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Interesting Facts About Car Paint

Interesting Facts About Car Paint

A car has never been simply a means of transportation. Throughout its history, the motor vehicle industry has created vehicles that were an element of style and source of pride for their owners. And of course, this effect has been achieved not only through innovative...

Check Engine Light – why is it on, and what should you do about it?

Check Engine Light – why is it on, and what should you do about it?

Hardly is there anything more dreadful for a driver than when the “Check Engine” light goes on. Even if it is your very first day behind the wheel, you definitely know that engine is literally the heart of your car, and its failure has catastrophic consequences....

Window Tint: Pros and Cons

Window Tint: Pros and Cons

Tinted windows may seem like a great idea and even a must for numerous car owners. Whether you live in one of the sunny states with a year-round summer or have to drive through snowfields, where the sun can be particularly blinding, you have definitely considered...

Is It OK To Have Dogs In The Front Seat?

Is It OK To Have Dogs In The Front Seat?

Dogs are our best friends, and of course, we want them to be next to us as much as possible. Also, most dogs are really big fans of car rides. That is why it is pretty understandable that when we hit the road with our furry friends, we often put them next to us on the...

Minimizing Distractions Inside Your Vehicle

Minimizing Distractions Inside Your Vehicle

According to the data provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thousands of people die, and hundreds of thousands get severely or lightly injured as a result of destructed driving. Analyzing police reports, NHTSA came to the conclusion that...

Add an OEM rider to your insurance policy

Add an OEM rider to your insurance policy

OEM is an Original Equipment Manufacturer. Adding this rider to your car insurance policy will guarantee that once the vehicle needs treatment or repair, the service you address will only use original and new parts for the replacement. This feature appears to most...

The importance of recalibration after windshield replacement

The importance of recalibration after windshield replacement

If your vehicle is up to 10 years old, big chance it carries the ADAS – Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. In fact, at least 50% of cars on today’s road have those systems at least at some level. Pretty complex and delicate, they are considered to be the key safety...

Alignment and Calibration

Alignment and Calibration

Vehicles are becoming more and more complex today. On the one hand, the advanced technologies integrated into modern vehicles are aimed to make driving safer and more comfortable providing better control over the traffic situation. However, there might be a...

Why is post-collision calibration so necessary?

Why is post-collision calibration so necessary?

When you pick your vehicle from a post-collision repair, everything might seem perfect. However, numerous vehicle owners risk getting into a new car accident right after receiving their cars from the service. The reason for that is neglecting calibration after a...

The Importance of Diagnostic scanning before and after collisions

The Importance of Diagnostic scanning before and after collisions

In case your vehicle went through a collision, thorough and comprehensive diagnostics will not only guarantee that your car is safe and ready to go back on the road, but it will help you a lot of nerves, time, and money in the future. Before the repairs, a mechanic...

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