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)

Billionaires should operate under Highlander rules. Fight to the death anytime they get close to each other. There can be only one.  Read more

I mean what’s next, Rage Against the Machine starts getting all political now too? Read more

It sounds as if your customer (probably really smart with great hair!) listened to your expert advice and avoided that dealer. I’m sure he ended up buying another car that was exactly what he was looking for from another (reputable) dealer. No doubt he’s 100% pleased he contracted with you to help him buy his QX50!! Read more

I was laughing after reading the article before I saw this comment/pic, then I just laughed even harder in tears when I saw it!! Take your star. Too funny! Read more

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I dealt with this lunacy last year and combined with the chip shortage it was a real frustrating experience. Around August 0f 2021 my vehicle was on its last legs, needing significant repair. I decided on a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback SE with a manual transmission. I put in the order and then I waited.....and Read more

Interesting. The Henry Ford Manufacturing System...”You can have whatever you want as long as it is what we are making”. 
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Here’s another issue that’s mucking up things. Most dealers in the Los Angeles will tack on an extra $5k-$7k to the MSRP just because it’s a manual. Some people are not going to pay the extra dough to get a manual that was initially $2K cheaper than the automatic version. The dealers know they will sell their manuals Read more

Yes, Jag F-type, but no, you’re wrong about avoiding the 2.0 liter inline 4 turbo: 296hp/295lb-ft torque is way more than enough power for off-track driving, and it gets to 60mph in only less than a half-second slower than the considerably more expensive 6 cylinder while delivering 30mpg/highway — and without being Read more

This is the most accurate and succinct description of the Toyota allocation process ever written. As a long-time Toyota salesman I'm currently explaining this approximately 487 times a day right now. Read more

Dom Toretto’s favorite restaurant? The Olive Garden because when you’re there, you’re family!  Read more

Surprised he didn't get a promotion instead. Read more

Love your adventures, Tom! Always read them. Always learn something. Read more

Aside from my car payment, which is the one flaw in my logic, I’ve always been under the mindset that credit debt is completely okay as long you can pay it off all at one time if you need to. I’d rather pay a bit more over time, than risk not having money when I need it. I don’t buy anything over $100 dollars without Read more

Dave Ramsey is a quack. Full stop. I once heard a listener call him and say something like "My wife and I want to start a family but we have no savings and $20k in credit card debt and 2 car payments" and practically before he could finish talking Ramsey was saying "Jesus wants you to have a child. Have a child and Read more