Didn’t I see you driving this car around just 3 weeks ago! I guess you really enjoyed it. haha

Stacey

Best way to become an auto journalist is to know the editor and be at the right place at the right time – or at least for smaller publications.

For larger publications, right place at the right time still applies but they usually won’t look at you unless you have a degree, have the credentials (usually from volunteer writing gigs), are a part of the union and have all the bases covered.

In this case, I know Michael to have a true passion for cars and he’s a darn good writer. At the same time, I know of a car dealership which is amenable to having us take their cars for the sake of editorial. Of course, I put my butt (and credit rating) on the line for every article as well.

So, if you know a car dealer who’ll loan you the vehicles, an editor who’ll publish you, you’re good writer, I’d say you’re set!

Cheers,

Raj

Great article. Wow, would love to drive the M3.
Must be an amazing machine!

Just wondering, how does one get into the business
of writing articles about cars? I’m interested in
becoming an auto journalist.

Steve

Thanks,
Jim Mirkalami

PS: I am a single dad.

Great job, Michael Schratter!