From the first day we get our driver's license, one of our greatest fears is... seeing flashing red lights in our rearview mirror. Beyond the obvious (and hardest) way to avoid it—staying under the speed limit—there are other things to keep in mind. Here are a few things, from the basic to the farfetched, that... Continue Reading →
There is a common misconception about the most fun cars, that you need to spend big bucks in order to own a cool, fun, or interesting performance-oriented car. The prevalence of this misconception should come as no surprise, as big dollar supercars tend to dominate auto news and media. In reality, however, you don’t need... Continue Reading →
U.S. Presidents’ Coolest Cars While United States politics can often be divisive and polarizing, there is one thing that nearly everyone can agree on: cool cars are cool! So in that spirit, we thought it would be fun to look past their policies, and see which U.S. Presidents have had the coolest cars. So without... Continue Reading →
We all know that a new car depreciates as soon as you drive it off the dealer’s lot. And it just continues to steadily decline in value after that. But what if there were a way to offset that gap? If you've ever wondered about ways to make money with your car, there are a... Continue Reading →
The United States has an automotive history so rich and diverse it can be described as nothing short of glorious. As consumers in the United States car market, we have had the pleasure of being offered the absolute best cars from all the best manufacturers, a privilege many countries are not lucky enough to have.... Continue Reading →
You may be hearing from friends, or reading posts from neighbors on Nextdoor about how ‘I must have left my car unlocked last night…’ They describe how they’re so careful, and they never leave their car unlocked. But last night someone got into it without breaking in, rifled through it, and stole any valuables left... Continue Reading →
Before Facebook, it was an email chain forwarded by your mom. ("I don’t know if this is true, but just in case… be careful!”) And before that, a campfire story that made you lie awake in your tent. These are ghost stories, myths, and sometimes just cautionary tales wrapped in a story. The person it... Continue Reading →
When you're looking at used cars, you might notice some signs of wear. Which ones are just cosmetic, and which ones could be signs of more serious problems? Here's our guide to common used car problems, and whether they're only superficial or warrant further inspection. Paint One of the most common things you’ll notice about... Continue Reading →
The leaves are turning, days are getting shorter, and temperatures are starting to drop. We all know that means holidays, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and ski season... but what does it mean for your car? Winter weather can have a huge impact on your car's condition, as well as its (and your) safety... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of things to consider when buying a used car, and if you peruse the blog section of TRED.com, you’ll find that we’ve touched on just about all of them. However, one piece of the used car puzzle that we’ve made sparse mention of is mileage, which happens to be one of... Continue Reading →
