Friendly Car Care
9110 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758 512.821.3300

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Has Mat? Hazmat

In the sloppy weather months, many drivers rely on protective mats to keep moisture, grime, ice, and snow from making a mess of a vehicle's interior. But if your vehicle has a mat it could become a ha...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Auto Repair Ethics In

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair in Austin. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. It's no different in the Austi...
Published on: Jan 13, 2023

Safe Driving in TX: Eliminating Food Distractions

So, what’s most distracting food in the car?   Is it: A Hamburger? Coffee A Soft Drink Twizzlers Well, all but the licorice makes the top ten, but coffee’s the number o...
Published on: Jun 19, 2022

The Friendly Car Care Guide to Safe Towing for Austin Drivers

Let's talk about towing safety in Austin. Too often Austin drivers just slap a trailer on the hitch and take off. But there are safety considerations to protect your tow vehicle, comply with TX laws a...
Published on: Feb 26, 2022

Item Most Stolen from Vehicles

What item is most often stolen from vehicles?Is it:(A) Stereo(B) Wheels(C) Air Bag(D) DVD SystemWell, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the big...
Published on: Jul 05, 2021

ICE - In Case of Emergency

Sometimes the unthinkable happens here in Austin. There's a terrible accident, and those involved aren't able to provide our local Austin rescuers with emergency contact information. There are people ...
Published on: Jun 24, 2021

What Austin Drivers Should Do After a Car Accident

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 ...
Published on: Jan 04, 2021

Driving on Technology

Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there's a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving f...
Published on: Jan 01, 2020