If you didn’t have a dog going into the pandemic, there’s a good chance you have one now. And your dog probably hasn’t spent much—if any—time alone, since you’ve been home most of the time. So you’re going to want to take your best friend with you everywhere. Or at least as much as you... Continue Reading →
Pain at the pump: how to take the edge off
Gas prices in general seem to always be going up. In May 2021, they reached a 7-year high. And in recent weeks Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions have made them spiral even higher. But in addition to obvious factors that impact the baseline, there are fluctuations with each month, day, and even... Continue Reading →
It’s a perfect time to sell a leased car
One question we get a lot here at TRED is 'can I sell my leased car?' The answer is: yes—and in the current market, just about everyone has equity, and should be able to sell their car for more than the buyout price. Wherever they are in their lease. In ‘normal’ times, if you had... Continue Reading →
Buying a car out of state: how to protect yourself
Sometimes, when you’re looking for a very specific car—maybe a particular combination of options, an unusual color, or just a car that’s rare overall—your only option may be buying it from out of state. Now, with the pandemic's impact and scarcity of cars on the market, it's a perfect time to broaden your search to... 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 →
Disaster at sea: Lambos, Porsches, Bentleys lost
Imagine you’ve ordered a Porsche, unique to your preferences, specced from one of the most extensive selections of custom options available from any manufacturer. Maybe it’s a rare, very limited production model like a GT3, with only 820 slated to be produced for the US this year. Then you hear that the ship your car... Continue Reading →
The simple hack thieves can use to unlock and steal your car
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 →
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 →
The top ‘sleeper’ cars of all time
For some people, part of the excitement of driving a fast car is how fast it looks, not just how fast it goes. And in many cases, this makes perfect sense. After all, the world’s favorite sports- and super-cars wouldn’t be nearly as exciting if not for their bulging fenders, vented body work, and sculpted... Continue Reading →
Test drives: the perfect opportunity for thieves?
We’ve all seen people going out for test drives in new cars with the requisite salesperson in tow… most of us have even been that person, taking a drive to see if we like the way a particular car drives. And most of us have politely returned to the dealership without wreaking havoc of any... Continue Reading →