To our Valued Clients: We’re sure that most of you are aware of the COVID-19 Pandemic that is sweeping through the world this year. As your trusted Auto Body Shop, we thought we would let you know the extra measures we are taking to ensure the safety and health of our Customers, Employees and the Local Community. At the beginning … Read More
5 Winter Driving Tips
Winter months are typically the worst for driving in Vancouver and most of the lower mainland. Slick road conditions, poor visibility, and reckless drivers all combine to make it a treacherous outing every time you hit the road in winter. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can to do make sure you, your passengers and your vehicle make it … Read More
Is it Illegal To Drive With A Cracked Windshield In Vancouver?
We often get asked this question: Is it illegal to drive with a cracked windshield in Vancouver? Visibility in your car is essential to keeping yourself, your passengers, and others on the roads safe. It’s not exactly illegal to drive with a cracked windshield — you are not going to get thrown in jail!. However, since you are risking people’s … Read More
Should I Fix Stone Chips?
Everyone has a different relationship with their vehicle. Some people love their car or truck like it’s a member of the family and fix or repair any little dent or scuff immediately after it happens. These fine folks might visit the car wash several times a week and have a great relationship with the people at their auto body shop. … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Eco-friendly Paint
Lots of things these days are a taking a turn toward more environmentally friendly options, from plastic waste to the foods we choose to eat. And the car industry is no exception. While there are efforts to encourage more electric vehicles on the roads with government subsidies and a wider range of options, there is also a push from manufacturers … Read More
4 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Car Paint
Whether you have a custom paint job on your vehicle or are happy with the factory job, there’s something to be said about a paint job that is in pristine condition. Car paint might seem like a bland topic, but we disagree. There is a lot of interesting history, trends, and facts about car paint. Whether you consider yourself an … Read More
Why DIY Auto Body Repairs Can be a Mistake
DIY culture has exploded in terms of popularity in recent years, largely thanks to the vast number of online tutorials and how-to videos featured on websites like YouTube. While there is plenty of merits that goes along with being able to complete a task yourself, there are some jobs you should still leave up to the professionals to complete. Auto … Read More
Washing Your Vehicle After Auto Body Repair Work
Many car owners have a deep sense of pride for their vehicles, and we love returning vehicles to their owners in pristine condition after we’ve done work on it. And when people pick their vehicle up after we’ve fixed problems, especially external issues like dents and scratches, there’s a renewed sense of awe and ownership. We often get asked: “How … Read More
Protecting Your Car Paint from Rust Damage
In Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, there are plenty of reasons to count ourselves lucky. We’re close to the mountains and the ocean, and the seasons are mild (how amazing was the fall this year?!). And while our winters are long and wet, they are relatively free from that white stuff that falls from the sky. Snow is great! Who … Read More
Winter Tires in Vancouver will keep you out of the body shop
We’ve all seen the videos of Vancouver drivers who are unprepared for snowy days. They struggle to get up hills or out of parking lots, spinning their tires to no avail. While it can be amusing to watch, the truth is that driving without winter tires is actually very dangerous. It puts everyone in the vicinity in harm’s way when … Read More