Cash For Clunkers in Seattle

After the recent announcement that the Cash for Clunkers program was active again, we at Seattle Auto have been fielding lots of emails from visitors wondering if their car was eligible. To be honest, even we were unsure of how the program worked, so we did a little research and here’s what we found out.
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Brown Bear Car Wash – Part 2

Seattle Auto interviews Lance Odermat, counsel for Brown Bear (Car Wash Enterprises) and asks him about the technology and philosophy behind this local car wash chain. Lance explains the various liquids, treatments and water recycling methods that the company uses to help its environmentally friendly image.

Test Drive of Hyundai Genesis

SeattleAuto.net was fortunate enough to get our hands on the new, award winning 2009 Hyundai Genesis. We took this sleek sedan through the streets and highways of Seattle and were quite impressed. Check out our video below to see our thoughts:

11th Annual Seattle Art Car Blowout

Kelly, director of Seattle Art Cars, is inviting the Seattle car and art community to come out and experience the art cars! Held at the Fremont Fair from June 20th to 21st, the show is a unique and entertaining exhibit of decorated cars that are both wacky and amazing.
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December 2008 Seattle Snowstorm

Archive footage that we posted to YouTube when Seattle was hit by the surprising December 2008 snowstorm. We saw plenty of cars and buses pulled over, brave Seattlelites braving the streets, along with many a spin out from passing motorists.

How to Change Wiper Blades

A good winter and spring maintenance tip is to change your wiper blades. Having good visibility is a major safety issue and can be easily addressed with this quick 5 minute fix. Check out our video to see just how you can DIY your own wiper blades.

2009 Subaru Forrester Test Drive

Seattle Auto got our hands on a new 2009 Subaru Forrester – winner of the Motor Trend 2009 SUV of the Year award. We took the car out for a spin on the streets of Seattle and along the I-90 corridor to the slopes to get a feel for the car.

Brown Bear Car Wash

Got a dirty car? Seattle Auto brings you a quick and easy DIY video for how to clean your car at Brown Bear car wash.

AllStar Auto Glass in Seattle

Our featured video of our interview with the windshield replacement experts over at AllStar Auto Glass.

Car Negotiation: The 10 Step Guide – Part 2

Step 6: How to Set a Price For Your Car

The trickiest part of the negotiating game is to set a price that is fair to both you and the dealership. As good or bad as a dealership might be, they still have to make a profit. In fact, you might be surprised to hear that dealerships average about a mere 1% profit per year on total sales. Read more

Car Negotiation: The 10 Step Guide

For most people, buying a car is the second biggest investment of their lives, right behind purchasing a home or condo. Yet, as a whole, even street savvy consumers can be confused and taken advantage of when it comes to purchasing a car. That’s why we’ve put together this summarized, ten-step guide to turn you from a negotiating novice to a confident buyer. Read more

Are Seattle Car Dealers Getting Desperate?

“I got my Civic at $100 over invoice!” beams Leonard L., a Redmond resident who picked up a new 2009 Honda Civic earlier this year. Leonard is among the growing group of recent car buyers who have snagged up great deals as local Seattle car dealerships have begun feeling the economic recession.

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Ten Easy Tips for Defensive Driving

You’ve heard the term defensive driving tossed around a lot, but what does it really mean? Many people conjure up images of a slow, hesitant driver that only drives in the right lane and signals a block before turning. In reality, defensive driving is a set of good habits on top of your existing driver skills.
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K1 Speed in Redmond

It’s Friday night and you’re feeling the need for speed. You look over at the driver next to you and make a scowl. He shoots a looks back and revs up the motor in response. It’s game time. No, this isn’t a late night race on Highway 167, it’s clean bit of office rivalry over at K1 Speed in Redmond.
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Understanding a Vehicle History Report

As a follow-up to our earlier article on Ten Reasons to Get a Car History Report, we’re now going to walk you through the process of actually reading and understanding vehicle history reports. You’ll quickly learn how to spot the good, bad and the ugly, so that you can be one step closer to buying your used car.
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