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The Daily Dot

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“Instant money pits”: These cars rack up repair bills fast, according to mechanics

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

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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“The price went up again”: Texas mechanic notices multiple dramatic price increases at his local shop within just 1 year

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

Nina Hernandez

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“Mechanic” admits to scamming Toyota RAV4 customer out of $45K

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

Braden Bjella

3 panel image: on the sides are a person in their car fixing their sun visor with text over" who did that, me." And a Toyota dealership sign in the middle.

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“Toyota quoted me $650”: Auto shop quotes woman $500 to fix her car’s sun visor. Then she does it herself with a $50 Amazon part

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

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‘Key not accepted. Contact Saab dealer’: Saab driver gets dashboard warning. There’s just one problem

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‘Definitely has a head gasket leak’: Mechanic works on 2019 Dodge Ram Pro Master, used for Amazon delivery vans. Then he reveals the real reason he loves working on them

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

Driver rolls into the shop for a cabin air filter change. Then the mechanic opens the door

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‘Wont make any difference anyway’: Driver rolls into the shop for a cabin air filter change. Then the mechanic opens the door

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

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‘I charge a LOT’: Mechanic says you should never drive with your AC on and the windows down. Here’s why it’s a universal problem

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

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‘Toyota is overpriced garbage these days anyway’: Toyota rim gets damaged. Then the mechanic shows what’s inside

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

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‘It’s definitely not safe’: Mechanic shows Goodyear tire. Then he explains why you should never overinflate your wheels

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‘They’re charging $80k for a $40k truck’: Mechanic puts Dodge Ram on a lift and discovers the underside is full of plastic parts. Then he reveals why that might be a good thing

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‘Tell them you’re my dad’: Woman gets ‘overcharged’ by the mechanic. So, she recruits her Uber driver to talk to him

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‘He’s testing you’: Woman goes to the dealership because of a noise under the hood. Then the mechanic asks her for a diagnosis

Screenshot of Tiktok user @slumericanstarbenwa; Photo of an AutoZone exterior.

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