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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

Jeep Wrangler driver says to never buy one.

‘I was on my way to take a road trip’: Jeep Wrangler driver says to never buy one. Here’s why she’s out on them

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

Nina Hernandez

Man says Cybertruck is costing him $2,000 per month, refers to it as a ‘refrigerator on wheels’

‘Thats like another mortgage payment’: Man says Cybertruck is costing him $2,000 per month, refers to it as a ‘refrigerator on wheels’

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

‘I’m actually surprised it’s legal’: Mechanic calls out check engine light in Hyundai

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘My anxiety assumes everyone is’: Expert shares what to do if you think someone is following you on your drive home

Driver recommends 'cheap' Toyota Mirai because it's only $14,000.

‘That’s crazy’: Driver recommends ‘cheap’ Toyota Mirai because it’s only $14,000. There’s just one problem

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

Eric Webb

Mechanic breaks down what a head gasket is—and why they fail

‘We actually had a Honda in here last week’: Mechanic breaks down what a head gasket is—and why they fail

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

Mars Ramos

Car dealership workers reveal the best cars that no one ever buys

‘I am convinced to buy a Supra’: Car dealership workers reveal the best cars that no one ever buys

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

Braden Bjella

Driver exposes why you should never buy 89 grade gas

‘It’s kind of bamboozling me’: Driver exposes the real reason you shouldn’t buy 89-grade gas

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

A sign at a Jeep dealership. There is text in the top left corner that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Jeep dealership worker

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

Salesman reveals what cars to never buy at used dealership

‘You need to Dodge this every chance you get’: Salesman reveals what cars to never buy at used dealership

Woman at gas pump sees 88 unleaded is cheaper than 87

‘Is this OK to use?’: Woman at gas pump sees 88 unleaded is cheaper than 87. Why?

Mechanic realizes his customer’s new Chevy is a lemon

‘Check the codes’: Mechanic realizes his customer’s new Chevy is a lemon. Here’s how

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Hilton guest gives her car to valet worker. She’s shocked by what he does next

‘Did he not see the dashcam???’: Hilton guest gives her car to valet worker. She’s shocked by what he does next

Woman says car salesman didn’t show her how to use new Tesla’s PRNDL functions

‘Who was gonna tell me?’: Woman says car salesman didn’t show her how to use new Tesla’s PRNDL functions

Nissan driver takes her car in. But the mechanic says he’s not allowed to work on it

Cars