The Vehicle Identification Number on your vehicle (known more commonly as the VIN) is a unique number for every vehicle in the United States. The VIN uses numbers and letters and contains a lot of information including the manufacturer, where the car was built, the model year, engine size and more. This unique identifier is required when you are filling out any paperwork involving your car, like making a claim after an accident or selling the vehicle. But where can you find the VIN on your car? And what documents have it? Read the rest of this entry
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
Window tinting on vehicles in Texas
Window tinting can serve many purposes. For some drivers it’s a way to reduce sun glare for driving comfort during the hot Texas summer, or to minimize a medical condition like migraines. For others, it looks cool and helps maintain more privacy. But is it legal to have tinted windows in Texas? Read the rest of this entry
Do I need to make a police report in Austin TX?
We’ve talked before about what to do if you see a car accident, but what about if you are in one? While you will probably want to call the police after a major car accident so that traffic can be stopped and people can be helped safely, what about after a tiny fender bender? When should you file a police report for a car accident? Read the rest of this entry
Does Honda or Toyota Offer Better Standard Safety Features?
Many car manufacturers are offering ever better driver assistance features in their new vehicles. This technology can do everything from notify a driver that there is someone in their blind spot while they are driving on the highway, to stopping automatically if a pedestrian is detected in a crosswalk. Even better, more and more of these safety suites are coming standard on new vehicles. In this blog we are going to check out two heavy-hitters in the driver assistance market and pit Honda Sensing vs Toyota Safety Sense. While individual vehicles will offer different sets of features, we can share some general information about these two systems.
Read the rest of this entryDo you need two license plates in Texas? Learn more about licenses here
In our blog about vehicle problems that are illegal to drive with in Texas, we mentioned that an unreadable license plate is something that can get you pulled over, but do you know the rest of the Texas license plate laws? Make sure you are driving legally, and with up-to-date registration by following these rules. Read the rest of this entry
When and Where Should You Trick or Treat?
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
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