Whether you’re considering buying a new car, just bought one, or are in the mood to give your current ride a few hackworthy upgrades, this post is for you. It turns out there are quite a few things you can do to make your car life run more smoothly, from cleaning headlights with toothpaste to making your car dashboard into a device dashboard—and they’re all achievable with pretty easy-to-find, inexpensive items!1. Use seltzer water to remove …
On the Road: Five Apps to Help You Discover the Road Trip of a Lifetime
Road trip season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about where you want to go, and how you’re going to get there. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend jaunt or an epic road trip adventure, these days you’ll find a number of road trip apps practically made for you.We’re a little biased, but Washington—our home state—is a fantastic starting point for some of the best road trips in America. With that in mind, we’ve put …
The NAIAS and All Its Glory
It's said every year, but the Detroit Auto Show never disappoints. Whether it was a concept or redesign, there were plenty of eye catching announcements and surprises to make us grin.Buick Avenir Concept"That's not a Buick!" Sure enough, it is and Buick is making it clear that they're coming in fresh and new.2016 Lexus GS FWhenever Lexus adds the "F" - you know it's going to be good. The iconic GS model mostly now known as …
150-Point TRED Test
Here at TRED, we like to maintain a sense of standard, but also stay in touch with the reality of what a used car is... used! We know they aren't always perfect, but we also know our buyers deserve a full disclosure of every scuff, scratch and flaw. We take our time and complete a diligent checklist throughout the inspection to provide our buyers with all the answers they need. Here's an overview of our process:1. Test DriveThe first …
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 inchesLeg room: 40.8 inchesMr. Fluffy himself seems to like it.Mini CooperHead room: 40.3 inchesLeg room: 41.4 inchesUm, pretty self explanatory.Kia …