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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

Mechanics reveal whether you should really warm up your car before driving it

‘A good 30-45 seconds is all you need’: Mechanics reveal whether you should really warm up your car before driving it

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

Driver realizes a rental is a $350 deposit. She goes to U-Haul instead

‘Not glamorous but it gets the job done’: Driver realizes a rental is a $350 deposit. She goes to U-Haul instead

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

‘Thank God I bought a Lexus’: Mechanic shows 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe with only 400 miles needs massive engine fix. It’s an alarming trend

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic catches customer using trick to ensure their tires get rotated

‘If you can’t trust your mechanic don’t bring your car to them’: Mechanic catches customer using trick to ensure their tires get rotated

Mazda sign(l), Woman saying "I want a cheap but expensive looking car. What cars are people driving nowadays. Any recommendations??"(c), Cars in lot(r)

‘Mazda CX5!’: Woman in the market for cheap but expensive-looking car. Here are the top contenders

Woman talking(l+r), Chevrolet Traverse(c)

‘Had a GM car twice. Learned my lesson twice’: Driver warns new Chevrolet Traverse has a very specific problem

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

Ford sign(l), Man talking(c), Truck on website(r)

‘Couldn’t pay me to drive a lightning’: Online shopper says Ford is practically ‘giving away’ certain trucks on its site. Viewers aren’t so sure

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

‘Sick and tired of this’: Window washers clean driver’s windshield at red light. There’s just one problem

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Woman explains if you using your windshield sun shade wrong

‘In my 30 years on earth I have never seen this’: Are you using your windshield sunshade wrong?

Tesla Cybertruck(l), Pixelated man(c), hand writing note(r)

‘Not surprised’: Someone leaves a mean note for Tesla Cybertruck driver. It backfires when cameras reveal who it is

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘I’m considering getting a 2023 Rav 4 from Avis car sales’: Expert reveals the real reason Toyota sales are ‘crazy’ this summer

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l+r), Low Tire Pressure notice(c)

‘You needed new tires last like three seasons ago’: Woman’s low tire pressure light comes on. She can’t believe what was really going on with her tire

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

‘How should we proceed?’: 2019 Infiniti comes in with engine noise. Here’s how a good mechanic diagnoses the client’s car

Tire by car with hand holding nuts and bolts(l), Mechanic fixing wheel(c), Car with missing tire(r)

‘Happened to me also! Worst experience ever but I got a cool 30k’: Woman’s tire flies off while she’s driving after she gets tires rotated

young woman in car with caption "pov: u left ur car in a random parking lot for 9 months"

Cars