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View our comprehensive “How To” videos that show you how to complete your repairs. Each video includes step-by-step instructions to help you skip the auto body repair shop and conveniently execute the needed repairs yourself. For slightly more extensive guidance, visit our Directions page. We recommend to read the directions before viewing the videos to fully understand the repair process.

  1. 7 Easy Ways to Prevent Your Car from Rusting

    7 Easy Ways to Prevent Your Car from Rusting
    Rust doesn’t have to be unavoidable, especially with all the tools at your disposal. It is a reddish or yellowish-brown flaky coat which forms on iron or steel—the materials used to construct cars. Rust on your car can appear in a variety of areas, all the way from the screws to your bumper. There are many different rusts to look...
  2. Car Body Scratch Repair: What's it Cost?

    Car Body Scratch Repair:  What's it Cost?
    We conducted a small survey of 30 body shops. Fixing this scratch costs an average of $630.46 at a body shop. Take a look at the picture to the right: handful of scratches, minor paint damage, and a long scratch that looks like someone might have keyed it. We sent that picture to 30 body shops and asked for a...
  3. Psychology Behind Various Paint Colors

    Psychology Behind Various Paint Colors
    Psychology Behind Various Paint Colors When you choose a new vehicle, you want to take an in-depth look at the various features it has to offer. The vehicle’s color is an extremely prominent quality in its overall aesthetic, and many people carefully consider it, whether they consciously think about it or not. Many car owners want to give off a...
  4. Our Guide to Safe Winter Driving

    Our Guide to Safe Winter Driving
    Our Guide to Safe Winter Driving One of the biggest things people fret over when the weather starts to cool is driving. The road can be a dangerous place, but dangers only increase with the wild winter weather. According to the Federal Highway Administration, “Over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy...
  5. 5 Questions to Ask a Dealer About a Used Car

    5 Questions to Ask a Dealer About a Used Car
    5 Questions to Ask a Dealer About a Used Car Purchasing a new car can be a tall order, especially if it is used. There is a lot of information you will need to know, and the dealer should be able to answer any questions you have. Here are five questions to ask a dealer about a used car. What’s...
  6. Easiest Car Repairs You Can Do on Your Own

    Easiest Car Repairs You Can Do on Your Own
    Easiest Car Repairs You Can Do on Your Own If you don’t have a trusted mechanic, you can easily get overcharged for simple repairs that you can do on your own. To save money and fix your car, learn about the easiest car repairs you can do on your own. Scratch Repair If you suffer from a scratch on your...
  7. 5 Important Reasons to Wash Your Car Often

    5 Important Reasons to Wash Your Car Often
    5 Important Reasons to Wash Your Car Often A lot of care goes into owning a car, and washing it should become a part of your regular maintenance routine. It doesn’t matter if you go to a local car wash or do it yourself, just understand its importance. Here are some reasons to wash your car. Make It Look Nice An...
  8. Tips for Car Shopping Online

    Tips for Car Shopping Online
    Tips for Car Shopping Online The internet has made shopping incredibly easy and continues to become the norm. By 2021, it is expected that there will be 230.5 million digital shoppers. However, shopping for items like cars is a bit different than your typical Amazon purchase. Here are some tips for car shopping online. Have A Budget The first thing you should...
  9. Tips on How to Perfectly Match Your Car Paint

    Tips on How to Perfectly Match Your Car Paint
    Tips on How to Perfectly Match Your Car Paint At first, you might think cosmetic damage could cause a huge headache to fix. The process has been streamlined for the owner, though, so they can make their car look as good as new after damage occurs. A big concern people have after exterior damage is how to make sure the...
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