New cars are expected to be better than older cars but that doesn’t always turn out to be the case. New cars do come with a variety of new features including improved safety but is the quality getting any better? According to a study by J.D. Power the answer is yes, the quality of new cars is better.…
The world is full of things that you hear that may not be true. What insurance covers on a car is often the subject of many of these myths. Some things assumed about insurance coverage may be partially true, but one must do research to get to the solid truth. Here are some common myths about insurance…
There are two kinds of people who buy cars, the ones who buy a car as merely sensible transportation, and the ones who want to make a statement. There’s not a lot to say about those just wanting transportation other than to check out consumer reports and shop around. For those who want to make…
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…