Many of us struggle with a cluttered-up car. If you spend a lot of time on the road, you probably accumulate a lot of food wrappers, drink containers, food waste, and other pieces of garbage. This not only compromises your car’s interior, but can make for a more dangerous driving environment. So, how can you […]
Many drivers think of winter as being the time for dead car batteries, but the hot summer months are actually even tougher on your power supply. This is because heat serves to accelerate chemical reactions, like those that occur within your battery. When a car’s battery is heated up, it is more prone to overcharging. […]
It happens all too often: a driver, probably drunk, drives the wrong way down the road to collide with an innocent motorist. They’re difficult to avoid, they’re highly dangerous, and they claim roughly 360 lives every year in the United States. So, what can you do to protect yourself? Unfortunately, there is rarely a lot […]
The heat of the summer months does more than just make driving uncomfortable. It also has the potential to inflict cosmetic damage to your vehicle. So, when the weather turns hot, consider taking the necessary steps to protect your car from the sun. To begin with, try waxing your car with a polish that offers […]
If you took proper care of your car during the winter, you’re probably going to need to de-winterize your vehicle as we leave the cold months behind. Consider the following tips from our auto body shop in Seattle: Lose the Snow Tires: These tires are heavier than is needed in the summer, and will reduce […]
When a fire starts in your car, it’s probably going to be in one of two places: The Engine Compartment: These fires are usually caused when hot gasses flood back into the carburetor and ignite the residual gas fumes that manage to gather after the engine is turned off. If you suspect that you have […]
Are you aware of your car’s warning lights? When your engine is having problems, a quick response to these lights could make a big difference in money, time, and even lives saved. According to AAA, the “big three” of your warning lights are your engine oil pressure, your engine coolant temperature, and the vehicle charging […]
If you’re planning to sell your car privately, you probably are going to need to take a picture of it to display for potential buyers. The right picture can make a huge difference as to whether or not you unburden yourself of your old vehicle quickly, or for a good price. So, when it comes […]
With the warmer months sneaking up on us, it is time to start thinking about what the heat means for your car. Though you may look forward to not having to defrost your windows or warm up your engine, there are other ways that you can be getting the most out of your vehicle when […]
Though not many people think of pests as a problem that might apply to their cars, there is a risk of your vehicle becoming infested by insects or rodents. With all of the small places to hide in your car, removing your pest problem can be fairly difficult. In bad cases, a rodent carcass may […]
