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
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
The Cost of Repainting a Vehicle after a Collision In Vancouver
If you’ve been in a collision in Vancouver, we sympathize with you! It’s a very stressful situation and hopefully your vehicle took the brunt of the damage. Once the dust has settled after a collision, it’s time start thinking about vehicle repairs. Everyone thinks about fixing dents and damage to the mechanics of a vehicle. Another aspect of returning a … Read More
Which Car Paint Lasts the Longest
There are plenty of decisions to make when it comes to buying a vehicle. Your choice will depend on where you live, your budget, and what your vehicle will be used for—is it a city driver or long distance commuter? Will you be hauling things? Going off road? Do you have kids? Pets? The considerations are endless. Unless you are … Read More
How to Use Touch-Up Car Paint
It’s almost inevitable in the city that your vehicle is going to get a bit banged up. Sometimes it feels like dents and scratches appear out of nowhere. And that can be really disappointing, especially if you are someone who appreciates a perfectly flawless paint job. So what are your options if you notice a small scratch in your car … Read More
Evolution of Car Painting
Perhaps no invention has changed the landscape of the planet more than the car. Cities and whole countries have morphed and developed to accommodate the invention, and the car has even changed the very climate on earth. Considering its impact, it’s difficult to believe that the car has only existed for 150 years! The year 1886 is regarded as the … Read More
Protecting Your Car’s Paint Finish
A beautifully painted and cleaned car can definitely turn heads when you drive it down a busy Vancouver street on a sunny day. Without proper care however, paint finishes can fade from exposure to the elements. In places like Vancouver and the rest of Southern British Columbia, where cars are exposed to frequent rainfall, snow and hot summer sunshine, your … Read More