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No Need To Get Bent Out Of Shape If Vehicle Is In An Accident
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Last Updated: 12:49 PM 05/18/13 - After an accident, many customers are worried that the frame is bent. The truth is there are two different types of “frame” structures on a vehicle and they are very different from each other. (Full Story)
Hail Damage Repair Methods Vary
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Last Updated: 4:14 PM 05/04/13 - Thousands of vehicles were damaged in the recent hailstorm and there are a few different techniques available to repair that hail damage. But before we discuss those techniques, let me tell you about a couple of techniques that DON’T work. (Full Story)
Have Those Overlooked Items Looked Over
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Last Updated: 6:20 PM 04/20/13 - April is National Car Care Month, which is when guys like me remind you to get you vehicle in and get it completely checked over. If you haven’t had it in for a while, you might find that a few things need a little work. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly overlooked items that we see on a daily basis. (Full Story)
Automotive Business An Abrasive One To The Finish
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Last Updated: 2:48 PM 04/06/13 - Abrasives are used a lot in the automotive world, starting with sandpaper. (Full Story)
Cleaning Away Winter Grime
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Last Updated: 7:06 PM 03/23/13 - Winter grime is all over your vehicle, inside and out, but there are plenty of products and techniques that you can use to make it look like new again. (Full Story)
What Lies Beneath
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Last Updated: 7:00 PM 03/09/13 - Springs are used on things like a pogo stick much the same way they are used on your vehicle. (Full Story)
Repair Older Vehicle Or Put Money Into Another Vehicle?
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Last Updated: 7:18 PM 02/22/13 - If you have a vehicle that’s a little bit older, sometimes you wonder if it’s worth it to put more money into it for repairs. Here are a few things to think about when you get into that situation. (Full Story)
Engines Present And Future
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Last Updated: 5:17 PM 02/09/13 - You might be hearing some new terminology when you are buying a vehicle, such as turbocharged or Ecoboost engines. To understand what those terms mean, we need to start with a basic look at how engines work. (Full Story)
Making Brake Pads Last Longer
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Last Updated: 1:29 PM 01/26/13 - Getting your brake pads to last longer can save you some big bucks. Here are a few tips on how you can make that happen. (Full Story)
Insulating Your Vehicle
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Last Updated: 6:29 PM 01/11/13 - Most people are familiar with insulation product for their homes, but did you know that there are insulating and sound deadening products for your vehicle as well? (Full Story)
What Does The Color Of A Vehicle Say About You?
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Last Updated: 2:29 PM 12/29/12 - How important is color to you when you purchase something? Obviously, products are chosen because of color all the time and it’s the same with vehicles. (Full Story)
It's Beginning to Look Car-Lot-Like Christmas
Last Updated: 2:49 PM 12/12/12 - It's gift giving time, and of course I recommend auto related gifts. Here are a few ideas for this year!
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Don't Be Driving Under Pressure
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Last Updated: 2:19 PM 12/01/12 - Even though you know you should do it, most people don’t check their tire pressure like they should. But newer vehicles have tire pressure monitoring systems on them to help you with that. (Full Story)
Seeing Safety In Glass
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Last Updated: 2:59 PM 11/17/12 - Glass not only protects you from the outside elements, but it serves other purposes as well. (Full Story)
You Should Check Under The Hood Before Winter
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Last Updated: 6:16 PM 11/03/12 - Fall is that crazy time of the year when it starts to get cold and then winter is here. Getting things checked out now under your hood will keep your rig running as good as it should. (Full Story)
Other Parts Need Replacement If Air Bag Deploys
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Last Updated: 3:58 PM 10/20/12 - You probably heard about the recent alert that was sent out by the government, warning about counterfeit air bags possibly being used instead of real ones. But the air bag itself is not the only part that needs to be replaced when an air bag deploys, so it’s important that the shop that repairs your vehicle uses all of the right type of air bag parts to make your vehicle safe again. (Full Story)
Call-Off the Wetting!
Last Updated: 9:30 AM 10/15/12 - Finding a water leak can be tricky, and sometimes it takes us a long time to figure out where the heck the water’s coming from. But here are some of the more common leaks that we see, and how to fix them.
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Are You Aligned Properly?
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Last Updated: 1:46 PM 09/08/12 - If you are getting pulled in different directions while you are driving, don’t blame your busy schedule, you might just need an alignment. (Full Story)
When A Recall Goes Regional
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Last Updated: 2:38 PM 08/25/12 - We've all heard of recalls when a vehicle manufacturer repairs a safety defect at no charge to the owner. That’s obviously a great way to keep vehicles safe on the road, but what if you had a recall on vehicles in Nebraska and Iowa that were not covered? It does happen and it’s called a regional recall. (Full Story)
Engine Not Only Part To Overheat
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Last Updated: 2:56 PM 08/11/12 - Obviously this summer has been super hot and there are some things on your vehicle that might have been damaged due to overheating. Although the engine is one of the most common things to overheat, there are other parts as well. (Full Story)
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