By now, most people have seen a red light camera perched on top of a traffic light. If you pass an intersection with one of these when the light is red, it will take a photo of you, your car, and your license plate. Typically, an officer of the law will then review the photos... Continue Reading →
What is a Salvage Title?
Maybe your insurer declared your car a "salvage" after you got into an accident. Maybe you are looking to buy a new vehicle and keep seeing great deals on salvage title cars. But what does it mean for a car to be called "salvage?" In this post, we are going to show you exactly what... Continue Reading →
When is the Best Time to Buy a Car? Get Great Deals!
When you leave a dealership with a great deal, the sun gets brighter, the flowers bloom, and all of life’s problems go away. Well, temporarily, anyway. But your bank account will thank you for it permanently, and that is what we aim to do in this article: get you great deals by taking advantage of... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays! 8 Things TRED is Thankful For This Year
During Thanksgiving, we sit down at the dinner table, enjoy the company of friends and family, and remember why we are thankful. Unlike the past, we live in a time with abundant food and shelter. So before we get too far into our holiday shopping frenzy, we want to take a second to reflect on... Continue Reading →
Seattle Parking is Getting Worse: Here’s Why
Everyone knows how bad Seattle parking is. Between the commuters and the people who come into the city for fun, there just aren't enough parking spaces. And don't get us started about the traffic. Even if you work in the city, it's probably too expensive to live there! Add to that a number of other... Continue Reading →
How to Safely and Effectively Drive in the Rain
Every Seattle driver should know how to drive in the rain safely and effectively. Seattle has an average of 152 days of rain per year. It's not known as one of America's rainiest cities for no reason. And on top of the rainfall, a rapidly increasing population puts more cars on the road every day. When looking... Continue Reading →
Winter is Coming! Here are 9 Tools to Tackle Winter Driving
Winter is coming and there are two things in this world that we know for sure: You need to focus on winter driving safety at all times, and, perhaps more importantly, Jon Snow knows nothing! While we are on the road and away from our warm and cozy homes where we can binge-watch Game of... Continue Reading →
5 Easy Ways to Get a Vehicle Inspection
Why should you get a vehicle inspection? There are many reasons to get one: You are buying a car and want to make sure it is in good condition. You are selling a car and want to give buyers peace of mind. You want to sell your car for a higher price. Cars are an... Continue Reading →
How to Win at Dealerships
Going to a dealership is kind of nerve-wracking. And no one can blame you if you feel this way...buying a car can be long, tedious, and even confusing. It’s a big purchase, and no one wants to end up with an expensive piece of scrap metal. When car buyers are only in the market every... Continue Reading →
Top 8 U.S. Cities With the Worst Road Rage
No one wants to be on the receiving end of road rage, especially if it ends in a crash. Sadly, road rage has become a normal part of city life around the United States. More than 80 percent of drivers admit to having anger, aggression, and road rage behind the wheel, according to a recent... Continue Reading →