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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

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

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

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

‘Valets get $2 flat no matter the car’: Valet worker shows how much drivers tip vs. how much their cars are worth. Viewers are torn

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

Nina Hernandez

Woman talking in car(l), Honda sign(c), Woman standing outside Honda Prolouge(r)

‘If you don’t want a GM product, don’t get a Honda Prologue’: Woman gives 6 reasons to go for the Honda Prologue. But not everyone is onboard

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

Braden Bjella

Mechanic under car(l), Parking lot with different cars(c), Mechanic working on engine(r)

‘It’s like they tried to make the worst design possible’: Mechanic shares the one car that ruins her day when it comes in

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

woman smiling(l) Autozone store front(c) Honda Being towed(r)

‘I’m never going back to AutoZone’: Woman goes to AutoZone for new battery. Her car leaves on a tow truck

Woman talking(l), Mercedes Benz sign(c), Floor with text that says "Stopping by Mercedes service every morning on my way to work for *redacted* because I'm a customer"(r)

‘He says hi to our salesman like he’s the barista’: Mercedes driver shares dealership hack

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

Man driving a dodge pickup(l) Mechanics Checking Vehicles transmission(c) Mechanic Explains Signs that mean your transmission is failing(r)

‘I’ve never changed my transmission fluid and my truck just hit 270k miles’: Mechanic shares 3 signs your transmission is failing. Should you bother to change the fluid?

Gas Pump in car(l), Woman talking(c), Gas pump with $1.37 worth on screen and text that says "I would have given you 20 bucks"(r)

‘I would have given you $20’: Woman catches driver putting just $1.37 of gas at Pioneer. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

fleet of suvs in parking lot(l) Expert Mechanic on TikTok(c) Customer Ranking reviews on phone(r)

‘We’re ranking them by how often we see them broken in the shop’: Expert ranks top 14 small SUVs, has hard ‘nos’ for Ford Bronco Sport, Buick Envision

woman smiling with sunset behind(l) Toyota brand Dealer Sign(c) hand on old car radio deck(r)

‘I’m about to pay $980 for an ’08 Toyota Corolla S and it’s gonna be worth every penny’: Should you just buy an old car to avoid car payment like her? And which one? (What are the pros and cons?)

Front View of Ford Edge (l) Side View of Ford Edge (c) Open Door of Blue Ford Edge

’45k for cloth seats…’: Car expert tests interior quality of 2024 Ford Edge. Is it worth it?

Brand New Blue Hybrid Audi with Woman posing next to it(l) Audi Logo on Building(c) Fireman Checking Blue Audi

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