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 →
If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s the never-ending innovation of scammers and fraudsters. They can be so enterprising. They never fail to come up with new and nefarious ways to trick unsuspecting car buyers and sellers out of their hard-earned cash. Or cars. Or both. (Just think what they could accomplish if... Continue Reading →
Do you need to pay for professional car detailing? You really don’t. With a relatively small investment, and a little time, you can do your own professional car detailing in the comfort of your own driveway. For this article, we’ll focus on the interior of your car. The pandemic is an excellent time to learn... Continue Reading →
It's the start of October, and some of us are already anticipating ski season and road trips to the mountains. Others might live in the mountains, or other places where winter driving is not for the faint of heart. If you're in any of these categories, and you're thinking of buying a car, it makes... Continue Reading →
Buying a used car has a lot of advantages—it saves you from the dreaded new car depreciation that hits most cars as soon as you drive off the lot, and it generally makes the car you want a lot more affordable than if you bought it new. It also means that the car you’re buying... Continue Reading →
Do you need to pay for a professional car detail? You really don’t. With a relatively small investment, and a little time, you can do your own professional car detailing in the comfort of your own driveway. For this article, we’ll focus on the exterior of your car. While we’re all spending more time at... Continue Reading →
A Toyota Tacoma listed for sale by owner on TRED We’ve all heard about how the second you drive off the dealer’s lot, your new car starts to depreciate. In fact, most cars lose 10% of their value on that first drive-off. That first year after buying a new car is a killer: the value... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever leased or financed a car, you may have been offered GAP insurance. And, if you’re like me, you may have turned it down—because it’s usually presented along with all the other upsells, like VIN etching, undercoating, and interior protection. But GAP coverage is actually one of the upsells that makes a lot... Continue Reading →
Used cars are hot right now, and prices are high. It's a great time to sell, and can also be a good time to buy... here's what to know.
If you have a black car, or even a dark-colored car, you know that keeping it clean can be a full-time job. And even when you spend hours washing and painstakingly polishing it… you’re usually left with swirl marks. It’s enough to drive a slightly obsessive car owner crazy. There are always new car washing... Continue Reading →
