As you travel down I-10 toward San Antonio, your windshield gets pummeled by a peppering of pebbles—yikes! That multi-layered tempered glass may have saved your left eye, but it also left a nasty little divot in the middle of your window. Ugly and unsightly as they may be, common windshield chips rarely cause significant damage…
You may think that hitting the curb with your car is no big deal. But, in reality, hitting the curb could cause significant mechanical problems. Your vehicle’s suspension is very complex. The suspension consists of many different parts that can be damaged easily, even if the impact with the curb is as slow as 5…
Aside from rogue shopping carts, Texas-sized hail, and collisions, your car’s paint is probably pretty safe with routine washes and waxes. But don’t let its rugged appearance fool you! Car paint has enemies hiding in the oddest of nooks and crannies. Here are 4 everyday causes of auto paint damage that you can avoid if…
Hail + Car = Bad News. It’s simple math. What’s not so simple is navigating the waters after your car has already been damaged by an unfortunate hail storm. Allow us to answer your hail damage questions as best we can. What is hail? Ice, in the shape of a rock, that falls magically from…
If your vehicle could talk, you would likely hear a nagging voice in your ear urging you to repair that tiny dent that appeared on the passenger door. After all, your vehicle’s appearance and resale value both depend upon your commitment to regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners tend to turn a blind eye to…
Is the timing belt on your Ford out of time? Let’s face it, most people don’t wake up in the morning, have a cup of coffee, and think “hey, I’d better replace my timing belt today!” Timing belt replacement also isn’t a heated topic of debate on social media (“Gotta replace that timing chain now,…
