Sure, your town is a great place to live and work. Except, the traffic, the drivers, and the super scary weather causing harsh road conditions. Since we can't do much about that, why not use these hacks to stay calm and comfortable in your vehicle? Create your ultimate traffic jam playlist This will be different to... Continue Reading →
Top Dash Cams
Driving would be great if it wasn’t for other drivers, right? Swerving in front of your car, braking suddenly, switching lanes without warning… The right dash cam will help you take back control on the road. Here’s our beginner’s guide and our all-important pick of the best. Dash Cam FAQ Why should I use a... Continue Reading →
Take a Hike! 10 Vehicles to Get You out on the Trails in Style
Once upon a time, vehicles used by hikers had a bad rep. Shaped like a particularly unglamorous box, faded paintwork, and a notable lack of anything...nice. Thankfully, that’s a thing of the past and hikers have a wealth of choice when it comes to the vehicles that take them deep into the wilderness. 2014 Mitsubishi... Continue Reading →
Play Outside: Trucks for All Weather
Springtime equals sun, warm breezes, and blue skies, right? Or is it more a case of rain, mist and grey cloud? When it comes to spring in Seattle, it’s definitely a case of both. The chances are, you’ll have a range of activities planned this spring. After a long, cold winter, most of us can’t... Continue Reading →
Our Top 10 Favorite Environmentally Friendly Car Features
Hydrogen, electric, and hybrid vehicles are selling like hot cakes. At TRED, we hear great things about green cars every day as more and more auto manufacturers are making environmentally friendly vehicles packed with advanced technologies. Check out some of our favorite features... 1. Shhh! Hybrid cars allow drivers to switch to electric vehicle (EV) mode... Continue Reading →
10 of Our Favorite Driving Roads in Washington State
You've got the car of your dreams, now it's time to take it for a spin. To the gas station? Booooring. Get out of town and hit the open road to see what your new vehicle can do on these best driving roads in Washington state 1. Chuckanut Drive A dramatic cliff-side highway halfway between Seattle... Continue Reading →
How to Be a Better Driver
It’s that time of year again. The time when we promise we’re going to exercise more, spend less and be nicer... A promise really worth making – for yourself and others – is to be a better driver. In this blog, we review how to be a better driver. Take a Defensive Driving Course You... Continue Reading →
It’s Good to Share: How to Buy the Right Car for Ride-Sharing
Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft have been around for less than 10 years, but they've quickly become an important part of getting round the city quickly and cheaply. More of us are seeing that it's an easy way to make extra cash - if you've got a car, a block of free time... Continue Reading →
Trick or Treat! Dressing Your Car Up for Halloween
Call me a big kid, but I love dressing up at Halloween! Putting together the costume, researching clever make-up ideas, and then seeing the finished product: it’s great! Why not take the Halloween fun one step further and kit your car out too? Check out these great ideas. Let me out! An arm... Continue Reading →
Eight Types of Driver You’ll Find in Your City
Driving would be great if it wasn’t for other drivers, right? The one who seems to think that cars should go no faster than a snail with a limp, the one who forces you and everyone within a five mile radius to listen to their music, the angry one... We’ve all encountered them and driving... Continue Reading →