Fall is upon us and Halloween is right around the corner. Do you have your costume yet? While there is still time figure out how you and/or your family are going to dress for the day, it’s good to start planning ahead now. Where do you want to go? How can you stay visible when you go out? In this blog we are exploring some Austin TX trick-or-treat times 2018, some of the best places to go, and what to be aware of this Halloween. Read the rest of this entry
Monthly Archives: September 2018
Find the perfect Halloween outfit this year in Travis County
Fall weather and Halloween are right around the corner. That means that pumpkins, ghosts, and skeletons are appearing in almost every grocery store, and that Halloween shops are appearing in many places, including Austin! So where can you get a Halloween costume in Austin TX? There are options ranging from big box Halloween stores, to your local mom and pop stores with high-end accessories and costuming. Read the rest of this entry
Don’t want to get pulled over? Make sure your car is in good condition
What vehicle problems are illegal to drive with in Texas?
We’ve all been there: someone flashes their lights at you, or honks, and afterward you can’t tell if they are jerks, or trying to let you know that something is wrong with your vehicle. There are some things that a driver can’t notice easily, but that can get you pulled over and get you a ticket. What vehicle problems are illegal to drive with in Texas? Check it out below. Read the rest of this entry
Drive safe this autumn with these tips and tricks
We’ve written before about basic fall car care tips, and how you can get your vehicle ready for winter, but there is more to having a safe fall driving experience than just having a reliable car that isn’t making any of those weird noises. There are some specific driving challenges that can begin to appear around this time of year. Here are a few common fall driving problems and solutions. Read the rest of this entry
How can you tell if a car has been in a wreck and been repaired?
Maybe it seems too good to be true: a beautiful used car, at the right price. The only trick is, you don’t have access to a vehicle history, and you don’t know for sure why the asking price is so low. How can you tell if a car has been in a wreck and been repaired? Here are a few signs of a past car accident on a used car that you can check yourself. Remember, many cars can be repaired after an accident and be a great value, but as a car buyer you should be informed of that before you sign on the dotted line. Read the rest of this entry
What is the best car for students and teens?
In past years, when a student or learning driver was looking for a new car the thought was that they should get the most beaten-up and destroyed vehicle that still ran. They wouldn’t be able to break it, right? And if the worst should happen and they did flip it, well, it was really affordable anyway. However, that thinking has changed thanks to the arrival of new technology, especially safety features. So what is the best car for students and teens today? Here are five things to keep in mind when shopping for that first car. Read the rest of this entry