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)

Also, worth mentioning that this s a potential tactic....a bit extreme but surely effective Read more

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I’m going to steal some advice from YouTuber Icy Mike from Hard2Hurt (great channel BTW). The “best” martial art for you is really two criteria.

I’m currently hunting down a few 911s for clients and any 991 series car with a Sport Chrono is under stop sale through Porsche dealerships.  Of course a non-Porsche store will sell you a vehicle with an active recall, but if you are in the market for a CPO 911 w/ Chrono those cars will have to be remedied before they Read more

I’ve studied various martial arts for many years, balance is critical and many styles including Tai Chi can improve balance without putting folks in super uncomfortable positions. That being said, even as someone with pretty good balance there is a trick to walking on ice and snow, one of the tips is to bend your Read more

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I love me some pizza...like if I just ate a full meal and someone came along and said “Hey do you want a slice of pepperoni pizza?” I would probably say, yes.

And that is a fair assesment, but when you have already completed 99% of the process, starting all over may not be the best use of your time, especially if the dealer will give in and pull the nonsense from the quote. Read more

Funny story about that...when was in 9th grade I got a note to go to the vice principal’s office immediatly. I get there and the seceretary looks at the note and says “You cut 8th pd study hall, you have a detention” I informed her that I did not have study hall 8th pd, but I had English 8th pd and suggested that she Read more

It’s all good when I was a kid people would ask - “Are you related to the guy that does the Spawn comics?”  Read more

It’s not you...they are really hit or miss and most of their funnier bits they have to bring in either non-cast member celebs to pull it off or retired SNL staffers.  Read more

I think they are feeling out the market with the upper trim cars. If the demand is there they may eventually convert the lower end models.  Read more

I would be very curious to see a converted Model X. If you happen to find the info please email me - tom.mcparland@jalopnik.com Read more

Good catch thanks...I dunno why I always get those two letters swapped in my head.  Read more

Hmmm that does sound like a good idea...if only someone where to offer such a service... :) Read more

I want this level of info for every luxury brand. Ever try to find a used BMW with a Driver Assist Plus package? Not fun. Read more

You work for duPont Registry? Please tell me more... Read more