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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

Hands pushing window buttons in car(l+r), Toyota sign(c)

‘I had the same issue with a Dodge Challenger’: Toyota driver almost had to pay for a repair she didn’t need. Mechanic saves the day with this trick

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Mechanic examines Nissan and gives a second opinion

‘The dealership quoted her $4,500’: Mechanic examines Nissan and gives a second opinion. He can’t believe what the first guy said

Mechanic says you shouldn't buy air conditioning car kits

‘Those little cans and gauges got me through some hot summers!’: Mechanic says you shouldn’t buy air conditioning car kits. It backfires

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

speedometer with "change engine oil soon" message (l) man with caption "10k mile oil change intervals he says" (r)

‘I don’t care what they recommend’: Viewers torn after mechanic calls out 10,000-mile rule for 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

Man talking(l), Nissan sign(c), Second guy talking(r)

‘Feel sad for Nissan’: Mechanic shares his picks for car brands that have become ‘money pits’

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

Mechanic issues surprising warning to Volkswagen/Audi drivers during repair

‘Every VW/Audi owner should be aware of this problem’: Mechanic issues surprising warning to Audi drivers during repair

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

Mechanic says 10,000-mile oil change dealership rule is 'rubbish'

‘Toyota tells me every 10,000 miles’: Mechanic says 10,000-mile oil change dealership rule is ‘rubbish’

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

‘Not me watching this entire video like I’m about to go fix some stuff’: Mechanic shows which tools you can buy at Harbor Freight to cover most of your at-home car fixes

Man talking(l), Mechanic(c), Second man talking(r)

‘It’s definitely gonna cost you in the long run’: Mechanics reveal the most common maintenance mistakes car owners make

Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister was bamboozled

‘You didn’t tell me oil changes are so expensive’: Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister got bamboozled

Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

‘They’ve done it to us’: Mechanic says don’t fall for this new car-buying scam online

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Mechanic reveals the difference between synthetic and conventional oil and if you should bother

‘Maybe I should start’: Mechanic reveals the difference between synthetic and conventional oil and if you should bother

Dealership mechanic says woman needs to get her car aligned

‘He thinks he’s slick’: Dealership mechanic says woman needs to get her car aligned. Here’s why she won’t do it

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

Braden Bjella

‘It’s called planned obsolescence’: Driver calls out Chrysler, Ford, Subaru, and Nissan cars for restricting repairs

GMC Sierra(l), Mechanic talking(c), Engine(r)

Mechanics