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Why an Inspection for Your Heavy Vehicle Is Important

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Ensuring the safety and reliability of your fleet of heavy vehicles is paramount for any business owner in the auto body & paint industry. Regular inspections play a crucial role in maintaining the optimal performance of your trucks and preventing potential breakdowns on the road. In this blog post, we will delve into why conducting inspections for your heavy vehicles is vital for the longevity and efficiency of your operations. Read More»

Spray Painting Tips

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Spray painting is a sure way to restore your car’s exterior appeal. Unfortunately, most car owners do not know how to go about the spray painting process. The blog below discusses the steps to follow when spray painting their vehicles.  Step 1: Determine The Extent Of The Spray Painting Work Assess your vehicle to determine what type of spray painting it needs. For instance, if the car has minor defects, you could decide to spray paint the damaged panels. Read More»

How a Mechanic Will Diagnose and Repair Your Hydraulic System

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If you own a truck, chances are you’re familiar with the importance of maintaining its hydraulic system. It’s not just about keeping your truck running smoothly — it’s also about keeping yourself safe. So, when something goes wrong with your truck’s hydraulics, it’s important to get it checked out right away. But how does a mechanic diagnose and repair the hydraulic system on your truck? This blog post takes a look. Read More»

Car Repairs on a Tight Budget: What the Shop Needs to Do — and What You Need to Do

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As costs increase, your budget can get hit from all sides, forcing you to cut back on things you might otherwise pay for without a second thought. That creates problems when you have things that you must pay for, like auto repairs. When you’re not able to simply give the OK for all the repair work to be done at once, there are still things you can do to keep your car working without totally ruining your ability to pay bills and buy food. Read More»

3 Reasons to Have Your Car Professionally Spray Painted

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While you can spray paint your car yourself, this isn’t necessarily a good idea. For the best results, it pays to take your car to a spray painting specialist and to let them do the job. What are the benefits of leaving this job to the professionals? 1. Get Advice on Paint Types Auto paints aren’t all the same. Your first job is to choose the right type of paint to get the finish you want. Read More»

Truck Body Repair: An Introduction

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After a collision, the bodywork of your truck will need to be repaired. If you have been in a collision and need your truck’s bodywork repaired, these are the steps that will be taken. Read on to discover more. 1) Remove the damaged parts and panels The first thing a mechanic will do is remove the damaged parts and panels so the mechanic can inspect the damage. Trucks are much larger than civilian cars, so reaching the damage can be a little more challenging. Read More»

4 Questions to Address Before Selling Your Old Vehicle to an Auto Wrecker

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There is no need to leave an old vehicle on your property when you can sell it to auto wreckers. Wrecking yards buy junk cars, salvage the usable parts and resell them to other vehicle owners. If your car is in good condition or has valuable components, you can make a decent amount of money from the sale. However, before choosing an auto wrecker to work with, there are four crucial questions you should address to ensure a smooth experience. Read More»

Key Tips for Car Owners When Repairing and Replacing Windscreens

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In Australia, just like in many jurisdictions, it is illegal to drive a vehicle with a damaged windscreen. Depending on the magnitude of damage, a chipped or cracked windscreen can impair a driver’s view. Also, damage can render a windscreen unsafe. The laws relating to replacing a damaged windscreen vary from state to state. Here is what car owners must know about repairing windscreens. Causes of Windscreen Breakages – Gone are the years when windscreens used to be fragile. Read More»

What Goes Into Preparing Your Auto Body Panels for Panel Beating

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Road accidents are every driver’s nightmare. They are a typical reference for the common saying “when it rains, it pours.” This is true when you think about the risks involved to your wellbeing and the costs that come with fixing your car. Thankfully, auto body repair shops have ways of fixing your vehicle in the most affordable way. Processes such as panel beating are an easy take for experienced and skilled technicians. Read More»

Auto Body Restoration: Why Dustless Sandblasting Is Ideal for Your Old Vehicle

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Are you planning a restoration project for your old vehicle? Before the repainting stage, the car has to undergo a process known as sandblasting. This is where abrasive particles are used to scrape the surface of the body to eliminate old paint, rust and other contaminants. Traditionally, mechanics used sandblasting techniques that generated a lot of dust in the process. However, today there are dustless methods that entail combining water with the abrasive to reduce dust formation. Read More»