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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

Man can't believe 2024 Type R has this issue after only 3K miles

‘Honda really went into the gutter after the 90s’: Man can’t believe 2024 Civic has this issue after only 3K miles

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

Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale

‘How’s Royal Purple synthetic, vs Pennzoil or Mobil 1?’: Should you change oil brands all the time depending on what’s on sale? Expert weighs in

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

Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s

‘I think they’re being innovative to be fair’: Ford has new button that looks like Volkswagen’s. Viewers could not be more torn about it

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

‘I’m shocked that a lot of people don’t know this’: Expert says never use your car insurance to file a roadside assistance claim

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

Driver rents brand-new Jeep Cherokee that dies within 10 minutes of driving. Then he opens the hood

‘The check engine light came on’: Driver rents brand-new Jeep Cherokee that dies within 10 minutes of driving. Then he opens the hood

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

Braden Bjella

Honda driver shares the real reason why you should get hitch added to vehicle

‘That’s why I leave mine on too’: Honda driver shares the real reason why you should get a hitch added to your vehicle. Should you?

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

Man has to get brand-new Chevrolet towed away after only 1,000 miles

‘Lemon law that bad boy’: Man has to get brand-new Chevrolet towed away after only 1,000 miles

Mechanic works on car that’s gone 30,000 miles with no oil change

‘Nissan Kicks the Bucket’: Mechanic works on car that’s gone 30,000 miles with no oil change. Can the engine be saved?

Driver says he got scammed out of $16K after winning bid on BMW

‘I just drove for 6 hours’: Driver says he got scammed out of $16K after winning bid on BMW

Acura driver comes in with wheels that squeak when turned. Mechanic says only seasoned mechanics know what the real issue is

‘It’s a Honda’: Acura driver comes in with wheels that squeak when turned. Mechanic says only seasoned mechanics know what the real issue is

Buc-ee's carwash (l) Buc-ee's carwash (c) Buc-ee's carwash (r)

‘It seems never-ending’: Customer goes through longest car wash in the world at Buc-ee’s. Viewers warn against it

man pointing to suv's with caption "5 of the Worst SUVs"

‘And that’s why Monday I will be buying my third Honda CRV’: Expert shares his picks for the 5 worst SUVs he’d never buy

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

‘Honda / Toyota? Are the intakes low?’: Mechanic says your car engine can fail driving even in 3 inches of water—depending on the make

Nissan dealership shows even this Toyota, the No. 1-selling car in America, sounds like a ‘tiny lawnmower.’

‘I’ll prove it’: Nissan dealership shows even this Toyota, the No. 1-selling car in America, sounds like a ‘tiny lawnmower.’ Here’s why that’s an issue

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Dealership quotes driver $49 to change air filter. Here’s what she does instead

Cars