3/16/23This Easy Trick Can Help Weed Out Low-Ballers When Selling a Used CarWhen you list a car for sale on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, you run the risk of getting a ton of lousy…ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 16, 2023Save
3/16/23I Need a Car That Can Manage the Potholes and Flooded Streets of New Orleans! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is looking to replace her aging Accent with something taller and low maintenance.ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 16, 2023Save
3/9/23I Want to Replace My Old Boxster With Something More Modern! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader has a $35,000 budget for something newer but still autocross capable.ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 9, 2023Save
3/2/23I Make Some Side Money Renting My Rides! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader is looking for something compact and reliable, but not a penalty box.ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 2, 2023Save
3/1/23This One Trick Will Save You From Overpaying on a Car LoanThe trick is just "do the math before you sign the contract." Here's how to calculate the cost of your car loan and…ByTom McParlandPublishedMarch 1, 2023Save
2/27/23You're Probably Pouring Your Motor Oil WrongThe correct way to pour a quart of motor oil isn't intuitive, but the spout is offset for a reason. Do it the right…ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 27, 2023Save
2/23/23I Need 8-Cylinder Power at a Reasonable Price! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader is looking for a secondary car with a V8 at under $20,000.ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 23, 2023Save
2/22/23Let's Hope This Trend of Big Discounts on Electric Vehicles ContinuesA slow market correction may be happening for EVs that don't qualify for tax credits.ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 22, 2023Save
2/16/23I Need a Car for Tight City Parking for $15,000! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader is replacing her aging Scion xB.ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 16, 2023Save
2/13/23How to Make Sense of the Federal Tax Credit if You Just Bought an Electric CarIf you bought an electric car or a plug-in hybrid in 2022, you may be eligible for a credit on your 2022 federal…ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 13, 2023Save
2/9/23I Want a Weird and Unique Car That Can Handle a Family Road Trip! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is a fan of JDM hardware but wants something European to drive across the country.ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 9, 2023Save
2/6/23Every Automaker Should Have a Version of the Dodge 'Horsepower Locator'Dodge's website shows you every dealer with an allocation for the "Last Call" Challenger or Charger special edition…ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 6, 2023Save
2/2/23I Need a Fancy Family Hauler for Under $20,000! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader is looking for luxury and a bit of space with a modest budget.ByTom McParlandPublishedFebruary 2, 2023Save
1/26/23I'm New-Car Shopping and Overwhelmed by Choice! What Should I Buy?A $50,000 budget for a luxury sedan or wagon should be easy, but there is such a thing as having too many options.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 26, 2023Save
1/24/23Car-Jitsu Could Actually Be Good TrainingGrappling is hard enough, but adding a small space and the ability to choke someone with a seatbelt is another level.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 24, 2023Save
1/19/23I Need a Spacious, Reliable, Manual Car Under $15,000! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is asking for a challenging combination with a modest budget, but we can certainly get behind…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 19, 2023Save
1/17/23Always Do the Math Before Taking a Car Dealership's Loan OfferSome automakers are offering a cash-back discount if you finance a new car through the dealer, but you could still…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 17, 2023Save
1/12/23I Want an Affordable Luxury Car for Around $15,000! What Should I Buy?This week's reader usually dabbles in salvage specials but wants to get his wife something nicerByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 12, 2023Save
1/9/23Don’t Get Too Excited About New Car Deals Just YetMany deals that are advertised well under MSRP are too good to be trueByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 9, 2023Save
1/5/23I Want To Replace My i3 With Something Just As Unique! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader lost his funky BMW EV and doesn't want to drive the same old thing.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 5, 2023Save