Monthly Archives: May 2021

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If your dad loves to eat and play golf, we have Father’s Day nailed down

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2021 Father’s Day Dinner and Gift Suggestions near Lubbock, TX 

Fathers are notoriously difficult to buy for. We get through Christmas and a birthday, then suddenly it’s Father’s Day. Don’t let yourself fall for the old trope of a bad tie or a soap-a-rope. Our team came up with some 2021 Father’s Day dinner and gift suggestions near Lubbock, TX that might just come in handy. Given the high probability you have a Texas dad, he probably likes to eat. The product experts put together a map of some of our favorite restaurants in and around the city. Dads also, statistically at least, love to golf. Give him the gift of a better game by picking up a gift certificate for some lessons. We found some businesses in the area that would love to help.   Read the rest of this entry >>

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Car theft is a problem in the summer, but it can be easy to stop

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How can I stop my car from being stolen? 

Summer in Texas can be among the best parts of the year. However, this is also the time of the year when the instances of car theft start to rise. Just about every study about vehicle theft concludes that it is a crime of opportunity. If you’re wondering, ‘How can I stop my car from being stolen,’ the steps you can take are simple and incredibly cost-effective. The number one thing you can do to keep your car, truck or SUV safe and out of the hands of thieves is to make stealing your vehicle as inconvenient as possible. Our team of product experts did a little homework and spoke to our local police department to put together this handy guide. Let’s take a look at what they found.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Radar detectors are legal in Texas, but they might cause different problems

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Is it illegal to have a radar detector in Texas? 

Speeding is one of those things that all too many of us are guilty of doing. Obviously, this is a bad habit to have. Tickets can get expensive. Car insurance can become all but unaffordable if a driver runs afoul of local speed limits too often. Anyone who has felt the sinking feeling in their stomach when they see those police lights in their rear-view mirror has probably also wondered, ‘Is it illegal to have a radar detector in Texas?’ No, it is not, as long as it’s being used in a passenger vehicle and not a commercial vehicle. However, there are some things you should know about this technology that may have you reconsider your options. Let’s take a closer look at some things you should know.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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If you’re in danger of having your vehicle repossessed, you have options

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How can I stop my car from being repossessed? 

Falling behind on bills is a stressful and terrifying position for people to find themselves. Adding in a car loan makes those feelings exponentially worse. If you find yourself in a tough financial circumstance, you might be wondering, ‘How can I stop my car from being repossessed?’ There are in fact some things you can do to not only prevent repossession but also to mitigate the damage that could be coming to your credit history. Our team did a little homework and reached out to some financial experts to get some advice. Let’s take a look at what they came up with.  Read the rest of this entry >>