The color of your car is a little bit like your wardrobe—it’s an expression of your style. Maybe you just picked something neutral like silver or white, out of practicality—because it’s easy to keep looking clean. Or maybe you chose it very deliberately, to make a statement, like a lava orange or alien green. If... Continue Reading →
Because of their relative novelty, electric vehicles are still shrouded, in the minds of many consumers, under a blanket of uncertainty. Car buyers are curious about their range, their environmental impact, their cost to own, and even their longevity. One often overlooked quality of EVs, however, is their resale value. It seems that new car... Continue Reading →
Buying a first car is one of the most exciting moments of one’s youth: it symbolizes a transition away from parental dependence, a step towards adulthood, and a first foray into the lifelong responsibility that is car ownership. Additionally, for most young drivers, buying your first car will likely be the biggest purchase that you’ve... Continue Reading →
You’ve probably heard people refer to ‘book value’ when talking about a car’s price. The ‘book’ they’re talking about is usually the Kelley Blue Book.
One question we get a lot here at TRED is 'can I get out of a car lease?' The answer is: yes—and in the current market, just about everyone 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 negotiated... Continue Reading →
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 →
Even when car sales fell in 2020 during the pandemic (prior to surging as they have in 2021), pickup trucks have held their value. The most popular models are crew cabs with lots of space and creature comforts, so they're no longer a compromise compared to SUVs and crossovers. But they have all the added functionality... Continue Reading →
As we move into June, we’re coming up on Father’s Day. And since a lot of dads are into cars—or at least own one—here are some gift ideas. Whether he’s a hands-on mechanical type, a dog lover, or just a driver who uses his car to get from point A to point B, we’ve got... Continue Reading →
Cars are one of our most significant day-to-day relationships—many of us depend on them to run errands, take kids to school, or get to work. We become intimately familiar with all the controls and characteristics of the car we drive. But this is a finite relationship. As cars get older, and accrue more mileage, the... Continue Reading →
Buying a used car is often a fun and exciting process, but it’s important to realize that this excitement can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s easy (if you’re like me) to find yourself giddy at the prospect of picking up a new car, but on the other hand, it’s just as easy... Continue Reading →
