Wynton Redmond Turns Car Buying Lessons Into Art With “How to Not Buy a Car
photo credit: Wynton Redmond
Story artist Wynton Redmond merges his love of cars and animation in How to Not Buy a Car, a humorous, practical guide to smarter car buying.
Some people were simply born to do what they do. Whether it’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. carrying his father’s legacy while becoming NASCAR’s most influential modern ambassador, or Steve McQueen, the “King of Cool,” bringing that anti-hero spirit to the track and the screen, there are people whose paths just make sense. One conversation with Wynton Redmond made it clear he was born to share his art and perspective with the world. His gift for storytelling isn’t something learned; it’s something lived.
Wynton, a story artist known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, KPop Demon Hunters, and Invincible, was among the guests at an event honoring Willie T. Ribbs. The screening of Uppity, the documentary on Ribbs’ groundbreaking career as the first Black driver to qualify for the Indy 500, drew diehard racing fans, car enthusiasts, and those just curious to learn more. Within minutes of talking with Wynton, the similarities between him and Ribbs stood out. Both are driven by purpose, quietly pushing boundaries in spaces not built with them in mind. Willie T broke barriers on the track, and Wynton is doing it through art, animation, and storytelling.
How to Not Buy a Car: Turning Life into Art
His newest project, How to Not Buy a Car, brings together his love of cars, creativity, and storytelling. The idea came from his girlfriend’s experience buying a car and his own time spent around vehicles—especially his beloved old Subarus. The result is a smart, visual guide for anyone trying to navigate the often confusing car-buying process. Using his signature animation style, Wynton adds humor and clarity to a topic that frustrates nearly every American: how to make a confident, informed car purchase and avoid being taken for a ride.
What makes How to Not Buy a Car stand out is how grounded and useful it is. Rather than another dry manual filled with jargon, the guide is practical, engaging, and full of real talk. He and his illustrated co-pilot “Carmy” walk readers through everything from figuring out what you actually need in a car to the history of how we became so tied to car ownership in the first place. It’s equal parts education and reflection, and it’s told in a way only Wynton could pull off.
If you’ve got young drivers, teens thinking about their first set of wheels, or even if you’ve bought a few cars yourself and want a smarter approach, pick up Wynton’s handy guide. It’s time we all learned how to make an informed, confident car purchase, or decide not to. Support a rising storyteller doing it his way and check out How to Not Buy a Car at howtonotbuyacar.com.
