The auto-paint market gets bigger and more diverse every day. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed if you are trying to choose paint for your vehicle. What’s the difference between pearlescent paint, metallic paint, and matte paint for auto body repairs? The good news is when you’re dealing with non-standard auto-body paint, it breaks down into… Continue reading Pearlescent Paint vs Metallic Paint vs Matte Paint vs Non-Metallic Paint
Cracked Bumper Repair
Do you need cracked bumper repair? A cracked bumper may not seem like a big deal. They can happen in small collisions, or even when you bump into something particularly sturdy. Small cracks might not even be very visible. When you examine the damage, you might decide you don’t need to fix the cracked bumper… Continue reading Cracked Bumper Repair
Hail Damage Repair
Hail damage repair is one of the most common auto body repair procedures. Most of the time, hail damage is mild and might not even be noticeable. But, baseball or even golf ball-sized hail can wreak havoc on a car’s exterior. In these cases, one may find a damaged windshield or car body. This type of… Continue reading Hail Damage Repair
How a Minor Fender Bender Can Affect Your Insurance
Anytime you need repairs for your vehicle, you may need to involve your car insurance. In this post, Car Tips will explain fender bender repair from the perspective of a collision repair shop. Though these small accidents are safe for you and your passengers, more damage to your vehicle may present itself later in the… Continue reading How a Minor Fender Bender Can Affect Your Insurance
Collision Repair Costs Examples
How much does collision repair cost? Any time we escape a collision unscathed, we should be thankful, but what about our cars? When a collision leaves your vehicle damaged, the first thing most of us think about is collision repair costs. There are many elements to consider when you’re looking at collision repair costs. In… Continue reading Collision Repair Costs Examples
How to Remove Dents From Car Hood
Whether you’ve been in a minor fender bender or a run-in with a rock on the freeway, dents on your hood happen. Sometimes, popping out hood dents is a simple matter. But other times hood dents aren’t that easy to fix. In the following post, the experts at Car Tips will talk all things hood… Continue reading How to Remove Dents From Car Hood
Front End Collision Repair Cost
If you get into a front end car crash, the damage to your car can range from dings, dents, and paint chips all the way to major frame damage. The individual circumstances of your wreck will determine your front end collision repair cost. Often, the most expensive damages aren’t visible to the average driver. These… Continue reading Front End Collision Repair Cost
Car Diagnostic Test Price: Why Pre Scans are Important for Auto Repair Estimates
We’ve all heard that we need to visit a physician to get tests run after we’ve been in a car accident. The same is true for your vehicle. After a wreck, you should always visit an auto body repair shop to have a diagnostic test run, even if there’s minimal body damage. You may be… Continue reading Car Diagnostic Test Price: Why Pre Scans are Important for Auto Repair Estimates
Body on Frame vs Unibody
When it comes to SUVs or crossovers, two frame options exist. Which begs the question, which is best: body-on-frame vs unibody? Body on frame means that the body and frame are two separate entities. Unibody, the newer style, offers extra maneuverability and a more comfortable ride. Which is better? We’ll list a few benefits and… Continue reading Body on Frame vs Unibody
Repairing a Bent Car Frame
The frame of your car is like it’s skeleton: it gives it shape and is also likely to absorb a significant amount of impact during a collision. Any time you are in an auto collision, there is the possibility of a bent car frame. The good news is that trained technicians with the proper tools… Continue reading Repairing a Bent Car Frame