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The Daily Dot

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

2 panel image of an AutoZone worker laughing and a Mercedes Benz logo

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Man pulls up to AutoZone in his Mercedes. Then a worker starts pointing and laughing at his dilemma

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

3 panel image of a person fixing a dent and the Enterprise rent-a-car sign.

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“The people at Enterprise was genuinely impressed”: Enterprise customer dents rental. She goes to AutoZone, Dollar Tree to avoid $500 fee

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

Eilish O’Sullivan

3 Panel Image, Woman in her car and Autozone Store front

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“I wish I would have known a little sooner”: Woman shares how you can get free brake pads at AutoZone. Does it work?

2 Panel Image of woman opening the hood of the car and Autozone store front

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“I just paid $1,500”: Woman shows how to fix your A/C with just a trip to AutoZone—and avoid a trip to the dealership

Man confused and explains why his new Lexus failed its car inspection, and gives story time

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‘It would not turn on’: Man takes brand-new Lexus to get inspection. Then it breaks down in line and he has to Uber to AutoZone

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

Natasha Dubash

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‘Don’t trust AutoZone’s pillows’: Woman buys pillows from AutoZone. Then she throws them in the washing machine

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

Nina Hernandez

O Reilly Auto Parts Store Front(l) Man shares information about parts purchased at two different stores(c) Auto Zone Store Front(r)

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‘I wanted to compare’: Man buys car part from O’Reilly. Then he buys it from AutoZone and learns something surprising

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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‘A lot of people don’t realize’: Man shares little-known AutoZone feature for saving hundreds on tools you’re only going to use once

Hand covered in paint(L), Auto zone sign(r)

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‘Manager said it was my fault’: AutoZone customer picks up spray paint can. Then it explodes

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

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‘How does this happen?’: Kia driver brings back jumper cables after one use. AutoZone worker can’t believe the state they are in

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

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‘Dealership wanted $500 for the 100K service’: Woman goes to AutoZone instead of getting tuneup. Viewers aren’t convinced she even needs that

3 panel image. On the left is a hand touching a car brake part, in the middle is the exterior of an Auto Zone Car Parts store, on the right a person looks at the camera.

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‘O’Reilly’s has the same problem’: Viewers demand answers after mechanic tries to install AutoZone brake pads

Ramon Ramirez is 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.

Ramon Ramirez

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Main Character of the Week: AutoZone worker who told the internet he’s not a mechanic 

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

AutoZone worker calls out customers who ask for help installing parts

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‘AAANDDD you gon fix it right in the parking lot’: AutoZone worker calls out customers who ask for help installing parts

Mechanic issues warning about getting car diagnosed at AutoZone

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