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

Braden Bjella

hand near cold ac car vent(l) Mechanic answering a question on tiktok(c) Turning AC knob(r)

‘I knew it’: Expert reveals whether turning on your car’s A/C wastes gas

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

4 Wheel Drive (l) Chevrolet dealer sign(c) Mechanic checking under vehicle

‘WHEN ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO USE IT?’: Should you put a 4-wheel drive car into Auto 4WD? Chevy expert issues warning

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

3 panel image showing a Lexus car, a burnt Lexus car with text overlaid that says, "this car caught on fire last week and they turned it into a halloween decoration...", and a close up of two fake skeletons in the back seat.

‘Got to have a little humor’: Driver’s Lexus GX460 catches fire. Neighbor can’t believe what they did with it

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Man replacing tire(l), Finger pointing to Discount Tires website(c), Finger pointing to new tires(r)

‘Hard to beat Discount’s warranty though’: Rival tire shop says you’re overpaying at Discount Tire

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

BMW logo(l), Man talking(c), Engine of car(r)

‘I have no idea how to explain this to the client’: Man buys BMW. Mechanic can’t believe the state it’s in only 2 months later

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

Jeep sign(l), Woman talking(c), Interior Jeep while it rains with text that says "having a jeep is all fun and games until it rains"(r)

‘Is there a good reason to own one?’: Jeep owner thinks the car is all ‘fun and games.’ Then it rains

Honda Prolouge(l), Woman talking(c), Honda sign(R)

‘I don’t even have 2,000 miles yet’: Woman buys brand-new 2024 Honda Prologue. Then it starts making noises

Woman with smoking engine(l), Man talking(c), Car headlights in fog(r)

‘I tried to be helpful’: Man warns don’t do this to fellow drivers—you might get chased down

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

‘Girl where’s the spare tire’: Car owner uses Scotch tape to temporarily repair tire. Does it work?

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

Nina Hernandez

Jeep Car(l) Man with green screen background(c) Jeep Dealer sign(r)

‘I don’t think bro likes Jeep’: Expert reveals 5 cars he wouldn’t recommend to ‘my worst enemy’

Toyota sign(l), Man talking with text that says "cause it's a huge safety concern for a lot of people"(c), Gear stick in Park(r)

‘It’s a huge safety concern’: Toyota driver calls out what happens when he puts it in park—and shows how to turn off this feature

Jiffy Lube storefront(l), Man talking(c), Car leaking with hand pointing and text that says "A Jiffy Lube Oil Change may cost you your car! $11,000 worth of damage!! They refuse to pay for it!"(r)

‘They refuse to pay for it!’: Hyundai driver takes car in for oil change at Jiffy Lube, says they left with $11K of damage

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

Natasha Dubash

Hand holding phone with bluetooth settings(l), Woman looking off(c), Mechanic under car(r)

‘This is your sign’: Woman issues warning after accidentally leaving Bluetooth on at the car shop

Volkswagen sign(l), Steering wheel console with text that says "POV: you bought this car off an old lady for $1000 because she said the car doesnt't start but hte key just needed a battery"(C), Volkswagen car(r)

‘The guilt would haunt me’: Person buys Volkswagen off Marketplace from old person for $1,000 because it won’t start. The key just needed a battery

Cars in lot(l), man talking(c), Mechanic under hood of car(r)

Cars