Last year, I bought a new car. Rather than trade in my old one, I decided to sell it myself. Before I put it in the market, I took the car to a local shop and got my old baby a new paint job. The new paint made all the difference with the car. While operationally it was sound, the outside was not all that great. After the fresh coat of paint, the car generated a lot of attention from prospective buyers. I even had a bidding war going on between two parties who really wanted it. If you have an older vehicle to sell, it pays to invest in a new paint job. Let me tell you more about why this strategy works. Follow my tips for selecting the color and the paint type, and you'll get a great price for the old jalopy.
Selling Your Older Car: Why a New Paint Job Matters
Tips For Getting Car Body Repair When On A Budget
18 December 2019
If you have a need for car body repair and you are stuck paying for the bill on your own, you might be worried about how much this will cost you. If you are trying to get this work done while being on a tight budget, you might start to worry about whether this is something that you will even be able to get done at all. Take a few minutes to check out the following tips, which should be able to help you get the auto body repairs that your vehicle needs while avoiding the destruction of your budget.
Collision Repairs: What To Know
24 August 2019
While you still may be shaken because of the vehicle collision you had, eventually you'll have the need to get into your car again. That can be difficult or impossible at the moment, depending on how much damage was done to your personal vehicle. Luckily, auto body and collision repair shops can repair or undo much of the damage. You may find that you're apprehensive about taking your vehicle to one of these shops because you're not sure how much they'll cost or how long they'll keep your vehicle.
4 Great Ways to Protect Your Vehicle's Paint Job from Harsh Winters
5 April 2019
Winter is a beautiful but harsh season. All that snow, rain, ice, and road salt can be tough on your vehicle's paint job. That's why it is important to know how to protect your vehicle before damage occurs. Your local auto body shop can be a great partner with helping you protect your vehicle. #1 Get a High-Quality Wax Job Before the Start of Winter At the end of fall, take your vehicle into your auto body shop and have them apply a high-quality wax to your vehicle.
4 Solutions To Consider When Your Cracked Windshield Needs To Be Fixed
9 November 2018
Cracks in your windshield can be unsightly, as well as costly if you get a ticket. Today, there are several options to consider for repairing cracked windshields. There are services available that can repair cracks, restore glass or replace the windshield if needed. Here are some of the solutions that you will want to consider when your cracked windshield needs to be fixed. 1. Repairs for Pitting and Damage in Old Auto Glass
How To Fix Rusted Brakes
6 September 2018
Rusted brakes are a fairly common problem and they're not something you should be really worried about unless it's quite heavy. Whenever a car has been sitting in one place for some time, a coat of rust is likely to form on the brake rotors. This caused by the corrosion of the metal used to make the rotors. In most cases, rusted brake rotors will not cause much of a problem.