Following an accident, it may be obvious the kind of auto repairs required depending on the type of accidents and the parts affected. However, it may not be a straightforward and obvious to the insurance companies and auto repair shops. Oftentimes, these two disagree over the repairs needed and it is important as the vehicle owner to pay particular attention to such disputes. The body shop may give its estimate which the insurance company may turn down or the insurer may generate its original estimate which the repair shop upon assessment disagrees with it.
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Immediate restoration of your vehicle's auto body is essential after a collision, minor accident or fender bender. Quick repairs will prevent the deterioration of damage to the panels, and ensure that your vehicle is safe for operation. Also, bodywork repair helps in the retention of aesthetic appeal and keeping the value of the car up. On the other hand, auto body work can be expensive. After all, most forms of damage are unexpected.
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If you want to have your car spray painted, you'll have a myriad of options to choose from. Some people are set on metallic paints, which are essentially just solid paints with a small amount of powered metal added into the mix. They can be great, but that doesn't mean you should discount using solid paints altogether.
There's really no single right answer — you simply have to consider the benefits of each option and work out which one speaks to you.
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A car restoration can bring an old car back to life, making it look like new; it can also make it drivable again, so that you can enjoy some time behind the wheel of your old muscle car or vintage vehicle. Before you decide on a car restoration for your vehicle, note a few important questions to ask the restorer, so you know what the work will include and what to expect by way of a finished vehicle when you pick it up from the shop.
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A gasket is a thin sheet of metal. Cylinder head gaskets are located between the cylinder head and the engine block inside an engine. Your truck will exhibit several signs when a head gasket has blown. This article discusses some of those warning signs that you should look out for as you drive your truck.
Dropping Coolant Levels
Have you noticed that you need to top up the coolant in the radiator more often than you used to?
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