz of y’all’: Audi owner’s transmission blows. So he sells it to Carvana

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‘I almost got hit with my kids in the car’: Woman buys 2025 Honda Pilot. Then all her dash lights come on while she’s on the highway

Tesla Car Charger(l) woman shares issues with tesla(l) Tesla dealer sign(r)

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‘I’m allowed to not like the car I drive’: Woman buys Tesla. She didn’t check how much it would cost to install home charger first

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‘Thankfully I opened it up and checked’: Auto shop worker says car’s tires wouldn’t balance. Then he sees what Walmart tech left inside

car being side swiped(l) Infiniti Dealer Brand(c) Woman shares experience parked at a car wash(r)

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‘Happens so slowly you have time to pull out your phone’: Woman drives to car wash. Then an Infiniti sideswipes her

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‘I had a deal that I had to work on’: Mercedes-Benz salesman sells car at the dealership. The next day, he’s fired

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