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

Braden Bjella

Two panel image: on the left a person explains, on the right a person gives car keys to another person.

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‘That’s a horrible idea’: Toyota technician says you should never turn in your keys like this at the mechanic

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 sign(l), Man talking(c), Two toyota camrys and text "they're both great"(r)

Expert compares Toyota Camry

‘I’m gonna have to give that point to the early 2000s Toyota’: Expert compares 2024 Toyota Camry vs. 2000 model. So which one is actually better?

3 panel image: on the sides a person explains, in the middle is the Toyota Camry logo.

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‘It is so complicated to use’: Man sits in driver’s seat of new Toyota Camry. Then he realizes it has an unprecedented new feature

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Man shares pricing on Porsche(l) Porsche Vehicle emblem(c) Toyota Tundra(r)

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‘You don’t need a Lamborghini, bro’: Man buys Toyota Tundra. Then he sees a Porsche costs less

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

Toyota sign(l), Woman looking shocked(c), Hand holding toyota key fob(r)

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‘They didn’t program a new set of keys for free at a minimum???’: Toyota driver goes to the dealership to get her oil changed. Then they lose her 4Runner’s keys

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

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‘Personally I prefer the Hyundai Sonata’: Expert shares how Toyota made the 2025 Camry ‘better’ for only $28K. But not everyone is convinced

Man looking disappointed near toyota pickup(l) Toyota Dealer logo on building(c) Man shares how to remote start toyota(r)

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‘Did you forget to pay your subscription?’: Toyota driver tries to start truck using remote start. There’s just one problem

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

Woman shares how to remote start vehicle(l) Toyota Dealer Sign(c) person holding key fob Infront of vehicle(r)

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‘Toyota will soon make that a subscription service’: Toyota customer shows how to remote-start your car. All you need is a key fob and a little trick

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 Dealer Sign(l) Woman shares experience at Toyota Dealer(c) Dashboard stating oil change required(r)

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‘No one wanted to tell me?’: Toyota customer never gets car back after maintenance. Then the worker says something unexpected

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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

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 Tail Light(l) Man demonstrates how easy it is to repair parts from Toyota Pickup(c) Toyota Dealer Sign(r)

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‘Shoutout O’Reilly’: Man changes taillight on 2000 Toyota Tacoma with 4 screws. Then he says he’s never buying a new car again

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Dealership salesman says customers are shocked by 2025 Toyota Sequoia

‘I don’t want a small SUV’: Dealership salesman says customers are shocked by 2025 Toyota Sequoia. Here’s why

Toyota Logo Dealer(l) Toyota Key Fob(c) Woman sharing what happened to her at a Toyota Dealer(r)

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‘Nissan acted like I didn’t have It’: Toyota dealership tells woman her key fob replacement is $1,000. Then she asks again

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‘Costco auto program’: Car shopper says Toyota dealership worker is not willing to negotiate. Is that normal?

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Woman takes Toyota dealership for transmission fluid exchange

‘​​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

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