Posted on 1/20/2015
While car repairs may make the car look all neat and dandy, the overall quality of the vehicle will never be the same. A car repair will fix any and all damages done by any accidents to the vehicle. However, the vehicle’s value would depreciate by a considerable amount because not every part of the vehicle can be considered as “stock”. In this sense, the word stock refers to parts that are used on the original vehicle as it is rolled out of the factory. Aside from depreciation, car repairs may also pose a threat to the integrity of the vehicle, especially if the repair is not done by an expert
Posted on 1/19/2015
Maybe you had enough of hearing about regular car maintenance. Continue to do the daily car tasks and you will definitely save heaps on repair costs. But there other things that you can do that will keep the mechanics at bay. There are other things that you can also do aside from the regular bits of advice that you were told. If you have experienced torn rubber gaskets on the inside of the car door, then you need this. What tool can you use? Not a tool, but an ingredient: cooking spray. Spray all parts rubber inside the car door. Let the oil seep in for a minute, then wipe it off with a towel or tissue. This prevents water from staying on the rubber and freezing during winter. With the oil, moisture is bumped off the rubber and the seals become tighter. You save on costs of replacing torn and cracked rubber gaskets. Problem with a dent? There is a solution that you can do so you won’t have to bring the car to a service shop for repairs. However, this method will only work for sm ... read more
Posted on 1/15/2015
A DIY car repair is one of the most cost-efficient methods of repairing one’s car. This method effectively reduces the cost of the repair since owners will not pay any laborers to work on the car. The entire cost of the repair will then fall on the replacement parts and tools that are necessary for the repair. However, it should be noted that a DIY car repair is only advisable for people who have sufficient knowledge in repairing a vehicle. Furthermore, some repairs can only be done with the help of certain equipment. With these in mind, it should always be remembered that DIY car repairs are only for damages that can be fixed with the knowledge and equipment on hand
Posted on 1/13/2015
One of the most important aspects of car repair is the workshop. Workshops determine the overall quality of the repair as well as the quality of the items that are used as replacement. Most people, especially those with insurance, tend to have their vehicles repaired in the workshops of their respective car brands. Although this choice may seem to be the most beneficial, it is actually not. Workshops of popular car brands tend to ask for ludicrous amounts of money, especially if the replacement parts are rare. This makes the repair very expensive and not very cost-efficient. On the other hand, repairing the vehicle in a local but popular workshop will cost much less since they will be able to source the replacement parts
Posted on 12/17/2014
Gone are the days when, if your car needed to be serviced, you would simply drop it off at the trusty corner garage. These days, there are several “flavors” of car repair shops that you can choose from. If this comes as a surprise to you, or if you are confused as to which one to choose, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of these different types of repair shops. The dealership. If your car is still under warranty, then you have little choice but to bring your car back to the dealer for repairs. Otherwise, you risk your warranty being voided. In addition, if a recall has been issued for your particular model and make of vehicle, you can only bring it to a dealer for service. The advantage of bringing your car to the dealer is quite obvious: The mechanics who will work on your car are specialists who have been specifically trained to work on your particular make of car. Given their training and expertise, they are more likely to quickly identi ... read more