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Texas eliminará inspecciones de seguridad vehicular para la mayoría de los autos en 2025
Read full article: Texas eliminará inspecciones de seguridad vehicular para la mayoría de los autos en 2025A partir de 2025, los propietarios de vehículos no comerciales en Texas ya no tendrán que realizar inspecciones de seguridad, según el Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Texas (DPS).
Texas Attorney General investigates reports of car manufacturers selling secretly collected driver data
Read full article: Texas Attorney General investigates reports of car manufacturers selling secretly collected driver dataTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating multiple car manufacturing companies after reports that they have secretly collected driver data and sold it to third parties.
Interest in electric vehicles gaining speed, Consumer Reports survey shows
Read full article: Interest in electric vehicles gaining speed, Consumer Reports survey showsAs drivers continue to pay $50 to $60 to fill their gas tanks, is it time to plug it in instead? A growing number of Americans says “yes,” or at least “maybe,” according to a Consumer Reports survey.
How to save at the gas pump right now
Read full article: How to save at the gas pump right nowCoast to coast, drivers are getting a harsh lesson in how geopolitical events and a war halfway round the world can have a direct impact on their wallets. With gas prices at record highs, Consumer Reports has some easy ways to maximize fuel economy by changing how you drive.
San Antonio-area auto shops seeing more water damaged vehicles after floods
Read full article: San Antonio-area auto shops seeing more water damaged vehicles after floodsThis week’s heavy rain had many scrambling, with people seen pushing their cars to higher ground, driving to safety, and some took the risk of going through floodwaters to make it home.
Millions of vehicles are at risk of catching fire. Is yours one of them?
Read full article: Millions of vehicles are at risk of catching fire. Is yours one of them?More than 6.5 million vehicles are under recall because they could catch fire at any moment. While that is alarming, what may be more disturbing are the vehicles at risk that are not included in the massive recall.
How to stall catalytic converter thieves to avoid shelling out hundreds of dollars
Read full article: How to stall catalytic converter thieves to avoid shelling out hundreds of dollarsSAN ANTONIO – Auto part thieves have been busy striking neighborhoods, apartment complexes and business parking lots looking to steal catalytic converters. A mechanic soon told him it was probably his catalytic converter that was missing. Several law enforcement agencies in the area say there have been reports of catalytic converters being stolen. The part is stolen for the precious metals inside, which can sometimes cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Peel says his comprehensive insurance covered the cost to replace his catalytic converter, but his agent warned him it could happen again.
Mechanic offers drivers cold weather tips as temperatures drop
Read full article: Mechanic offers drivers cold weather tips as temperatures dropSAN ANTONIO – Drivers, taking care of yourselves during severe wintry conditions also means taking care of your vehicle. That’s advice from San Antonio mechanics, who are offering tips to keep you moving safely if you have to be out in the below-freezing temperatures we’re expecting this weekend. When it comes to making sure your vehicle is winter-ready, Rodrigo Gonzaga, with O’Briens Automotive, says five major things need to be checked. “It’s important for your cooling to be in a good, good state of health,” Gonzaga said. Gonzaga says to make sure your tires have the right amount of pressure and good tread for the best chance at traction on slick roads.
My car has been recalled. Now what do I do?
Read full article: My car has been recalled. Now what do I do?Over the past few months you may have put off everything from home repairs to doctor’s appointments, and maybe an important safety recall for your car slipped through the cracks. Now is the time to safely and promptly get the free fixes your recalled car needs. How do you know if your car has been recalled in the first place? Also keep in mind that you’re not entitled to a rental car or a loaner while your car is being repaired. If you’re worried about missing a recall, you can sign up for Consumer Reports’ free car recall tracker to receive an email notification when one is issued for your vehicle.