Car insurance documents are some of the things you should always keep in your glove box (or someplace else easy to reach in your vehicle), but how much car insurance do you need in Texas? In order to get a driver’s license or renew their driver’s license car owners in Texas must show that they have insurance that will cover the damages and injuries from any accident that they cause. Liability insurance is therefore required in our great state (unless you can prove with a surety bond or deposit with the state Comptroller or county judge or certificate of self-insurance that you can meet liability limits), but you may also want to get other insurance that will cover other costs related to an accident or breakdown. Read the rest of this entry >>

We’ve written before about what to do if you see an accident, but what causes accidents in the first place? In this blog we are looking at some of the top causes of car accidents. Knowledge is power, and knowing the risks of driving gives you the power to avoid some top factors as much as you can. Read the rest of this entry >>

Popularity of different colors and shades on used vehicles 

It’s always fun to drive a used vehicle that seems to have an inside read on your personality. The kind of car you own and the colors that it exudes can make a significant first impression, which is why it’s so important to have your favorite hues well-represented. In the automotive market, however, there are a few shades that take the cake for half the population – to see what they are, come check out the popularity of different colors and shades on used vehicles with Third Coast Autos today!   Read the rest of this entry >>

We’ve written before about the family-friendly features on minivans and SUVs, but in this blog we wanted to focus in on a topic near and dear to the hearts of parents. Are minivans or SUVs safer? Both of these styles of vehicles offer up to three rows of seating and plenty of cargo-carrying capacity, but which ones can keep your loved ones safest in the event of an accident? Check out some considerations below. Read the rest of this entry >>

Can you cook food in your car? It’s summer in Texas and it’s HOT. We’ve talked about how the interior temperature of a car can get hot enough to cook an egg, but did you know that you can branch out from breakfast food to dessert? In this post we are sharing a couple fun recipes, including a video on how to bake cookies in your car, and directions on how to make sweet tea in the sun. Do you have a wacky recipe for inside your car? Let us know in the comments! Read the rest of this entry >>

We’ve talked before about car seat laws (specifically here in Texas) but in this blog we want to explore two types of car seat and when you should use them. Should you have a car seat front- or rear-facing? That depends on the age and size of your child. If you are looking at a specific car seat, you may want to look for the owner’s manual on that option for precise details. This blog is general information for the curious. Read the rest of this entry >>