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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 admits to girls getting scammed when all they go in for is an oil change

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‘The total is around $2K’: Mechanic admits to girls getting scammed when all they go in for is an oil change

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Man talking(l+r), Oil being poured into engine(c)

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‘Dads teach your daughters’: Woman vows to return with a man after being charged $455 for oil change

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

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‘You could be like this guy and his Audi over here’: Mechanic warns what will happen if you don’t change your oil more than the dealership recommends

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Mechanic calls out 10,000 mile oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

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‘My Camry recommends 10,000, I still do 5,000 regardless’: Mechanic calls out oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Man says he car shop trying to scam his mother after she takes car in for oil change and they quote her $700

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‘Be careful who you take your car to’: Man says he caught car shop trying to scam his mom after she takes Hyundai in for oil change and they quote her $700

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

Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister was bamboozled

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‘You didn’t tell me oil changes are so expensive’: Man warns against going to mechanic alone after sister got bamboozled

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