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What Is a Full Service Car Wash? |

What Is a Full Service Car Wash? Full service car wash is an automotive care service that includes an exterior hand car wash and a full detail inside and out. The services usually vary depending on the type of car wash and can be applied at the same time it would take to do just one […]

How Collision Repair Technicians can Match Paint Color

Collision repair technicians specialize in restoring vehicles to their natural, visually appealing styles. Some of the best collision repair technicians can even make a damaged car look brand new.However, to perfectly restore dents, dings, and scratches on the body of your car, collision technicians need to apply a coat of paint, which sometimes is easier than done.Certain vehicles have custom

Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Save You Money

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Auto Body Shop

An industry expert explains how to find a body shop that can repair that dent or repaint your car the right way.

The 10 Worst Automotive Design Flaws

When automakers don’t get it right, they really, don’t get it right. From small interior tidbits to catastrophic mechanical failures, these are the ten worst automotive design flaws that our readers have experienced. 10.) Rust Prone Brake Rotor Hardware It makes sense. Automakers don’t want brake rotors falling off their cars. That would make for ... Read more

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

How to Extend the Life of Your Car's Paint

Just like any other chemical product, automotive paint interacts with the environment and eventually degrades. Here are some simple tips to help you manage this process and extend the life of your car's paint.

Fixing the Lake Shore Drive bridge, and how we pay for repairs

Temporary repairs have allowed traffic to resume across a downtown Lake Shore Drive bridge where cracks in two steel beams were discovered. The bigger issue? Crucial infrastructure cannot be allowed to erode to the point of disaster, or in the case of the bridge, a disaster waiting to happen.

How to Prevent and Repair Car Paint Oxidation

The condition of a vehicle’s paint ranks among the top five items affecting the car’s value.

Photos: These Silver Lake Stairs Are Getting A Colorful, Geometric Paint Job

A staircase in Silver Lake is in the process of receiving a burst of colorful geometric designs thanks to a local artist.

The Dos & Don'ts of Perfectly Matched Paint Touch-Ups

How to Patch a Torn Basement Vapor Barrier

Follow these steps to repair a tear or hole in your basement vapor barrier.

Car scratch removal tips

Remove those unsightly car scratches with the help of these useful tips to get your car looking its best.

Exterior Painting Tips and Techniques

A good exterior painting job will extend the life of your siding and trim and increase the value of your house. Learn the best techniques for applying paint

Four Auto Body Paint Myths We Need to Stop Believing

Much has changed in the automotive industry during the last couple of years, including the technology and the craft of auto body paint. As a result, there are many myths that have managed to remain out in the public, even when they were inspired by common practices that used to be the standard in the…

Repair a Rear Window Defogger

Fix your rear auto window defogger quickly and easily with an inexpensive repair kit. No special skills needed.