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MPGe and Range Advice: Understanding, Managing, and Why it Matters
If you're considering a hybrid or EV, you'll need to know about MPGe and range. These concepts can be confusing if you're switching from a gas-powered car. This article will break down MPGe and range, show how the two relate, and the best way to maximize both. What is...
How to Buy a Used Car With Confidence: Your Complete Guide
How to buy a used car is one of those things we all wish we had learned in school instead of wasting our time with trigonometry. In this article, we’ll share some knowledge that should give you an advantage the next time you need to buy a used car.
How to Charge EVs in Austin: Helpful Tips for New Owners
Are you a first-time EV owner with a few questions about where and how to charge EVs in Austin? Bookmark our handy resource so you won’t run out of power on the road!
Catalytic Converter Theft: Is Your Car a Target and How to Protect It
If it feels like you’re suddenly reading a lot about catalytic converter theft, it’s not just your imagination. These parts are being stolen throughout the country, and Austin, Texas is no exception. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about...
Car Diagnostic Tests Made Easy (and Why You Actually Want to Pay)
When our cars start clanking, smoking, and lighting up their dashboards, most of us start worrying about how hard this will hit our wallets. So when we head to a mechanic for answers and have to pay for a car diagnostic test before we even know what the issue is, we...
4 Weird Winter Car Tips (That Make No Sense Out of Context)
Austin, Texas isn't exactly known for frigid winter weather, but it is known for being weird. So rather than just give you some hints on surviving this mildly cold season (where’s the fun in that?) we’re going to get a little more creative with our delivery. Here are...
Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids, and Full Electric Vehicles: Explaining the Differences and Common Concerns
With more automakers planning to go all electric in the next decade, you might be thinking about what your next car will run on. You might feel pressure to go electric, as well as confusion about what exactly you should be shopping for. There's always a lot to...
Your 2023 Austin, Texas Winter Car Care Checklist: 5 Inexpensive Services to Handle Now
If you're lucky enough to live in Austin, Texas, you're lucky enough not to worry about severe winter weather. Except for the freeze late last year. And when a week's worth of ice shut down the entire state's power grid in 2021. Or, in all likelihood, later this year...
Top 3 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change
How often do you change your car's oil? If you can't remember the previous time you had an oil change, it's probably been too long. When it comes to car maintenance, one of the most critical things you can do is keep up with regular oil changes, especially if you want...
10 Factors That Affect Braking Distance
Good brakes can mean the difference between making it home safely and ending up in the emergency room. What factors influence your car's braking distance? The top ten factors that affect braking distance are listed below. 1. Distracted driving According to the US...