Location
Cape May Court House, NJ
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- He has consistently debunked outdated and unhelpful advice when it comes to buying a car.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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Clinton and his wife want good fuel economy and something that can manage winter weather. With a budget of up to $30,000 what car should they buy?
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Michael lives in New Jersey and really likes his small cars, but he is finding it hard to cram 3 kids into his Fiat 500. For $50,000, what car should he buy?
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Geoff can finally afford a nicer ride and wants something enjoyable and comfortable enough for the pup. With a budget up to $40,000 what car should he buy?
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Trying to get a new car today can cost an average of $50,000. Try using these tips with dealers before spending too much on your new vehicle.
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This week's car shopper wants to fulfill his stick shift dreams before practicality takes priority. But which manual stirs things most effectively?
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Cami and her husband are expecting their first child and are looking for a family crossover for under $40,000. What car should they buy?
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For the vast majority of truck buyers who just need a local daily driver with some capacity to do "truck stuff" the Lightning was an excellent choice
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Greg toggles between Florida an NYC. He is looking to upgrade his aging Ford Flex to a newer family hauler. With a budget up to $40,000 what car should he buy?
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Adam is from Minneapolis and his family is expanding, and his 2019 Outback is going to feel a bit cramped.
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Michael moved to Santa Cruz, but still has to hike out to San Francisco a few days a week. He wants something fuel-efficient and funky. What car should he buy?
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The reality is that a parts-bin special banking on a nostalgic nameplate makes more financial sense for the bean counters at Honda.
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While the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend results in 9.5% better deals for used cars, buyers fared better on other holiday weekends.
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While no one really needs to hit 60 miles per hour in under four seconds, the fact that you can and not spend a fortune refilling the car is pretty awesome.
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Alex is from Atlanta and is having a hard time justifying any purchase, as well as giving up is aging 2011 VW GTI.
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Mike is an avid kayaker from northern Alabama and really does love his 2014 BMW 3-Series, but it's time for an upgrade.
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Nick moved out of NYC to sunny Florida, and he can finally justify buying a convertible. With a budget up to $30,000 what car should he buy?
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Found For Sale
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Adam is an attorney from Michigan, still rocking his 2007 Jeep Liberty with over 200,000 miles.
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It's road-trip time, but what should replace this mechanically-unlucky Jalopnik reader's current ride?
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Ben's saying farewell to his aging Toyota and looking for something newer, safer, and more baby-friendly.
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Luke lives in Spokane, and he needs to replace his Lincoln MKZ. That car had AWD traction, plenty of power, and lots of comfort, but it had to go.
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Found For Sale
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Steven currently lives in the Pacific Northwest and he wants something enjoyable to drive but easy on the maintenance, a bit funky and hopefully three pedals.
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Andy loves his E46 3-series, but the 20 year old BMW is inconsistent in terms of reliability. He wants a modern sedan with that BMW driver connection.
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Kevin lives in D.C. and just got a job with a long commute. He wants a rear-drive car with three pedals. With a budget of $27,000 what car should he buy?
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Matt and Heather bought a home upstate as an escape from NYC. They need a ride that can fit their family, but not cost a ton to park. What car should they buy?
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Mike's mom wants to replace her aging Cruze with something more rugged, but can Team Jalopnik agree on what that should be?
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Paul lives near Baltimore and is a retired firefighter. He wants to swap his 2008 GTI for a coupe but maintain that German driving experience for under $50k.
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Found For Sale
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They are looking for a small crossover or wagon, that's still fun to drive but also family friendly. What car should they buy?
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