When it comes time to replace a part on your vehicle, whether it’s because of an accident or just because of normal wear and tear, the question often comes up, should we use OEM, or aftermarket parts? Well the first thing it helps to know is what’s the difference between the two? The automotive aftermarket industry employs millions of…
Part of operating a good auto body and paint shop is insuring the safety and health of everyone concerned. People are often under the misconception that body shops aren’t that dangerous. People fail to take in to account all the power tools and chemicals that are used in auto body shops, each with their own…
People often wonder just when a car is considered a classic. A lot of people are convinced that their 72 Buick is a classic, and to some people it is. Others believe classic cars are those you see in old movies from the 30’s and 40’s. So, the question remains, what is considered a classic car? …
When you get into an automobile accident it’s usually easy to tell how serious it is. If the car is not drivable you can assume it’s either going to the wrecking yard or a repair shop. Sometimes the car is drivable, but you can still see that it’s going to need serious repairs to get it back…
No paint job is perfect and even the best paint jobs will at some point have issues. Some of these problems can be inevitable but there are others that can be prevented and taken care of. Most auto paint jobs have a clearcoat, and when that clearcoat begins to peal or begins to delaminate there…
Some people drive their cars a lot, and then there are some people who don’t drive their cars enough. Keeping the mileage down on your car is generally a good thing. Low mileage means a better resale value and hopefully lower maintenance costs. But there can also be a downside to not driving your car enough. Maybe…
If you must drive anywhere during the day, there is no way to avoid paying for gas, unless you own an electric car. Those who don’t own electric cars must deal with the ever-rising cost of gasoline. Since there is little chance that gasoline will come down in price significantly, we must find other ways to save…
No one thinks it’s fun to plan for an emergency, but it’s always a smart thing to do. Everyone should have an emergency kit at home and supplies in case of a disaster. The same goes for your car, everyone should have an emergency kit in their car. Unlike your home where it’s only you…
For car enthusiasts all across the country and the world, the Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car show is on the list of places they want to go to at least once in their lives. Most people who are familiar with the event refer to it simply as the “Pomona Swap Meet” but there is much…
There has been a lot of talk in the news recently about the recall of Takata airbags from millions of vehicles. It all stems from defective airbags being produced by Japanese company Takata which pled guilty to criminal charges last January and agreed to pay about $1 billion to the U.S. justice department as a…