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Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

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Main Character of the Week: The mechanic reminding you to change the filter in your glove compartment

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

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‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

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‘The HVAC box is blocking access’: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee won’t start. Then the mechanic has to take out the whole dashboard

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.

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‘Spent 30 bucks on one’: Expert says you should avoid ‘soft-touch’ car washes. Instead, always go to this kind

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‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

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‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

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‘Ain’t no such thing’: Toyota Avalon driver takes car to dealership for service. Then they refuse to work on it

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

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‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

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.

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‘​​At least they told you’: Woman takes Toyota dealership for transmission fluid exchange. Then the workers make a terrible mistake and can’t promise it’s not going to break down

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

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‘I was shocked when all the lights came on’: Man makes crucial mistake, drives car 68K miles without changing oil

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

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‘I wouldn’t go over’: Woman told her new Toyota Corolla needs oil change at 3,000 miles. Then she catches dealership worker in a lie

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‘I bought a Jeep from a heavy smoker‘: Man shares little-known use of disinfectant spray on car’s A/C

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Main Character of the Week: The mechanic reminding you to change the filter in your glove compartment

‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

‘The HVAC box is blocking access’: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee won’t start. Then the mechanic has to take out the whole dashboard

‘Spent 30 bucks on one’: Expert says you should avoid ‘soft-touch’ car washes. Instead, always go to this kind

‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

‘20 dollars at Walmart and AutoZone’: Expert exposes how you can keep your windshield clean during lovebug season

‘Ain’t no such thing’: Toyota Avalon driver takes car to dealership for service. Then they refuse to work on it

‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

‘At least they told you’: Woman takes Toyota dealership for transmission fluid exchange. Then the workers make a terrible mistake and can’t promise it’s not going to break down

‘I was shocked when all the lights came on’: Man makes crucial mistake, drives car 68K miles without changing oil

‘I wouldn’t go over’: Woman told her new Toyota Corolla needs oil change at 3,000 miles. Then she catches dealership worker in a lie

‘I bought a Jeep from a heavy smoker‘: Man shares little-known use of disinfectant spray on car’s A/C

‘I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees’: Expert says you should always warm up your car for 5 minutes before driving. Is he right?

Car Maintenance

Main Character of the Week: The mechanic reminding you to change the filter in your glove compartment

‘I don’t recommend going there’: Expert says you should never go to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Here’s the real reason why

‘The HVAC box is blocking access’: 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee won’t start. Then the mechanic has to take out the whole dashboard

‘Spent 30 bucks on one’: Expert says you should avoid ‘soft-touch’ car washes. Instead, always go to this kind

‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

‘That’s gonna be a lawsuit…’: Customer gets oil change at Walmart. Then mechanic takes a look at it

‘Touchless car wash only’: Man says think twice before going through a car wash. Then he zooms-in on why it may do harm

‘20 dollars at Walmart and AutoZone’: Expert exposes how you can keep your windshield clean during lovebug season

‘Ain’t no such thing’: Toyota Avalon driver takes car to dealership for service. Then they refuse to work on it

‘It is absolutely disgusting’: Mechanic exposes the real reason you should never wait 7,500 miles between oil changes for Kias or Hyundais

‘​​At least they told you’: Woman takes Toyota dealership for transmission fluid exchange. Then the workers make a terrible mistake and can’t promise it’s not going to break down

‘I was shocked when all the lights came on’: Man makes crucial mistake, drives car 68K miles without changing oil

‘I wouldn’t go over’: Woman told her new Toyota Corolla needs oil change at 3,000 miles. Then she catches dealership worker in a lie

‘I bought a Jeep from a heavy smoker‘: Man shares little-known use of disinfectant spray on car’s A/C

‘I don’t care if it’s 100 degrees’: Expert says you should always warm up your car for 5 minutes before driving. Is he right?

‘At least they told you’: Woman takes Toyota dealership for transmission fluid exchange. Then the workers make a terrible mistake and can’t promise it’s not going to break down