You’ve probably heard people talking about fuel additives from time to time. These mysterious substances are often advertised as improving the performance of your vehicle, probably by cleaning out your engine so that it runs like new once again. But are these additives all they’re cracked up to be, or is it a big batch […]
Our auto body shop in Seattle knows that locking your keys in your car is never a pleasant experience. So, how can you prepare for when this happens to you? Even if you would prefer not to take the risky measure of hiding a spare key on the exterior of your vehicle, there are several […]
When winter rolls in, you don’t want to be stuck with a faulty climate control system in your car. You can make sure that your heating and cooling system is in peak condition by taking it in to our auto body shop in Seattle, but you can also take a few simple steps by yourself […]
For many of us, the car’s cup holder gets ignored in our regular cleaning routine. We tend to use it as a garbage receptacle, so grime and filth quickly gathers on the hard-to-reach bottom. Our auto body shop in Seattle advises that you periodically clean out your cup holders, following these simple steps: Remove whatever […]
When you need to drive in a particularly cold region, you may occasionally wake up to find that your car’s door has been iced over so much that you cannot get into your vehicle. When this happens, try walking through the following steps in order to de-ice your door without doing any damage: First, see […]
When it comes to buying used cars, the image of the “little-old-lady” car is a trope old enough to be called a cliche. Everybody likes the idea of purchasing a vehicle that some sweet, elderly woman only drove a few blocks every week, keeping the engine in near-perfect condition. Unfortunately, the reality of such cars […]
We’ve all been hearing a lot about automotive recalls lately. Car recalls in 2013 were up 20% from the year before, and recalls in 2014 have already reached 220. This makes 2014 the biggest year for recalls since the record 224 set by 2004. With that in mind, should you be concerned about the safety […]
When you get into an automotive accident, it’s always good to not be the one at fault. To this end, it’s important to eliminate distractions as much as possible while you drive. If you don’t want to make any unexpected trips to our auto body shop in Seattle, be mindful of the following driving hazards. […]
Nobody likes having to deal with car salesmen. If you go into the dealership unprepared, you never know whether or not you’re getting a good price for what you’re buying. To help assure that you get the best for your buck, our auto body shop in Seattle offers the following advice. Fortunately for consumers, we […]
Used tires represent a significant source of waste in our country. We’re all familiar with the sight of a hulking tire yard, occasionally plagued with the kind of poisonous tire fires that are nearly impossible to put out. This is why effort is being put into recycling our old tires, and why our auto body […]
