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  • Why Should You Have Your Car Rims Powder Coated, Not Painted?

    If you have new rims that you want to add color to, your first instinct may be to have them painted. For years, that was your only real option. Every town had an auto body shop; you would walk in, and they would paint the rims and have them ready in a day or two. While there is nothing wrong with painting your rims, this is no longer the only way to add color to your ride.
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  • Car Care Tips For Back To School Season

    As a parent or guardian of a school-aged child, you undoubtedly have enough to do, but you should also throw some extra car care tips onto your list of back to school to-dos. There are a number of reasons why these tips may prove to be important, so you should take them seriously. Make sure all of the seatbelts work properly and can be accessed right away If you don't use all of the seatbelts in your car regularly, then you may not know that one or more of them are not working properly for some reason.
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  • Driving Your Truck After A Fender Bender

    A fender bender is the popular term for a minor accident with vehicles. However, if you have been involved in a fender bender of your own, then you may want to make absolutely sure that your truck didn't end up with more damage than you may realize, which could make it unsafe for you to drive until you have it repaired by a professional. Here are some things you should consider before you continue driving your truck around after you have been involved in an accident, no matter how minor it may have seemed:
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  • Need to Get Your Windshield Fixed? Make Sure You Budget the Right Amount of Time

    If you have a crack in your windshield that needs to be fixed, you need to make sure that you have the right amount of time in your day to get it fixed. Here are a few things you need to know about the time that takes to fix your windshield. Small Chips If you have a very small chip in your windshield, it is not going to take very much time for a professional to fix the small chip in your windshield.
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  • 4 Things To Consider When Selecting A Paint Color For Your Car

    Owning and operating a vehicle can be difficult at times. Not only do you need to worry about filling it with gas and paying insurance premiums, but ongoing maintenance is also necessary to keep it running well. Unfortunately, most people do not place enough emphasis on the overall look of their vehicles. Basic driving causes wear and tear to your vehicle's body over time. Dents, dings, scratches, and even fading or discolored paint can affect the look and value of your vehicle dramatically.
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  • When Is Filling An Auto Dent The Best Option?

    If you have a dent on your car, an auto collision repair shop can help to remove the dent. Depending on the location of the dent, size of the dent, and how deep the dent is, one of three different techniques may be used to get rid of the dent. This includes pulling the dent, pounding the dent out or filling the dent in. Filling the dent is the most time consuming and costly of the three.
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  • 3 BIG Reasons To Trust Automotive Paint Sandblasting To A Pro

    Whether you are in the process of making over a classic car or you just want to change the modern car you have, switching up the color of the paint can work wonders for its appearance. However, repainting a car or truck usually means all of the existing paint must be properly stripped away, which is a very tedious job, especially since the task tends to involve sandblasting. While you may have easy access to sandblasting equipment at the local hardware store or rental shop, it is better to trust this task to a pro.
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  • Was Your Car The Unfortunate Victim Of A Hit And Run? What You Should Do

    When you park your car, whether it is on the street in front of your home, in your driveway, or in a parking lot, you likely do not think much about the possibility that someone could come along and hit your car while you are away from it. However, hit and run accidents with parked cars happen every day. If your car becomes the unfortunate victim of such an incident, it may be difficult to know what to do in the moment because you are so surprised and shocked upon finding your vehicle damaged.
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