Your Driving Stinks! The Worst Driving States in America

The Big Apple! Home of Broadway, the Empire State building, the New York Yankees, and the worst drivers in America. Read more

Tips for Keeping a Car Clean in Seattle

If you’re a Northwesterner trying to explain the Northwest experience to someone who doesn’t live here, here’s a fact that always seems to et a raised eyebrow:

People here wash their cars in the rain.

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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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How to Avoid the Unlicensed Car Dealer

The internet has all but revolutionized the process of buying a used car, as buyers have access to a seemingly unlimited supply of vehicle listings online. Unfortunately, one of the criminal elements that is becoming more popular due to the internet are unlicensed car dealers. To help you identify and avoid these shady dealers, we’ve asked the experts for help. Read more

Tire Chains and Snow Tires 101

After December’s record snowfall that left Seattle drivers stranded for days and even weeks, there is still a continued surge at auto and tire stores for snow traction devices. With so many choices, from chains to studded tires to snow tires, SeattleAuto.net will help guide you through the pros and cons of each device. Read more

Zip Code Determines Auto Insurance Rates

When it comes to auto insurance, your zip code is your identity. Just because you live in an expensive downtown loft with with a secure garage doesn’t guarantee lower auto insurance rates.  Read more

No Surprise: Cell Phone Ban Not Working

In news that’s probably unsurprising to most Seattle motorists, the cell phone ban passed 6 months ago has not been effective. According to Sgt. Freddy Williams of the State Patrol, who spoke with the Seattle Times, nearly 1 in 3 drivers on the road are using their cell phone. Read more

Snow Driving Tips: Getting up the Hill

Seattle is known for it’s rolling hills and beautiful mountain ranges. But come winter, those same hills turn into steep, slippery nightmares for most drivers.

However, there’s a few tips on how even a novice driver can conquer many a Seattle hill. Read more

Beware Buyer: The Used Car Listings

This is the third part of SeattleAuto.net’s series on Buying a Used Car for Under $1,000.

You’ve got your car requirements down: that was the easy part. Now comes one of the hardest aspects of buying a used car, finding the car you want.
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The 5 Worst Parkings Lots In the Seattle Area

5. Southcenter Costco
Just the number of people alone make most Costco parking lots a nightmare, it’s even worse on weekends or during the holidays. But the Southcenter Costco tops them all. It’s kind of on the side and the parking is just all over the place with a weird side entrance which is a one way I believe. All the makings of a complete nightmare especially if you’re trying to get that big box of diapers before the coupon expires. The other Costco stores are fine, in fact they normally have roomy parking stalls.

4.Sea Tac’s Cell Phone Waiting Lot
First time, I could barely find it it was so small. If you’ve actually found a space consider yourself lucky. It’s a great idea, I wish they would expand. Or have they done this already? If they haven’t they should.

3. Renton Walmart
It feels like a you’re a lab experiment when you drive in there. The drivers would be the mouse and the parking lot is the maze. It’s always crowded and the spaces are tight and there’s never enough room. Better just park at Popeye’s grab some spicy chicken and walk to Walmart(Dont do it, I’m sure the Popeye’s people would tow you) I don’t shop there just because of the parking lot, forget saving 2 bucks on laundry detergent, someone just dinged my door!

2. Qwest Field Parking Garage(After a Seahawks Game)
When it comes to sporting events and parking garages it’s always bad. But considering there’s just one way in and one way out, the Qwest field garage is the worst. If you’re the unlucky soul parked on the top level. Better leave in the 3rd quarter or go to the Pyramid after the game because the wait will be long. I swear I was in the car for about a half hour just to get back onto Royal Broughm(sp?) Compare it to the Safeco garage, they have it down there are multiple exits and you can get out quickly(unless it’s a Yankees/Red Sox day game).

1. Bellevue Whole Foods
You’ll see some sweet rides in that lot, it’s just a terrible set up. All the spaces are right in front of the store and it is super cramped. Why design such a flawed parking lot when it’s Range Rover, Mercedes SUV, and a BMW watering hole? You will undoubtedly yell at some upper crust mom who just came from the tanning salon/gym and wanted to stop and get a quick bite and a shot of wheat grass (about $22.95 for that lunch). Better just park somewhere else, and let someone else lose it.

These are solely my opinion, I’m interested in hearing others.

Seattle’s Electric Car, Built in Washington State!

You can’t help but stare at the white on white low profile car at the Seattle Auto Show. It just looks a little different than the other vehicles on the showroom floor. And it is different, vastly different. It’s called the Electric Composite Hatchback(ECH for short). The creator is Bob Fraik of Bainbridge Island.  Frustrated with the rollercoaster economy and his concerns about the environment, led to this plug-in creation. Read more

520 Tolling Implementation and Open House

If you have any vested interest in what a toll on 520 might mean to yourself or your business, you should head on over to the public open house that is being held by the 520 Tolling Implementation Committee. Read more

Don’t be at Fault: How to Prevent Insurance Hikes

Next to a visit to the dentist, getting into a car accident ranks as one of the most aggravating experiences to be in. Police reports, repairs, injuries and even court appearances make life miserable enough, but the coup de grace is learning that your insurance rates have been jacked up. Read more

Should You Buy a Used Car From a Dealer or Private Seller?

Buying a used car is tricky business. Just the thought alone of dealing with a used car salesman is enough to make most buyers reach for the headache medicine. But for those who hate the idea of even walking onto a dealership lot, there is always the option of private sellers. Read more

Tim Eyman new Measure to Share Car Pool Lanes

Seattle’s most famous political activist, Tim Eyman, is at it again.

Coming this voting season, Eyman is taking on the issue of highway traffic. He is doing so by introducing Measure I-985, a new initiative that will enable single drivers to use HOV and carpool lanes during non-rush hours. Read more