tommcparland
Tom McParland
tommcparland
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)

Hi...I didn’t recommend the van...though I do support the idea. Read more

In fairness, their MSRP lines up with the other midsize luxury V6 wagon, the Mercedes E400. It’s just that Mercedes has a fairly dedicated audience for that car and Jaguar does not. Read more

Hi Patrick...I need a bonus for an equipment vehicle”  Read more

Cali dealers are the last to get the memo...nothing stopping you from buying one in another state and having it shipped. Even with transport costs that is still money in your pocket compared to the local deals. Read more

From my understanding based on the last round of discounts, the massive dealer cash rebates only apply to purchases not leases. That may have changed, but last time if a customer chose to lease they would still get a lot off the sticker but not as much as advertised. Read more

Honda Canada...is the key phrase there. The rules are different up North. Read more

Remember...I had the Chevrolet. Ocean City High School...class of ‘99, lol Read more

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The Boss would not down with this super-rich CEO dressing as a working man. So much for Ghosns....

It’s not a ludicrous idea, although we won’t hold our breath over the exact name. Read more

I take a lot of calls in the evenings because I am on the East Coast and I get several clients on the other side of the country. I often open the conversation with “I have two little ones in the house, they are currently occupied but chaos can erupt at any moment.” Usually, I get a chuckle and people are cool about it. Read more

It seems like a simple scenario but with a complex answer. Of course, if you would like to discuss further please send me an email. Read more

The cash vs finance thing is really a personal decision there is no “right or wrong” way to do it. If you don’t want a loan pay cash...if you have the money available, most folks don’t.  Read more

I dunno if I agree with that. A 5-year loan is fine in some cases perhaps a 6-year loan could be appropriate on a high value (read: reliable) car that you plan on owning for a long time. Read more

This is also true...but unlike so-called financial experts (not talking to you here) who say the solution is just to “make more money,” the wage situation is well beyond the control of the average consumer. They can control how much they spend. Read more