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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

Car dealership worker shares why you should never test drive a car at a dealership

‘They do this on purpose’: Car salesperson shares why you should never test drive a car at a dealership

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

Toyota driver realizes he can’t turn off his new Camry

‘Base model issue’: Toyota driver realizes he can’t turn off his new Camry. What’s going on?

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Home Depot shopper has workers pull a surprising trick to haul home

‘We taking this grill home TODAY’: Home Depot shopper has workers pull a surprising trick to haul home purchase with a Kia Forte. Will it work?

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

Mechanic breaks down why car’s AC is blowing out hot air

‘There’s a number of different directions we have to go’: Mechanic breaks down why car’s A/C is blowing out hot air

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

Mechanic calls our Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

‘Wow! Yet another reason not to buy a Ram’: Chrysler worker calls out Dodge trucks over dipstick controversy

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

Cropped image of handsome mechanic in uniform is working in auto service. Car repair and maintenance.

‘Honey they charged you HOW MUCH?!’: 5 tips to avoid getting scammed at the mechanic

Dealership salesman shares what to do if you get denied a car loan

‘First-time buyers this is for you’: Car salesman shares what to do if you get denied for a car loan

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

Braden Bjella

Driver says car rental tricked him by giving him a 'basic' Audi Q-8 Etron.

‘I have been scammed’: Driver says car rental tricked him with ‘basic’ Audi Q8 e-tron. They told him it was the latest model

Woman encourages people who can’t afford their cars to file for bankruptcy

‘The rich utilize this resource way more’: Woman encourages people who can’t afford their cars to file for bankruptcy

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

‘My dad would put 87 in his BMW and wonder why he had fuel system issues’: Driver gets 87 grade gasoline. It backfires

Expert accuses auto manufacturers of designing car parts to fail when warranty expires

‘I believe this 100 percent’: Driver accuses auto manufacturers of designing car parts to fail when warranty expires

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Toyota employee shows automaker finally fixed the remote start feature

‘I tested it out’: Toyota employee shows automaker changed the controversial remote start feature

Mechanic holding item(l), Hands changing tire(c), Tire with thing in it(r)

‘Used that trick for many years at the junkyard!’: Mechanic reveals how to get stuck lugnuts off your tires with old, cheap Craftsman tool

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 calls out 2019 GMC Acadia for unexpected design

‘They want you to take the car to them’: Mechanic calls out GMC Acadia for unexpected design

Tow truck driver warns wheel theft on the rise

Cars