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Tom McParland

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Tom is a contributing writer for Jalopnik and runs AutomatchConsulting.com. He saves people money and takes the hassle out of buying or leasing a car. (Facebook.com/AutomatchConsulting)

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I Have A $30,000 Budget For A Classic Car With A V8 And Rear Drive! What Should I Buy?

I Have A $30,000 Budget For A Classic Car With A V8 And Rear Drive! What Should I Buy?

Husband and wife want to get a classic ride to enjoy some car meets.

How Are People Financing These Cars With Giant Markups?

How Are People Financing These Cars With Giant Markups?

Even if a buyer is willing to pay the premium, they may not get a loan to cover it.

My Family Relocated To The US And I Drew The "Cheap Car" Straw! What Should I Buy?

My Family Relocated To The US And I Drew The "Cheap Car" Straw! What Should I Buy?

David is looking for an affordable sporty sedan that can possibly be passed down to a teen driver.

What's The Best Strategy For Scoring A Deal On The New Ford Maverick?

What's The Best Strategy For Scoring A Deal On The New Ford Maverick?

Is it better to get an order slot now or wait until the 2022 Maverick is on the lot?

Automakers Are Screwing Consumers Out Of The Equity In Their Leases

Automakers Are Screwing Consumers Out Of The Equity In Their Leases

Several automakers are restricting your ability to use the current market to make money on your lease.

I'm Looking For A Luxury Cruiser With Minimal Depreciation And Maintenance Costs! What Should I Buy?

I'm Looking For A Luxury Cruiser With Minimal Depreciation And Maintenance Costs! What Should I Buy?

Is it possible to put a lot of miles on a luxury sedan and not break the bank?

Is It Legal For A Dealer To Refuse Business Because I Live In A Certain State?

Is It Legal For A Dealer To Refuse Business Because I Live In A Certain State?

Also, will a dealer be more motivated to discount if you buy two cars?

The Volkswagen Arteon Is Your Opportunity For An Awesome Deal

The Volkswagen Arteon Is Your Opportunity For An Awesome Deal

VW's luxury-ish hatchback can be had for twenty percent off MSRP.

I Planned On Keeping My Manual Mazda3 Forever, But Then It Got Totaled! What Car Should I Buy?

I Planned On Keeping My Manual Mazda3 Forever, But Then It Got Totaled! What Car Should I Buy?

Emily is torn between another fun hatchback or going electric.

Why Are There So Many Used Volkswagens With Less Than 100 Miles On The Clock?

Why Are There So Many Used Volkswagens With Less Than 100 Miles On The Clock?

You can get a practically new VW with a CPO, but is it really a deal?

I'm Looking For A Cheap Car That My Son And I Can Make Faster! What Car Should I Buy?

I'm Looking For A Cheap Car That My Son And I Can Make Faster! What Car Should I Buy?

Dad wants to get a first car for a 16 year old, that they can tune up together.

Since Discounts Are Hard To Get On New Cars, Should I Focus More On My Trade?

Since Discounts Are Hard To Get On New Cars, Should I Focus More On My Trade?

Get multiple bids and use that as leverage to get top dollar on your trade.

There's A Dealer Marking Up New 2020 Dodge Journeys

There's A Dealer Marking Up New 2020 Dodge Journeys

You thought $200k Demons was bad, how about a "market adjustment" on one of Dodge's worst cars.

I'm Looking For A Cheap Ride That Will Get Me Respect From Gearheads! What Car Should I Buy?

I'm Looking For A Cheap Ride That Will Get Me Respect From Gearheads! What Car Should I Buy?

Is it possible to get something that envokes NASCAR and classic muscle for under $10k?

Are Dealers Getting Worse With Bogus Fees In This Current Market?

Are Dealers Getting Worse With Bogus Fees In This Current Market?

Now that inventory is tight, dealers are getting away with higher fees.

I Want To Replace My Nissan Juke With Something Just As Funky! What Car Should I Buy?

I Want To Replace My Nissan Juke With Something Just As Funky! What Car Should I Buy?

It seems like every brand has the same-looking car nowadays.

Here's One Way Used Car Dealers Make Their Prices Seem Better Than They Really Are

Here's One Way Used Car Dealers Make Their Prices Seem Better Than They Really Are

That "fully loaded" used car might not be what the dealer claims.

What's The Best Kind Of Car To Buy In This Inflated Market?

What's The Best Kind Of Car To Buy In This Inflated Market?

With most buyers focusing on crossovers, sedans may provide an opportunity for savings

The Chrysler 200 I Bought A Few Months Ago Already Needs To Be Replaced! What Car Should I Buy?

The Chrysler 200 I Bought A Few Months Ago Already Needs To Be Replaced! What Car Should I Buy?

College kid needs to cut his losses on an unreliable Chrysler.

How Long Does A Used Car Have To Sit Until The Dealer Comes Down On Price?

How Long Does A Used Car Have To Sit Until The Dealer Comes Down On Price?

At What Point Does A Dealer Get Desperate To Move A Used Car And Accept A Lower Offer?