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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Mechanic in a red shirt standing in front of a car in a car garage underneath text overlay reading, "What's the best car I can buy for under $10,000?" Right: Portland, OR, USA February 25, 2024 Black Dodge Avenger parked showing the front bumper.

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“I want one so bad”: Mechanics reveal the best used cars you can buy for under $10,000

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Woman speaking about her new 4Runner data tracking her and how to turn it off

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Woman buys 4Runner after 18 years with an old Honda. Then she discovers it’s tracking her every move—and shows how to opt out

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

2 panel image, Woman with sunglasses sitting in her car, and Honda Logo

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‘I will NOT be paying that…’: Driver’s Honda key cracks. Then she finds out how much it’s going to cost to repair

Sabine Joseph is a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

2 panel image. Honda logo on car on left. Honda SUV with caption that reads: "Things my 2005 Honda has that my 2025 Honda doesn't" on right.

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‘Wasted 50k’: Man trades his 2005 Honda for 2025 model. He has buyer’s remorse over these missing features

Ramon Ramirez is the managing editor, and formerly the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

2 image split. Car lifted at mechanic on left. Honda dealership on right.

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‘But it’s a Honda no way’: Veteran NYC mechanic puts Honda Pilot on lift. Then he discovers the real reason it’s rattling

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

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‘CVT is always a gamble’: Man buys 2015 Honda Civic with 195,000 miles at online auction. Is it worth $7,000?

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

Braden Bjella

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‘I stand by this decision’: Woman chooses 2009 Mercedes-Benz over 2025 Honda Civic. Here’s why viewers say the buyer’s remorse is going to kick in

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

Honda Dealer Sign(l) Mechanic Shares what he saw when he checked Honda Vehicle(c) Mechanic Checking Car Engine(r)

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‘So that’s why the new Hondas are failing’: Mechanic thinks he’s working on a new Honda. Then he looks under the hood and discovers something else entirely

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‘You signed a contract’: Man trades in Honda Pilot for Tesla. Then he gets buyer’s remorse after driving it home

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

Screenshots of Tiktok user @evelynnandhazell; A Photo of a 2025 Honda Civic

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‘My car has around 4,000 miles’: Woman says her steering wheel is ‘loose’ on her 2025 Honda Civic. Then viewers roast her for not understanding this little-known feature

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

Steve Ecker

man shares which is the worst honda civic(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) interior of honda civic(r)

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‘I already know 3 of them that haven’t made it to 100,000 miles’: Expert says this is the worst Honda Civic model

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 holding her head while looking disappointed(l) Honda Dealer Sign(c) Honda Pilot(r)

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‘I almost got hit with my kids in the car’: Woman buys 2025 Honda Pilot. Then all her dash lights come on while she’s on the highway

Photo of a Honda 0 Series EV; Screenshot of Tiktok user @peterispeter

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‘They’re not as bad as the Cybertruck’: Driver demands answers after seeing Honda’s new 0 Series. Here’s the problem with the new design

Screenshot from @rudycars2 of a Honda Accord and a Toyota camry split by a VS sign.

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‘Listen carefully’: Expert exposes the difference between the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord—and which is better

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshots of Tiktok user @rudycars2 pointing at various cars; Caption: "Unreliable Vs Reliable Cars"

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