I'm New-Car Shopping and Overwhelmed by Choice! What Should I Buy?A $50,000 budget for a luxury sedan or wagon should be easy, but there is such a thing as having too many options.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 26, 2023
Car-Jitsu Could Actually Be Good TrainingGrappling is hard enough, but adding a small space and the ability to choke someone with a seatbelt is another level.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 24, 2023
I Need a Spacious, Reliable, Manual Car Under $15,000! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is asking for a challenging combination with a modest budget, but we can certainly get behind…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 19, 2023
Always Do the Math Before Taking a Car Dealership's Loan OfferSome automakers are offering a cash-back discount if you finance a new car through the dealer, but you could still…ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 17, 2023
I Want an Affordable Luxury Car for Around $15,000! What Should I Buy?This week's reader usually dabbles in salvage specials but wants to get his wife something nicerByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 12, 2023
Don’t Get Too Excited About New Car Deals Just YetMany deals that are advertised well under MSRP are too good to be trueByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 9, 2023
I Want To Replace My i3 With Something Just As Unique! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader lost his funky BMW EV and doesn't want to drive the same old thing.ByTom McParlandPublishedJanuary 5, 2023
These Brands Had the Best New Car Deals in 2022Some cars were consistently easier to get than others in this seller's marketByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 30, 2022
I'm Gifting My Car to My Father-In-Law and Looking for a Replacement! What Should I Buy?This week's reader is gifting his Volvo XC90 and wants something similar.ByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 22, 2022
Five Trends That Made 2022 the Toughest Car Market in DecadesIt was a year of low inventory, markups, high used car prices, missing options, and terrible leases.ByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 22, 2022
I Love The Performance Of My BMW But I Need Something Bigger! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader wants to replace his M-Sport X3 with something a tad bigger without giving up performanceByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 15, 2022
I Need a Roomy, Fuel-Efficient Ride for Louisiana Swamp Roads! What Car Should I Buy?This week's advice-seeker is 6'4" and needs headroom and a comfy ride for a 160-mile commute that includes…ByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 8, 2022
I'm Trading a Manual Accord For a Big SUV! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader is swapping out three pedals for three rows.ByTom McParlandPublishedDecember 1, 2022
These Are the Cars With the Longest Potential LifespanLooking for a high-mile-hero? You can probably take a good guess as to what brand will do it.ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 30, 2022
We Regret to Inform You Jeff Bezos Is Right: Don't Buy a Car on Black FridayThe billionaire Amazon founder has some surprisingly reasonable advice for car buyers hoping to score a Black Friday…ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 21, 2022
I Need a Road Trip Capable Ride That Can Handle a Big Kid and a Big Dog! What Car Should I Buy?This week's reader has a $50,000 budget for something cool and comfortable.ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 17, 2022
All the Reasons Why Leasing a Car Is Still a Bad IdeaYes, your monthly payment might be lower if you lease instead of buy. But if you look at total spend, leasing may…ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 17, 2022
I Just Moved Here From Italy and I Can't Drive a Boring Car! What Should I Buy?This week's reader has a $30,000 budget for a fun but also reliable car.ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 10, 2022
5 Fantastic Fastbacks You Can Buy for Under $35,000For CR-V/RAV4 money, you can find some more interesting choices.ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 9, 2022
I Want a Reliable Manual Car so My Kids Can Learn to Drive Stick! What Should I Buy?This week's reader wants one last chance at a manual car before everything moves to electric.ByTom McParlandPublishedNovember 3, 2022