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 Best Cars for Tall Drivers

Aside from the obvious pick up trucks, it may be difficult to find a car that accommodates tall drivers. Here's our list of the best cars for tall drivers to help ease the anxiety of testing out cars for head and leg room. Ford Flex  Head room: 41.8 inches Leg room: 40.8 inches Mr. Fluffy... Continue Reading →

How to Maintain Your Car’s Value

You just bought a car. Congratulations. Now, even before that new (or used) car smell wears off, it's not too early to focus on getting the most out of your future trade in. Accordingly, here are a few "sell your car" tips to turbocharge your vehicle’s lifetime value. Maintenance   In much the same way that you need to visit... Continue Reading →

Car Shopping Tips for New Drivers

When it comes to choosing the right car for your newly licensed teen, extreme precaution is warranted. As a teen, life changes rapidly, and the patience and attention required to be safe on the road doesn't always come naturally. Aside from training your teen to be safe on the road (CELL PHONE IN THE GLOVEBOX IF THE CAR... Continue Reading →

Puget Sound’s Best Driving Loops

Sure, the city life is exciting - always filling up with new shops and restaurants that seem to pop up every week. You can never go wrong with grabbing drinks on Capitol Hill or picking up a Pike Place bouquet for mom. Since it's so easy to fall in love with Seattle proper, Seattle's surrounding natural wonders... Continue Reading →

What Are TRED Customers Test Driving?

Our Auto Experts have delivered a lot of test drives to the Seattle area. Everyone is unique and seeks different features when it comes to a car - but, we have noticed a handful of cars that our shoppers can't wait to get behind the wheel of. Mazda Mazda3 Mazda's compact car grabs the attention... Continue Reading →

Top 8 Cars for Dogs

We get it - your pup is part of your family and even sleeps in the same bed with you. Don't you believe he/she deserves just as much comfort as you do when it comes to traveling? According to the Humane Society, 78.2 million people are dog owners. In light of these numbers, keeping your canine... Continue Reading →

Why Washington Loves Their Subarus

Subaru’s sales in the auto market have been sky rocketing for some time now, but let’s take a look at why they’re clearly Seattle’s favorite. For a make that has no minivan or truck and still surpasses many of its competitors, there are definitely some staple characteristics that keep everyone satisfied.  Along with not having a luxury model or... Continue Reading →

Tred December Infographics

Happy 2014 Tred blog readers! It's a brand new year full of possibilities, resolutions and infographics! December was our biggest month yet.  From a brand perspective, Toyota continues to be our most requested name, followed by Honda, Ford, Mazda, Nissan and Subaru.  We also saw an uptick in luxury brand requests for the holidays - almost enough to... Continue Reading →

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