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What are the different types of license plates in Texas?

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Types of Texas License Plates

Driving around Austin and the surrounding cities, you might have glimpsed a variety of different license plates. These days, the most common is the familiar, beautifully simple faded-blue background and bold-text design, the modern official plate of our Lone Star State. However, you may also see designs representing hobbies, organizations, or nature, or you might come across an outdated, colorful plate. What exactly are the different types of license plates Texas vehicles can have? Texas license plates fall into three categories: General Issue, Specialty, and Souvenir. Let’s take a moment to look at each.

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No License But Want to Buy a Car? Read This!

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Can You Buy a Car Without a Claimin Texas?

Though typically individuals wait to buy a car until after they have a driver’s license, a variety of situations may arise where someone wants to buy a car despite not having a valid license. This could range from reasons such as buying the car as a gift, to buying it for an employee to drive, or buying it only for use on one’s personal property.If you’re planning to do this yourself, you’re probably wondering: Can you buy a car without a license in Texas? You have questions – we have answers!

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Craziest Concept Cars

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The Wild, Wacky Creative Underbelly of the Automotive World

Automakers must have a lot of time on their hands because they come up with some pretty far-out ideas. But hey, that’s how progress is made- ideas that initially seem absurd find their way into common usage in unique ways. We wanted to let you in on some of the craziest concept cars we’ve heard about over the years. Who knows, you might just find one that slipped through the production cracks and ended up in our Third Coast Auto Group inventory.

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Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Austin

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St. Patrick’s Day Events in Austin, TX, 2019

Here in Texas, we love Saint Patrick’s Day. If you’re wondering where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, you’ve come to the right place. We narrowed down the main events to hit up in Austin this year on the annual celebration of Saint Patrick converting those troublesome pagans. Just remember to wear green, or you might get pinched.

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Tips for Buying Your First Car

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What to Think About When Buying Your First Vehicle

After graduating from high school or college, you’ll likely feel the need for a vehicle to navigate your passage into the world of adulthood. Whether you’re continuing your education or starting a job, having a car is, in many cases, essential in American society. Buying your first car can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a list of tips to make this process a little easier and help you find the vehicle that’s perfect for your needs.

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Lifesaving Tips About Tires

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Tire Safety Guide – What You Should Know

Here at Third Coast Auto, some people call us “tire-lovers.” And we’re fine with that. Tires are important. Without them, our whole vehicle would be rendered useless and immobile. But we don’t spend nearly as much time thinking about them as we should. To remedy that, here are some lifesaving tips about tires- and they just might save your life.

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What are the most common causes of car accidents in Texas?

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Common Reasons for Car Accidents in Texas

An accident doesn’t just happen without a cause. Ideally, if every person follows the rules, there won’t be an incident, thanks to the way our traffic laws and systems are set up (although it’s also important to keep your vehicle in top condition to avoid mechanical failure). To avoid being in an accident, you should know the dangers- the common reasons that accidents occur. Additionally, always practice defensive driving, as other people might not follow the rules as well as you do. Let’s take a look at the most common reason one car smashes into something it’s not supposed to in Texas. 

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