It’s pothole season and we best be prepared to avoid them if we can! Canadians are no stranger to shifting temperatures and harsh climates. Our rapidly swinging conditions, freeze-and-thaw cycles, and excess of snow, rain, hail, and heat waves wreaks havoc on more than just our moods. That’s right, these fluctuating weather conditions inflict damage on our roadways too, oftentimes … Read More
The Ultimate Accident Checklist from Your Autobody Shop in Vancouver, BC
It’s an awful, sinking feeling when you get into an accident. First comes the shock, quickly taken over by a feeling of regret, despair, and probably a touch of panic. After you’ve taken a few deep breaths and checked yourself for signs of injury, it’s time to take the proper post-collision steps. In such incidences, it’s tough to think clearly … Read More
Which Car Colours Best Hide Scratches and Small Dents?
Unfortunately, cars get scratched and dented quite easily. Whether a car parks too closely and clips your door, or gravel flies up from the highway and chips your paint, cars are prone to minor dings. As common as minor damages are, they’re still undesirable for many car owners. If you’re looking to minimize the appearance of these little imperfections, you … Read More
How Often Should You Detail Your Car?
Are you looking to preserve that ‘new car smell’? Perhaps you’re looking to protect your investment for a resell down the road. Either way, regular detailing is a great way to maintain a clean aesthetic without keeping your car locked away under a tarp. Here’s how you can keep your car looking and feeling like new: Car Detailing From morning … Read More
DIY:How to Remove Decals From Your Car?
What do these seemingly unrelated phrases have in common? If you guessed that they’re all common assortments of phrases that you have probably seen on a bumper sticker or two around town, you would be correct. And while we can appreciate that these may have served a purpose at one time, what happens if you purchase a used car that … 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
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
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