You winterize your home and your garden. Don’t leave your car behind! The right winter car tune-ups will make you safer and more comfortable on the road, and it’s easy to forget some steps, even as a seasoned driver. Why not use this car tune-up checklist to ensure you and your vehicle are ready for […]

Paint swirls are something that car owners might notice on a new or used car. Any swirls in what would otherwise be a flawless paint job are not something vehicle owners want to see on their cars. A vehicle with obvious flaws in the paint, including swirls, has an automatically lower book value. What causes

Have you recently been in a fender bender? Are you wondering if the car frame damage makes your car unsafe to drive? Has the auto body shop told you that your car’s frame is damaged? What is car frame damage? Can you drive your car if the frame is damaged? What does it cost to

Of all the rules of the road, etiquette is one of the most important, yet most overlooked. Road etiquette reduces the frustration of other drivers and prevents road rage, which in turn, allows everyone to have an enjoyable commute and arrive at their destination safely. In a perfect world, all motorists would practice proper road

Most people understand that sunlight can damage our skin, but don’t know that the rays also damage your car paint as well. Although ultraviolet (UV) light is invisible, the paint fading on your car will not be. The good news is we are not powerless when it comes to preventing sun damage to car paint.

Although it is nice to have the ice and snow out of the way, spring and summer can bring storms with strong winds and hail. A hailstorm can wreak havoc on the finish of your car. Is it worth it to have your car’s hail damage professionally repaired? The short answer is yes. In this

Curb rash sounds like a nasty injury to get on the road, and it certainly is. However, curb rash damage is to the vehicle, and not to the driver. Curb rash is one of the most common issues that a car can develop over time. Many drivers start to worry when their car presents signs

Vehicle safety recalls prompt car owners to take their cars back to the dealership. There are a number of reasons a manufacturer would issue a vehicle safety recall. Sometimes they do so at the insistence of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Most of the time the recall is for manufacturers to effect a

Many people prefer to look for a car in the used car market as it is a lot cheaper compared to buying a brand new vehicle. When looking at a used vehicle, you will have two routes to take. The first option is to purchase the car privately and directly from the owner. The second

Wheel rims are one part of cars that can take the worst abuse on the road. Over long drives or drives on dirty roads, car rims are hit with a lot of dust and debris. Eventually, this impacts everything from how the wheel rims look to how they work. The choice between repairing or replacing