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)

48k miles...no problems. That being said some folks have gotten some problematic cars. It’s a fantastic DD but definitely get it inspected. Read more

I own a 2015 GTI and how I came to that conclusion can be found here, but I’d like to share a more interesting Golf/GTI story that came from one of my clients. I had a customer in Cali who recently sold his awesome 991 GTS and was waiting on a GT3 Touring, but needed another to drive around in the meantime. His Read more

You can use an escrow service for distance purcahses.  Read more

If the transaction is in person, it’s best to do it at a financial institution like a bank so that the buyer gives the check to the bank who can confirm it’s legit and then give you (the seller) the money. Money can also be wired as well if it’s a deal at a distance, but that can get tricky. Read more

Fun fact...all the male staffers have terrible mustaches like that.  Read more

The vast majority of new car buyers buy off the lot. Very few people special order.  Read more

I don’t have that list for 2018, but a well selling car will sit on average for 30-40 days.  Read more

The XT5 and Stelvio are suprising. The VW has been dead for sometime so no wonder why it still sits.  Read more

But will it be available on mobile Gmail? As a small biz owner that regularly sends the same kinds of messages to clients and dealers, this has been an excellent tool, but the biggest frustration is that I cannot use it on mobile. When I’m on the go that would be the most helpful application of this feature.  Read more

IMS refit is like 5-6k...if the rest of that car checks out that would be a steal. But given the type of dealer, it is currently at...I dunno about that Read more

I’m pretty sure that’s it when it comes to OEM wheels...but I imagine you can get a nice set of bronze TE37s if you wish.  Read more

(Imitates Southern accent) If there be someone misrepresentin’ these here racin’ cars that... Read more