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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

Man talking(l+r), Finger pointing to engine(c)

‘Being cheap will always cost you more in the end’: Customer brings own part to mechanic, asks him to install it. There’s just one problem

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

‘I noticed on Autotrader the used rav4s from 2016-2023 are nearly the same as a new one!’: Should you buy a used or new car in this game-changing market? Expert weighs in

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

Braden Bjella

‘Might’ve just saved my life’: Driver shares hack for seeing road lines better in the rain

Stack of tires(l), Man talking(c), Flat tire(r)

‘He’s saying we did that on purpose’: Man gets flat right after leaving the tire shop. Now he wants a free one

Woman talking(l+r), Hand pouring oil into engine(c)

‘I didn’t want to lose my discount’: Woman issues warning after going to get her oil changed

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Items to not leave in your car during hot weather

‘That’s all in my car’: Items to not leave in your car during hot weather

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

‘Completely melted’: Mazda driver puts wrong fuel in his car. This is what happens to it

Customer shares Sam’s Club hack so that you don’t have to ever pay for tire repair again

‘Discount Tire does this too’: Woman discovers hidden perk to her Sam’s Club membership

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

Nina Hernandez

Mechanic gets revenge on customer who didn’t want cabin filter replaced 

‘And people wonder why mechanics aren’t trusted’: Mechanic gets revenge on customer who didn’t want cabin filter replaced 

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

New Acura driver can’t believe what her parking brake does after just 2K miles

‘I know it’s just an overpriced Honda but’: New Acura driver can’t believe what her parking brake does after just 2K miles

Mechanic shows how to spot the 'worst' problem he's ever seen after someone buys a used car

‘Yeah that’s Marketplace’: Mechanic shows how to spot the ‘worst’ problem he’s ever seen after someone buys a used car

Car buying expert says the car salesperson you get matters

‘Which most people think is the better option’: Car-buying expert says the car salesperson you get matters. Here’s how to pick

gas pump in vehicle (l) gas pump (c) auto-pump mechanism (r) all captioned "POV: gas stations grinding off the last knob so you can't pump slow anymore"

‘Grinding off the last knob’: Customer thinks gas stations are sabotaging customers to get them to spend more 

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

Hyundai driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

‘I JUST got my car back from the mechanic’: Hyundai driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

Woman warns using Avis or Budget rental cars when she books 8 months in advance of her trip

Cars