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How to check your tire pressure

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Driving a vehicle on tires that are improperly inflated can cause some issues. You may experience poor fuel efficiency or poor traction, but those are the less serious issues. Improperly inflated tires can also cause uneven wear and could lead to you possibly blowing a tire. It’s best to check your tire pressure at least once or twice a month. If you’ve never done so before, now is a great time to start! Take a look at the video below to learn how to check your tire pressure. It’s quick and easy! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Why drive a vehicle under 100,000 miles?

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Benefits of driving a low mileage pre-owned vehicle

Drivers often find that new vehicles aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. When you need to upgrade your current driving situation to something new, that doesn’t mean you must fork up a ton of money to get one. In fact, you can get a pre-owned vehicle with the same quality as a new vehicle for a much lower price. Take a look at the benefits of driving a low-mileage pre-owned vehicle here on our blog! Read the rest of this entry >>

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What are the best car-related LEGO® models?

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Top LEGO® Car Kits

Any LEGO® fan knows that the variety of detailed, collectible kits sold by the company are not just toys, but also double as difficult puzzles and exquisite models. LEGO® products span many different genres, one of which is automotive. Whether you’re celebrating your own vehicular passion or kickstarting it in the mind of a child, LEGO® car models are an excellent amenity.

We’ve compiled some of our favorite LEGO® car kits below. Many are in-depth and extensive products, lovingly detailed with working components and small touches found on the full-sized cars they imitate. They also vary in price, with some running over $100 and others less than $20.

Happy building, and don’t forget to hit us up if you happen to be in the market for a real-life automobile in the Austin area!

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Where can I order flowers for Mother’s Day 2020 in Austin, TX?

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Austin Florists Offering Home Delivery of Bouquets and Arrangements

As with everything, Mother’s Day 2020 is going to be little different than usual. Going out is still restricted here in Austin, with the pandemic keeping everyone hunkered inside. A Mother’s Day outing is simply not in the cards.

But luckily, florists are still working hard to provide moms across the city with floral joy. There are a great selection of florists here in Austin offering home-delivery. Read on below for some choices on how to show your mom that you care in a tried-and-true manner.

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Oil spills from a gray container and splashes along a white background.

Can I switch to synthetic oil?

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Safely Changing Your Vehicle from Mineral to Synthetic Oil

“Oh no! I put synthetic oil in my engine and now my car exploded,” are words the average driver does not want to be in a position to utter. As a result, many drivers staunchly swear by using standard mineral oil in their rides, believing that a switch to synthetic could have some detrimental effect (though perhaps not one so dramatic as an explosion). Some have heard that switching from mineral to synthetic oil could cause an unpleasant shock to their vehicle’s system.

Are the fears of these drivers justified? Is it safe to start using synthetic oil in your vehicle if you haven’t done so before?

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Where can I find long playlists of relaxing music for driving?

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Soothing Driving Music YouTube Compilation

With stress in the air these days, it’s important to take some time to relax. One way to do that is to just get out and take a drive. Besides the fact that it’s good for your car (a vehicle shouldn’t be left sitting for an extended period of time), it can also be good for your mental state. Head out and see the world, safely isolated inside your wheeled metal box.

A recreational drive is sorely incomplete without music. And the right music can completely change the vibe of the ride. We’ve compiled the selections below for those in search of a truly tranquil driving experience. While most are lengthy atmospheric/instrumental mixes of one kind or another, we did include a playlist at the bottom of more popular songs. So sort through, see what you think, and get driving!

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A variety of positive things take place in the Austin area as a result of COVID-19.

What positive changes have occurred due to the coronavirus?

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COVID-19 Positive Benefits for Austin, TX

Though there’s certainly been a fair amount of suffering as a result of COVID-19, some positive elements have arisen as well. We’ve compiled some videos below that demonstrate the brighter side of the whole coronavirus/quarantine experience. People have certainly been given a chance to rethink their perspectives on life, how they spend their time, and the possibilities for how our society can function.

So turn your gaze below for some of the silver linings around the pandemic that we’ve noticed right here in Austin!

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