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Archive for March, 2018
Spring car shows around Travis County
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018Easter is right around the corner, spring is in the air, which means that all the classic cars that were tucked away for the winter can come back out to play! Here in Austin, we are fortunate to not only have a thriving car community, but a few excellent auto shows and festivals of our own coming up. In this blog we are going to look at April 2018 Auto Shows around Austin TX to see where you can enjoy the best vintage and modern models. (more…)
What can wear down your car battery?
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018Every part of a vehicle is important, from keeping the tires in good condition to even getting it washed once in a while. Your battery is instrumental in powering features like your sound system and air conditioning and, even more importantly, it’s what allows your car to start. There are warning signs for when your battery is running low, and ways of making your battery last as long as possible that can help you save a few bucks in the service department. In this blog we are going to look at what can wear down your car battery, and how to make it last. (more…)
Test Driving: Tips and Tricks
Monday, March 12th, 2018One of the most important steps in the car buying process is the test drive. The test drive is the best place to find out if the vehicle is right for you. Also, seeing the car in person is a great way to see little things that might not show up in the CarFax or the advertisement photos. But what steps should you do when you test drive a car? (more…)
Celebrate Easter with These Egg Hunts and Festivals in Central Texas
Friday, March 9th, 2018Easter represents the beginning of spring, and usually brings with it a plethora of Easter egg hunts, brunches, Easter bunny sightings, and more, and most of them are great for the children in your life. In this blog, we are going to be sharing our top picks for Easter egg hunts and kid-friendly parties around Austin TX 2018. Each of these events offer something special, or is just very cool. (more…)
Get your tunes even without the latest infotainment system
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018How to play music in your car without Bluetooth
While new technology offers a lot of extremely cool touchscreen and infotainment features, if you have had an older vehicle or buy a used car you may not be able to take advantage of features like phone pairing or satellite radio. If you wondering how to play music in your car without Bluetooth, we have some tips and tricks that should work in any vehicle with a functioning sound system. (more…)
Maintain the Value of Your Car with These Seat Cleaning Tips
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018When it comes to maintaining the value of your vehicle (or just being proud of the condition of your car), it can be important to regularly wash the outside of your vehicle, but the inside can be just as important. But what’s the best way to clean your seats? That depends on the kind of upholstery that you have. The best way to clean leather seats is very different from the best way to clean cloth seats, and both of those are also different from vinyl. (more…)