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

Natasha Dubash

Air Vents in car(l), Mechanic with air filter(c), Clean air filter(r)

‘Worked at a shop the manager would rub the air filters in dirt’: Mechanic shows how you may be getting tricked into buying new air filter

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

Braden Bjella

Amazon packages(l), Man talking(c), Chrysler Sebring(r)

‘In fairness how much money do you wanna put in a Sebring?’: Mechanic issues PSA about buying auto parts on Amazon. Should you?

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

Hand holding receipt(l), Man talking(c), Gas in pump(r)

‘A gas station owner told me’: Man shares why he always gets receipt after pumping gas

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

Lincoln Vehicle Infront Of Dealership Sign(l) Lincoln Dealer explains why you only get one key(c) Man in suit handing out single car key(r)

‘Every car should come with two keys’: Dealership worker shares the real reason you may only get one key when you buy used car

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

Hyundai sign(l), Man talking(c), New Hyundai(r)

‘53k for a Hyundai is beyond criminal imo’: Dealership salesperson says you should never buy a new car. Here’s why

White lexus with text that says "204 RX350 is now a lemon after 2 weeks of ownership - Got rid of a 2023 RX to just get another lemon."(l), Man talking(c), Lexus sign(r)

‘After 2 weeks of ownership’: Lexus customer says his 2024 RX 350 ‘died randomly’

Gas pump in minivan(l), Woman talking(c), Wawa sign(r)

‘It’s actually against the law’: Wawa customer calls out people who do this annoying thing at the gas pump

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

Nina Hernandez

Man talking(l), Auto Zone shop(c), Man with laptop and phone(r)

‘What is going on?’: AutoZone customer speculates new checkout policy is reason people are opting for online shopping

2001 Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Mechanic Checking results on laptop(r)

‘I wish all technicians would do this’: Toyota 4Runner with 300K miles shuts off while driving down the road. Mechanic can’t believe why

Price is right wheel(l) Woman talking(c), Car on display(l)

‘Did you have to pay the sales tax?’: Woman wins a car on ‘The Price Is Right.’ There’s just one problem

Woman talking(l), Audio logo on wheel(c), Mechanic under car(r)

‘There’s 5 techs under my car’: Woman takes her Audi to the dealership for routine procedure. It’s a disaster

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

Toyota sign(l), Man holding boot(c), Boot on tire(r)

‘Waited around for 2 hours’: Man says boot was placed on his Toyota ‘with no way to pay it.’ Here’s how he gets it off

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

Man talking(l), Hands holding dirty car mat(c), Man holding up mat(r)

‘Save yourself a couple hundred dollars’: Expert issues PSA for people who use WeatherTech mats in their cars

Hand holding Brake Pads(l), Mechanic talking(c), Foot on brake pedal(r)

‘You need to be real particular’: Mechanic reveals whether the type of brake pads you use actually matter

BMW M850idrive convertible(l), Man talking(c), Bentley Flying Spur V8S(r)

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