Beverly Braga - Jalopnik

Location

United States

School

UCLA

Expertise

Automotive industry, Sustainability, Transportation infrastructure

Beverly has driven across the country three times and has visited every state but Alaska. She'll get there eventually, though, probably not by car.
She grew up in Hawaii but knows how to snowboard, not surf.
She's (probably) the only person to make a U-turn on Laguna Seca's Corkscrew -- more than once.

Experience

Beverly has enjoyed an eventful career as a Swiss Army knife, having held roles as an after-school teacher, film critic, PR manager, transcriber and video producer, just to name a few. She is currently a freelance consultant and content creator, covering the gamut of automotive, mobility, sustainability, tech, and topics in between. She has developed and produced numerous video series for Hagerty, and her byline has appeared in Forbes, Capital One, CarGurus, Digital Trends, The Drive, Motor 1, New York Daily News, and more.

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Stories By Beverly Braga

Jalopnik Explains

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Flatbed Vs Wheel-Lift Tow Trucks: What Are The Differences?

When you're stranded and have to make that dreaded call to get your car towed, does it really matter what type of tow truck arrives? It does, and here's why.

By Beverly Braga
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Wrenching

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DIY Vs Professional Windshield Crack Repair: What To Know About Your Options

Windshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.

By Beverly Braga
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Found For Sale

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1977 Continental Coupe With 31,000 Miles For Sale Is Cheap, But Is Its 460 V8 Worth The Fixes It Needs?

This low-mileage 1977 Lincoln Continental looks to be in good shape, but the 460 V8 under the hood may be another story, unless you're ready for upgrades.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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What's The Difference Between Hybrid And Regular Motor Oil?

While you can technically put hybrid motor oil in a standard ICE car and vice versa, brands sell specially formulated oils for hybrid cars for a good reason.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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Car Battery Labels Explained: What Every Letter And Number Means

There are lots of letters and numbers on car batteries, but it doesn't take an advanced degree to figure out what they mean. Here's your handy guide.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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What Kind Of Cars Can Be Used As Ubers?

Uber has strict rules about the cars that carry you to your next doctor's appointment or airport departure. Some are about convenience, some about safety.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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What Are The Essential Differences Between Carbon-Carbon And Carbon-Ceramic Brakes?

Disc brakes come in various styles. Here are the differences between carbon-carbon and carbon-ceramic rotors and how they compare to regular cast-iron discs.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Investigates

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Hawaii Is The Only State Without A Highway Patrol, But That Doesn't Mean You Can't Get Pulled Over

While Hawaii doesn't have a dedicated Highway Patrol unit, it does have a complex and somewhat fragmented law-enforcement system patrolling the roads.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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Costco Sells Diesel, But Only At Select Locations

Many Costco fuel stations do not offer diesel, but that doesn't mean that none of them do. Here's where you can find Costco diesel stations around the country.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Explains

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What Are Four-Season Campers And When Do They Make Sense?

All-weather RVs can offer year-round flexibility for dedicated road trippers. Here's what a four-season camper can do and why you might consider one.

By Beverly Braga
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Jalopnik Investigates

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5 Handheld Vacuums Tested By Consumer Reports That'll Make Cleaning Your Car A Breeze

Tired of dragging a shop vac around your driveway to clean your car? These handheld vacuums reviewed by Consumer Reports make things a little easier.

By Beverly Braga
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