Bark M
The Truth About Cars
Center Township, IN, United States
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Ask Bark: The Thrill Is Gone (Or Will Be Very Soon)
A middle-aged Ohio man faces a heart-wrenching decision: whether to buy something fun or "mature." Bark M. knows what he needs. → Read More
Sunday Stories: The Controller, Part 2
This Sunday Story is a sequel to The Controller. "You're a dead man, Marquez." "Ha, we'll see about that." I had been pursuing Marquez for almost half an → Read More
Bark's Bites: Are We Getting The Dealer Experience We Deserve?
Don't think it will change if the OEMs start selling direct, either, Bark explains. → Read More
Ask Bark Brief: #screwthemanuals
Nick writes: Hi Bark, I'm a #savethemanuals sucker. My daily driver and only car is a damn Miata Club six-speed, but I'm getting married in a couple of mon → Read More
Bark's Bites: What Level of Transparency Can We Expect?
"I'll tell you something," the grizzled used car veteran said to me menacingly from across his massive, oaken desk. "The internet has ruined this business. → Read More
Ask Bark Brief: The Death of an Ion
A Toronto realtor needs to replace his 11-year-old Saturn Ion, and Bark comes to the rescue ... maybe. → Read More
Ask Bark: To Focus ST or Not (Plus An Update!)
A reader in D.C. is about to come into a raise and wants a sporty new car, but he also wants to carry passengers. Bark M. knows the solution. → Read More
Sunday Stories: The Tinder On Which We Burned
This Sunday Story is a sequel to The Genesis of Something New. If you haven't read that one, go read it and come back. And since we haven't done these for → Read More
Bark's Bites: The Social Network
Remember when we didn't know what the word "hashtag" meant? Gosh, that was nice. I recall reading one of Jack's fiction pieces in 2012 (did I mention that → Read More
Ask Bark Brief: I've Got The Power (Or Do I?)
Does requesting a particular color give salespeople an opportunity to take advantage of the customer? Bark M. weighs in. → Read More
Bark's Bites: Two Hundred Posts Later
Bark M. takes a look back at the past five years, and has a message — many messages, really — for TTAC's valued readership. → Read More
Ask Bark: Where Is The Dealer Screwing Me The Most?
A reader wants to know how (and where) dealers make their money, and how to avoid getting screwed. Bark is on the case. → Read More
Bark's Bites: The Popular Vote Doesn't Matter
Automakers play the same game as presidential candidates, going after buyers instead of voters. → Read More
Ask Bark Brief: Should I Buy New Or Keep On Fixing?
With a baby on the way, should this couple keep their six-year-old crossover or find something new? Bark weighs in. → Read More
Bark's Bites: Ford Fiesta ST vs. Ford Focus RS
It's not as crazy of a comparo as you might think. → Read More
Ask Bark: Bad Cars That Are Actually Good
What's out there that's actually decent, if not outright good, that everyone seems to think is garbage? → Read More
Bark's Bites: This Is How They'll Take Your Car From You
Almost three years ago, I wrote a little piece of fiction for this site (back when we used to do that sort of thing) called "The Controller." The premise w → Read More
Ask Bark: What's The Best Sporty Sedan For Me?
Nate writes: Hi Bark, I like to know your opinion on the subject matter of the email. My ideal car is a reliable all-wheel-drive, full-size sedan with more → Read More
Ask Bark Brief: Crazy For Considering A Great Car?
Ryan writes: Hey Bark, I'm in the final year of my lease on a 2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T and the itch to start shopping for my next car has kicked in. Ownershi → Read More
Bark’s Bites: Lincoln and Cadillac Should Be Trims, Not Brands
As our own Matthew Guy has marvelously demonstrated recently, it's widely known a new-car purchase's best value can often be found in the base-level trim. → Read More