Updating your car also means checking your windshield or windows and deciding whether to go for repairs or replacements. Repairs vs Replacement If the damage is minimal, small or shallow enough that fixing it is going to be easy, then it makes sense to have those repairs done. However, if the damage is extensive, or…
If your car breaks, you take it to a mechanic. If you need an oil change, you take it to a lube service. But what if your glass is cracked and broken, what can you do then? Most auto body shops are not equipped to handle glass, and a mechanic will not know what to…
Ear-busting rock music? Check. Your lucky shirt? Check. Cash and plastic? Check. Before you hit the road, you need to work through a checklist to make sure you don’t miss anything. Do the same thing for your car. After all, getting ready for that getaway trip means getting your car ready for the adventure too….
If you are reading this post then you probably recently got an ugly scratch on your vehicle. As with most other people, you probably aren’t a scratch specialist or bodywork expert, yet with a bit of guidance and great products it’s possible to do a good do-it-yourself auto paint repair job. Ways to Fix Small…
From the factory, headlights do not have a clear coat upon them; however, it’s occasionally applied to guard the headlights. In many instances, the clear coat ultimately becomes flakey, yellow, or dull, and will cause more issues than the initial dingy headlights. Remove clear coat from the headlights in order to restore them to their…
Seal beam lamps are headlights which are housed inside a sealed unit that contains the reflector, lens, and the element. Before the presentation of the sealed beam, the headlamps were built of different parts. It caused out of aim headlights which easily were burned out because of moisture getting into the light assembly. Also, it…
If your windshield becomes chipped or cracked, you might be tempted to try and fix it yourself – or not fix it at all. A bit of ugly damage to your car might not seem worth the cost or the stress of getting it repaired, but think again: neglecting to repair your windshield can be…
Knowing how to perform basic windshield repairs can save you from spending a lot. You don’t have to have the glass replaced all the time if you know how to keep it from being damaged. Here are a few tips from the Motorist: Small cracks and chips. Find cracks in your windshield? No worries. You…
Finding the right auto glass repair specialist is very important. If your windshield has been cracked, you will need to get it replaced. However, if the replacement team fails to properly seal the windshield while fixing it, the insulation within the cabin will be greatly affected. In some cases, water might even seep through the…
These days, our automobiles are important to us. After all, many of us live in areas where mass transit is only a dream, so we need reliable transportation to get where we need to go. Let’s face it, though, our cars are more than just items that get us from point A to point B….
