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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

Mechanic shows how to spot the 'worst' problem he's ever seen after someone buys a used car

‘Yeah that’s Marketplace’: Mechanic shows how to spot the ‘worst’ problem he’s ever seen after someone buys a used car

Mechanic working on engine(l), Dodge logo(c), Engine(r)

‘We change all the rockers on this cylinder’: Mechanic issues warning over certain Dodge engines

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

Braden Bjella

‘Very dangerous’: Mechanic shares the one thing you need to get out of your car ASAP

Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

‘We might have a problem with the doors inside the car’: Mechanic shows how to tell if your car needs a new A/C—or just needs to be recharged

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

Brooke Sjoberg

O’Reilly’s worker calls out a woman's dirty headlights and says he can clean them.

‘I got you’: O’Reilly’s worker calls out a woman’s dirty headlights and says he can clean them. There’s just one problem

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 he can’t work on your car because they’ve officially been locked out of computer systems

‘It has officially happened’: Mechanic says he can’t work on your car because they’ve officially been locked out of computer systems

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

Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

‘Absolute worst in the industry’: Mechanic reveals what extended warranties to avoid for your car

Mechanic reveals the No. 1 reason he no longer trusts Honda

‘Cheap compared to a rebuild’: Mechanic reveals the No. 1 reason he no longer trusts Honda

Man talking(L+r), Mechanic working on engine(c)

‘I’m not doing anything sketchy’: Mechanic calls out driver for leaving cabin camera on during repair. Is that legal?

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Customer asks tire mechanic for integral part he forgot. She can’t believe his response

‘I’m just a girl…I didn’t know’: Customer asks tire mechanic for integral part he forgot. She can’t believe his response

‘People don’t even check under the hood’: Mechanic says yes, you should change the transmission fluid even if it’s a ‘seal for life transmission’ on newer cars

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

Hand on tire(L), Man talking(c), Finger pointing inside tire(r)

‘There is definitely something in there’: Customer catches tire technician leaving something unexpected inside tire during routine maintenance

Man talking(l+r), Mechanic working on engine(c)

‘It’s time to stop buying new’: Mechanic calls out new cars for now making this critical front-end part out of plastic

Two mechanics(l+r), Gloved hands working on engine(c)

Mechanics