Everyone wants to save money, and if you have a long daily commute getting gas can be a significant expense. Whether gas prices are high or low, driving efficiently can reduce what you spend at the pump in the long run. Here are a few fuel-efficient driving tips for every day that can save you money (and in many cases be better on your car!) Read the rest of this entry
In the ideal world, cars are a perfect combination of form and function, good looks and great capability. Whether vehicle shoppers are focused on getting an affordable truck, top fuel efficiency, or want premium style, cars are designed to meet premium needs. That’s where a grille comes in. While the grille of a car (different from a “grill” where you could cook or eat dinner) can serve as a key style piece for a vehicle, it has an important function as well. Learn what is the purpose of a car grille, and check out our elegant automotive grille gallery of images, below. You can see even more in our affordable used vehicle inventory.
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When you are looking for a used vehicle with affordable financing, another big factor to consider is the quality of the vehicle. A new-to-you car will do you no good if it breaks down the second it get off the lot. With our large used inventory and four dealership locations, we strive to offer the very best in quality used cars that can fit into your financing needs and budget. We also carry a variety of used Toyota cars in Austin TX. Do Toyota vehicles break down? This brand recently took top marks in the 2017 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, which means they have very few problems.
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Children are precious, and whether you are heading to an Easter Egg Hunt or a race track near Austin, or just to school and home, it’s important that they can be safe as well. With these Texas car seat safety tips, we are going to cover when do children need to be in a car seat in Texas and what are some common mistakes parents make when installing them.
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Of all the parts of your car, the tires are the piece that you will likely have to replace the most often. Why? Simply put, tires are the only part that touches the road, which means that they will experience some serious wear and tear. But how often should you rotate your tires? Each vehicle will have a recommended rotation schedule (generally available in the owner’s manual, if you have that available) but generally it is recommended that tires be rotated and balanced every six months or 6,000 to 8,000 miles. That’s about once every other oil change, depending on the age of your vehicle and if you have standard (rather than synthetic) oil. But why should you rotate your tires? And is tire rotation and balancing the same thing? Keep reading to find out.
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We are flying into April, and with it the Easter candy is appearing on the shelves and we may be thinking about the upcoming holiday. The Easter season is a great time to get together with family, and one of the most fun activities for kids is an Easter egg hunt. While these can be a lot of fun to host at home, if you want to avoid the preparation and clean-up and have a lot of fun, there are plenty of Easter Egg Hunts 2017 in Austin TX. Keep reading to see some of our top picks. Read the rest of this entry
If you have ever been getting low on gas you probably have experience worry about whether or not your “Get Gas!” light will go on. Or, if you have been driving and the light has activated on your dashboard maybe you have had a minor panic wondering if you are going to get stranded at the side of the road without enough fuel to get to the next station. In reality, there is more wiggle room than you might expect even once that light goes on. How far can you drive after the gas light turns on? See how many miles “empty” really means below.
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When it comes to car ownership there are a lot of questions to keep in mind, from things as simple as the difference between a crossover and an SUV, to how to help your car handle the heat. One important thing to keep in mind is what paperwork should you keep in your car. There are three things you should have on hand. Whether you are in an accident, or want to be able to trade in your vehicle and purchase a newer one, these things can be very important to find quickly. Read the rest of this entry
While here at Third Coast Auto Group we hope that everyone is staying safe on the road, sometimes that just isn’t possible. Someday you may end up in a collision, or maybe you will be a witness to an accident. Do you have to help if you see an accident? Here are some things to keep in mind before jumping out of the car to help in a vehicle collision. Read the rest of this entry
Many times the words “crossover” and “SUV” are used interchangeably to describe similar vehicles. This can cause some confusion among people searching for a vehicle that are unsure which class it belongs in. So how is a crossover different from an SUV? Read the rest of this entry