If you’ve ever purchased a new car, you’ve probably seen an administration fee on your final bill (if you haven’t yet purchased a car, you can expect to see that). While some parts of the final bill, such as sales tax, are pretty self-explanatory, the administration fee may not be. Find out what this fee is and what it covers below! Read the rest of this entry
If you’re a money-saving fanatic, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Third Coast Auto Group, we only offer used vehicles. That affords drivers like you the opportunity to get some big discounts on vehicles simply because they’ve had another person sitting in them. While buying a used car is a great first step to save money, there are some other money-saving driving tips you can adhere to to save a few bucks. Check them out below!
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The holiday season is a great time to give back to the community. While many people focus on buying and giving gifts, others struggle to provide food, clothes and shelter. Luckily, there are plenty of methods to give back to the community in Austin, TX! Check out the list of places to volunteer, donate food, clothes and toys in the Austin area below.
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A car detail is basically a deep clean to the interior and exterior of a vehicle and is intended to return it to its original condition. Detailing the exterior of a vehicle is not the same as car washing; instead, it includes cleaning, using detailing clay, polish, and wax. Interior detailing involves cleaning the interior of a vehicle using steam-cleaning and vacuuming techniques. There are plenty of benefits to detailing your vehicle; not only does it look extremely clean after, but it can also help increase the resale value of your vehicle. Keep reading for instructions on how to detail the exterior of a vehicle like a pro.
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Having working headlights on your vehicle is a necessity for driving at night and in inclement weather. If you don’t use your headlights from sunset to sunrise, you are endangering the safety of others as well as your own. Additionally, you may receive a ticket for failure to use headlights that can cost up to $200, and you may also be required to attend driving classes. These are only a few reasons why it is important to have two working headlights and maintain optimal visibility. Luckily, if your headlights burn out, you can replace them at home! Check out the step-by-step instructions for replacing headlights below. Read the rest of this entry
You’re driving to work, grab your coffee to take a drink, and hit a pothole. The coffee mug slips out of your hand, resulting in coffee spilling all over your seat. If this or something similar has occurred in your vehicle and your precious upholstery is threatened with a stain, you have to act fast to save the day and maintain the value of your car. Let’s go through step-by-step instructions for removing coffee stains.
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There’s nothing worse than getting ready to leave for work in the morning and making your way outside to find that your vehicle won’t start. You can tell it’s a problem with your battery if the dome light didn’t turn on when you opened the door, the radio doesn’t turn on when you put the key in the ignition, and the engine cranks slowly when you turn the key. If your car isn’t experiencing those symptoms, but it’s not starting, check out common truck starting problems and solutions. Luckily, you can revive your vehicle with a jump start. So grab your jumper cables, call up a friend with a vehicle, and read the steps below on how to jump start a car. Read the rest of this entry
Austin, TX, is a very lively city with events and festivals for people with a variety of interests. Austin has plenty of festivals that will immerse your taste buds and keep you occupied. So, what’s going on in Austin this month? Let’s dive into the festivals in the great city of Austin this November! Read the rest of this entry
Work vehicles get beaten up. It’s inevitable. Eventually, they get so beat up that they can barely continue to serve their purpose. Good news. You don’t have to keep your truck that’s falling apart just because a replacement would be too expensive. So, where can you get a work truck for cheap in Austin, TX?
You can get a work truck for cheap in Austin, TX, from Third Coast Auto.
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A good pub is a treasure. The inexpensive comfort food, the perfect beer selection, and the laid-back atmosphere all combine into something greater than the sum of its parts. Austin is a big city, and it can be hard to know where all the best spots are. So, we decided to do the research for you and figure out which pubs the locals think are the best. Read on to get our take on the best pubs in Austin, TX.
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