Posts Tagged ‘auto painting’

Advanced Tech Can Help Avoid Trips to the Auto Body Shop

Over the years, there have been tremendous leaps in the safety features installed in vehicles. These range from automatic braking systems, to front- and rear-mounted cameras and collision avoidance systems. Collision avoidance systems help vehicles detect obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles, anticipate collisions, and automatically steer the vehicle away or apply the brakes.

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Berkeley Auto Collision Center Talks Car Care Tips

With the approaching rainy season, it is more important than ever that you are able to properly maintain your car. Not sure what’s involved with rainy season car maintenance? We’ll run through some of the most important considerations for you below.

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These Cars Will Stay on The Road For Years

Wondering which cars of this past year are 2018’s most reliable cars? If you are looking at this past year’s best or contemplating buying a hold-over from 2018, you really can’t go wrong with these reputable, reliable, and quality vehicles: Read the rest of this entry »

Berkeley Auto Body Shop Talks Best 2018 Hybrids

We all know the pain of paying outrageous prices at the as pump. Fortunately, we live in a time when technology has made it possible to use more than just gasoline to get where we need to go. Hybrid cars aren’t exactly a trend. They’re here to stay, and some of the newest models are as fashionable as they are functional. Read the rest of this entry »

How To Fix Minor Paint Scratches On Your Car

Regardless of whether you drive around in a new or used car, discovering a scratch can send you spiraling into frustration. This is why we’ve brought you a short guide on how to fix simple car paint scratches at home, which you can easily follow for a like-new paint job in a short period of time. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Look for When Having Auto Body Repair Done

Perhaps a careless motorist backed into you in the parking lot of your local Bay Area Whole Foods; or maybe a tired trucker sideswiped your vehicle on the freeway, damaging your vehicle’s body and scraping away paint. In either case, when you need auto body repair, you want to be sure that you obtain quality services for an affordable price. However, with so many different Bay Area body shops offering similar auto repair services, selecting the right provider can be a challenge.

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What to do after an Auto Accident

If you have been involved in an accident in the Bay Area (or elsewhere), you want to follow best practices not only to ensure that you and your passengers receive prompt medical care but also to protect your rights in any subsequent legal or insurance actions. Medical attention and preventing legal troubles should be addressed before assessing your vehicle for auto body damage.

Follow these 10 steps to regain control of the situation:

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Reasons to Wax Your Car this Summer

In order to keep your car looking brand new and fresh, waxing it regularly is the key. Over the last decade or so, many car owners have felt that there is actually little to no need in waxing your vehicle. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Auto painting is a delicate and precise process–therefore waxing your car 2-3 times a year will help your car look like it is “fresh off of the lot” which will make you happy, too! There are a variety of reasons as to why car waxing is necessary when it comes to car ownership. These following two reasons are the most important to keep in mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Repair Tips from an Oakland Auto Painting Shop

Most car owners will not hesitate to bring a car in to us when a collision has caused a serious dent. Along with auto body repair, restoring the proper shape of the damaged area, comes careful work to repair the paint.

As to paint scratches and other lesser injuries to the car’s finish, some owners are inclined to regard them philosophically, as inevitable and ignorable. But there are more than cosmetic reasons for seeing to them quickly.

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Auto Paint and Auto Body Care Tips

Car owners and auto body professionals alike understand the importance of preserving a vehicle’s paint. This decorative and protective surface keeps cars looking their best for years, especially when owners use the right techniques to protect it.

The most important methods for protecting your auto paint include: Read the rest of this entry »