The Proper Car

05/03/2023

I turn 40 next week. Yeaaaaaaahhh. Anyway, for some reason it prompted the idea of an episode about the midlife crisis car purchase. Can’t imagine why. 😂

03/11/2023

I wrote an article I hope you'll read. Check it out in the post below. Thanks!

A car enthusiast’s perspective on the current state of transportation and a glimpse into a better future.

03/02/2023

It's always nice to see when people/businesses you love collaborate in wonderful ways. has featured the beautiful creations of local artists for years, and is one of the finest art curators around. The result is an excellent exhibit at Camino's 4th Street location for you to enjoy over coffee with friends or to purchase for your home.

The skateboards by are amazing and tap into another hobby/interest of mine. Which is your favorite piece?

03/01/2023

Learn from my mistakes–that's the resounding theme of today's podcast. A lot of what I share to help with your car expenses is based on lessons I’ve learned, and of course plenty is also from seeing how things work from behind closed doors at the dealership.

I think being transparent is essential when you hope to build trust, which is a big reason for today's dive into what car costs have looked like for me in the past and how they add up today. Even if it's anecdotal info, I think it helps to hear a real-world example you can compare to your own.

Plus, I've added a new feature to my website that I really hope you'll check out! The intro portion of today's episode explains why I offer these free tools and content and how this one can help you begin your car search. Check it out by visiting www.thepropercar.com, where a quiz will greet you at the top of the homepage and should only take a couple minutes of your time. 🙂

02/23/2023

Got outside today thanks to the beautiful weather and snapped a few photos of a friend's Aston Martin Vantage.

02/15/2023

Plan ahead to save a ton of money. You've probably heard me make that point a few times, and repairs are no different! Today's podcast walks you through options when you get stuck with a big repair bill, so if you like saving money, you might want to check it out!

01/26/2023

Love the new location, !

01/14/2023

A Toyota SUV with only 29k miles really needs no introduction. Longevity, reliability, and class-leading resale value are why you pick a Toyota over comparable vehicles. And finding a well-maintained, low mileage, one-owner example is pretty rare.

If you're in the market for a solid, trustworthy SUV, let me know! This 2019 4Runner SR5 Premium is now available and is only being shared here until Monday when it's posted for anyone to find.

01/10/2023

Classy, cool, durable, and nostalgic. This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D—now available on consignment—is all of the above.

Owned by a single family in the triad of NC since new, this turbodiesel Benz has covered 284k miles and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon! It drives great and has been very well maintained. More info is available on my website, including a link to a gallery with more photos.

01/09/2023

When it comes to my services, pricing can often feel a bit abstract. Often, you're paying me for help, guidance, and support regarding a big financial decision. And while one client might be considering a $75k purchase, the next might need help figuring out repairs for their 20-year-old car.

My goal is to provide help at a rate that feels fair and worthwhile, so to start off 2023, I'm launching a pay-what-you-can, pay-what-feels-fair approach to my car coaching related services. If I've helped you with service, sale, or purchase support in the past, or going forward, you can pay whatever feels right once we're done.

All you have to do is visit thepropercar.com/thankyou and select the option that relates to the help you received. You can even mix and match and adjust quantities to pay a specific amount. So, whether you're sending a small thank you for information that helped you out from my podcast, or we've been working together for a couple weeks on your upcoming new car purchase, you can pay me an appropriate amount for the help you received.

This program doesn't apply to cars I sell or services with an upfront fee, but I hope this pricing structure will allow my clients (and potential clients) to benefit from my help and to feel comfortable reaching out to get the conversation started. I've helped people save hundreds to thousands through just a conversation or two, so let's talk and find out how I can help with your car queries!