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The Daily Dot

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

Two panel design with a woman looking and talking at the camera while sitting in her room, next to an image of someone using the Emergency break in their car

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‘My car was not stopping’: Woman’s brakes go out on the highway. Then she remembers this little-known trick that ‘saved her life’

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of a mechanic explaining. Text over says: Responding to your questions and comments on Transmission Flushes!

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‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

2 panel image, left is a screengrab of car interior, text over: ever since it got REAL cold lately my car has struggled to start...now this morning it straight up won't? Right is a person sitting in a car.

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‘Clearly your car is boujee: Woman’s Nissan starts making this weird sound in the cold. Then she discovers what it means

Couple inside of Tesla Cyber Truck(l) Woman shares experience using a Cyber Truck(c) Cyber Truck by mountain(r)

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‘It’s like a giant golf cart’: Woman says this major feature in Tesla Cybertrucks can make you carsick

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‘That’s the Inconvenience Package’: Man’s 2024 Toyota Tundra SR5 only has 500 miles. Why does it keep rebooting itself?

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

Two panel design with a woman looking at the camera as she holds up her key fob, next to an image of a Toyota Dealership

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‘All car manufacturers are doing that now’: Woman pays $60K for Toyota Grand Highlander. Then the $15 per month subscription runs out

Two panel design with a Silverado truck during the night and in a garage light space, next to an image of someone clicking a seatbelt

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‘That’s as far into the test drive as I would have gotten’: Man drives 2024 Chevrolet Silverado. Then he tries to shift

2 panel image: on the left is the presenter speaking with text over "100 degrees outside. Negative 100 degrees outside.

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‘I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees’: Expert says you should always warm up your car for 5 minutes before driving. Is he right?

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‘I always keep a bottle in my vehicle’: Driver reveals little-known use for rubbing alcohol. Does it work?

3 panel image. On the left and right side a person expresses themself energetically, while sitting in their car. In the middle panel is the Kia logo.

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‘I will never buy another Kia because of this feature’: Woman buys Kia Sportage. Then she tries driving it

Hands opening vaseline(l), Woman with thumbs up(c), Vaseline tub on grass(r)

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‘Every car owner should know this’: Driver reveals little-known use for Vaseline. Does it work?

Mechanic 1 talking(l), Coolant being poured into car(c), Mechanic 2 talking(r)

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‘Have been using water for the past 3 years’: Mechanics share whether you can use water instead of coolant. Their answers may surprise you

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‘Beats my local options’: Man buys Toyota Tundra from Carvana. Viewers are skeptical about it after learning what he paid

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)

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‘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

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‘I just bought an HRV’: Woman buys new Honda HR-V. Her rear window shattered the next day

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