Looking for a safe car with some style for the winter months? Here are the coolest winter cars for under $15,000.
Winter driving: myths and facts
It’s with regret that I remind you all of the impending arrival of winter. While partially redeemed by the reintroduction of holiday cheer, eggnog, and ski season, the onset of Winter can be a tough pill to swallow for summer lovers like myself. And while the cold alone can be a downer, there’s one thing... Continue Reading →
Most fun cars you can buy for under $10k
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
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 →
The Greatest Cars the US Has Never Seen
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 →
How Many Miles is Too Many When Buying a Used Car?
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 →
The future of cars: an enthusiast’s thoughts
In the early 2010s, there was much debate and disagreement over what the future of the automotive industry would look like. Brands like Tesla, and cars like the Nissan Leaf, were just getting off the ground. Enthusiasts, journalists, and industry insiders alike failed to agree on whether or not they'd really take off. As we... Continue Reading →
Buying a certified pre-owned car: is it worth it?
If you’re like me, you probably spend a more-than-reasonable amount of your free time perusing car listing sites just to see what’s out there. Or, perhaps you’re actually in the market for your next car. Whichever the case, chances are that you’ve come across the term “Certified Pre-Owned,” frequently abbreviated as CPO. CPO is a... Continue Reading →
Should you buy a car with an accident history?
When shopping for used cars, information is king. And if information is king, accident history is the king of kings. Besides basics like price and mileage, a car’s accident history is perhaps the number one piece of information that shoppers are interested in obtaining when they’re searching for their next car. And what’s more, people... Continue Reading →
Should you go to an independent mechanic or the dealership?
When your car needs work, should you take it to an independent shop or to the dealership? Is one better than the other? Here's what you should know.