If you have an old car or a luxury car, and you notice that the leather seats are beginning to crack and/or split, it may be time to take the car into a an auto body repair shop. Here, the upholstery technicians can put your leather seats back together, good as new. Here is what you can expect from this particular auto body repair.
The Leather Is Oiled
Just like an old catcher's mitt in baseball, leather seats lose their suppleness and ability to stretch and flex when left unoiled and sitting in the hot, dry sun. Read More...
Hailstorms can wreak havoc when they strike. Since there is very little time to prepare before a hailstorm hits, the potential for hailstorm damage to a vehicle not parked under a protective covering is significant. If a recent hailstorm has left your vehicle with some indentations, there are some simple ways you can attempt to repair this minor damage.
1. Harness the heat of the sun.
If the dents in your car are fairly small and shallow, you may be able to harness the heat of the sun to help you repair your vehicle's damaged exterior. Read More...
The master cylinder plays the important role of converting the force applied onto the pedal into hydraulic pressure. Any problems with your master cylinder are therefore likely to have devastating effects on the effectiveness of your vehicle's braking system. This makes knowing how to detect signs of master cylinder defects important. Here are tips that will come in handy in helping you do so.
Soft brake pedal movement
When pressing against the brake pedal, you should experience a little bit of resistance. Read More...
Your car's radiator system is an extremely important part of your vehicle, helping to maintain the comfort levels in the exterior of your car during the winter months while also venting heat away from your engine system. A faulty radiator can pose a number of problems to you and your car, including reduced performance and comfort in the winter. Thankfully, there are a number of warning signs you can keep your eye out for to know when you should consult a mechanic about repairing or replacing your car's radiator. Read More...
Going away to college for the first time can be a little frightening. Especially if you are moving hundreds of miles away from the home you have grown up in and will need to maintain a very tight budget in order to cover your school expenses and basic needs, such as food, clothing, and transportation. If you are preparing to start college soon and worried about your finances, the following tips will help you reduce many of your necessary expenses and ease the strain on your finances. Read More...