When you look in your rearview mirror and see smoke coming from your exhaust pipe, alarm bells might start going off in your head. Car owners are trained to anticipate the worst when their car starts smoking; however, while smoke…
Read MoreWhat Is The Texas Inspection Sticker Grace Period?
Over the past five years, the Texas car inspection and registration process have been streamlined. Rather than being asked to keep track of multiple stickers and different deadlines, you now receive one sticker for both the inspection and registration process.
Read MoreThe Car Trouble Cheat Sheet
There’s never a convenient time for car maintenance. Too many car owners choose to ignore early warning signs of potentially serious mechanical issues, which in turn can lead to costly repairs. Fortunately, by following a basic maintenance schedule, and…
Read MoreWhen Should You Pull Over Your Car?
Most people beyond the age of sixteen understand how to operate the average vehicle. It’s as easy as opening the door, sliding into the cozy driver’s seat, turning the key in the ignition and putting the pedal to the metal….
Read MoreWhat to Do When Your Car Stalls on the Road
You’re on your way to the office, begrudging every minute of that migraine-inducing, bumper-to-bumper traffic, when out of nowhere, a rattling noise, a sputter, and then your car goes silent. It’s rush hour, and you’re broken down on the side…
Read MoreCar Safety Tests Before You Buy
It’s the big day. You’re finally off to get the car of your dreams! (Or at least a vehicle that’s reliable until you can afford that car of your dreams.) Whether you plan to buy a new or used car,…
Read MoreIs Your Vehicle Ready For Winter?
It might be short, but even here in the South, winter can get pretty intense for us, our homes, our yards and –you guessed it– our cars. We’ve talked about the importance of having a working A/C during the sweltering…
Read MoreCar Tips for Family Trips
Over the river, through the woods, down the freeway or across the state, this holiday season more families will be driving to their holiday destinations. Whether you’re driving out to the suburbs or making a trip across state lines, having…
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