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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

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Screenshot of Tiktok user @thechristopherpearce; Photo of a Volvo; Photo of a Boulders & Wilkins speaker

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Man turns on his car stereo. Then he realizes Volvo might be lying to drivers about its speakers

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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2 panel image: on the left is the logo of a Volvo car and on the right a person explains.

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‘Should have looked into that before you bought it’: Driver buys a Volvo. Then he finds out how he has to start it

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