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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

Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister was bamboozled

‘You didn’t tell me oil changes are so expensive’: Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister got bamboozled

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

Woman spends $45,000 on a new Kia and it doesn't work

‘I keep getting told I had bad luck’: Woman spends $45,000 on a new Kia and it doesn’t work

Car salesman warns of this illegal sales tactic at dealership

‘Me watching this after I already fell for it’: Car salesman warns of this illegal sales tactic at dealership

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

Mechanic reveals the ‘dumbest’ thing you can do as a car owner

‘Did that to my Honda’: Mechanic reveals the ‘dumbest’ thing you can do as a car owner

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

Braden Bjella

Woman says she got stuck with $800 a month car payment on 2013 Hyundai after making mistake at dealership

‘Salesman had a field day’: Woman says she got stuck with $800 a month car payment on 2013 Hyundai after making mistake at dealership

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

Expert says the car market is ‘crumbling.’

‘We just saw Vroom shut their virtual doors’: Expert says the car market is ‘crumbling.’ Here’s what that means for you

Mechanics reveal the best diesel trucks they’ve worked on

‘I have owned them all’: Mechanics reveal the best diesel trucks they’ve worked on

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

Kahron Spearman

‘Ford brought back the steam engine?’: Mechanic warns this can happen to Ford Bronco engine after only 17,000 miles

Mechanic 1 talking(l), Mazda sign(c), Mechanic 2 talking(r)

‘Mazdas stepped up their game dramatically since they left’: Mechanics reveal the cars that provide most ‘bang for your buck’

‘Unacceptable’: Couple says Firestone Complete Auto Care almost ‘killed’ them during ‘simple’ tire rotation

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

Eric Webb

Kia owner pressing gas tank (l) Kia dealership (c) Kia in parking lot (r)

‘Rolled away down a slight slope’: Kia recalls more than 400,000 cars. Here’s why

Man talking(l+r), Hands passing keys with little car underneath(c)

‘I watched all your vids before buying… negotiated it down by 3500’: Expert shares car-buying tips dealerships don’t want you to know

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

Insurance worker shares insurance facts you may not know

‘So basically we’re all getting scammed’: Insurance worker shares insurance facts you may not know

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

Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

‘They’ve done it to us’: Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Expert reveals how to use self-service car wash without ruining your ride

Cars