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The Daily Dot

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

Braden Bjella

Kia sign(L), Woman talking(c), Finger pointing to inside car(R)

Kia driver installs Progressive Snapshot in her car

‘Are you serious?’: Kia driver installs Progressive Snapshot in her car. There’s just one problem

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

Woman shares why kia is the best car brand for the money(l) Kia dealer with card parked Infront(r)

Kia best brand

‘Toyota is not the GOAT’: Expert insists Kia is the best car for the money. Here’s why you should make the switch

Honda Dealer logo(l) MAn shares car wreck experience(c) Woman standing next to car crash(r)

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‘She ended up writing a check’: Honda dealership worker shares what really happens after customer wrecks 2019 Kia Forte during a test drive

woman shares a information about car wreckage(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) Vehicles Crashing(r)

toyota car wreckage

‘Be real careful what you buy’: Woman shares the truth about Toyota 4Runners,  Ford Explorers after working in auto wrecking industry

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

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‘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

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

Kia Sorento(l) Big lots! Store Front(c) Closing Kia Hatch(r)

kia goods

‘That’s a bait car’: Woman spots Kia Sorento at Big Lots parking lot wide open, full of Milwaukee tools. What should she do?

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

Kia Sorrento(l), Man talking(c), Blurred kia engine with text "10k mile oil changes on kia's?"(r)

Kia Sorrento oil change

‘Anyone that says otherwise is lying’: Expert shows what a 2017 Kia Sorrento’s engine looks like after 10,000-mile oil changes

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: on the sides we see the residue that has built up within a car engine, and in the middle is the logo of the Kia car company.

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‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

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

Hyundai Sign on Building(l) Man shares warning over Kia and Hyundai Brand Cars(c) Kia Logo on Steering wheel(r)

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‘You’re gonna end up waiting 6 months’: Expert issues warning over Hyundai and Kia’s 100,000-mile warranty. Here’s the problem

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

Kia Car Lot

‘They could salvage parts’: Dealership lost nearly 700 vehicles in Hurricane Helene. What happens to flood-damaged cars—and should you buy one?

two panel design with one showing the inside of a very dirty car with text reading "the moment the engine blew up on my 2013 kia sportage! Remember to change oil regularly", the 2nd panel is a close up of a KIA

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‘That car was on 1 hp bro’: Driver records moment 2013 Kia’s engine blew up. Not everyone is sympathetic

Dusty Kia Carnival(l) KIA dealer sign(c) Woman wearing sunglasses(R)

Kia Carnival

‘I’m going to get my big fat check’: Woman buys a Kia Carnival. Then she’s back at the dealership returning it 3 months later

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

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‘I would’ve had a free car’: New Kia owner says dealership messed up paperwork with bank. Should he have returned to the dealership?

Kia Dealer; Kia Sorento Dealer Sign(c) Kia Sorento 2016 Model

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