Robert loves his MG, but now a kiddo is in the picture the British roadster isn’t the most ideal car for kid transport—even though a car seat technically fits. He needs something affordable, safe, reasonably fuel efficient and a manual transmission. What car should he buy?

Some Avengers are faster and more powerful, but you might be surprised at which Avengers have survived this long. These select, heroic few Avengers are clearly hard to kill.

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing the loss of trade-in value for a recent accident, when to fix a high-mile car or cut it loose, and expensive leases on the new…

Laquan has been in a rut of getting cars that just won’t last. He isn’t too picky and just wants something comfortable for his dog, reliable, with all-wheel-drive and heated seats, but his price point makes that somewhat challenging. What car should he buy?

We have all been down this road before: Any time a hot performance car hits the showroom some dealers will attempt to maximize profit, but this time it’s not a Hellcat or some Porsche 911 variant, but rather a Hyundai Veloster. Apparently, one dealer is under the grand delusion that some sucker is willing to pay…

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing the frustrations of selling a car, pricing between the 2018 and 2019 Mazda Miata, and the risks of helping friends with car…

Tristan loved his manual cars, but he had a bit of an incident on a mountain bike that did serious damage to his left ankle. That means no shifting for a while. He is looking for something affordable with two pedals, but doesn’t want to give up having fun.

If you are going to buy a Rabbit Edition GTI, please get one in Cornflower Blue. We need more awesome colors on the road.

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing used cars that were sold at an auction, price changes based on credit score, and the dilemma between a generous buyback or keeping…

Now that warmer weather is approaching, Cam and his wife are looking for an affordable convertible as a weekend car. They want something small and fun with a manual trans that won’t break their budget, but here is the catch, they really do not want a Miata. What car should they buy?

There are some cars like Hondas, Toyotas, and Subarus that aren’t always good choices to buy used. But when it comes to luxury brands a one-year-old car with not many miles on the clock can mean some serious value. A new study from iSeeCars.com reveals the cars that are most often flipped within a year.

Mazda has been on a roll lately with some seriously good cars—probably its best lineup since twin-turbo rotary engines were still a thing. The scrappy automaker is going for a more premium “upmarket” push rather than compete directly with giants like Honda and Toyota. For the most part the strategy is working, but a…

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing what to do if the dealer’s service department was joy riding your car, selling a used Lambo, and what to do if you bought the wrong…

JP is having a crisis of performance vs. practicality. His lease is up soon and he likes a good sport sedan, but needs some hauling capability as a new homeowner. He’s tired of bugging his friends for trucks, but he really doesn’t want to give up something that is fun to drive. What car should he buy?

There are hot-selling new cars, and then there are the cars that live a fairly long and lonely existence on the dealer lot. Some cars don’t find homes for 150 days or more. The list of 2018's slowest-selling cars from 24/7 Wall Street and Kelly Blue Book is mostly filled with what you would expect—along with a few…

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing hidden rebates, getting rid of a gifted car, and leasing for older folks.

Todd is tired of navigating the pot-hole minefield of Los Angeles and wrecking his wheels. He wants to get an affordable coupe that he can turn into a safari- style car with more suspension travel and off-road tire goodness. What car should he buy?

Say, did you know there’s a new Toyota Supra? Anyone heard anything about that? Probably not, since this was a car that was almost never discussed or relentlessly teased for what feels like a decade. Well, it’s finally here, and you can get in in some pretty cool colors.

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing the best automatic transmission for someone who prefers a stick, the risks of a branded title Jaguar, and unexplained dealer fees.

Joe is a tall guy who likes his sporty coupes, but now that he’s a dad he needs something a little bigger to fit the car seat and baby stuff. But he doesn’t want to give up something that can corner. Despite a healthy budget, he hasn’t found the right fit. What car should he buy?