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Brett Berk
Brett Berk is a freelance writer based in New York City. His work appears regularly in Architectural Digest, Business Insider, GQ, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair.
Brett's Articles
Illustration of hands on car steering wheel
Money & Career
How to Keep Your Car Running Forever
You can spend a fortune on a new set of wheels, or follow these steps instead
By Brett Berk
, September 22, 2023
3 Min Read
A mechanic turning a wrench back and forth on a car part with money emojis superimposed over the wrench
Money & Career
Is My Auto Mechanic Screwing Me?
How to tell if you’re being taken for a ride
By Brett Berk
, March 27, 2023
3 Min Read
illustration of many used cars
Money & Career
How to Buy a Reliable Used Car in 2022
Need a new set of wheels but don’t want to pay new prices? We’ve got you covered
By Brett Berk
, September 12, 2022
2 Min Read
Man polishing white classic car
Inside Dope
Junker or Jewel: Should You Restore That Old Car?
Not sure what to do with the (possibly) classic auto you inherited? Here’s how to find out
By Brett Berk
, July 11, 2022
3 Min Read
Humorous setting of man with cool glasses proudly kneeling in front of his van
Inside Dope
Why I Finally Gave in and Bought a Minivan
The “soccer dad” taxi has become the epitome of Gen X cool
By Brett Berk
, January 14, 2022
3 Min Read
Painting of Paul Rudd smirking while he sits in a ficitonal fountain of youth
Inside Dope
I Demand Access to Paul Rudd’s Fountain of Youth
A full investigation into why that motherf***er never ages
By Brett Berk
, November 11, 2021
2 Min Read