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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

Black GMC Denali(l)White GMC DENALI Lifted at mechanics(r)

‘Can y’all guess?’: Mechanic puts 2 GMC Denalis on lifts and looks for the problem. He discovers they have the same little-known issue

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

man holding up windshield with suction cup tools(l) Woman shares issues with her vehicle repair(c) Windshield being installed on car(r)

‘As someone who works for Safelite, THAT AINT NORMAL!!’: Women gets windshield repaired after accident. There’s just 1 problem

Screenshot of Tiktok user @vivi_yvonne; Photo of a Costco Wholesale exterior.

‘Good luck getting your car fixed’: Woman uses Direct Auto for car insurance. Then she discovers Costco has its own—and it includes all of this

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

Braden Bjella

woman shares noise she heard under hood(l) Mechanic checking vehicle(r)d

‘He’s testing you’: Woman goes to the dealership because of a noise under the hood. Then the mechanic asks her for a diagnosis

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

2 panel image: the GMC logo and a GMC Yukon vehicle.

‘Um…’: Woman says her GMC Yukon is making too much road noise. Then the mechanic sees what her husband did to the vehicle

Toyota Corolla(l)) Woman wearing glasses(c) Toyota dealer sign(r)

‘I was so excited to get my next car’: Woman walks into Toyota dealership to upgrade from her Corolla. She leaves empty handed

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Toyota Rav4 XLE(l) Woman shares her experience with selling her car(c) Lexus Dealer Logo(r)

‘I paid $36K for this’: Woman tries to sell RAV4 to Toyota dealership. Then she takes it to Lexus

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

Two screenshots from Tiktok user @carsandkeys of a basic Toyota work truck.

‘These used to be half that price’: Expert says this ‘basic’ Toyota work truck isn’t worth the hefty price tag. Is he right?

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Screenshot from Tiktok user @ant_510 of a Michelin tire with the caption "Technology at its finest [thinking emoji]"; Photo of a Mechanic looking at a tire.

‘Technology at its finest’: Mechanic grabs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tire. Then he takes a closer look at the sticker

2 panel image: on the left is a Chevrolet Camaro car and on the right is a Chevrolet dealership sign.

‘I throw up a prayer for every lane change’: Driver buys new Chevy Camaro. They didn’t expect this design flaw before purchasing

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

2 panel image: a mechanic removes a tire and the scream emoji.

‘How did it make it over here?’: Customer’s spare tire won’t fit. The mechanic can’t believe their DIY fix

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

‘Sounds like a brand new GM truck engine’: Mechanic reveals the engine noise you never want to hear—especially in a Hyundai or Kia. Then he reveals what you can do about it

2 image split. Truck totaled with overlaying text that reads: "How do we explain this to the customer!? (skull emoji)" on left. Toyota logo on right.

‘That’s totaled’: Mechanic puts Toyota Tacoma on a lift. Then it snaps in half

‘It’s made so horrible’: 2025 Toyota Camry driver locks her key in the trunk. Then she realizes the car has this design flaw

2 image split. Toyota car logo on left. Hand on steering wheel with overlayed text that reads: "How do you keep the new car smell forever...asking for a friend" on right.

‘No way was I willing to spend more than 60k on a Toyota’: Woman buys Toyota Land Cruiser. Then she figures out how to keep that new car smell ‘forever’

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