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)

As a martial artist, doing shadow boxing and solo training drills are one of the few things keeping me sane with this quarantine situation. Read more

Wow...thanks for making me aware of Wing Chun. I studied that art for many years and never knew about that movie. Michelle Yeo is badass, so I’ll try to check it out! Read more

Oh man this was one of my favorite games to play in college.  Read more

Subaru dealers are just as flexible (or not) as any other brand like Honda, Toyota, Mazda etc... I’ve done hundreds of Subaru deals most of which came in well below invoice price.  Hit me up if you need some help - tom@automatchconsulting.com Read more

Dealers have not yet panicked...yet so there are deals but not deals of a lifetime right at this moment. What buyers need to realize is that discounts are for the most part subject to factory money either in the way of upfront rebates or dealer cash.  Dealers can only go so deep on a car until the math no longer makes Read more

Good tip I was thing chicken breast but thighs would likely have better results. Great to see you back, Kevin! Read more

This looks tasty, but I don't care for shrimp. I wonder if you could substitute chicken? Read more

Nothing super noteworthy. I have a ‘15 GTI 6MT and we also have an ‘08 Sienna XLE Read more

Lol...I put 10k down and got 1.75% APR. I wasn’t too stressed about the loan. Read more

Yes, and I am two months away from it being paid off, whoo hoo! Read more

Interesting, this is a good point.  If factories shut down, supply for certain cars may twindle and prices could go up if demand outpaces inventory. Read more

That gen doesn’t have the Air Suspenion any more, it’s just a lifted A4 with a wagon body. The new A6 Allroad has the air-ride but those are $$$$ Read more

I clicked on this post specifically to see this comment. I didn't even read the article, well played. Read more

My car runs just fine and it’s a VW....with no warranty....wait, what’s that light on on the dash? Read more

I don't think you read the last paragraph nor the corresponding links. Read more

The WSJ post does mention this, however it’s hard for a lender to track which dealer gave the advice. For example if someone has a loan on a Nissan and wants to buy a Kia. The Kia dealer says “Stop paying your Nissan loan after you buy this Kia.” I don’t think the buyer is going to call Nissan and say “So and so Kia Read more

People are looking for an easy way out of a bad situation, the dealer is offering them that. Often these folks lack the thinking skills to question the details. Read more