Tom McParland

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Location
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
School
Richard Stockton University
Expertise
Car Buying, Dealerships, Consumer Advocacy
  • Tom has over 10 years of experience as a professional car shopper.
  • He has consistently debunked outdated and unhelpful advice when it comes to buying a car.
  • He also uses his writing to expose shady dealer tactics so that consumers can avoid being ripped off.

Experience

Tom has been writing about car buying and the automotive industry for over ten years. His expertise as a professional car shopper has helped consumers navigate the car-buying process by helping them understand their budget, choose the right car, and arm them with strategies to find the best deal. Tom's work has been published in Jalopnik, Road & Track, The Drive, and InsideEvs. His expertise in the car market has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNN, and other media outlets.

Education

Tom has a bachelor's degree in English and a master's in education from Stockton University in New Jersey.

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