If you’ve already got one vehicle in the garage, you may be wondering what it’s going to mean to get another. What will be the benefits of such a choice, and what will be detrimental? Let’s take a look at the positives and negatives of owning more than one vehicle. Read the rest of this entry
Monthly Archives: April 2019
What is a vehicle history report?
The Lowdown on Vehicle History Reports
If you’re shopping for a used car, you may have heard mention of a “vehicle history report,” and wondered just what that is. No, it’s not a high school essay on the origin of moving transport. A vehicle history report is a near-essential element of purchasing a used car. Read the rest of this entry
Is a vehicle with a salvage title insurable in Austin TX?
Insurance Options for Salvaged Vehicles
You might find a great used car at a cheap price, only to discover that it was, in the past, totaled. This results in the vehicle being awarded (wink wink) what’s called a “salvage title.” In Texas, cars get a salvage title if the repair costs (not including repainting) are more than the vehicle’s Blue Book value before the accident. But will you be able to get insurance on such a specimen? Read the rest of this entry
How reliable are vehicle history reports?
What CARFAX isn’t Telling You
When buying a used car, a highly recommended step is to get a vehicle history report. Ideally, this report lets you know all pertinent information regarding the past lives of the vehicle and whether or not it’s going to fall apart the moment you get it off the dealer’s lot.
The most common vehicle report service is CARFAX. Generally, a used-vehicle dealer will pay for a CARFAX report on the vehicle you’re considering, but you have to ask for it. We’re going to see if CARFAX is a fully reliable source for vehicle history. But first, lets look at what CARFAX does and how it does it. Read the rest of this entry
How many Americans own more than one car?
Depending on where you live and who you know, it might seem that most people these days own no cars, one car, or more than one car. Of course, these statistics vary based on age, socio-economic situation, and location, but some overall trends can be detected. Let’s check out the facts. Read the rest of this entry
What are the best Easter 2019 events in Austin TX?
Easter Events 2019 in Austin TX
“Is it Easter yet?” You may find yourself wondering this question throughout the coming month. Occuring all the way out on April 21st, we’ve got a late Easter this year. The good news is, that gives us all the more time to prepare and find the best events to hit up.
As always, there’s a lot going on in Austin and its surroundings for Easter. We’ve got Easter breakfasts, Easter brunches, Easter parades, and Easter egg hunts. For this list, we’ve stuck mostly to the egg hunts. Read on, and pretty soon you’ll be hopping around the room with excitement. Read the rest of this entry