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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 feel like this is their money-making scam’: Toyota dealership charges woman $62 to change air filter. Then she sees how much the STP part costs

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

Brooke Sjoberg

2 image split. Woman kneeling down my car with overlayed text that reads: "POV: You own a Toyota and it rains" on left. Toyota logo on car on right.

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‘I just got a used 2020 Corolla and mine does the same thing’: Woman shows what happens to her Toyota when it rains. Then she shows how to drain your car

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

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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‘I was so excited to get my next car’: Woman walks into Toyota dealership to upgrade from her Corolla. She leaves empty handed

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Toyota Rav4 XLE(l) Woman shares her experience with selling her car(c) Lexus Dealer Logo(r)

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‘I paid $36K for this’: Woman tries to sell RAV4 to Toyota dealership. Then she takes it to Lexus

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

Two screenshots from Tiktok user @carsandkeys of a basic Toyota work truck.

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‘These used to be half that price’: Expert says this ‘basic’ Toyota work truck isn’t worth the hefty price tag. Is he right?

2 image split. Truck totaled with overlaying text that reads: "How do we explain this to the customer!? (skull emoji)" on left. Toyota logo on right.

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‘That’s totaled’: Mechanic puts Toyota Tacoma on a lift. Then it snaps in half

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‘It’s made so horrible’: 2025 Toyota Camry driver locks her key in the trunk. Then she realizes the car has this design flaw

2 image split. Toyota car logo on left. Hand on steering wheel with overlayed text that reads: "How do you keep the new car smell forever...asking for a friend" on right.

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‘No way was I willing to spend more than 60k on a Toyota’: Woman buys Toyota Land Cruiser. Then she figures out how to keep that new car smell ‘forever’

Toyota Rav4 Hybrid(l) Woman asks if she should trade in her vehicle(c) Toyota Dealer Logo on building(r)

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‘Dated and expensive’: Woman contemplates trading her car in for a Toyota RAV4 hybrid. Then she asks if viewers recommend them

Makalah Wright is a writer for the Daily Dot. She has written articles for various publications based on mental health, relationships, and Gen Z-related topics. She is currently a senior at the University of West Georgia, where she studies public relations and music. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, shopping, traveling to new places, and playing the clarinet.

Makalah Wright

Screenshot of Tiktok user @littlemachine89; Photo of Dealership technicians working under a car.

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‘I paid $300 for the running boards’: Woman drops off her Toyota Highlander for routine job. Then the dealership calls her the next day and says it’ll be $1,200

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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‘Make sure you have GAP insurance and total your car‘: Walmart worker buys Toyota Camry for $724 a month. Now she has buyer’s remorse

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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‘At least get the Pathfinder’: Driver trades in 2024 Grand Highlander for a 2025 Nissan Rogue. But was it really an ‘upgrade?’

Gerard Conroy is a freelance writer for The Daily Dot covering internet culture, human interest stories, and the cultural shifts defining modern life. Growing up in a small town and now living in a big city, he brings a broad perspective to viral moments—connecting them to larger cultural forces with equal parts sharp analysis and humor. He also enjoys writing about fitness, music, and the evolution of food and drink culture.

Gerard Conroy

Split image. Photo of odometer with text over image reading: "chose no car payment and now I drive a 14 year old Toyota Camry LE that I payed only $1,500 for and only have to fill up my gas once a month." on the left. Photo of Toyota logo on car on the right.

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‘Where are y’all finding cars under $3K?’: Woman buys 2011 Toyota Camry LE for $1,500. Then she realizes it has hidden benefits

Split image. Under the hood of Lexus car on left. Lexus logo on right.

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