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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 Store Front(l) Man shares if its cheaper to change your own oil(c) Man pours oil for engine(r)

Is it really cheaper to change your own oil? Expert goes to Walmart, finds everything you need. Now he knows for certain

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

Braden Bjella

2 panel image: on the right is the exterior of a Kia car dealership. On the right a person explains.

‘We lost $1,200 in equity’: Woman catches Kia dealership altering paperwork on new car deal. Then they used this shady tactic to stall the deal

two panel design with a man looking and laughing at the camera, next to an image of a Chevy truck

‘I just didn’t have it in me to convince people’: Former Chevrolet salesman said he felt ‘really bad’ selling customers Chevys. Here’s what he did instead

man shares how to repair vehicle on your own(l) Hand showing thumbs up gesture and one holding up wrench tool(c) Man showing broken side view mirror(r)

‘You will close garages’: Expert shows little-known trick for replacing a broken rearview mirror. Here’s what else to just DIY on your car

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

3 panel image of a person explaining about cars.

‘Never’: Dealership salesman says never buy these 2 Ford models used. Then he blasts this Mercedes C-Class

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Two panel design with a man looking at the camera while speaking, next to an image of a phone in a mini shopping basket with the logo for TEMU on it

‘This kit anywhere else is almost $1K…and they’re selling it for $162’: Driver discovers you can buy engine parts from Temu. But should you?

Two panel design with a man looking at the camera while talking, next to an image of a Cadillac sign

‘Now that I don’t work for GM’: Man issues warning about Lyriq now that he doesn’t work for Cadillac anymore

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is the Toyota Camry logo.

‘It is so complicated to use’: Man sits in driver’s seat of new Toyota Camry. Then he realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

Man shares pricing on Porsche(l) Porsche Vehicle emblem(c) Toyota Tundra(r)

‘You don’t need a Lamborghini, bro’: Man buys Toyota Tundra. Then he sees a Porsche costs less

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Toyota sign(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Hand holding toyota key fob(r)

‘They didn’t program a new set of keys for free at a minimum???’: Toyota driver goes to the dealership to get her oil changed. Then they lose her 4Runner’s keys

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

Woman locking car(l), Nissan Cube(c), Woman looking shocked/annoyed(r)

‘Nothing prepared me for that’: Nissan Cube driver can’t believe the one thing car does every time she locks it

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

Warning sign and tape cover a blurred background.

‘This was difficult to watch’: Customer catches airport rental workers being careless with Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Hornet. Here’s what to watch out for

Woman with text "found out the dealership I took my jeep to suddenly turned into con artists"(l), Car light with text "brought it in for an oil change and asked them to replace the tail light if they had the bulb in stock"(r)

‘Did they think I was stupid?’: Woman catches dealerships quoting her $241 for $5 fix. Now she’s issuing a warning to Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep owners

Ford Dealer Sign(l) Mechanic shares opinion on TikTok Platform(c) Ford Bronco with hood open(r)

‘That’s what 100K gets you in 2025’: Mechanic says the Ford Bronco is ‘unreliable.’ Then he shows why

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

man shares information about car warranties(l) Toyota dealer sign(c) Woman shares her opinions on car warranties(r)

Cars