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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

Woman is about to buy $38,000 Mercedes-Benz. Then she checks the price online

‘Go in there looking poor‘: Woman is about to buy a $38,000 Mercedes-Benz. Then she checks the price online

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

Mechanic can’t believe this 2022 Camry is already in for this repair

‘It’s barely 2 years old. Come on Toyota’: Mechanic can’t believe this 2022 RAV4 is already in for this repair

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

Walmart customer buys $130 of giant ducks for ‘Duck Duck Jeep’

‘People think I’m insane’: Walmart customer buys $130 of giant ducks for ‘Duck Duck Jeep’ 

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

‘Welcome to GM’: Chevrolet Traverse driver says his engine light came back on. The car has a new transmission with only 1,000 miles

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

‘I am so done defending them’: Woman blasts 2024 Chevrolet Traverse after unexpected problem with a new car

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Mechanic installing transmission(r)

‘Word to the wise’: Mechanic warns against buying CVT transmission cars while working on a Nissan

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

Braden Bjella

Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

‘So average for Hyundai’: Man’s ‘budget BMW’ shuts off 5 minutes after he picks it up from the dealership. It only has 5,000 miles

Ford F-150 driving(l), Man looking shocked(c), Cracked windshield(r)

‘I had THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN’: Ford F-150 driver doesn’t understand why his windshield cracked. Then he opens the cabin

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 shares trick to finding a spot in the parking garage.

‘I make it my mission to park next to folks like you’: Man shares trick to finding a spot in the parking garage. Viewers aren’t so sure

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

Mechanic calls out customers who go to the dealership

‘I tell my customers to get the oil changed at the dealer and bring me the inspection report’: Mechanic calls out customers who go to the dealership

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

Toyota driver notices something suspicious after going to Discount Tire

‘They most likely damaged it and didn’t want to own up to it’: Toyota driver notices something suspicious after going to Discount Tire

Expert issues warning over Progressive Insurance feature that you may not realize is dinging your record

‘I’m an agent and will never put this in my car’: Woman warns about Progressive Insurance loophole that’s secretly dinging you

Woman blasts dealership for keeping her there noon-7pm. Now her choice of car is under fire

‘A Cadillac is a horrible choice to daily drive’: Woman blasts dealership for keeping her there noon-7 p.m. Now her choice of car is under fire

‘It looks like a tank’: Is this ‘futuristic’ car better than a Tesla Cybertruck?

Dealership says someone traded in 2 Toyotas for a Nissan

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