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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

Toyota sign(L), Mechanic working on car(c), Car engine(r)

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‘Uber driver here with a 2017 Camry. I approve this message’: Mechanic shows just how far this Toyota has gone with only one repair

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Pumping Gas(l) man holding his head with disappointment(c) Finger pointed at $2 gas pump charge

pumping gas

‘Been there’: Man catches driver putting just $2 of gas in his green Toyota. It’s more common than you think—here’s why

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

Toyota sign(l), Man talking(c), Toyota 4Runner(r)

toyota-4runner-oil-change

‘They’re trying to sell you something‘: 4Runner owner says Toyota dealership refused to do oil change at 5,000 miles

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman talking(l), Toyota sign(c), Hand on steering wheel with text that says "My Dad said people didn't take me seriously when I honked"(r)

toyota-driver-new-horn-sound

‘Imma hold your hand when I say this’: Toyota driver’s horn sounds ‘like a toy.’ She installs a new one—but viewers aren’t so sure

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

Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

toyota run around

‘Never ever go to the stealership for service’: Toyota driver pays dealership $2K to fix A/C. They give it back still broken

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

Toyota driver notices something suspicious after going to Discount Tire

toyota discount tire

‘They most likely damaged it and didn’t want to own up to it’: Toyota driver notices something suspicious after going to Discount Tire

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

Braden Bjella

Dealership says someone traded in 2 Toyotas for a Nissan

Nissan Rav 4 trade

‘I just had a customer get out their 24 Rogue and into a 24 RAV4’: Dealership says someone traded in 2 Toyotas for a Nissan

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

Toyota sign(l), man talking(c), Back of Toyota Tacoma truck(r)

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‘It’s impossible to install anything’: Nissan dealership shows someone traded in a Toyota Tacoma. There’s just one problem

Toyota Rav4 front(l), Toyota sign(c), Toyota rav4 back(r)

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‘I never knew they existed’: Dealer finds ‘extremely rare’ Toyota RAV4. He can’t believe what it’s worth today

Driver gets on a 12-month waitlist for Lexus GX550. Then she gets a call from the dealership

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‘I’ve called state to state’: Driver says this Lexus has a 12-month-long waitlist. Why is it so scarce?

Dealership can’t believe someone traded this ‘rare’ 2007 Toyota for a brand-new Nissan

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‘Wish they still made this’: Dealership can’t believe someone traded this ‘rare’ 2007 Toyota for a brand-new Nissan

Mechanic talking(l), Volvo logo(c), Mechanic working on car(r)

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‘Almost any Volvo’: Mechanic reveals the 4 cars most likely to reach 200K

Driver’s Lexus ‘crunches’ when he touches anything in the interior

Lexus Noise

‘U got the Temu version’: Driver’s Lexus ‘crunches’ when he touches anything in the interior

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

Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

toyota Wrap

‘DIY at its finest’: Shop said it’d cost $3,000 to wrap her Toyota Camry. So she did it herself for way less

2024 Lexus driver says dealership sold her a lemon. She can't believe their response

Toyota