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How to Change Headlights
Friday, November 15th, 2019
Step-by-Step Instructions for Replacing Headlights
Having working headlights on your vehicle is a necessity for driving at night and in inclement weather. If you don’t use your headlights from sunset to sunrise, you are endangering the safety of others as well as your own. Additionally, you may receive a ticket for failure to use headlights that can cost up to $200 and you may also be required to attend driving classes. These are only a few reasons why it is important to have two working headlights and maintain optimal visibility. Luckily, if your headlights burn out, you can replace them at home! Check out the step-by-step instructions for replacing headlights below. (more…)
How to Clean Coffee Spilled in Your Car
Tuesday, November 12th, 2019
Step-by-Step Instructions for Removing Coffee Stains
You’re driving to work, grab your coffee to take a drink and hit a pothole, the coffee mug slips out of your hand, resulting in coffee spilling all over your seat. If this or something similar has occurred in your vehicle and your precious upholstery is threatened with a stain, you have to act fast to save the day and maintain the value of your car. Let’s go through step-by-step instructions for removing coffee stains. (more…)
How to Jump Start a Car
Friday, November 8th, 2019
Step-by-Step Instructions for Jump Starting a Vehicle
There’s nothing worse than getting ready to leave for work in the morning and making your way outside to find that your vehicle won’t start. You can tell it’s a problem with your battery if the dome light didn’t turn on when you opened the door, the radio doesn’t turn on when you put the key in the ignition and the engine cranks slowly when you turn the key. If your car isn’t experiencing those symptoms, but it’s not starting, check out common truck starting problems and solutions. Luckily, you can revive your vehicle with a jump start, so grab your jumper cables, call up a friend with a vehicle and read the steps below. (more…)
Are car wash tokens universal?
Friday, October 11th, 2019
Token Cross Acceptance: Where it works and where it doesn’t
Many car washes these days take tokens instead of actual quarters. While these little trinkets can be kind of fun to have, sometimes you end up with extras for a car wash that you’re not going to be returning to. At times like these, you might be wondering if you can use those same tokens elsewhere. Are car wash tokens universal? (more…)
What are the 2019 Requirements to Drive for Uber or Lyft in Austin, Texas?
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
Can I drive my car for Uber or Lyft in Austin, Texas?
At this point, most of us have used Uber or Lyft, or at the very least heard of them. It seems like a pretty sweet gig, just driving your car around in your free time and getting paid for it. You get to learn more about the neat places all around Austin and meet some cool people. Plus, both Uber and Lyft have good protection plans for their drivers.
The question, then, is what 2019 requirements does my car have to meet to drive for Uber or Lyft in Austin?
(more…)What should I do if my car dies while driving?
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
It can be a pretty frightening moment when your car starts having trouble out on the street. But in general, any serious incidents can be avoided if you stay calm (which can be easier said than done) and follow clear steps like the ones below. Read on to find out what to do if your car dies while you’re out on the road.
(more…)What can cause a warped cylinder head?
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
Having a misshapen cylinder head can lead to some pretty big problems in your vehicle. Like, really big- it could damage your engine so much that the whole mechanism needs to be replaced. Instead of dealing with that, the best path to take is to prevent your cylinder head from ever getting harmed in the first place.
In order to prevent a cylinder head from warping, you need to know: what causes a warped cylinder head, and what should I do to prevent it?
(more…)Why is my steering wheel hard to turn?
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Steering is a pretty important part of the driving experience. Unless you’re simply going in a straight line from one spot to the next, it’s pretty safe to say you’re going to be using your steering wheel. So when that steering wheel starts being difficult to move, it can be pretty inconvenient, not to mention frightening.
What are the reasons for this? Why does a steering wheel get stiff?
(more…)Where can I find used cars under $10k in Austin, TX?
Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
Budget-Priced Used Vehicles at Third Coast Auto Group
Having a car can be a necessity in American life, but that doesn’t mean it has to break the bank. A good way to get able wheels for the less materialistic among us is by buying a budget-priced used vehicle. Where can you get good pre-owned cars under $10,000 in the Austin, TX area?
(more…)What should I do to prevent heat stroke?
Tuesday, July 30th, 2019
Staying Cool in the Hot Sun
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say something crazy: it can get hot here in Austin. Yeah, we know- pretty groundbreaking statement, right? Well, thanks to our toasty climate, it’s important to know how to keep cool. After all, temperature-related issues like heat stroke can be deadly.
But that doesn’t mean you should spend all summer cooped up indoors with the AC blasted (although that strategy certainly has its place). Let’s look at some tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe when the temperatures climb up to sidewalk (or in-car) egg-frying levels.
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