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

Braden Bjella

Toyota driver says your AC will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

‘This confirmed it for me’: Toyota driver says your A/C will wear out if you leave it on when you turn-off your car

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

Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now where it used to be ‘days.’ These are the new deals you can land

‘Dodge cutting prices on Jeep’: Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now. These are the new deals you can land

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

Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

‘I work at Autozone and the times people come in with Kias with no oil surprises me’: Kia driver needs oil change so bad she goes to Advance Auto Parts

Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are

‘730 on an Altima is insaneee’: Dealership workers reveal what their monthly car payments are. No one expects their responses

Expert shares 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

‘The cash thing is 100% true’: Car expert reveals the 3 questions you should never answer at the dealership

Man shares how to replace your blown shocks at home for cheap in 25 minutes

‘Local Honda dealer wanted nearly $500’: Man shares how to replace your rear shock at home for cheap in 25 minutes

Mechanic(l), O'Reilly Autopartes sign(c), Oil filter(r)

‘O’Reilly employee here, we had a recall on that specific part number’: Mechanic finds something unusual when he goes to install a brand-new Microgard oil filter

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

Rav 4 Hybrid driver can't believe the mileage she gets with XSE

‘$56 for every 2 weeks’: Toyota RAV4 driver can’t believe the mileage she gets with hybrid model

Man shares how to fix foggy headlights--all it takes is $5 bug spray

‘I did this a few weeks ago and they are still clear’: Driver shares how to fix foggy headlights—all it takes is $5 bug spray

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

‘Scrap it and get a Corolla’: Mechanic says smoking Chevrolet Trax came in with ‘the trifecta’ of problems you never want to see

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

car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

‘I’m good here. A/C not even on’: Car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic calls out Toyota dealerships' A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

‘Keeps giving him the runaround’: Mechanic calls out Toyota dealership’s A/C repair after disgruntled driver brings it to him

Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

‘Probably the best Nissan you can buy’: Car salesman shares what an $18,000 car actually looks like in 2024, says it’s ‘cheapest’ in America that isn’t gray or black

Mechanic reveals why Ford is really changing how it’s engines are designed

Cars