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

Brooke Sjoberg

man in car with shade with caption "After doing it wrong my whole life. Finally got it right" (l) sun shade in can (c) man in car with shade with caption "After doing it wrong my whole life. Finally got it right" (r)

‘I thought everyone knew that’: Car owner realizes he’s been putting sun shade on wrong this whole time

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

Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Hand holding key fob(c)

‘If you’re ever stuck with a car that does not start’: Car expert shows how to start your car with a dead key fob

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘No one will do anything to help me’: Kia owner says her brand-new car is leaking—from the inside

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

‘He blocked me on everything’: Man sells car online and gives buyer a $5K discount. It backfires—but not in the way you think

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

‘I was just able to move this vehicle in my shop without the keys’: Mechanic calls out 2024 Toyota for ‘security issue’

Bank of American App(l), Woman talking(c), Wells Fargo app(r)

‘I finance through Wells Fargo and they have this option online!’: Driver says you should make principal-only payments on your car loan

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

‘Don’t buy if you see black’: Mechanic says he’s had a ‘rash’ of used cars with issues, and issues one glaring red flag anyone can check for

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘I can’t get it out’: Man buys used car. He can’t believe what the old owner did to the inside with permanent marker

Car Dealership(l), Man talking(c), Car(r)

‘You’re still responsible’: Man trades car into dealership. The dealership didn’t pay it off like it was supposed to

Man talking(l+r), Hands working on car engine(c)

‘It’ll run another 50,000’: Mechanic reveals whether you should fix your car’s engine—or it’s time to scrap

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 checking car(l), Underneath car(r)

‘Thank you for believing her’: Female driver brings car into shop after ‘being stalked.’ Mechanic can’t believe what he finds

‘It was too good to be true’: Mercedes driver says dealership offered him free oil change. It backfires

Mechanic issues warning about getting car diagnosed at AutoZone

‘I … hate AutoZone’: Mechanic issues warning about getting car diagnosed at AutoZone

Woman warns against getting tires changed at Costco

‘Don’t let them change your tires’: Woman warns against getting tires changed at Costco

mechanic shows what to check before buying a new car

Cars