The bumper on a car is for more than displaying stickers and adding colorful style. Since the early 1900s, vehicle manufacturers have added front and rear bumpers to help protect the engine, radiator, suspension, and other parts from low-speed collisions. Of course, in these cases, the bumper takes the brunt of the impact to protect […]
The DIY spirit is all about looking at a problem, seeing what the solution is, and thinking, “Hey, that seems simple enough. I can do that.” Some of the time, this sentiment is true, particularly if you have the right equipment and some practice with tackling repairs or performing maintenance on vehicles. There are plenty […]
Your paint getting nicked is an inevitable part of owning a vehicle. From rocks and branches kicked up on the road to hail, wild animals, bouncing basketballs, and collisions, many hazards can damage your car’s finish. Regardless of how they happened, though, it’s important to address these blemishes at your earliest convenience. Even minor cosmetic […]
Few things are quite as satisfying as working on your own vehicle, either making repairs or simply keeping up with maintenance to ensure it runs as well as possible. There are plenty of relatively simple tasks and repairs that just about anyone can do at home with minimal investment in tools or supplies, but there […]
There are plenty of drivers who don’t start thinking about their car’s resale value until they’re about to sell it or trade it in for something new. Unfortunately, by that point, it’s too late to do a lot of the things that can make your vehicle a more valuable asset. If you really want to […]
When it comes to aftermarket changes and modifications you can make to your vehicle, you have a ton of different options available. Nothing is quite as dramatic, at least in terms of visual impact, as a body kit that alters the look of your ride. There are a huge number of body kits available, with […]
The first moments after an auto accident can be a blur as questions race through your mind. What just happened? Is everyone okay? How bad is the damage? Once things start to slow down and you’ve removed yourself from any immediate danger, longer-term questions begin to arise. You might start to contemplate how this will […]
No one wants to deal with body damage to their car, truck, or SUV, forcing them to search out an “autobody repair near me” in order to get your vehicle back up and running in working shape. However, when it does happen, sometimes the damage can be repaired on your own, or some steps can […]
