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The Daily Dot

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

Braden Bjella

2025 Honda Cr-V(l), Air conditioning inside car(c), Honda sign(r)

Driver buys new 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport

‘I took it in twice already’: Driver buys new 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport. Then she turns on the A/C 2 weeks later

Woman talking(l), Kia sign(c), Kia K5 driving on road(r)

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‘I might as well trade my car in for a scooter’: Kia driver contemplates letting the ‘Kia boys’ come for her car after slew of problems with A/C, engine

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

hyundai-santa-fe-breaks-down-three-times

‘I’m so glad I bought a Subaru’: Driver warns against 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe after it broke down 3 times in just 3 months

Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb

VW death trap

‘I know the type of customer’: Mechanic says this Volkswagen that came into the shop is a ticking time bomb. Here’s why

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

Driver's new Dodge Rebel won't stop making this noise, he says dealership lied about warranty

dodge ram dealership

‘It’s not supposed to make that noise’: Dodge Rebel driver says dealership sold him a ‘lemon.’ He can’t believe their response 

Auto shop crashes Honda after customer brings it in for tire change

Honda Tire Change

‘CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW 2024 ACCORD’: Dealership crashes Honda after customer brings it in for tire change. He can’t believe how they left it

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

man with caption "2018 Audi SQ5 needs $40,000 engine after owning it for 3 months. Need yalls opinion!" (l&r) red Audi SQ5 (c)

audi sq5 engine

‘Need y’all’s opinion’: Man’s Audi requires $40,000 in repairs after owning it just 3 months. Should he spend?

Mechanic reveals how often you should be changing the oil if you don't drive a lot

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‘He only drives 4,000 miles per year’: Mechanic reveals how often you should change your oil if you don’t drive a lot

Man talking(l+r), Finger pointing to engine(c)

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‘Being cheap will always cost you more in the end’: Customer brings own part to mechanic, asks him to install it. There’s just one problem

Hyundai driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

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‘I JUST got my car back from the mechanic’: Hyundai driver stuck on highway feeder road in 89-degree heat after her car unexpectedly dies

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

AC recharge

‘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

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‘JEEP=Just Empty Every Pocket’: Driver says they spent $4,000 in repairs after new Jeep broke down 6 weeks later

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

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‘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

Mechanic says you shouldn't buy air conditioning car kits

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

man speaking with cars (l) man buying car as other man hands him keys (c) man showing strings when he pulls out oil cap (r)

buying used car tiktok

‘Befriend a knowledgeable mechanic’: Expert reveals one trick to always look for when buying a used car—and demonstrates on Jeep he thought was a deal

Car Repairs